Our Leadership Team
Nick Gismondi, Chief Executive Officer
Nick Gismondi is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for setting the vision, defining the strategy, managing strong partnerships, and overseeing the overall execution of three major brands and six core capabilities. He brings experience from thirty years of military service as a fighter pilot, special operator, and intelligence professional with multiple Command and Staff positions. He has served in the private sector in multiple C-Suite roles (CTO/CIO, EVP, COO) at $20M-$150M companies. He graduated from the Air Force Academy and holds master's degrees in Acquisition Management, Operations Management, and Strategic Management.
Michael Quinn, Chief Growth Officer
Tenova's founder, SGM (Ret.) Michael Quinn, leverages his 24 years of military service and leadership to drive the company’s expansion and success as Chief Growth Officer. A staunch advocate for veterans, Michael is a 3x LinkedIn Top Voice with a massive following of over 360,000. He uses his platform to empower veterans transitioning to civilian careers, offering invaluable guidance and motivation. Prior to Tenova’s founding, Michael served as a senior manager at Ernst & Young (EY) and other government consultant practices. He is an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council and holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College.
Tara Soprano, Vice President of Operations
Tara Soprano, Vice President of Operations, is responsible for leading and delivering business operations across the Tenova service lines. Tara’s diverse background ranging from healthcare, human performance, recruiting and program management helps her connect strategy and partnership to action. Tara has a Master’s Degree from Penn West in Rehabilitation Science.
Ganesh Panneer, Chief Information Officer
Ganesh Panneer is the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for delivering innovative technical approaches and practical solutions to address business challenges and solve problems. Ganesh brings over 24 years of experience in leading the strategy, planning, architecture, and delivery of Health IT programs in large federal agencies, utilizing cloud platforms and emerging technologies. Ganesh is a SAFe Certified/Practitioner and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Tenova, LLC is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on infusing teamwork and innovation into today’s world.
