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black and white profile image of Ali Reza Manouchehri, CEO

Ali Reza Manouchehri

Ali Reza Manouchehri

Ali Reza Manouchehri co-founded MetroStar, formally known as MetroStar Systems, as a student at George Mason University in 1999. Ali’s work and passion for leadership have resulted in numerous accolades and features, including Inc.com, 40 Under 40, and interviews with the Washington Business Journal, Washington Technology, and Forbes Magazine.

The unique culture at MetroStar is rooted in Ali’s unwavering quest to put his people first, and he has built a team of curious go-getters. Through his vision for MetroStar, the company has earned respect in the industry and grown from a small team to over 400 people.

In his spare time, Ali supports educational opportunities across local and international communities and mentors other entrepreneurs studying at George Mason University and other academic institutions.

our leaders

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Ali Reza Manouchehri

CEO & Co-Founder

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Robert J. Santos

President & Co-Founder

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Debbie Peterson

SVP, People & Culture

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Vy Truong

Chief Innovation Officer

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Mo Hessabi

Chief Operating Officer

Pete Nelson

Chief Growth Officer

Jorge Vasquez

Chief Information Officer

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Kyle Andrews

SVP, Finance

Jack Gumtow

VP, Strategy & Solutions

growth + delivery team

board of directors

Mac Curtis

Board Director

Essye Miller

Board Director

Phil Nolan

Board Director

advisory board

Karen Wheeler

Advisory Board Member

Thomas Harker

Advisory Board Member

Ryan Lewis

Advisory Board Member

Gary White

Advisory Board Member

Great leaders have a great team behind them. Our people are the heart of MetroStar.

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