The RA FEDERAL SERVICES Directors and Senior Managers, below, are actively involved in operations at all times, right down to the level of field implementation. All of us have years of experience of working in austere, demanding, and remote locations. We know what a profound impact seemingly small problems can have on the mood on site, and hence on productivity. For this reason, as we develop our project plans, we go to great lengths to anticipate and prevent problems and thus ensure our client’s ability to maintain their staff morale even in the most difficult supply and logistics scenarios.

Board of Managers

David Dacquino

Board Chairman

David Dacquino

Board Chairman

David (Dave) J. Dacquino brings extensive board experience and credentials to his role as Chairman of the Board for RA Federal Services (RA FS). Dave also serves as Chairman of the Board of Serco Inc., a publicly listed (LSE) $2.1 billion leading provider of professional, technology, and management services to the U.S. federal government, the government of Canada, state and local governments, and commercial enterprises, as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Squire Solutions. Mr. Dacquino previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Serco where, during his tenure from 2017-2022, he oversaw approximately 10,000 employees and brought to Serco more than 30 years of experience in the defense, aeronautics, and technical services industries. Dave’s experience includes serving as CEO and President of SkyLink, a leading aviation airlift and logistics service provider with international operations in over 60 countries, as well as senior roles at both Raytheon and Lockheed Martin

Danielle Saunders

Board Member

Danielle Saunders

Board Member

Danielle O. Saunders is a licensed attorney and well-respected business leader in the Greater Washington area. Throughout her 30+ years’ experience in domestic and international commercial transactions, including a decade of corporate management, she has played a key role in developing and growing businesses for a variety of organizations around the world, including assisting companies navigate the Department of State, Department of Defense, and intelligence communities related to federal contracting. Ms. Saunders joined the Board of Directors of RA Federal Services as an Outside Director in September, 2023.

Lars Narfeldt

Inside Director

Lars Narfeldt

Inside Director

Lars Narfeldt has served for over two decades in pivotal leadership and development roles in some of the world’s most challenging environments. As COO at RA International, he is responsible for day-to-day operations across the Company. His role also encompasses setting CSR strategy, HR, communications and marketing and compliance. He has been instrumental in developing RA International’s strong brand equity amongst the Company’s clients, geographies and markets. Lars spent the first 15 years of his post university career working with the Swedish government and the UN. He worked with SIDA in Palestine and with the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan. While in Sierra Leone Lars managed a team of over 2,000 individuals and ran the UN Volunteer Programme.

Corporate Leadership

Brandon Weidenfeller

CEO

Brandon Weidenfeller

CEO

Mr. Weidenfeller has worked in the Architecture / Engineering / Construction fields for over 15 years. He has worked as an Architect and construction manager on four major OCONUS projects and as a Program Manger for contracts involving the oversight of numerous IDIQs and over a dozen projects in excess of 100 million dollars. Mr. Weidenfeller joined RA International as US Program Manager and in January 2022 transferred to RA Federal Services as CEO.

Kevin Kenny

VP – Operations

Kevin Kenny

VP – Operations

Mr. Kenny is a retired Army Colonel with 30+ years experience mana- ging multi-million dollar programs, most commonly in remote, auste- re, and conflict-ridden areas. He served multiple tours in Africa while on active duty. He also served as the senior military advisor for Africa at the Department of State. As a USG contractor, he has supervised the execution of several programs in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with a combined value in excess of $1B.

Brent Fontenot

Finance Manager

Brent Fontenot

Finance Manager

Brent Fontenot is an experienced corporate finance manager and a licensed CPA who brings a wealth of knowledge to RA FS.  Brent has extensive training in industry accounting, with an emphasis in financial planning and analysis, and possesses strong technical and computer skills.  Brent supports the continued growth of RA Federal Services through accurate financial records management and the improved integration of our business functions with our operational efforts.

Jenny Wheeler

Facility Security Officer

Jenny Wheeler

Facility Security Officer

Jenny Wheeler has over 15 years of experience in the security field and has served as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for a number of firms in the Washington DC / Northern Virginia area. While executing her role as the FSO, she has worked with multiple Government Agencies and Systems, and has developed a thorough understanding of the importance and complexities of the security field and how it relates to government contracts, US Embassies, other contracting agencies and shared stakeholders. Jenny also has over 10 years’ experience in Human Resources providing detailed and confidential support to contracts and employees

Scott Sayers

Contracts Manager

Scott Sayers

Contracts Manager

Scott Sayers is responsible for managing all aspects of RA FS contract related processes and procedures.  Mr. Sayers’ areas of expertise include contracting/subcontracting, regulatory compliance, and finance. He has provided strategic direction, contract management, subcontracting, procurement and project implementation in full compliance with multiple US Government agencies’ regulations and guidelines, including the Department of Defense (DOD), the  Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Energy (DOE).  Scott’s experience includes a large portfolio of projects in multiple countries around the world with extensive delivery in Africa, Asia, and South America.