Our Leadership

Dale Moore serves as President and CEO of Davidson, a leading provider of mission-focused engineering and technology solutions for the defense sector. With over 30 years of experience, Dale is known for scaling organizations, entering new markets, and building high-performing teams.

Before joining Davidson, Dale held executive roles at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), where he was recognized for his employee-first leadership style and strategic approach to business growth. He most recently served as Vice President of Business Development, spearheading enterprise-wide capture initiatives.

Dale has made substantial contributions to national defense programs supporting the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Army, and Department of Defense. His expertise spans executive leadership, organizational growth, and long-term strategy development.

He holds a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the Virginia Military Institute.

As Chief Operating Officer of Davidson, James Lackey translates strategic objectives into operational execution across the enterprise. He guides programmatic and P&L leaders while driving growth, integrating capabilities, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

James previously served as Senior Vice President at Parsons Corporation, leading a $500 million mission solutions organization focused on software, hardware, and systems integration for the Department of Defense. He also played a key role in securing major contracts in C5ISR, directed energy, and multi-domain systems.

Earlier, James was Executive Director of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), managing a $2.5 billion budget and a 3,000-person government workforce.

He holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Florida Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, James has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Army Superior Civilian Service Award and the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber and remains active with the NDIA Tennessee Valley Chapter.

As Chief Organizational Development Officer, Mandy Kerce leads strategies that strengthen performance, employee engagement, and organizational culture at Davidson. She advises the leadership team on workforce optimization and alignment to company goals while driving initiatives around change management, talent development, and enterprise integration.

Mandy joined Davidson in 2013 and has served in multiple leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief of Staff. Her work has been critical in aligning culture with business objectives and in advancing Davidson’s core values of Mission Focus, Accountability, Integrity, and Performance Excellence.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Faulkner University.