Meet Our Leadership Team

Lisa Coker is the principal and CEO of Infinite Management Solutions, LLC, a woman veteran owned certified small business which primarily partners with middle-market and large organizations in both private and public sectors in the Midwestern region.  

Coker is a proud United States Air Force veteran.  She has earned a reputation as a trusted partner, dynamic team facilitator, outstanding problem solver, and accomplished professional. She helps  C-Suite executives develop strategic plans,  optimize operational processes, and execute their vision with precision. Coker is a certified Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Process Improvement  Black Belt practitioner and is often consulted for her innovative business improvement strategies and solutions resulting in reduced operational costs and improved mission effectiveness. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Coker also holds a master’s degree in Organizational Change Management and has completed professional executive programs at the University of Tennessee, University of Dayton, and Dartmouth College.

Coker’s passion, professionalism, and poise continue to propel her forward as a recognized expert and leader in her field. In 2017, Coker had the distinct honor of leading a comprehensive strategic planning project for the Air Force Materiel Command’s (AFMC) 4-Star General  Commander. The commander managed an $80 Billion annual budget and employed over  27,000. Coker’s outstanding team leadership skills enabled the General and her 120-member  leadership team to establish a new vision statement and multiple strategic goals and objectives.

In 2018, the Dayton Business Journal recognized Coker as one of the region’s brightest young professionals and named her a “Forty Under 40” award winner. She was also recognized as a  top 100 business professional across the nation, as she was named as an “American Business  Journal Rising Star.”

In 2022 & 2023, the Dayton Business Journal recognized Coker as a “Who’s Who in the  Aerospace & Defense Industry and was recognized as a 2023 “Power 50”, which highlights  Dayton’s most influential women of the year.

Coker holds memberships to the Forbes Business Council, Rotary Club of Dayton, and Women in Business Network (WIBN). She serves as a Board of Trustee for the Dayton Art Institute, and the Vice President of the Miami Valley’s Women in Defense (WID) Board of Directors. In her  spare time, Coker enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending quality time with her family.

Rachel Barthel is an analytical and strategic thinker, with over 15 years of experience organizing and supporting executive teams. She is focused on continuous process improvement and project management, with a strong passion toward data-driven and quality results.

Rachel is a proud United States Marine Corps veteran. During her 10-years serving on active duty, she was repeatedly recognized for her leadership, professionalism, outstanding work ethic, and unwavering devotion to accomplishing the mission.

Mrs. Barthel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Argosy University with both a Master of Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Master of Business Administration. She also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

As a strong supporter for giving back to your community, Rachel is an active member of the Program Committee for Clothes That Work in Dayton, Ohio.

Rachel enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and hiking.

Tessa Lawson is a passionate, quality focused HR professional with extensive experience collaborating with leaders, supporting teams, and shaping organizations in a variety of industries including finance, manufacturing, and healthcare. A proud Wittenberg alumna she also holds an MBA and graduate certifications in human resource management, mediation, and gerontology.

She began her professional career in sales and swiftly transitioned to HR where she oversaw recruitment and development helping to fuel the growth and success of a rapidly expanding, multibillion dollar financial services corporation. Her inherent ability to connect with individuals at all levels of an organization coupled with her sincere desire to see others win have fueled her professional success and allowed her to propel companies forward. She is skilled in selection and performance management systems and loves training and development. It is her belief that HR professionals are privileged to have the opportunity to serve and uplift teams and add unique value to drive organizational success.

She spends her time away from the office creating memories with family and friends. She enjoys learning, nature, creating art, and finding ways to positively impact those around her.

Rebecca O’Connor is a proven leader and program manager with over 35 years of military experience.  Her strengths are bringing diverse teams together to develop innovative solutions and processes to ensure mission success.  She believes in empowering individuals and developing their skills and abilities resulting in high performers and future leaders.  Rebecca’s outstanding leadership and dedication resulted in her being the first female ever promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the Ohio Air National Guard. 

 Rebecca graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry from Ohio University and was later commissioned as an Intelligence Officer in the Ohio Air National Guard.  This afforded her a wide-range of opportunities and responsibilities consisting of F-16 & HH-60 combat operations and training, Aircraft Survivability, Scientific and Technical Intelligence, and Staff and Joint roles at the Headquarters level.

 Additionally, Rebecca honed her program management and planning skills while assisting with a Wing transition from fighter operations to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), where she executed a five (5) year plan for personnel, training, facilities, and budgets, while ensuring all milestones and timelines were met.  As a group commander, Rebecca was responsible for building an ISR Group from the ground up.  She created unique manning documents, established short- and long-term mission goals, and oversaw a $7.5 million secure facility construction project. 

Finally, her outstanding decision-making, coordination, and rapid solutions were showcased when given Command of the largest COVID mass vaccination site in the state of Ohio, where her team of over 650 personnel continuously provided over 6,000 shots per day – easily exceeding the state’s goal.  She provided accurate and constant communications with federal, state, and local agencies, medical providers, university officials, community leaders, and critical media outlets which enabled trust and overall mission success.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys undertaking new home renovations, spending time with family, cooking, gardening, and watching sports.

Jon Rucker is an Operations, Human Resources, and integral leader with over 30 years in a diverse and rewarding military career.  He first enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1986 culminating with his direct involvement in Operation DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM focused on supply chain management for a combat communications unit and separated in 1991.  He rejoined the Air Force as a commissioned officer after earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in 1995.  He held various leadership positions in the Command and Control, Intelligence and Human Resources career fields while working at all levels of the Air Force.

Jon has an exemplary record winning six distinguished awards and earning his master’s degree from Air University.  He led two separate organizations as the Chief Operating Officer resulting a 250% profit increase, overhauled the Air Force’s military evaluation system and led the talent management strategy for the largest Major Command in the Air Force.  His latest accomplishments occurred as the Director of Staff for the Air Force Research Laboratory where he developed, refined, and crafted executive policy and guidance for the 10,000-person organization while reestablishing the organization’s Public Affairs function resulting in the emergence of an effective communications Directorate to tell the Research Laboratory story.

Jon is a die-hard University of Tennessee Volunteer and enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.