Our Foundation
To create this type of environment, each employee must feel trusted and relevant. They must know that they are welcomed, important, and valued. Having meaningful relationships with employees is how we have created an environment where individuals care, commit, and contribute on a daily basis.
This was our founders’ vision almost 25 years ago, and is who we are today. It allows us to leverage the collective genius of the organization for the betterment of all.
Our Values
Rite-Solutions employees exhibit our values every day. You see it in how they conduct themselves and treat one another. It’s what attracts people to our company and makes them want to stay. It’s our belief that each of us is One of F.E.W. (Friends Enjoying Work).
Have a great place to work!
Do an excellent job!
Be proud of what we’re doing!
Have fun!
Our Founders and Board of Directors
Over 24 years ago, Jim Lavoie, Joe Marino, and Linda Edwards-Lavoie set out to create a different kind of company. The three founders believed that cultivating meaningful relationships with employees would lead to better business performance compared to a command-and-control culture.
Today, Rite-Solutions is a vibrant, creative, innovative organization with an enviable company culture. The founders, with Connie Dean and Chad Seelig, make up our Board of Directors and are instrumental in building on the company's unique culture and ensuring its long-term success.
Jim is the company's Chairman and a leader, speaker, author, innovator, motivator, singer, and the creative genius behind Rite-Solutions. Jim helped Rite-Solutions become more than a fine technical operation. He also created a culture of fun, excitement, and “innovation every day” that is leading the industry in identifying thought-provoking concepts to inspire and challenge today’s “knowledge force.”
Jim served in the US Navy Submarine Force, worked at Electric Boat as an instructor, and joined A&T as a project manager. Jim’s unique leadership style helped him earn a promotion to Executive Vice President at A&T and President of a wholly-owned subsidiary called Integrated Performance Decisions (IPD).
Given Jim’s personal drive and vision of a “better way” for caring, nurturing, and leading people, it was inevitable that he would one day run his own company. So, in 2000, Jim founded Rite-Solutions. True to Jim’s dream, the company defies many tenants of the “norm” and seeks new and innovative ways to create relevance for its employees and customers.
Joe graduated from the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a BSEE and earned his MBA from the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Joe also was selected to attend the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development Program. In 2008, he was inducted into the URI Business Leadership Hall of Fame.
During that time, Joe served in the US Navy as a Communications Technician but earned most of his sea time with Electric Boat as an electrical engineer. In 1980, Joe began a long and successful career with Analysis & Technology, where he supported the Naval Undersea System Command (NUWC) in Middletown, RI. Under Joe’s watch, this operation grew to more than 350 people.
With his close friend and fellow A&T alum, Jim Lavoie, Joe formed Rite-Solutions, Inc. in 2000. Joe is currently the CEO and Co-Founder, where he is responsible for the company’s strategy and culture. His legacy is building a solid foundation for its continued success, based on meaningful relationships with employees and clients, into the future.
Linda’s introduction to the Government Contracting world came in 1983 when she was fortunate to work for Analysis & Technology, Inc. She started in the Corporate office, where she learned from the best for four years. Linda then transferred to A&T’s DC office, where she spent seven more years on the government side.
On two occasions, A&T subsidiaries chose Linda to be the Chief Financial Officer. She continued to work for one of the subsidiaries, Integrated Performance Decisions, for another six years. When Anteon Corporation acquired A&T, the company promoted Linda to Vice President. But, watching a shifting culture was difficult. So, Linda decided to join Jim and Joe to help them realize their vision for Rite-Solutions.
Linda’s role at Rite-Solutions was to be a reminder that there are only two assets in a company: your employees and your customers. That principle always guided Linda’s decisions as CFO at Rite-Solutions.
Linda took great pride in providing transparency to the employees and customers regarding the operations at Rite-Solutions. While Linda has transitioned away from the role of CFO, her decisions as a Board Member will always be driven by what is in the best interest of Rite-Solutions’ employees and customers.
As the Chief Financial Officer and head of corporate operations, Chad brings nearly 20 years of defense-industry experience, with a proven track record of driving financial excellence and operational efficiency.
In his role, Chad is responsible for the company’s strategic financial management, ensuring robust financial planning, analysis, and reporting that enable the company to reach its long-term objectives. He is instrumental in securing the company’s financial health and guiding it through the complex regulatory environment of the defense sector.
Beyond financial stewardship, Chad oversees Corporate Operations, leading cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enhance productivity, and implement best practices across the organization. His leadership ensures that Rite-Solutions operates with the highest efficiency and effectiveness, supporting the company’s mission to deliver top-tier defense solutions.
Before joining Rite-Solutions in 2015, Chad held key financial and operational management roles at a NAVSEA Warfare Center and large defense contractors. His deep understanding of the defense industry and strategic approach to operations and finance, make Chad a vital asset to the leadership team.
Chad holds a BS in Management Information Systems and a BS in Accounting, both from the University of Rhode Island. He also earned a Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification in 2012. He is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence within the organization.
Chad was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2019 and in 2021 joined the Board of Directors.
After serving in the US Air Force, Connie attended the University of Rhode Island while raising a family and obtained her degree in Accounting. Connie spent several years in public accounting before joining Analysis & Technology, Inc. in 1992.
Her career at A&T started in the Corporate Accounting Department where she obtained her experience in the Defense sector. Her experience was a perfect fit for newly established subsidiaries of A&T and she was asked to be the Sr Accountant in several of those subsidiaries.
Connie has taken great pride in helping Rite-Solutions build and grow its administrative infrastructure and has been pivotal in building the company’s reputation in the industry. She retired from her full-time position but was asked to be on the Board of Directors to provide continued guidance and expertise along with her historical knowledge as the company continues to grow. Connie continues to be One of F.E.W. (Friends Enjoying Work).