Executive Team
Bob Kocher
President & Chief Executive Officer
As President and Founder of Ideal Innovations, Inc. (I3), Mr. Kocher is responsible for the daily and long-term oversight and management of his company's contracts. Mr. Kocher has assisted in the formation of the DoD's Biometrics Management Office and in the evaluation and development of technologies for anti-terrorism, force protection and 21st century peacekeeping.
Richard Syretz
Chief Operating Officer/CFO
Mr. Syretz is the Chief Operating Officer and CFO of Ideal Innovations, Inc. He is responsible for directing the company's day to day operations including Programs, Business Development and all corporate support functions.
Dr. Rebecca Perlman
Senior Vice President, Business Development & Forensics
As a Senior Vice President (SVP), Dr. Perlman oversees all Business Development (BD) and Forensics efforts. On the BD side, she manages the entire process from strategy to teaming to proposal preparation and submission. As SVP of Forensics, Dr. Perlman oversees and manages forensic services and training efforts for I3, including efforts in the areas of latent print examination, ten-print examination, facial identification, latent print processing, forensic chemistry, case file management, DNA analysis, forensic photography, firearms and tool mark examination, and DOMEX examination.
Ivan Quinn
Senior Vice President, Biometric Services
Mr. Quinn has been with I3 since 2005. He previously served as Vice President for Physical Access Operations & Vice President for International Programs for the company.
Steven Johnson
Senior Vice President, West Virginia Operations
Mr. Johnson is Senior Vice President of West Virginia operations for I3. He is an International Association for Identification (IAI) Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) and Forensic Artist as well as the past President and former Chair of the Board of Directors of the IAI.
Hope Farmer
Vice President, Human Resources
Ms. Farmer has over 26 years of Human Resources experience. She joined Ideal Innovations Inc. in 2005 and has over 15 years of Human Capital leadership experience in Department of Defense contracting.