RESTON,
Va., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Government
Scientific Source is pleased to announce the appointment of
Mike Mendrysa as its new Chief
Executive Officer and Gretchen
Pfaffe as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective
July 1. Brandon Wieland will assume the role of Chief
Financial Officer.
Founder Wayne Bardsley is
stepping down from his position as CEO and President, but will
continue to serve the company as Executive Chairman of the Board of
Directors. In this new capacity, he will remain involved in
strategic planning and investments. "With thanks to all whose
contributions have made us who we are now, I have every confidence
that Mike and Gretchen can guide the company forward and that our
future remains bright," Bardsley said.
Government Scientific is the leading distributor of laboratory
supplies and equipment to the federal, state and local governments.
Founded in 1991 in Tysons Corner,
Va., and headquartered in Reston,
Va., Government Scientific has more than 200 employees in
five locations across the U.S.
Mendrysa joined the company in 1999 as a sales representative
and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales &
Marketing. His stated goal is to ensure a seamless transition of
the company's corporate strategic vision through a collaborative
leadership model.
"Integrity, innovation, and dedication are only a few of the
underlying principles that have guided us for the past 32 years,
and they will continue to shape our core values and mission well
into the future," Mendrysa said. "Delivering high-quality
laboratory products to the federal government is more than just a
business objective; it is a commitment to supporting essential
research and I am eager to continue to build upon our strong
foundation."
With more than 25 years at Government Scientific, Pfaffe was
previously Senior Vice President, Operations, and has more than 20
years of experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations and Federal
Contract Compliance. "This is a company where ethical business
dealings and mutual respect are infused into our culture. A company
where our approach to everything starts with doing the
right thing: right for our employees, right for our customers,
and right for our business — in that order. Our leadership may be
changing, but these tenets will never change," she said.
For more information, please contact:
Hannah Hager
Director of Marketing
703-291-1171
hhager@govsci.com
About Government Scientific Source
Government
Scientific Source is the leading distributor of laboratory
equipment and supplies to the federal government. Established in
1991, the company has consistently grown and expanded its product
offerings, serving a wide range of scientific and research
needs.
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