GEKO is a small business that specializes in applying the diverse technical, business, and operational experience of the co-founders and co-owners, Gene and Kody, to develop and support technical solutions both internally and for our partners and clients.
Gene and Kody have been working together to solve engineering challenges for over a decade, where a majority of their experience has been in aerospace defense working for a special projects division within Leidos. Those special projects helped form their approach to solving complex problems with intensity, efficiency, and rigor leading to cost-effective, long-lasting solutions whether product, process, or business oriented.
GEKO welcomes you to get to know us better by reading our brief bios below, and we encourage you to reach out to learn more or to discuss how GEKO can help you!
Gene
Gene began his engineering career at Leidos after earning his B.S. in Engineering from James Madison University. He worked in mechanical, production, systems, and project engineering before advancing into leadership as deputy director and ultimately director of engineering, where he grew the team to a record size while managing programs, proposals, and technical execution. He then joined Bridgewater College to help launch its engineering program, establishing labs in machining, welding, electronics, and mechatronics. Now pursuing a graduate degree in Engineering Management at Ohio University, he serves as Engineering Practitioner in Residence while continuing research and consulting through GEKO.
Kody
Kody also started at Leidos after graduating from James Madison University with a B.S. in Engineering. He progressed from mechanical and structural engineering into leadership, managing the structural team and then an interdisciplinary team as an integrated team lead. He later led development of a high-altitude, long-range aircraft program as the chief engineer, adding business development and proposal leadership. Today, as director of engineering, he guides strategy, people, and programs while expanding the division’s portfolio and international reach, and continues independent research and consulting with Gene through GEKO.