Meet Our Team

At SOLID, who we are is just as important as what we do–our team is a talented group of dedicated, analytical, and creative innovators. We’re living the SOLID mission and creating transformative solutions for our clients every day.

Military Veterans

25% of the members of the SOLID team have served in the military

Military Spouses

15% of the SOLID team have partners who are active duty or military veterans

SOLID Leadership

Lisa Lutz

President & CEO

Lisa has over 25 years of experience as a Policy Analyst. She has worked in this capacity at both the federal and state levels of government and as a consultant to public and private sector clients. Lisa holds a B.S. in Political Science and Psychology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

Tom Caldwell

VP & CIO

Tom has over 15 years of experience supporting programs oriented to service members and veterans, and in meeting their unique informational needs. He finds serving those who serve to be a privilege and an inspiration.

Jeff Lutz

VP Business Administration & CFO

Jeff brings over 30 years of project and program management experience to the SOLID team. As Chief Financial Officer, Jeff leads SOLID’s project execution, business development, and corporate support activities.

Meet The Leadership

SOLID Directors

Dan LaBerge

Director of IT

With 30 years experience in software development, global IT operations, architecture and security, Dan is responsible for all web development, operations and security. Involved in multiple start-ups and high growth companies, he brings a strategic mindset to SOLID along with a M.S. in C.S., a post-grad certificate from MIT (2008), course work in DevOps from CalTech (2022), and a variety of certifications including CISSP, CySA+, ITIL3 SO, PSM, and is a licensed pilot.

Lauren Runco

Director of Strategy and Growth

Lauren has over 12 years’ experience working on issues related to the nation’s military and veteran workforce and their transitions to civilian education and employment. Her emphasis on equity and creating opportunities for women and people of color have made her a sought-after voice in higher education and the workforce. Lauren holds a B.S. in International Relations and a M.S. in Higher Education Administration.

Steve Loving

Director of Operations

A decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Steve is responsible for the strategic business operations of SOLID. With over 25 years of experience, Steve is focused on the development and delivery of business services and solutions, scaling the business for growth and success, and providing oversight to various departments in the organization.