Our Leaders

Excellent service with sincerity and integrity.

Frederick Deese

Owner

After nearly a decade of providing advanced web and application development services to both the private and public sector, Fred Deese founded Visual Connections, an information technology consulting firm, in 2007. As Chief Executive Officer of the company, Fred is focused on new business development, overall company positioning, and client relationships.

Tobi Pulley

Vice President of Operations

Tobi Pulley is the Vice President, Operations at Visual Connections, LLC, where she leads Portfolio Management, Finance, and Contract Delivery Operations. With over 30 years of professional experience spanning the federal government, private sector, and consulting, Tobi brings unparalleled expertise in Medicare program integrity, operational efficiency, and process improvement.

Patricia (Pat) Lomax

Senior Vice President & Managing Director

Pat Lomax has built a distinguished career in both the federal government and technology consulting sectors, recognized for her strategic leadership and expertise in driving growth, managing government contracts, and developing effective pricing strategies. Her comprehensive experience spans assessing RFP risks, contracts management training, and partner vetting for teaming, joint ventures, and acquisitions, showcasing her deep, practical knowledge.

H. Ric Holmes

Vice President of Growth

An esteemed veteran of the United States Air Force and a leader in the government contracting space for 25 years, Holmes will be instrumental in driving strategic business development and expanding the company's capabilities in Health Data Analytics, Cloud/Infrastructure, Portfolio & Program Management, and DevSecOps.

Dr. Maurice Thomas

Senior Vice President, Operations and Executive Program Management Office (EPMO)

Dr. Maurice Thomas joined Visual Connections in 2016 and moved to the role of Senior Vice President, Operations and EPMO in January 2025. He brings more than 25 years’ experience in program and project management, providing governance, cadence, and best practices. 

Charissa Cromwell

Director of Human Resources

Charissa Cromwell is the Director of Human Resources at Visual Connections, L.L.C. where she has over 10 years of progressive Human Resource Management and overseeing the operations of the corporate office.