Donte Tanner

Chief Operating Officer at Epigen

Donte Tanner has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Donte is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Epigen since September 2022. Prior to this, Donte was a Co-Founder/Partner at Kinetic Campaigns since March 2021. Donte played a crucial role in establishing the company and upholding their core values of integrity, service, and excellence.

From 2015 to the present, Donte worked as a Managing Partner at Forward Innovation Group (FIG), where they oversaw operations and provided strategic leadership in consulting services. Donte also served as a Trusted Advisor and Knowledge Management expert to the Director of a Federal Government Office.

In 2017, Donte ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 40th district and served as a mentor for candidates across the country since then.

Prior to FIG, Donte worked as a Program Manager at Visual Connections LLC from July 2014 to January 2015. Donte excelled in portfolio and program management, acquisitions, and strategic planning, and successfully implemented a unique portfolio management model.

Donte's experience as a Chief Operating Officer (COO) at BSC, LLC from May 2013 to July 2014 further honed their skills in contract management, financial management, personnel management, and overall corporate operations.

From 2008 to 2013, Donte held the position of Director of Operations, CONUS at Leonie, where they significantly increased annual revenue and maintained high profit margins for US-based contracts exceeding $50 million.

Before Leonie, Donte was a Project Manager and Task Lead at BTAS from April 2007 to March 2008, overseeing a 10-person team supporting the Space and Missile Systems Center. Donte played a key role in the Air Force Lean/Six Sigma Initiative for process improvement.

From December 2005 to March 2007, Donte served as the Director of Contracts Administration at Leonie, managing four international contracts for the government contracting agency specializing in media and consulting.

Donte began their career in the United States Air Force, serving as a Captain and Deputy Program Manager for Business Information Systems from May 2001 to November 2005. Donte was responsible for developing information system architecture, maintenance, training, and contract management using the Livelink Knowledge Management System.

Overall, Donte Tanner has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in operations, consulting, and program management throughout their diverse work experience.

Donte Tanner's education history begins in 1997 when they attended the US Air Force Academy. Donte graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Foreign Area Studies.

After a period of time, in 2010, Donte Tanner pursued further education at the University of Phoenix. Donte completed their studies in 2012 and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General.

Prior to their higher education, no specific information is available about Donte Tanner's education at Denbigh High School, including the start and end years, degree obtained, or field of study.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    September, 2022 - present