Our Leadership

In 2002, Virga founded SkillStorm with a business partner. Working from their homes with only modest resources, they closed the year with $490,000 in annual revenue. The company quickly grew to 59 employees and $3.6 million in revenue by the following year. By 2006 they had diversified into the federal space and built an outstanding reputation in providing quality IT services to the government. This led to the creation of a separate company, SGIS, which focused on providing diversified IT and analytical services to the defense and intelligence communities, while SkillStorm continued with its mission of providing IT services to the commercial sector.

SGIS and SkillStorm experienced astounding growth, combining for over $120 million in revenue for 2009. Virga and his partner sold SGIS in June, 2010, which by then had achieved annualized revenues of over $130 million. It was recorded as one of the largest government services transactions for the year.

Today, leading SkillStorm is Virga’s main business focus. The company continues to operate successfully as a leading IT services provider in the private sector with over 275 employees and office locations nationwide.

Prior to SkillStorm, Virga spent the first eight years of his career with a national, publicly-traded technical services firm. He held various positions of increasing responsibility, ultimately serving as Regional Vice President from 1999-2002. He was part of the leadership team that built the company into an organization with over $150 million in annual revenues prior to his departure in 2002.

Virga receives frequent recognition for his work through awards and media coverage. His proudest recognition came in 2006 when Virga was personally presented with the 2006 Governor’s Entrepreneurship Award in the Mega Category by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Most recently, Virga was named one of South Florida Business Leader magazine’s 2010 Top 50 Entrepreneurs. This award recognizes him as a leader who has made a significant impact on the South Florida business community. Virga was also named one of South Florida’s 2009 40 under 40 by the South Florida Business Journal, honoring his professional success and community involvement as one of South Florida’s best and brightest professionals under 40 years old.

Virga serves as Chairman of the Board for the South Florida region of The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), an organization that helps young people from low-income communities build skills and unlock their entrepreneurial spirit. He volunteers his time as a NFTE mentor and guest speaker, participating in several events throughout the year such as a business plan writing competition. In 2008, Virga was invited to be a panelist for the Staffing Management Association of South Florida to discuss SkillStorm best practices and how others can influence their own company culture to be one of the best.

Recognizing his own blessings, Virga believes strongly in giving back to the community and those less fortunate through volunteering and financial contributions. Most recently, Virga and other SkillStorm employees collected in-kind donations as well as over $15,000 in monetary donations for Haiti relief efforts through the American Red Cross. Virga and other SkillStorm employees also worked closely with Habitat for Humanity, working towards the goal of ultimately eliminating poverty housing and homelessness by helping to build houses within the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. Virga is an avid supporter of cancer research, namely leukemia, lymphoma and breast cancer. In 2006, Virga founded an annual golf tournament in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to honor his mother, a breast cancer survivor. This annual event has raised over $45,000 during the past four years.

Virga was born and raised in South Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida and continues to support his alma mater through the Alumni Association and Golden Knights Club.

While there, he held various roles of increasing responsibility and received numerous awards and recognition for his achievements. Dennis was intimately involved in delivering a wide variety of highly effective and innovative IT solutions to his customers in the areas of outsourcing, managed services, on-shore delivery centers, staff augmentation and customized IT systems design and development. From an operational perspective, he has experience managing all aspects of the IT services delivery process from sales, marketing, and project implementation to HR, accounting and reporting.

Dennis began his career in 1993 as a Technical Recruiter in Chicago for his former company. He was promoted to Account Manager two years later and relocated to Iowa, where he spearheaded the development of a new territory. From there, Dennis successfully opened several new branches throughout the Midwest. As a result of the positive growth and expansion of his teams, he was promoted to Regional Vice President in 1998. In this role, Dennis was personally responsible for the management and leadership of a business unit with over $85 million in annual revenue. Throughout his tenure, Dennis has been involved not only in the day-to-day management of his region, but has also served in a leadership capacity on a number of major corporate initiatives that were integral to the overall strategy and direction of the organization, including the successful integration of two strategic mergers/acquisitions.

Dennis served in the Army National Guard from 1989 to 1997 as part of the 34th Cavalry Air Defense Artillery Division and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He earned Top Gun honors upon completion of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) on the Stinger Missile weapon system, and graduated the Primary Leadership Development Course with honors. He has received several Army Achievement Medals for meritorious service.

Dennis graduated magna cum laude from Western Illinois University with a B.A. in Business. He was active in ROTC, Ranger Club, intramural sports, and served as a member of Sigma Pi fraternity, where he held several leadership positions. He is a Galesburg, IL native.

Girgis receives frequent recognition for his work through awards and media coverage. He was awarded the 2009 Entrepreneurial Success Award by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and was also selected as a semifinalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Award for San Diego. This award recognizes Girgis as part of an elite group of outstanding entrepreneurial leaders that build world-class businesses and whose accomplishments help raise the bar of business excellence, change the face of industries, create jobs and contribute to the vibrancy of communities. The SBA also awarded Girgis San Diego’s Small Business Person of the Year in 2008 and 2007, which recognized Girgis as the most outstanding small business person among all candidates in San Diego and Imperial counties in California.

Recognizing his own blessings, Girgis believes strongly in giving back to the community and those less fortunate. On a continuous basis, Girgis provides time and financial contributions to the Partners Mentorship Program and the Renaissance Program at Wilson Middle School, rewarding children for their personal and academic accomplishments. He also makes financial contributions to many other organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, Children’s International, the University of Central Florida Alumni Association, the American Red Cross, Invisible Children, Eternity Minded Ministries, Kids in Distress, La Jolla Music Society, Hospice Care and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Girgis is heavily involved with the Small Business Administration (SBA), donating his time to take part in radio shows in the hopes of leading other business owners to similar successes. He also serves on the board of directors for the California Space Authority, a nonprofit corporation representing the commercial, civil and national defense/homeland security interests of California's diverse space enterprise community. Girgis is actively involved in other professional organizations, including the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

Girgis attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with high honors in Electrical Engineering. He continues to support his alma mater through the Alumni Association.

Prior to joining SkillStorm, Moura served as Director of Finance and Operations for a local general contracting company. In this role, Moura was responsible for financial reporting, planning, budgeting, human resources and project bidding. He managed over 25 employees in day-to-day operations focusing on process changes to drive efficient accounting, finance and business processes and customized pricing of bids which contributed to securing $8 million in new sales. Moura was also the President and founder of an investment firm, consulting as a Controller for several companies with responsibilities including general accounting, financial reporting, profitability analysis, business process improvements, payroll processing, employee recruiting, job costing and tax preparation.

Moura has also served as Manager of Financial Analysis and Budgeting for a leading international security solutions group where he managed the consolidation and reporting of a $2.8 billion annual budget across three distinct business lines operating in 54 countries. In this position, Moura was also a key member of a cross-functional financial business team that focused on maximizing the company’s valuation which resulted in the company’s sale for $573 million.

Moura received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami with a specialization in International Business. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida and is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Cozza had previously served as Director of National Sales, a role where he was responsible for a corporate sales department of more than 60 sales representatives and over 100 technical recruiters in 17 nationwide offices. He also previously served as a Regional Accounts Manager, where he was responsible for managing major accounts and the development of key business partnerships.

Cozza attended the University of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. His professional certifications include Miller Heiman Strategic Selling and Dale Carnegie Sales Training.

Cozza is actively involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, providing mentorship for the past two years. He has also volunteered at the Child Crisis Center in Mesa, Arizona and New Day Center in Phoenix, Arizona, aiding children and their families in times of need.

Prior to joining SkillStorm, Gallagher was the Manager of Business Solutions for a company providing customized recruiting solutions, a role in which he was responsible for the development and implementation of internet recruiting strategies and advertising campaigns as well as software solutions for many Fortune 500 companies. He began his career at a national, publicly-traded technical services firm where spent nine years and held positions at all levels, including Technical Recruiter, Account Manager, Director of Corporate Recruiting and Director of Human Resources. During his tenure, Gallagher opened a new branch in Indianapolis, Indiana and was successful in developing the territory.

Gallagher has been recognized as a top producer numerous times. He has been a member of the SkillStorm Dream Team for four consecutive years; this is an exclusive club that recognizes the top performers within the organization. As part of this club, he has been invited to the annual Dream Team trip each year.

Gallagher gives back to the community through a variety of charitable, civic and professional organizations. Most recently, he sponsored an Indianapolis youth baseball team, which included volunteering his time as a coach and mentor to the 12 member team and providing financial contributions. In 2008, Gallagher and other SkillStorm employees worked closely with Habitat for Humanity, working towards the goal of ultimately eliminating poverty housing and homelessness by helping to build houses within the Indianapolis area. Gallagher is an active member of the Men’s Club of Saint Matthew Catholic Church; he regularly attends church services and programs with his family and is involved in a variety of fundraisers and other activities. He is also a member of Saint Matthew’s Catholic School Commission Board. On a continuous basis, Gallagher provides financial contributions to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Purdue University.

Prior to joining SkillStorm, Stout was the Dallas Branch Manager for a national, publicly-traded technical services firm where he spent ten years. During his tenure, he held positions at a variety of levels, including Technical Recruiter, Account Manager and Producing Branch Manager and was responsible for branch start-up, team building and business development. Stout achieved top honors within each role and with his move to Dallas, Texas in 1999, helped grow the organization from zero to $10 million in annual revenue in less than two years. He was successful in developing two different regions and sales territories for the company.

Stout has earned numerous awards for his accomplishments. He has been a member of the SkillStorm Dream Team for four consecutive years. Stout also received ten consecutive President’s Club awards and Top Producer of the Year five times.

Stout gives back to the community through various charitable and civic organizations. Most recently, he volunteered his time to work with Habitat for Humanity, helping to build a house within the Dallas area. Stout is currently a volunteer for the Cub Scouts, and has been for the past three consecutive years. He served on the Men’s Group Committee for Preston Meadow Lutheran Church for three consecutive years, a role in which he planned and participated in a multitude of community service projects, church activities and men’s activities within the church. Stout has been the Assistant Coach for children’s baseball and soccer for the local Allen Sports Association for three consecutive years. He also gives back to the community through blood drives and volunteers alongside his employees for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Drive and the Toys for Tots program every year.

Stout has been a Board Member for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) for four consecutive years. A native of Iowa, Stout attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa before joining the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served as a member of the Field Artillery Advanced Party Team for 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines – 2nd Marine Division, in Desert Storm (1990 – 1991). For his service, Stout was awarded the Southeast Asia Campaign Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Liberation of Kuwait Medal.

Prior to SkillStorm, Doran served as the Branch Manager for a global professional staffing and consulting company. In this role, he was responsible for various business territories and developing recruiting talent, including but not limited to hiring, training and retaining initiatives. Doran was also the General Manager for an international privately held staffing firm, where he helped create a new division within the firm and was responsible for contracts, process and policy creation, hiring efforts and training and retention programs.

Doran attended Eastern Kentucky University and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration. He also attended Appalachian State University and holds a Post Graduate Diploma from Fork Union Military Academy, where he graduated as a Sergeant. Doran supports the Fork Union Military Academy through the school’s alumni association.

Doran gives back to the community through a variety of charitable, civic and professional organizations. Most recently, he and other SkillStorm employees collected toys and holiday gifts for over 20 South Florida families through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Doran also volunteered at the Salvation Army of Broward County Angel Tree Distribution Center, aiding over 500 families receive their holiday donations.