About IPKeys
IPKeys, a subsidiary of Chickasaw Nations Industries, serves the Department of Defense and other Federal Government Agencies. We specialize in highly-secure technology integration, cybersecurity, systems and software engineering and cloud. We help our customers solve dynamic challenges, manage their costs, streamline processes and satisfy their technology needs with exceptional technical expertise, experienced teams and leading-edge solutions.
Our Mission
As part of Chickasaw Nations Industries, we are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.
IPKeys Executive Team
Shawn Elliott
President, Federal Solutions
Shawn Elliott started with IPKeys in 2010 bringing with him nearly 25 years of leadership and operational experience. A former Army Combat Engineer, Shawn has worked in both the Commercial and Federal markets with broad experience in software development, systems engineering, networking, and systems acquisition. He garnered a commercial perspective while working at International Network Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers prior to transitioning to the Department of Defense market supporting Service and Joint-Level programs. Shawn earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point. Shawn leads Federal Sector Business Development for IPKeys.
Art Clomera
Vice President, Operations
Art Clomera joined IPKeys with over 20 years of progressive technical leadership in the Department of Defense. Art was most recently vice president for cyber and software programs. He has held a variety of positions in engineering, program management, and software development. He retired from the Army as a Software Acquisition officer supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Art earned his BS in computer engineering from the University of California, Davis and MS in software engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA. He also holds a Level 3 DoD Acquisition Certification in Information Resource Management.
Duane Farmer
Vice President of Finance
Duane Farmer brings over 25 years of experience in progressive senior management for Federal, State and Local government market sectors as well as commercial markets. He has a proven track record of providing organizational leadership in the development and execution of financial strategies for the sustainment and growth of P&L and the capitalization position of small to middle market organizations. Duane served as Director of Finance for Special Operations Technology Inc., a DOD intelligence sector service provider, Senior Consultant for NeoSystems an accounting systems (ASP) and consulting services firm primarily serving the Government contracting sector. Duane is a CPA and a graduate of Morgan State University.
IPKeys Executive Team
Robert Nawy
CEO
From the company’s inception in 2005, Robert Nawy served in the roles of Managing Director and CFO. He assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in April 2017. Robert is a founding member and on the Board of Directors of the Advanced Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) and is an active Board Member of the Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) Alliance. With an MBA, CPA, and Civil Engineering credentials from Rutgers University, Robert oversees all strategic, tactical, and operational functions of IPKeys. His expertise includes raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnership and solutions implementation, and the delivery of evolving IP technologies across sectors.
Jeff Bochonok
COO Federal Services
Jeff Bochonok comes to IPKeys with over 20 years of progressive executive management experience in the Department of Defense. Mr. Bochonok retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel with his last position at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) as the Deputy Project Manager for the Global Combat Support System, an ACAT 1A program. Jeff brings a consistent record of success in managing numerous multi-million dollar programs. He holds a Level 3 DoD Acquisition Certification in program management and information technology and holds a BS in Engineering, MS in Information Technology, and an MBA. Jeff leads the Integration and Engineering Solutions group of IPKeys and is located in Northern Virginia.
Art Clomera
CTO, Federal Services
Art Clomera joined IPKeys with over 20 years of progressive technical leadership in the Department of Defense. Art was most recently vice president for cyber and software programs. He has held a variety of positions in engineering, program management, and software development. He retired from the Army as a Software Acquisition officer supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Art earned his BS in computer engineering from the University of California, Davis and MS in software engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA. He also holds a Level 3 DoD Acquisition Certification in Information Resource Management.
Shawn Elliott
Vice President, Federal Solutions
Shawn Elliott started with IPKeys in 2010 bringing with him nearly 25 years of leadership and operational experience. A former Army Combat Engineer, Shawn has worked in both the Commercial and Federal markets with broad experience in software development, systems engineering, networking, and systems acquisition. He garnered a commercial perspective while working at International Network Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers prior to transitioning to the Department of Defense market supporting Service and Joint-Level programs. Shawn earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point. Shawn leads Federal Sector Business Development for IPKeys.
Duane Farmer
Vice President of Finance
Duane Farmer brings over 25 years of experience in progressive senior management for Federal, State and Local government market sectors as well as commercial markets. He has a proven track record of providing organizational leadership in the development and execution of financial strategies for the sustainment and growth of P&L and the capitalization position of small to middle market organizations. Duane served as Director of Finance for Special Operations Technology Inc., a DOD intelligence sector service provider, Senior Consultant for NeoSystems an accounting systems (ASP) and consulting services firm primarily serving the Government contracting sector. Duane is a CPA and a graduate of Morgan State University.
IPKeys Executive Team
Robert Nawy
CEO
From the company’s inception in 2005, Robert Nawy served in the roles of Managing Director and CFO. He assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in April 2017. Robert is a founding member and on the Board of Directors of the Advanced Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) and is an active Board Member of the Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) Alliance. With an MBA, CPA, and Civil Engineering credentials from Rutgers University, Robert oversees all strategic, tactical, and operational functions of IPKeys. His expertise includes raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnership and solutions implementation, and the delivery of evolving IP technologies across sectors.
Jeff Bochonok
COO Federal Services
Jeff Bochonok comes to IPKeys with over 20 years of progressive executive management experience in the Department of Defense. Mr. Bochonok retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel with his last position at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) as the Deputy Project Manager for the Global Combat Support System, an ACAT 1A program. Jeff brings a consistent record of success in managing numerous multi-million dollar programs. He holds a Level 3 DoD Acquisition Certification in program management and information technology and holds a BS in Engineering, MS in Information Technology, and an MBA. Jeff leads the Integration and Engineering Solutions group of IPKeys and is located in Northern Virginia.
Art Clomera
CTO, Federal Services
Art Clomera joined IPKeys with over 20 years of progressive technical leadership in the Department of Defense. Art was most recently vice president for cyber and software programs. He has held a variety of positions in engineering, program management, and software development. He retired from the Army as a Software Acquisition officer supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Art earned his BS in computer engineering from the University of California, Davis and MS in software engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA. He also holds a Level 3 DoD Acquisition Certification in Information Resource Management.
Shawn Elliott
Vice President, Federal Solutions
Shawn Elliott started with IPKeys in 2010 bringing with him nearly 25 years of leadership and operational experience. A former Army Combat Engineer, Shawn has worked in both the Commercial and Federal markets with broad experience in software development, systems engineering, networking, and systems acquisition. He garnered a commercial perspective while working at International Network Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers prior to transitioning to the Department of Defense market supporting Service and Joint-Level programs. Shawn earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point. Shawn leads Federal Sector Business Development for IPKeys.
Duane Farmer
Vice President of Finance
Duane Farmer brings over 25 years of experience in progressive senior management for Federal, State and Local government market sectors as well as commercial markets. He has a proven track record of providing organizational leadership in the development and execution of financial strategies for the sustainment and growth of P&L and the capitalization position of small to middle market organizations. Duane served as Director of Finance for Special Operations Technology Inc., a DOD intelligence sector service provider, Senior Consultant for NeoSystems an accounting systems (ASP) and consulting services firm primarily serving the Government contracting sector. Duane is a CPA and a graduate of Morgan State University.
Our Philosophy
IPKeys stands firmly on principles of integrity and ethics that reflect a deep respect for our clients and employees. Our company culture focuses on cultivating the highest quality client service and satisfaction and we consider our personnel to be the heartbeat of the solutions we are hired to execute. By recognizing the individual strengths, aspirations, and contributions of our employees, the IPKeys management team fosters a corporate culture that provides an abundance of professional challenges and rewards. This constructive corporate philosophy in turn strengthens the quality of deliverables and value we offer all our clientele.
