ORION CONSORTIUM - Key Persons


Francesca R. Cartwright - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Francesca has the credentials to make a success out of any business she works with. She has 2 undergraduate degrees, one in art and psychology, and the second in Business Administration, as well as Masters Programs in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, and Marketing, and attended Law School. Francesca worked in the private sector for her first 20 years in corporate America. Helping businesses grow gave her the expertise to develop and grow Orion Consortium to where we are today. Orion began in 2000 under Francesca's guidance. She has been with the government for the last 19 years. Her Facebook profile puts her life in a nutshell: Kids, Dogs, Work and Danceā€¦ That's all there is folks!

Jessica Standiford Barragan

Job Titles:
  • Chief Administrative Officer, CSSO
As the Chief Administrative Officer, Jess devises strategies, policies and procedures to ensure Orion's success. Jess is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of HR, Accounting and Data Analysis. Jess specializes in organization, communication and innovation, striving to introduce new ideas and practices. Jess has a bachelors degree from Miami University and a masters degree from National Louis University in Chicago. Other notes of personal interest include fitness, cooking, and gardening, but admits most of her free time is dedicated to her two-year-old daughter, Charli and samoyed, Oshie.

Scarlett Ellis

Job Titles:
  • Technical Staffing Manager
As the Technical Staffing Manager, Scarlett is responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for all contracts. She works to build relationships and identify professional talent. Scarlett holds a Bachelor of Science in Game Art from Full Sail University. Before joining Orion, she was a freelance digital artist and has a background in teaching English as foreign language. Her hobbies include spending an abundant amount of time with her Samoyed Cheza, sewing, crafting, and creating digital hand drawn textures for 3D assets.

Steven Henz - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
As the Director of Operations Steven is responsible for the day to day management of all current and future contracts, as well as management of current staff, business licenses, and accounts. Steven has been with Orion Consortium for 12 years. Steven earned his degree in Business Management and Marketing from Lycoming College. Hobbies include boating, fishing and lacrosse.

Tyler Masters

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Consultant
As our Business Development & Talent Acquisition Specialist, Tyler is responsible for sourcing prospective candidates and contracts. He specializes in employee communication & financial negotiations for positions while actively pursuing new contracts for Orion. Tyler has a bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Sciences from Skidmore College with a Business Management concentration. Personal interests include soccer, skiing, surfing, and slothing on the couch for football games.