AIT Marine East Coast Team
Cheryl Spraberry
President
As president of Advanced Integrated Technologies, Cheryl Spraberry is responsible for the Norfolk, Virginia and San Diego, California operations and future strategic expansions. She brings more than 20 years of leadership and expertise focused on operational planning, government procurement, safety, human resources, logistics and developing new business opportunities and building client partnerships.
Cheryl joined Advanced Integrated Technologies in 2009 as the receptionist and Executive Administrator to the President and quickly promoted to Human Resource Manager, subsequently promoted to Vice President in 2016. With a strong background in Human Resources and a passion to help others grow professionally and personally, she established the company’s talent management acquisition strategy. The company employs more than 120 people and is one of the top ship repair subcontractors for supporting the US Navy.
Cheryl was appointed by Governor Youngkin in 2022 to the Virginia State Board of Workforce Development. She has served or is currently serving on the board of directors for the following, American Maritime Modernization Association, National Federation of Independent Business, DRC, Leadership Committee and WAVE (Woman Against Violence. She is currently a member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA), and the Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association (PSDSRA).
Other Professional Affiliations and Volunteer Industrial Experience include:
Carl Spraberry
Founder
Carl was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1975 where he worked as a Nuclear Welder and Nuclear Planner until his commissioning through the Limited Duty Officer program in 1986. He served in various positions as a Maintenance Officer, Planning Officer, and Damage Control/Engineering Officer on several ships and shore commands. He retired in 1994 and joined a local ship repair/government contracting company, QED Systems where he spent 12 years as the Director of Technical Services. Recruited by a local shipyard he started a small ship repair company Ocean Tech Services, where he served as the President beginning in July 2006 and left to start his own company in August of 2009. Since its inception his company, Advanced Integrated Technologies, and the staffing business he started in 2012, Surge Force, have grown to over 200 employees working throughout Hampton Roads and other areas, supporting the local shipyards and various government agencies in ship repair, modernization, and new technologies. He is a member of many trade organizations including the Virginia Ship Repair Association, American Society of Naval Engineers, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Port Authority, Virginia Maritime Association, National Ship Repair Council, Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association and he co-founded the American Maritime Modernization Association (AMMA). His charitable affiliations include President of the Southside Boys and Girls Club, Treasurer of Cerebral Palsy of Virginia, Treasurer of Hunt’s Pointe on the Elizabeth Homeowners Association, leadership council of the Hampton Roads United Way campaign, and founder of the Virginia Microboard Association.
Kerry T. Slane
Business Manager
Kerry has more than 30 years of experience in the management of engineering projects involving the maintenance, repair, testing, product improvement and alterations affiliated with U.S. Naval Ship and Submarine Hull, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems. He generates bid proposals, conducts cash flow forecasts, develops and monitors annual budgets. Kerry also interacts with Contracts and Program Management to provide assessment of contract compliance, execute options and modifications, develop cost estimates, resolve contract funding issues and coordinate deliverables. Additionally, he manages the financial status of Prime contracts and monitors contracts for profitability and pricing consistency.
Miranda Jenkins-Holland
CFO
Miranda joined Advanced Integrated Technologies in November 2019 and serves as the CFO for AIT and Surge Force. Miranda is an innovative and driven accounting professional with over 19 years of diverse finance and government contracting experience, in the small to mid-sized business sectors. She specializes in financial modeling, cash flow management, cost accounting, and budgeting/forecasting. Miranda is actively pursuing her B.A. in Business Administration at Strayer University. In her spare
Matthew Masciangelo
Vice President of Quality Assurance and Safety
Mr. Masciangelo has been part of Advanced Integrated Technologies for ten years. During his loyal tenure, he has worked in warehouse logistics, waterfront production and quality assurance management, proving himself to be a loyal advocate for the company and our vision. Mr. Matthew Masciangelo first came to AIT after graduating from East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Raised in a military family from Brunswick, Maine and childhood years spent in Naples, Italy he has a personal appreciation for the men and women that serve this country. Valuing the moral fiber instilled in him from an early age, he applied his unwavering integrity, selflessness, and disciplined work ethic to steer the company’s ambition in becoming a prime contractor for the Department of Defense to attainable realization. Playing a pinnacle role in driving our safety and quality programs forward.
Luis Rodriguez
Weld Program Specialist
Luis has been in the Ship Repair Business for 17 years now. He started as a fire watch and kept improving his skills in the field. Luis became a skill and known welder in the industry. Luis has been with AIT for the last years and has been the Machining and Fabricating Director for the last 3 years. On his down time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids.
Bob Demerly
Welding Coordinator
Bob is our Welding Coordinator/ NDT Level II. He has more than 35 years of experience in ship repair including work as a boiler maker, shipfitter, and welder. When he is not in the shipyard or giving test, Bob can be found golfing or fishing.
Hildebrand “Eddie” Limon
Purchasing Manager
Eddie Limon joined the AIT team in early December of 2020, bringing with him over 25 years combined experience in Ship Repair and Project Management. Born at US Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, he speaks Spanish fluently which makes working with our bilingual workforce a seamless evolution. He served in the US Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate reaching Chief Petty Officer in 2005. He did multiple deployments onboard USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51, USS Cole DDG 67, and USS Monterey CG-61 to name a few of his commands while on active duty. After serving he transitioned into ship repair gaining a wealth of experience with structural repairs, HENL and BENL work, and PCMS installation. His motto has always been one team one fight and he is a firm believer in training his peers to better the team. Eddie made a lateral move to the Purchasing Department in August 2022, bringing his waterfront experience and knowledge to the department. He has helped the team do more with less and streamlining the material bidding process. His process has improved material getting on the job faster eliminating the project team’s assistance and allowing them to focus on execution vice the preparation of the work to be accomplished.
Ryan Hatter
NDT Level III Inspector
Ryan is a Quality Inspector with 10 years experience in the ship repair industry. A graduate of Newport News Shipyard’s Apprentice Program, his career focus has been Nondestructive Testing. Ryan is certified for Level III Visual Inspection (VT), Level II Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) and Level II Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT). Before hanging up his parachute to spend more time with his wife and child, Ryan was an avid skydiver.
Jeremy Roberts
QA Inspector
Jeremy Roberts is a Quality Inspector with more than 8 years experience in repair and inspection of Navy and commercial ships. He is certified for Level II Visual Inspection (VT), Level II Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) and Level II Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT). A local to the Hampton Roads area, Jeremy spends his off time with his wife and 4-year-old son kayaking, swimming and surfing.
David Spain
Team Lead
David “Dino” Spain started his career at Advanced Integrated Technologies in March 2013 as a proficient Pipefitter who is known for his accountability, skills, and loyalty. With almost 25 years in the Naval Shipbuilding Industry, he credits his family’s Military history of protecting and serving our country for his work ethic. With his vast knowledge of fitting for AIT, there is never a problem, only solutions. As a Team Lead, he will continue to guide and advance the pipe shop in the right direction for success in our many endeavors.
Kelvin Buie
Project Manager
A Project Manager at Advanced Integrated Technologies for 4 ½ years now. He is a retired Navy Veteran with 22 years of Shipboard Engineering experiences which resulted in certifications in Valve Repair, AC&R and Elevator Maintenance. Also, has received a college degree from Thomas Edison State University in Applied Science. His goal is to continue to be a valuable asset in Advanced Integrated Technologies ability to grow. He enjoys playing cornhole bring his spare time.
Joshua Wilburn
Jr Planner & Estimator
I Spent most of my earlier employments as a Commercial driver driving long hauls and local. I got my Commercial Drivers License in 2009. In 2018 I worked for a concrete manufacturing plant where I did plant maintenance and repairs on various mechanical and electrical systems. I joined AIT marine in 2019 as a mechanic.
I was promoted to team lead in 2020. I lead a crew on over 35 successful CMAVS. I have since moved into the shop where I took over two positions as a tool issue clerk and receiving/ inventory specialist, in this position I’ve always tried to go above and beyond to make sure the crews on the waterfront had what they needed and had as little downtime as possible.
I’m a devoted husband to my beautiful wife Emily. We enjoy camping and exploring the outdoors. We have two dogs that love to camp with us. Another big hobby of mine is cooking. I love to work with my hands and learn all that I can.
Dustin Gipson
Project Manager
Dustin Cade Gipson, 30 years old. Served in the United States Navy from '16-20' Honorably discharged as a Machinist Mate 2nd class. From there I went on to become a Hydraulic Service Specialist working with a hydraulic ship repair company and assisting in vital repairs to several U.S. Naval vessels spanning from Japan, Hawaii, California, Washington state and Virginia. Following my separation from that company I found my new position in January of 2024 with AIT as a Non-Complex project manager.
Nick Gloria
Project Manager
As the son of a retired US Naval office, with a background in ship repair welding, fabrication, and structural repairs/upgrades, working on systems critical to our national defense is not only a profession but a point of pride for Nick. Nick has lived in Virginia Beach pretty much his whole life. Before getting into the ship repair Nick was involved in the jewelry industry for over 10 years and still does repair works for friends and family members. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his three children, collecting and listening to vinyl records, surfing and fishing.
