ABOUT US
Established in 1994, GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing high-quality environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and private-sector clients. Originally founded as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 200 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Today, GEM is recognized for delivering integrated, mission-focused solutions that support some of the nation’s most critical programs.
GEM boasts a proven record of successfully executing complex projects valued at up to $400,000,000 in a prime contracting capacity. Together with small businesses, joint venture partnerships, and nationwide teaming agreements, GEM provides flexibility, responsiveness, and open communication, resulting in efficient, cost-effective solutions and long-term client success.
GEM’s commitment to quality and excellence has fueled customer satisfaction and project success. GEM’s strong history of repeat customers demonstrates the quality of our services and our ability to solve technical challenges and skillfully manage a cohesive workforce. This client-focused approach has established GEM as a dependable and trusted partner across the federal landscape. Our reputation as a trusted partner is reflected in numerous accolades, including Y-12 Small Business of the Year awards in 2016 and 2018; three Perfect Record Awards from the National Safety Council since 2017; regional Top Workplace Awards in 2019, 2021, and 2024; Excellence Awards from the National Nuclear Security Administration in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024; and the Minority Business Excellence Award from the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce in 2020.
GEM’s corporate headquarters are in Knoxville, Tennessee with field offices in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Portsmouth, Ohio, enabling rapid response and on-site support for various clients across the United States.
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
Michael Evans, Founder of GEM Technologies, Inc., brings over 40 years of engineering and management experience with the U.S. DOE, their prime contractors…
Ben Jerrell, COO, brings over 30 years of financial and business management experience, including more than 20 years with GEM. His areas of expertise include strategic…
Kent DeRoos, VP of Field Services, has over 30 years of experience in nuclear demolition, environmental remediation, and construction, including heavy civil, mechanical…
Matt Jerrell, VP of Technical Services, brings more than 15 years of contract management and operational leadership experience supporting federal government…
Tim Echelard, VP of Corporate Strategy, has over 35 years of experience spanning project management, engineering, and technical and administrative…
Tom Allen, Corporate ES&H Manager, brings over 35 years of industrial safety experience and is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that protect the health and safety…
Quality, safety, security, and exceptional performance are cornerstones of GEM Technologies’ corporate culture. We endeavor to implement these things in everything we do in terms of procedures, policies, and guidelines, for a client that expects and deserves this level of quality.FOUNDER AND CEO OF GEM TECHNOLOGIES, MICHAEL EVANS
