Meet The Leadership Team
MARCUS HOLLING
Founder & President
Marcus Holling is the Founder & President of Holling Enterprises. Forming the company in 2012, his vision was to perform innovative work in the aerospace & defense sectors while providing meaningful employment to fellow US Armed Forces Veterans. He has expanded the company's reach into new markets and brand development opportunities.
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Additionally, he serves as the Accountable Manager for the Holling Enterprises 14CFR Part 145 Repair Station (Certificate# 8HER645C).
He is responsible for all matters pertaining to the Repair Station's compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and maintains liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the Repair Station's performance.
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Marcus is a 19 year Veteran of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. He spent the majority of his career in the Florida Air National Guard. He was a member of the 125th Fighter Wing's Alert Detachment One, 125th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 125th Maintenance Group's Support Section, and 125th Fighter Wing Headquarters
Safety Office.
He has served as a member of the Georgia Air National Guard since 2021. Previously a member of the 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron (JCSS), he currently serves at the
Air Dominance Center in Savannah, GA.
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Marcus holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management. He has completed the FAA Airframe & Powerplant Course, holds a FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License with Radar endorsement, and is a civil pilot.
He is a Member of the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE) and sits on its Technical Council. He is also a Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) and a Voting Member of ASTM International.
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RANDY MOYLE
Director
Randy Moyle is the Director of Maintenance for the 14CFR Part 145 FAA Repair Station operations under the Commercial Aviation division of the company. HIs responsibilities span across all matters pertaining to the safe and efficient operation of the Repair Station. He works with the Accountable Manager to ensure all station personnel are properly equipped, informed, and compliant with all station operating procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.
He holds both a FAA Airframe & Powerplant License and FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License with Shipborne Radar Endorsement.
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Randy retired from the US Air Force after a twenty-four year career on both Active Duty and in the Air National Guard.
He has held increasing levels of responsibility in his career in both the military and civil aviation from performing critical repairs to battle-damaged helicopters, supervising the safe and timely loading of munitions on multiple combat aircraft types, performing customization of civil helicopters, and leading the modification of critical national asset level aircraft for US Customs & Border Protection. He has applied his knowledge and expertise in exacting detail, leading the restoration and return to airworthiness of numerous
F-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft that were in storage for over 14 years.
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CATHY GLADDEN
Senior Vice President
Cathy Gladden is the Senior Vice President of Contracts & Finance. She exercises oversight of all contractual and financial matters of Holling Enterprises.
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She brings 37 years of experience to the
company regarding contract analysis and management, including program development and execution.
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Her career began as an auditor with the Defense Contract Audit Agency before she transferred to the US Customs Service. Her levels of responsibility increased with each progressive transfer, culminating in her role as the Deputy Program Manager for the P-3 Program Office within the Office of Air & Marine,
US Customs & Border Protection,
US Department of Homeland Security.
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On several occasions throughout her career, Cathy was elevated to Acting Program Manager for the multi-billion dollar aircraft program responsible for safeguarding America’s borders and curtailing the flow of illicit drugs and contraband into the nation.
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Cathy has vast experience developing programs from concept, carrying through to execution, and providing responsible oversight in order to meet mission critical objectives.
Cathy has received numerous awards and citations for her work in the Department of Homeland Security. She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree with focus in Accounting & Business from the University of South Florida, graduating with Cum Laude honors.
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She was previously a Florida Certified Public Accountant, and is a Certified Acquisition Professional.
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Cathy holds Level III certifications as both a Program Manager and Contracting Officer Representative.
Cathy believes in giving back to her community and serves on the boards of several non-profit entities, as well as being selected to serve on the Nassau County Code Enforcement Board.
PAUL EASON, Ph.D.,P.E.
Chief Scientist & EVP
Dr. Paul Eason is the Chief Scientist and an Executive Vice President of Holling Enterprises. He consults directly with the Company President on all scientific and engineering matters and company pursuits across the Government Services and Commercial Aviation divisions.
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In addition to his role at Holling Enterprises, Dr. Eason is the Vice President of Innovation & Strategy for the University of North Florida (UNF). He is also the Director of the Materials Science & Engineering Research Facility and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UNF.
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Dr. Eason is a native of Jacksonville, FL and a proud product of Duval County Public Schools. After graduating from Terry Parker High School, he attended the University of Florida where he received his Bachelor of Science and doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering. He spent his early career consulting in engineering matters of litigation and risk assessment.
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Dr. Eason began his career at UNF in 2005 as an adjunct professor in the School of Engineering. He was hired as a tenure track assistant professor in 2007 and rose through the ranks of tenure and promotion to associate professor in 2012 and professor in 2018. He was instrumental in crafting the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Innovation legislative budget request in 2016, which continues to fund faculty lines in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Bachelor of Science program and the operation of the Materials Science and Engineering Research Facility (MSERF).
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He has continuously served as an expert witness for litigation, testifying in matters of materials failure, fires and explosions through e4 Consulting, which he formed in 2003.