Rich Sawchak has over 26 years of extensive experience in business operations, corporate finance, and the execution and integration of acquisitions for public and private equity-backed companies.

Mr. Sawchak is the Chief Executive Officer of Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., leading the company’s team of exceptionally skilled professionals working in the national defense, security, and advanced technologies communities. To continually enhance SPA’s reputation for quality and dedication to customer mission, Mr. Sawchak emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and diversity of thought. Bringing over 26 years of business acumen to the position, Mr. Sawchak’s commitment to excellence underpins strong corporate development and growth-oriented outcomes.

In previous roles, Mr. Sawchak served as Chief Financial Officer of Hypori, where he was responsible for finance, controllership, treasury, legal and business affairs, human resources, recruiting, and sales operations; he also served as the Corporate Secretary. Mr. Sawchak has a proven record of driving technology companies to succeed through financial scalability, operational excellence, and people-first culture.

Before joining Hypori, Mr. Sawchak was the CFO of Novetta for nine years until the successful sale of the company to Accenture Federal Services. Mr. Sawchak was previously employed by Schafer Corporation, where he served as Executive Vice President and CFO. Before that, Mr. Sawchak served as Senior Vice President and CFO of Paradigm Solutions until the successful sale of the company to CACI International.

Mr. Sawchak holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Mr. Sawchak also holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurial Finance and Strategic Cost Management from the Olin Graduate School of Management at Babson College.