Our Leadership Team
Our co-founders have over 70 years of combined experience in Healthcare Technology Management and are backed by a team which supports the advancement of the HTM community. Capital i’s key focal points are client support, employee engagement, and financial stewardship.
Meet The Team
Tony Danko
CO-FOUNDER / CEO
Tony Danko is a highly accomplished executive leader with more than 25 years of experience in the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) field. Tony’s HTM experience includes Regional Health System Operational Leadership, Health Facilities & Equipment Planning, Strategic Military Medicine Support, and Biomedical Equipment Technician.
Tony’s notable achievements include the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) for his outstanding dedication, support, and sustained contributions to the betterment of Army Medicine, the Army Surgeon General’s Excalibur Award for optimizing medical equipment parts procurement in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Health Services Maintenance Technician Award of Excellence. Tony retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) after 20 years of service.
Tony is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Capital i where he focuses on providing support to the HTM community by solving today’s problems with the current team and growing new HTMs to support the ever-changing complexity of healthcare service support.
Tony holds an MBA in Corporate Finance and Business Analytics from the University of Maryland, Smith School of Business, a BS in Management Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus, along with Certified Healthcare Technology Management (CHTM) certification. Tony serves as a member of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Health Technology Leadership Committee (HTLC) and the Advisory Council for the Electronics and Biomedical Engineering Program at the Missouri State Technical College (State Tech).
Shon McManus
CO-FOUNDER / COO
Shon McManus is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Capital I and brings more than 20 years of progressive global experience in diverse management and leadership roles. Shon executes complex programs, is responsible for the management and infrastructure of Capital i’s logistics and delivery systems and is a proven problem-solver with the unique ability to translate complex operational and business data into relevant, understandable and actionable information. Shon provides daily operational leadership through staff development, operational planning, project management, strategic planning, team building, lifecycle management, and supply chain management.
Shon’s expert knowledge, experience, and support comes from more than 23 years with the United States Army, serving the last 12 years of that tenure as a Senior Maintenance Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). During that time, he specialized as a senior Biomedical Maintenance Manager where he influenced Army-wide requirements, facilitated comprehensive change to Army Regulations and policy, and gained significant collaboration experience with and between government agencies.
One of Shon’s most notable achievements includes the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) for his outstanding dedication, support, and sustained contributions to the betterment of Army Medicine.
Most recently, Shon held the role of Senior Director of Operations at Goldbelt Frontier. He oversees all Goldbelt HTM operational support and the strategic integration of emerging technologies in Goldbelt’s processes. Shon manages over 200 employees in the Bio-Medical device, Logistics, Research, and IT space.
Shon holds a B.A. in Logistics Management from American Public University System, A.S. in Biomedical Electrical Engineering, along with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. His diverse background also includes successful completion of Master Resilience Trainer Course, Contracting Officer Representative Course, and Advanced Leaders Course, to name a few.
Joe Mrozinski
CTO
Joe Mrozinski is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Capital i. He is a seasoned business technology leader with over 28 years of experience in enterprise business systems and supply chain management. He first started his career as an Army medical logistics officer, where he discovered a passion for digitizing manual business processes. His early contributions included implementing government-developed inventory and property management software, laying the foundation for his expertise in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems.
Among Joe’s notable (and proudest) achievements is leading the first SAP Go-Live for the U.S. military in U.S. Central Command in 2010. His expertise in supply chain information systems earned him the “9A” Proficiency Designator which is the highest recognition for professional excellence in the Army Medical Department. He retired from the Army in late 2015 after 20 years of service at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
From 2016 to 2024, Joe held several business technology leadership positions at L3Harris Technologies and Southwire. During this time, he spearheaded numerous enterprise technology and data initiatives across various business domains, including supply chain, manufacturing, sales, engineering, quality, and maintenance. His leadership contributed significantly to the success of these industry-leading companies.
Joe holds an MBA from Penn State University, with focuses in Supply Chain Management and Corporate Finance, a Master of International Management from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Science from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He is certified level 3 in Program Management and Information Technology through the Defense Acquisition Workforce. He holds numerous industry certifications to include PMP and PMI-ACP. Joe and his family happily reside in beautiful Middletown, Maryland.
Justin Barnes
CFO / GENERAL MANAGER
Justin Barnes is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Capital i, LLC where he focuses on Financial Planning and Analysis, strategic business direction, stewardship of assets, financial reporting and the creation of financial objectives within the organization. This includes process improvement initiatives across the company as well as the strategic relationships with financial service firms to improve efficiency and provide the firm with access to funds.
Prior to Capital i, LLC, Justin served in the United States Army as an aviation officer and scout helicopter pilot with two combat deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was awarded a Bronze Star medal. After nine years of service in the United States Army, Justin spent six years at M&T Bank as a technology resource manager followed by a position as a commercial lending officer in the Greater Washington area.
Justin earned his undergraduate degree in History with a minor in Military Science graduating as the military honor graduate of his class from Western Kentucky University in 2004. Justin earned his MBA from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland in 2015. Justin also has his Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma certifications from Villanova University.
Alexis Cassady
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Alexis Cassady is the Director of Operations at Capital i. Alexis has a wealth of experience in resource management, strategic planning, and process optimization; she is instrumental in driving Capital i’s growth trajectory. Her expertise ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, propelling the company towards sustained success. A strong advocate for collaboration, Alexis fosters teamwork and synergy across departments, aligning goals with organizational objectives. Prior to joining Capital i, Alexis was a public servant at the Department of Veterans Affairs and held various interdisciplinary roles in strategy, management, and operations consulting. Alexis has a graduate degree in Strategic Management and an undergraduate degree in Public Health, with a minor in National Security. She also holds a several industry standard certifications including PMI’s PMP and PMO-CP, FAC’s PPM and COR, SAFe’s 5 Agilist, and others.
Katie Luerkens
HR SPECIALIST
Katie Luerkens is the HR Specialist for Capital i and oversees all day-to-day logistics and support for newly onboarded and tenured employees alike. Katie interfaces with internal accounting teams to ensure Capital i team members are taken care of and accounts are accurate for every reporting period. She is passionate about process improvement and operational efficiency and is constantly implementing new solutions to improve the experience of Capital i team members at every touchpoint.
Prior to joining Capital i, Katie had a successful career in retail logistics and management for major retailers such as Pier 1 Imports and REI. She focuses on driving results through morale building, training, professional development and effective communication; all with an aim to deliver unparalleled customer experience. As a retail store manager, Katie was recognized as a leader in her division, receiving multiple awards for Store Manager of the Year and her ability to promote talent across the Northwest region.
Ashley McManus
RFP MANAGER
Ashley McManus is the RFP Manager at Capital i and is responsible for managing contract governance from bid through award. Ashley joined the team in September of 2020 as Senior Technical Writer and was promoted quickly. She now coordinates across all departments on proposals, Requests for Information (RFIs), conducts market research for Business Development and Capture Management teams and assists with various company projects.
Ashely graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) from James Madison University. After graduation, she joined TEOCO Corporation, a privately-owned software and technology company. While there, Ashley held multiple positions include Telecom Analyst/Auditor, Data Extraction Analyst/Developer, Requirements Analyst, Client Operations Manager and Team Lead, Operations Partner, and became a Certified Scrum Product Owner.