Biography

James M. Jaska serves as president and chief executive officer of Versar Global Solutions LLC. Prior to this position, he was president and chief executive officer and principal founder of Valiant Integrated Solutions LLC and has served in a number of executive roles, including more than 10 years with AECOM, Inc., a multinational engineering firm that provides design, consulting, construction and management services to clients. He was named president of Americas and Global Government and oversaw the company’s worldwide operations of its government group operating in 140 countries.

Mr. Jaska also spent approximately 10 years with Tetra Tech, Inc., serving first as chief financial officer and later as president. Tetra Tech is a provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management and technical services focusing on natural resource management, infrastructure, energy and environment. Additionally, Mr. Jaska held leadership positions with Orbital ATK, Inc., Honeywell, Inc. and Ecolab, Inc. 

He currently serves on the boards of Versar Global Solution LCC and Integris Composites. He previously served as a board member of Valiant integrated Services LLC and Tetra Tech, Inc., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a number of other organizations. Currently, Mr. Jaska is a chairman emeritus, Corporate Committee for the Trust for the National Mall. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Illinois University.