Chris Faison
CEO, Co-Founder
As Chief Executive Officer, Chris sets the vision and strategy of ISL and ensures the successful management and growth of the business. Chris co-founded ISL in 2010 to support the sustainment of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles overseas. He has 20 years of experience working in the Industrial Supply/Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) industry. Prior to ISL, Chris spent 13 years working for a nationwide industrial distributor. Starting out in a part-time position, he worked his way up into a leadership role, becoming one of the top-performing District Managers. As a District Manager of 12 locations, Chris had the unique experience of managing the supply chain for various products for two of the largest OEM’s of MRAP Vehicles.
As Chief Executive Officer, Chris sets the vision and strategy of ISL and ensures the successful management and growth of the business. Chris co-founded ISL in 2010 to support the sustainment of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles overseas. He has 20 years of experience working in the Industrial Supply/Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) industry. Prior to ISL, Chris spent 13 years working for a nationwide industrial distributor. Starting out in a part-time position, he worked his way up into a leadership role, becoming one of the top-performing District Managers. As a District Manager of 12 locations, Chris had the unique experience of managing the supply chain for various products for two of the largest OEM’s of MRAP Vehicles.
Chris “CR” Richards
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER
As Executive Vice President of Business Development, Contracts Capture and Marketing, Chris leads brand strategy, marketing, internal and external communications, and contracts capture and promotion for ISL.
He is responsible for generating new growth opportunities with ISL partners and customers worldwide.
Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in public sector marketing and sales. Before
joining ISL, Richards led marketing and communications at Mythics, Inc. & Emergent LLC,
Mythics Emergent Group Companies. Richards and his teams helped achieve 14 years of
sustained sales growth and success, helped win many IT resale and IT consulting partners of the
year awards and contributed to being named top government contractors by Washington
Technology and Bloomberg Government. He also held positions at Cisco Systems, UUNET
Technologies, and America Online. Chris graduated with a B.S. from James Madison University.
As Executive Vice President of Business Development, Contracts Capture and Marketing, Chris leads brand strategy, marketing, internal and external communications, and contracts capture and promotion for ISL.
He is responsible for generating new growth opportunities with ISL partners and customers worldwide.
Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in public sector marketing and sales. Before
joining ISL, Richards led marketing and communications at Mythics, Inc. & Emergent LLC,
Mythics Emergent Group Companies. Richards and his teams helped achieve 14 years of
sustained sales growth and success, helped win many IT resale and IT consulting partners of the
year awards and contributed to being named top government contractors by Washington
Technology and Bloomberg Government. He also held positions at Cisco Systems, UUNET
Technologies, and America Online. Chris graduated with a B.S. from James Madison University.
Bayne Keenan
chief operating officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Bayne provides vision and leadership on all operational activities including setting goals for the performance and growth of ISL. He is responsible for the daily operations of the company, and designs and implements business strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure customer, supply, and shipping partner success. Bayne also serves as Quality Manager, ensuring ISL maintains compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Bayne has over 16 years in the industrial distribution and construction industries. Prior to joining ISL, Bayne worked for a nationwide industrial distributor in numerous sales and operations capacities.
As Chief Operating Officer, Bayne provides vision and leadership on all operational activities including setting goals for the performance and growth of ISL. He is responsible for the daily operations of the company, and designs and implements business strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure customer, supply, and shipping partner success. Bayne also serves as Quality Manager, ensuring ISL maintains compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Bayne has over 16 years in the industrial distribution and construction industries. Prior to joining ISL, Bayne worked for a nationwide industrial distributor in numerous sales and operations capacities.
Jeff Moody
Executive Vice President of Sales
As Executive Vice President of Sales, Jeff leads the ISL sales team, developing sales goals and strategies to exceed the growth projections outlined by the ISL senior executive team. Jeff has over 18 years of experience in the industrial supply industry. Prior to joining ISL, he worked as Sales Manager for a nationwide industrial distributor.
As Executive Vice President of Sales, Jeff leads the ISL sales team, developing sales goals and strategies to exceed the growth projections outlined by the ISL senior executive team. Jeff has over 18 years of experience in the industrial supply industry. Prior to joining ISL, he worked as Sales Manager for a nationwide industrial distributor.