OUR TEAM
LAURA HOOKER
President & Co-Founder
Laura Co-Founded J2E after spending twenty-one years in the Defense contracting industry. Laura brings extensive expertise in professional services, including program and project management as well as business and technical consulting.
Laura started her career serving in the United States Navy for ten years as a Radioman First Class. After leaving the Navy, Laura received a Bachelor’s in business management and focused on growing and managing small businesses. She has a unique ability to bridge technology and business goals to provide productive solutions for our clients.
Duaine Co-Founded J2E after spending twenty-four years in the Defense contracting industry. He brings both scientific engineering experience and entrepreneurial leadership skills to J2E.
He served twelve years as a Cryptologist in the United States Navy providing support to national intelligence-gathering efforts (specifically signal intelligence related products) and then, spent fifteen years developing small businesses with a tight focus on client relationships and strategic company development.
Being an advocate for the community, Duaine was appointed by the City Council to the Growth Management Oversight Commission for the City of Chula Vista and now serves as Chair of the commission. The commission identifies issues and concerns within the City related to growth management and quality of life.
DUAINE HOOKER
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Lisa brings over twenty years of experience in data intelligence positions across both commercial and government entities. Lisa has a Bachelor’s in Information Technology and specializes in data management, process implementation, curriculum development and training delivery.
With certifications from the U.S. Navy and the Institute of Configuration Management, Lisa is uniquely qualified to provide data management, implementation assistance, training and on-going support to our clients, no matter their skill level.