About Us

Wisdom in Every Contract.

Geras Industries was built on a foundation of real operating experience — not just credentials. We bring the discipline, rigor, and insight of a decade at the prime contractor level to every federal engagement.

Our Story

Geras (pronounced GAIR-us) is the Greek personification of wisdom earned through experience. That name reflects the foundation of Geras Industries LLC: a Vail, Arizona-based federal contracting firm built on a decade of principal-level engineering leadership inside a Tier-1 prime contractor.

Founder Jon Rosario leads cross-functional engineering teams, drives Lean and A3-based operational improvements, and manages complex production and test operations. Before entering industry, Jon served as a U.S. Army Infantry soldier during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan — the origin of the mission-first discipline that defines the company today.

Geras Industries is registered with the SAM.gov Disaster Response Registry for Arizona, Texas, and Florida — an extension of the founder's prior operational experience supporting Hurricane Matthew disaster response. This gives federal emergency contracting officers a rapid-deploy small-business partner across the American southern tier.

Geras Industries brings prime-contractor rigor to federal engagements at a small-business scale — with the responsiveness and cost structure agencies expect from a service-disabled veteran-owned small business partner.

Why Government Contracting

Federal agencies operate best when supported by people who already know the language, the processes, and the stakes. Geras Industries exists to provide that insider-level expertise as a small business — nimble enough to be responsive, experienced enough to deliver at the highest standard.

Geras Industries serves federal civilian agencies — principally health, veterans, and general services — along with Arizona state and local government. The company does not pursue defense or aerospace contracts.

Our Values

Strength. We bring the discipline and standards of a prime contractor to every task order.

Strategy. We understand the full acquisition lifecycle — not just the deliverable.

Service. Our military background means mission success is personal.

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Jon Rosario
Founder & CEO
Clearance Active DoD Secret (personnel — sponsored by current employer)
Location Vail, AZ (Tucson Metro)
Education BS Computer Information & Technology, St. Joseph's College (STEM)
Specialty Integration, Sustainment, Lean Mfg, Logistics
Military U.S. Army Infantry · OEF · SDVOSB
Business Status 100% owner, sole member/manager, Geras Industries LLC

Career History

Professional Background

Current · 2014–Present
Principal Engineering Lead — Integration & Sustainment
Defense Prime Contractor — Tucson, AZ
Led production test operations and capital equipment upgrade programs in a high-reliability manufacturing environment. Chaired technical review boards, drove A3 and Lean Manufacturing initiatives that delivered measurable improvements in production throughput, output, and quality. Managed complex supply chain interfaces, cross-functional team execution, and multi-program logistics coordination. Proficient in enterprise tools including SAP, CPDM, PRISM, and engineering environments including MATLAB and LabVIEW.
2011 – 2014
Systems / Radar / Avionics Engineer
Defense Prime Contractor
Systems engineering support for complex electronic platforms. Developed a strong foundation in systems architecture, integration testing, and cross-platform technical operations.
2009 – 2011
DoD Overseas Security / QRF Lead
DoD Overseas Security Firm
Quick Reaction Force operations for DoD overseas programs. Tactical leadership in high-stakes environments.
2007 – 2009
5G Quality Control Engineer
Telecommunications Infrastructure Contractor
Quality control and technical assurance for 5G network infrastructure deployments.
2004 – 2007
Infantry Soldier
U.S. Army — Operation Enduring Freedom
Combat infantry deployment to Afghanistan. Developed tactical leadership, discipline under pressure, and mission-first culture that underpins everything at Geras Industries.

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