Company Leadership

Edelmiro Muñiz, Executive Chairman of the Board

Edelmiro (Ed) Muñiz was born in Harlingen, Texas. Along with his six brothers, he often supplemented the family income as an agricultural field hand. His family migrated annually to California to work in the fields picking peaches, grapes, tomatoes and other fruits. His first exposure to the business world was through his father's tortilla factory, operated between trips to California.

He received a B.S. in 1967 and an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering in 1969 from Texas A&M University. In 1969, he joined the United States Air Force and was assigned as a Space Systems Launch Controller at Vandenberg AFB, California. There he worked on numerous space programs, directing the development of new launch facilities, buildup and testing of space boosters, and placement of new satellites into Earth orbit to aid U.S. military operations in Vietnam.

Ed's Air Force career spanned over twenty years in numerous assignments, all related to space research and development, and management of space operations. He served as a launch vehicle analyst, a space shuttle integration engineer, a space systems operational test manager and as a space operations staff officer. In his final assignment, he served as Commander of the First Manned Space Flight Control Squadron at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston. Lt. Colonel Muñiz retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1989 to launch a new career in private industry.

In 1989, Ed went to work for a small aerospace engineering firm in Houston. He served as Director of Operations, managing several contracts with the Department of Defense, NASA and the European Space Agency.

In January 1992, he founded Muñiz Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering and related technical services to the U.S. government and the private sector in the Houston area. Through his leadership and guidance, Muñiz Engineering, Inc. has developed into a successful, fast-growing, high-tech firm. In October 2005, the company changed its name to MEI Technologies, Inc. (MEI Technologies) in order to reflect the growth and growing capabilities of the corporation.

Whether serving on the Board or as an advocate of youth education, Ed is a model of professional excellence and personal integrity. He is committed to the development of new technologies and continuing our exploration of space. Ed is actively involved in the community, striving to enhance the welfare of our society and inspire our youth to remain in school and further their education. His plight of the disadvantaged and his position at MEI Technologies provides the opportunity to act as a mentor and give back to our community through employment opportunities, economic growth and community service.

Mr. Muñiz was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award Winner in Houston & Gulf Coast Area, technology category.

Mr. Muñiz resides in the Greater Bay Area with his wife Alicia. He is a proud Aggie and grandfather of six.

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Stephanie Murphy, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board

Stephanie Murphy currently serves as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Board. Prior to this role, Stephanie served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer for MEIT, leading the company alongside the CEO. She has also served as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for MEIT, managing the shared services function for corporate headquarters.

Stephanie has a Business Degree from Texas A&M University, and is currently enrolled in a procurement program at the University of Virginia. She serves on the Board of Managers for AM Biotechnologies, LLC. She has been a member of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) since 2004, recently graduated from NCMA's Leadership Development Program, and serves as a Board Member for the local chapter as the Vice President of Education. She is also a member of the National Management Association and National Defense Industrial Association. Previously, Stephanie served on the Johnson Space Center Procurement Roundtable Council and the JSC Innovation and Inclusion Consortium.

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David Cazes, Chief Executive Officer

As the second CEO in company history, David Cazes joined MEIT in November 2012. Reporting to the Executive Chairman of the Board, David leads the executive team and defines the future direction of the company.

Prior to MEIT, David served as Deputy Manager for Science Applications International Corporation’s Space, Aviation, and Science Operation (SASO) headquartered in Washington, DC.  David’s Operation included over 900 direct and subcontract engineers, scientists, and technical specialists supporting the full life cycle of program development and execution from concept to operations in a diverse portfolio of contract types with focus on systems engineering, program and project integration, earth and space science, and aviation services for our federal civilian customers. 

David is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BS in Electrical Engineering.

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Alfred “Sam” Boyd, Chief Operating Officer

Sam rejoined the MEIT executive team in February 2013 as Chief Operating Officer, working with the CEO to oversee company operations.

Upon retiring as MEIT’s first President from 2004 – 2009, he joined the company’s Board of Advisors, which he continues to serve on today. Before joining MEIT, Sam served as Senior Vice President, Assurance Engineering Operation for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). In this role, he was responsible for executive level management of all contracts in the Houston Operation, consisting of seven divisions and 600 employees.

Sam is a retired Air Force Colonel with a 21-year service career. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Basic Science from the US Air Force Academy and a Master of Science degree in Aeromechanical Engineering.

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Karen Todd, Chief Financial Officer

As CFO, Karen Todd is responsible for overseeing accounting, finance & program control, contracts, human resources and information systems for MEI Technologies. She joined the company in 2001 as controller.

Karen began her career with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company (now KPMG), where she specialized in the energy sector and audited various clients. In 1985, she became a CPA and began consulting with small companies. Karen launched a full-time government career in 1991 with a local NASA-JSC contractor, where she worked as controller. Later, she joined the contractor's accounting firm, BKD, which also audited MEI Technologies.

Karen graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.

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