Our Mission is to Solve Complex, Challenging Problems, Advance the Application of Technology and Make a Global Impact. marker

Why Effecture?

Cause and effect—the relationship between actions and events—is the underlying puzzle to be solved to prescribe a truly effective solution. We get to the root of the problem, then work closely with you to ensure a successful outcome. The ultimate effect—your secure and unblemished systems—is the motivation behind everything we do.

  • We work in close collaboration with you to understand your needs.
  • We value your need to have reliable and secure information systems in place.
  • Meeting your deadlines is our number one objective.
  • We survey the breadth of your needs and apply the necessary infrastructure.

Our Values

The Honest Truth

Clear, open communication with our colleagues and our customers is essential to how we do business. We take the time to listen and we mean what we say.

Our Customer Is Always #1

Our customers are our top priority. If our customers don’t succeed, we don’t succeed. We make their lives easier and help them accomplish their missions.

Deliver The Goods

We believe in high-quality service / products, on-time delivery, and continued customer support. We sweat the small stuff and tend to the details. These are our deliverables, and who we are.

Team Focus, Individual Strength

Our team approach is about recognizing and amplifying the unique qualities every member contributes, empowering everyone to be themselves. Whether it’s technical expertise, deep experience, or sense of humor—our differences make us stronger.

Beyond Staying Ahead Of The Curve

We provide everyday solutions with the future in mind. Industries are constantly evolving, and we take calculated risks to make changes and act before problems arise.

Our Promise

We will deliver the best available creative, design, integration, and support solutions for the organizations we serve.

Our Leadership

  • Renard U. Johnson President/CEO

  • Anthony Bayani Senior Director

  • Linh Vuong Luc Controller

  • Brooks Vandivort Business Development Manager

Renard U. Johnson President/CEO

Renard founded Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI) in 1994. Under Renards’s leadership, METI experienced steady growth and has earned several prestigious awards in support of federal agencies to include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, FAA, and USDA. Prior to founding METI, Renard was part of the senior leadership team that participated in the revenue growth of a privately held firm, to the point where the company was acquired by a publicly held corporation.

Renard is very committed and passionate about his community and gives his time to a number of organizations. He is currently serving as a board member of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, he previously served as the former Chairman of the Board for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, El Paso Branch; Former Chairman of the Board of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; serves as the Immediate Past Chairman of the Texas Lyceum; he was the 2017 President of the Texas Lyceum; a former member of the UTEP College of Engineering Advisory Board; was a member of the UTEP President’s 2014 Centennial Commission; Serves on the governing board for the Hospitals of Providence (Transmountain and Sierra East Campuses); graduate of the El Paso FBI Citizen’s Academy; a current member of Trellis Company Board; recipient of the UTEP College of Business Gold Nugget Award in 2013; and proud recipient of the UTEP Distinguished Alumni Award in 2015.

Renard holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from the University of Texas at El Paso.

“Effecture has built a reputation in the industry of excellence. Our experienced and well respected team of professionals strive on a daily basis to exceed our customer’s expectations.”

Anthony Bayani Senior Director

As Senior Director, Anthony oversees the day-to-day business activities of Effecture, provides overall management for the successful delivery of services to our clients, and fosters Effecture’s company culture and values. He works closely with the management team in analyzing industry trends and executing a business strategy to realize the vision for the company. Anthony earned his Master’s degree in Information Systems Technology Management from the George Washington University School of Business and his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the American University. He is PMP® certified.

"Effecture provides everyone here the opportunity to excel in their career and build their professional development through challenging work and projects. In particular, I'm a big proponent in helping everyone fulfill their career goals and building future Effecture leaders in this industry."

Linh Vuong Luc Controller

Linh Vuong Luc is the company controller who manages the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the Accounting and Finance Department. She ensures that company-wide accounting procedures strictly conform to all generally accepted accounting principles and assists the management team in creation of policies and procedures. Linh earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Sacramento, in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources.

“Effecture continually strives to provide employees with challenging and rewarding work environment, but also values balance in work and personal life."

Brooks Vandivort Business Development Manager

For the past twenty years Brooks Vandivort has been passionate about building strong individual relationships that have helped propel the programs and businesses he is involved with to greater success. As current Business Development Manager for Effecture, Brooks brings a wealth of experience in capture strategies, proposal development, and program management to the Effecture team. In addition to a bachelor’s in political science from Hardin-Simmons University and a master’s in public administration from UT Permian Basin, Brooks has continued his professional education with a certificate from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business in Data Analytics and Visualization.

“Effecture combines leading industry expertise with a customer focused management team that exceeds expectations. At Effecture we build relationships that lead to trust, growth, and endless opportunities for our customers.”

Small Business Advantages

We have demonstrated the ability to provide robust, survivable, and secure solutions guaranteed to perform under the most demanding circumstances.

  • Government-Wide Small Business Contracting Goals (www.SBA.gov) 23% goal for all federal government contracting dollars to award small businesses; 5% goal to award Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB)
  • Small Business Set-Aside Eligibility and Rule of Two Acquisitions over $150K are to be set-aside for SBs when offers are obtained from at least two small businesses (FAR 19.502-2(b))
  • Offering Competitive Rates with Technically Skilled Employees CSWF IAT Level II Certified in network, computing, storage, and virtualization

Awards and Recognition

NAVWAR / NIWC PAC

MAY 2020
NIWC PAC Letters of Appreciation, USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy COVID-19 Support

MAY 2012
NAVWAR Lightning Bolt “Team Excellence” Award, P-173 ITCS (Seal) Daniel Healy Communications Center

FEBRUARY 2012
NAVWAR Lightning Bolt “Team Excellence” Award, P-173 Ship Transition Team

JUNE 2008
NAVWAR Lightning Bolt “Team Excellence” Award, High Speed Pier-side Connection Team


Missle Defense Agency

JANUARY 2015
Certificate of Appreciation, Aegis Group 8, 9 and BMDS Test Bed Planning, Integrating, and Light Off

FEBRUARY 2013
Certificate of Appreciation, Fast Eagle Increment 1 Ground Test Joint Team

OCTOBER 2011
Certificate of Appreciation, Aegis BMD Flight Test Standard Missile – 15 (FTM-15) Planning, Testing, and Execution

APRIL 2011
Certificate of Achievement, Aegis BMD FTM-15 Planning and Execution

JUNE 2009
6th Annual Team Test and Assessment Award, FTG-06 Integrated Test Team – DT

MAY 2008
Certificate of Appreciation, Glory Trip – 197 Outstanding Performance