By Tony Choate, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office

Neal McCaleb, chairman of Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) Board of Director's announced the board's decision naming Gregg Wadley President and CEO today.

Wadley founded DataCom Sciences, Inc. in 1989. In 2003, the Chickasaw Nation purchased the business and Wadley was retained as president.

"Gregg Wadley has a proven track record as a fiscally responsible business executive," said Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation "His wealth of experience, depth of knowledge and prudent leadership style will be a tremendous asset to Chickasaw Nation Industries as we move forward."

After graduating from Northeastern State University in 1969 with a degree in math and Physics, Wadley began writing computer software programs for Amoco.

After several years in the relatively new field, he was hired by Shell Oil, where he later became the company's manager of data administration.

Wadley gained experience with government contracting while affiliated with an architectural and engineering firm owned by his brother. That experience led him to start DataCom in a spare bedroom of his home in 1989.

From those humble beginnings, Wadley transformed DataCom into an award-winning $40 million a year information services company with 650 employees before selling to the Chickasaw Nation.

After the sale, DataCom served as the foundation for Chickasaw Nation Industries Technology Division, one of several CNI business units.

Neal McCaleb is chairman of the board of CNI, a federally-chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation.

"Gregg Wadley has been directly involved in the development of information technology for decades," said Mr. McCaleb. "He understands the intricacies of the federal contracting process and has demonstrated the practical knowledge and sound judgment necessary to provide effective leadership."

CNITD and its employees have won numerous awards, including the Federal Aviation Administration "Quality Award for Excellence."

Currently, CNI has more than 2,000 employees across the U.S. and around the world in a wide range of occupations, including manufacturing and information technology.