About STVS

Leveraging more than 15 years of corrections, law enforcement, and security experience, James, or Jamie, was appointed CEO in February 2025 after spending more than five years at STVS in growing roles from Sales Leader to VP of Sales & Marketing.

A graduate of Miami University of Ohio with a focus on criminal justice, before joining STVS, Turco spent seven years as a Deputy Sherriff/Corrections Deputy for the Butler County Ohio Sheriff’s Office. During this time, he became the first operator of STVS body scanners in the US and developed the training protocols and best practices still used today.

Bringing in-depth knowledge and experience to each customer, Turco has trained over 2,000 correctional and law enforcement professionals across the country.

With a diverse career in technology and operations spanning more than 35 years in the public and private sectors, Chris Pechtold brings in-depth technical, operational, and security knowledge as COO.

A graduate of Liberty University, Pechtold started his career in the U.S. Navy, where he focused on electrical engineering, system readiness, and servicing advanced technology. After spending 12 years in growing leadership positions in the Navy, Pechtold held technology and leadership positions with numerous organizations including the National Drug Intelligence Center (USDOJ), HP, and Defenshield.

Since joining STVS in 2023, Pechtold served as Lead Field Technician and VP of Technology & Maintenance before assuming the role of COO in February 2025.

With more than 20 years of global security, detection, and leadership experience, Scott Factor brings business operations and development, marketing, and strategic communications expertise to his role as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for STVS. In this role, he oversees internal operations and process management for the company, developing and implementing organizational efficiencies that support STVS’ rapid growth and strategic initiatives. He first joined STVS in 2019 as marketing manager and previously served as Director of Marketing & Communications.

Prior to STVS, Factor worked with global technology and security companies, including GE, Safran, and Smiths, building and executing strategic data-driven programs that resulted in increased revenue.

After spending more than 25 years at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Troy Harding joined STVS in 2023 as a sales consultant. A role which he served in until his promotion to Director of Sales & Training in March 2025.

Prior to joining STVS, Harding’s career began in the U.S. Navy as a Gas Turbine System Technician. After leaving the Navy and spending nearly three decades in growing leadership responsibilities at various state corrections facilities, Harding joined Defenshield Inc. where he helped grow their law enforcement and corrections markets.

Harding holds numerous training certificates including Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Intervention, Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Basic Defensive Tactics Instructor.