Meet Our Team
Sophia Hooks
Director of Branch OperationsTy Collard
Director of Operational ServicesJoe Stewart
General Manager
Joe has joined CTS in September of 2024 after spending his career in operational human resources leadership roles. He has served the industrial manufacturing, distribution and construction industries with Metals USA and most recently at H&E Equipment over the past 20 + years. Joe has developed tremendous relationships with all levels of the organization to help operations, sales, manufacturing, and administration teams improve their performance and financial results. After growing up in the Philadelphia, PA area and attending Temple University majoring in Accounting, Joe realized his true passion was people, problem solving and helping others through a truly servant leader style that delivers results.
Zane Brooks
Vice President
Zane Brooks joined CTS in January of 2017. Serving in several roles during the initial development of the company, he now serves as Vice President of Operations. Brooks spent the early part of his career in the Industrial sector and then went on to serve his country in United States Marine Corps. Since that time, he has spent the last 18 years in the staffing industry. Brooks has developed and successfully managed companies leading in management, operations, sales and contracts, startups, leadership, and executive management. Zane earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management and his Associates of Art in Business Administration from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
Sophia Hooks
Director of Branch Operations
Sophia Hooks joined CTS in November 2021, after 2 years in the marine industry and over 16 years of business operations, leadership, Human Resources, administrative management, and supportive roles in the health and dental industry. She received her BA in Business Administration from the State University of New York, and her Master's Degree in Business and Public & Community Health from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She is a military spouse veteran that works within the community to help transitioning service members find jobs to secure their future. Her true passion is for leadership that helps to find opportunities that allow people to support their families and future ambitions.
Ty Collard
Director of Operational Services
Mr. Collard joined International Marine & Industrial Applicators, LLC in February of 2019. During this time, he gained valuable insight into IMIA’s preservation and marine service capabilities, along with structural repair. In January of 2020, Mr. Collard joined Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC. Prior to joining IMIA & CTS, Mr. Collard has spent the last 12 years in the maritime staffing industry, and has considerable knowledge in recruiting, operations, management, and customer relations.