John Niethammer – Founder (1938-2020)

John was the founder of Valley Apparel along with his son, Jeffrey. John was active in US Government contracting for over 55 years with experience in manufacturing, quality control, inventory management, and contract administration. He served in the US Air Force and was an owner/executive of Alpha Industries, Inc. for almost 40 years. Our goal is to continue his legacy of positive relationships and ethical business.

Jeffrey D. Niethammer – President

Jeffrey has been active in US Government contracting for over 30 years with experience in purchasing, inventory management, and contract administration. He assumed the role of President in 2020. In addition, he works with our Quality Control Manager in quality systems and compliance. He has a Law Degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has extensive ISO training.

Kevin J. MacLeay – Chief Financial Officer

Kevin has been active in US Government contracting for over 20 years with experience in costing, finance, accounting, and payroll. He also currently assists in human resource management for our company. He is a graduate of Carson-Newman College with a Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has been a CPA for over 30 years and worked in internal audit with Exxon Company, USA and as an accounting firm partner and audit manager for almost 10 years. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and works extensively with Valley’s ISO program.

M. Jane Bolden – Director of Manufacturing

Jane has been active in US Government manufacturing for over 40 years with experience in plant management, supervision, engineering, time studies, and samples. She has served as an engineer, Assistant Plant Manager, Plant Manager, and now as the Director of Manufacturing for both plants.

Justin Niethammer – Vice President of Finance

Justin has been active in US Government contracting for 10 years with experience in finance, IT, and sales. He currently assists in maintaining the quality management system as an internal auditor. He has a Business Administration degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Matthew Niethammer – Vice President of Quality

Matt has been active in US Government contracting for 10 years with experience in purchasing, inventory management, and quality control. He leads our quality control department and assists in coordinating our ISO program and serves as an internal auditor. He has a Business Administration degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kevin Niethammer – Vice President of Operations

Kevin has been active in US Government contracting for 3 years with experience in purchasing and inventory management. He also currently assists in maintain the quality management system as an internal auditor. He has a Master’s Degree of Accountancy from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. He is a CPA and worked in audit and accounting at Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama prior to joining Valley.