CompTech Chosen as Minority Business of the Year 2025

Amid a period of transformation in the defense industry, Allen Stephen has a Dayton-continued to guide area firm through an impressive year.

As president and CEO of CompTech Computer Technologies, Stephen has led the firm through a period of growth in 2025, despite ongoing challenges within DOGE and an evolving industry landscape.

Before establishing CompTech, he amassed over 25 years of experience in system engineering and integration, data warehouse design, software development and more.

In addition to leading CompTech, he also runs SciTech a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing opportunities for students in STEM fields. Through SciTech, he has championed scholarship programs, workforce training and internship opportunities, helping to empower the next generation of talent and make a lasting impact on students’ academic and professional journeys.

“From the start, my goal has been to build more than a technology company I wanted to create a team driven by innovation, integrity, and the belief that our clients’ success defines our own,” Stephen said As the region’s third largest minority-owned business, the company fosters professional growth through internal training, mentoring and open communication among its 165 local employees. Under Stephen’s

leadership, CompTech has strengthened its organizational agility by navigating industry shifts and integrating emerging technologies.

“His work ethic inspires those around him, and his tireless commitment to both the organization and the local community sets a standard that few can match,” said Melissa Shaw, manager at CompTech.

Over the years, CompTech has earned the trust of local, state and federal partners including the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Dayton, the Defense Health Agency, the U.S. Army and Air Force, NASA and more by delivering secure, agile and forward-thinking IT and logistics solutions.

“Despite facing a devastating personal challenge losing everything in a house fire he [Stephen] continued to lead with strength, clarity and compassion,” said Shaw. “Rather than allowing this hardship to slow him down, he remained fully engaged, guiding the organization through industry uncertainty and driving impactful results.”

Headquartered in Dayton, CompTech is a provider of information technology, engineering and program management services to federal, state and local government.

“As a minority business leader, I take great pride in fostering diversity and inclusion within CompTech. Our strength lies in our people their talent, creativity, and dedication fuel our success...,” Stephen said. “Our motto is ‘Good People, Smart People, Hard Working People, Let’s do Business!’”

–Lauren Steen