Mr. Hayes is a U.S AIR FORCE Veteran and the President of Exalt Integrated Technologies LLC (Exalt IT) which is a SBA 8A (Minority) and Air Force Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firm headquartered in Roswell, GA since 2004. Exalt IT is known for providing IT Services (Mobile, Security, Application Development & Infrastructure) and Products (hardware & software) to meet government and commercial client requirements. Mr. Hayes has received the 2013 INC 5000, 2012/13 Best Places to Work in Atlanta, and many other Small Business awards.
Prior to starting Exalt IT he worked with several Atlanta engineering and IT firms which supported the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
After attending Jackson State University, Dwayne joined the United States Air Force and earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Construction Technology from Sheppard Air Force Base through a partnership with California State University.
Mr. Hayes has been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal and an Employee Support of Guard and Reserve Patriot Award from the Georgia National Guard.