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Upcoming Networking Events
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 5:30-8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 5:30-8:30 PM EST
At this time, all networking events locations are scheduled as we get closer to event time. You will receive an email with the location when it is secured.
COMPANY REPS - Register Here for Networking EventsBuilding Relationships Between Companies and Veterans
Relationships are what good business is built on. Meet the companies and their representatives who are supporting the military community by opening up the conversations to find opportunities for the transitioning service member to connect and find their dream career. Connect with these representatives today.
THE CATALYST
Representatives:
Dan Hance
Email:
The Catalyst is a unique program for military Veterans that provides a holistic approach to the military transition that centers around the individual. One of the most important aspects of The Catalyst, and what separates us from the other military transition programs, is that you define your own success - we do not define it for you. Whether you want a high-paying career, to start your own non-profit, or to be the first in your family with a degree, we are here to help you achieve your goals.
Tyto Athene LLC
Representatives:
Mark Bangert
Email: [email protected]
Rob Albritton
Email: [email protected]
James Longacre
Email:
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Jhordan Figueroa
Email: [email protected]
Tyto creates and delivers intelligent, automated mission solutions to solve our customers’ most critical challenges, enabling data dominance. We design and deploy advanced networking architectures and resilient data fabrics that seamlessly connect sensors, platforms, and decision-makers across domains. Through AI-driven automation, we accelerate tactical data transport, ensuring the right information reaches the right node at the right time. Our integrated approach to tactical cyber operations safeguards these networks and data flows against evolving threats, providing commanders with assured, secure, and decision-ready information advantage at speed and scale.
THE ASCENDANCY GROUP
Representatives:
Collin Moore
Email:
Brandon Aube
Email:
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The Ascendancy Group (TAG) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business focused on customer success, and is the premier provider of tailored engineering, training, logistics, and staffing solutions for Special Operations Forces (SOF) and the Intelligence Community
CACI
Representatives:
George Lewis, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
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Patrick McShea
Email: [email protected]
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CACI is ever vigilant in helping our customers meet their greatest challenges in national security and government modernization. Our distinctive expertise and technology deliver innovation and excellence. We are a company of good character, and our dynamic team of professionals is committed to doing the right thing by performing with ethics and integrity. We take pride in our achievements and create value for employees, customers, and shareholders.
PEAKE
Representatives:
Chad Baker
Email: [email protected]
Marina Waggoner Castro
Email: [email protected]
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Elisa Schachnuk
Email: [email protected]
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We deliver best-in-class connectivity services and solutions, including satellite, cellular, and blended solutions, for your mission-critical communications needs. We also deliver all enterprise operational needs from design to delivery and sustainment at a project or program level.
CHENEGA MIOS
Representatives:
Joshua Keller
Email: J[email protected]
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Matthew Keller
Email: M[email protected]
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Chenega Corporation MIOS Strategic Business Unit (SBU) provides innovative solutions for federal, DOD, and commercial customers around the globe. At Chenega MIOS, we pride ourselves on listening to our employees and offering them a collaborative work environment. We believe our employees are the heart of the company. We provide exceptional benefits and career growth opportunities.
SWP SYSTEMS LLC
Representatives:
Caesar Nettles
Email: [email protected]
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Brian Wilhelm
Email: B[email protected]
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Richard Morris
Email: [email protected]
SWP Systems specializes in delivering innovative solutions and solving our customers' toughest challenges. Our team of professionals possesses a unique blend of skills, knowledge, and experience that enables us to provide strategic insight and tactical implementation of our recommended solutions. We offer a broad range of strategic, tactical, engineering, and program management services.
BACHMAN CONSULTING GROUP
Representatives:
Robert Bachman
Email: RB[email protected]
I am a HUMINT Subject Matter Expert (SME), a certified Operations Officer, Instructor and Role Player. Current professional instructor and operational experience in HUMINT/Counterintelligence (CI) operations.
Available for part time training support as a HUMINT Instructor.
15+ years teaching HUMINT and Role Player experience support
across the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), including
Other Government Agency (OGA), and Special Operations.
CORE ONE
Representatives:
Chris Unger
Email: [email protected]
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Mary Kate Shaw
Email: [email protected]
Core One is supporting top-tier intelligence and defense missions to deliver a clear understanding of the threat environment. We provide capabilities in collection, analysis, and regional expertise. We deliver expert solutions across the national security community, supporting operational functions such as targeting, exploitation, and advisory.
KPLER
Representatives:
Kevin Kinnie
Email: [email protected]
Global commodity, maritime, and supply chain information
IGNITE
Representatives:
Cynthia Claridge
Email: [email protected]
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Jacob Sipe
Email: [email protected]
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Ignite Fueling Innovation is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, delivering mission-critical support to the warfighter and the broader defense community. Operating as an employee-owned firm, Ignite combines disciplined execution, best-in-class processes, and deep technical expertise to solve its clients' hardest problems. Through its core service lines and its internal innovation arm, Ignite Labs, the company partners with defense and federal customers to deliver capabilities where performance, compliance, and mission outcomes matter most.
ANOMALY SIX
Representatives:
Brendan Huff
Email: [email protected]
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Anomaly Six delivers global location intelligence solutions that help solve the world’s most sensitive and complex challenges. Founded in 2018, Anomaly Six partners with industry-leading, directly-sourced data providers to create a crystal clear picture of every mission—and the people served within it. We offer high-quality commercial data and scalable solutions so that our clients can ask anything and answer everything, with sharp accuracy, swift understanding, and smart decision-making.
CONSTELLATION WEST
Representatives:
Jason Gorden
Email: [email protected]
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Constellation West offers high-impact engineering services that solve our customer's most pressing challenges from cybersecurity to information technology to systems engineering. Our fully integrated solutions span all aspects of application and networking systems as well as all development life cycles, including planning, design, building, programming, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance.
ANDURIL
Representatives:
LeVar Harris
Email: [email protected]
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Vince Tumminello
Email: [email protected]
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Brooke Papineau
Email: [email protected]
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Dan Silverman
Email: [email protected]
To transform US and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
EDWARD JONES
Representatives:
Aaron Radtke
Email: [email protected]
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Edward Jones is a financial services firm that specializes in helping individual investors in the United States and Canada, offering a range of investment options and branch offices tailored to their needs. With over 20,000 financial advisors serving over 9 million clients, Edward Jones focuses on understanding personal goals to create long-term investment solutions. The company emphasizes building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, designing and maintaining a risk-appropriate portfolio hyper-focused on quality and diversification. Edward Jones has been recognized for its commitment to employees, consistently ranking among the best companies to work for by FORTUNE magazine.
REALM ONE
Representatives:
Jason Servary
Email: [email protected]
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Kelly Davis
Email: kelly.davis@realmone.com
Intel and Analytics in the IC and DoW community
GREEN HOME SOLUTIONS
Representatives:
Brian Preuss
Email: [email protected]
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Indoor air quality company providing testing and remediation/mitigation services for homes and businesses.
KW UNITED
Representatives:
Christy Keder
Email: [email protected]
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We help people transform their lives and build wealth through Real Estate.
The SWIFT GROUP
Representatives:
Bryce Wilkins
Email: [email protected]
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Swift focuses on building, automating, updating, and delivering better IT solutions for Federal Government agencies.
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES (IDA)
Representatives:
Brian Harmon
Email: [email protected]
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The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a not-for-profit organization that operates three think tanks supporting federal decision making -- two serving the Department of Defense and one serving the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President. The IDA Centers provide objective analyses of national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise, and conduct related research on other national challenges. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on key national programs while working on fascinating technical issues.
PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC
Representatives:
Mike Nielson
Email: [email protected]
BR McDonald
Email: [email protected]
Persistent Systems is a growing business that develops Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for US Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to manned vehicles, integrated into autonomous unmanned vehicles, or installed at fixed sites. The systems provide on-the-move data, voice, video, and situational awareness capability. Located in the heart of New York City, Persistent Systems is an exciting company that is passionate about delivering cutting edge products.
SEV1TECH LLC
Representatives:
John Miranda
Email: [email protected]
Sev1Tech provides IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, engineering, fielding, training, and program support services for U.S. government agencies and major commercial organizations. Sev1Tech has grown to become a preferred and trusted adviser for both the federal and private sector, supporting critical missions across the defense, intelligence, homeland security, health, and space markets.
Headquartered just outside of Washington D.C. in Woodbridge, Virginia, Sev1Tech has corporate offices in Aberdeen, Maryland; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Denver Colorado. Additionally, Sev1Tech employees are supporting programs in over 25 states, 70 cities, and 6 countries.
QUICK SERVICES LLC
Representatives:
Steve Cheng
Email: [email protected]
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QSL is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides intelligence analytical support services, special security services, and support for sensitive activities' planning and execution. The company was founded by two original participants from Operation Eagle Claw - Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, and our motto, “Stay in the Fight,” reflects our SOF cultural roots and our mission to keep the nation’s best warriors supporting national security objectives after they depart military or government service.
CASTALIA SYSTEMS LLC
Representatives:
Jovy Minnix
Email: [email protected]
Tracy Bruner
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn
Data centricity is essential to pace in today’s increasingly digital landscape. Castalia is a technology company whose core business is based on data. With a focus on giving value to clients and partners, Castalia provides full-spectrum data solutions from collecting, processing, analyzing, and exploiting - all to give data meaning and purpose to Empower Digital Transformation and Mission Support. Along the way, Castalia manages, migrates, and secures the data. Working closely with our partners and clients, Castalia offers highly professional staff and innovative solutions to extend capabilities and over-achieve expectations!
SOURCED INTELLIGENCE
Representatives:
Quincy Bahler
Email: [email protected]
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Sourced Intelligence, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, delivers elite intelligence solutions tailored to the unique demands of the U.S. government and private sector clients. We excel in persona management, all-source analysis, intelligence training, and red cell services, empowering top-tier support to advance national security, intelligence capabilities, and security and operational planning.
J2 VENTURES
Representatives:
Yeri Lopez
Email: yeri[email protected]
J2 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investments in dual-purpose technology. We have a strong national security background and connectivity, and believe building the next global unicorn will further our shared defense of freedom.
GUARDIAN DEFENSE GROUP
Representatives:
Joe Legaspi
Email: [email protected]
Guardian Defense Group is a one-of-a-kind fusion of master psychologists and intelligence community experts collaborating with agencies and organizations to provide world-class tactical training and innovative cognitive science programs, specifically designed to optimize the performance of the warfighter.
HELIOS DEFENSE SOLUTIONS
Representatives:
Jeffrey Wallitsch
Email: [email protected]
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HELIOS is the premier SDVOSB provider of Education and Training Support Services, Engineering Support Services and Admin and Management Services to a variety of DoD clients focusing on Special Operations Forces and Intelligence organizations.
NCYBER
Representatives:
Zacharie Hall
Email: [email protected]
Jason Hannon
Email: [email protected]
Todd Vydareny
Email: [email protected]
We help our customers solve their hardest national security problems.
STACKPIERCER
Representatives:
Holly Gonsalves
Email: [email protected]
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Brian Waskiewicz
Email: [email protected]
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We excel in designing, developing, implementing, and executing projects essential for achieving information dominance to support full-spectrum cyber operations. Our mission is to provide offensive cyber solutions to the government and cybersecurity/managed IT services to commercial entities.
MELE ASSOCIATES INC
Representatives:
Ronald Colbert
Email: [email protected]
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MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for over three decades. Our client’s mission is our mission. MELE advances customer success by delivering the best value solutions, consultation, and technologies that meet their mission-critical needs anytime and anywhere.
AMSTABILITY
Representatives:
Donna Jonas
Email: [email protected]
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Amstability provides critical professional services that enable mission readiness across the U.S. government. Our team comprises military service-disabled veterans, seasoned government contractors, industry experts, and military spouses.
STEERBRIDGE
Representatives:
Bill Gray
Email: [email protected]
SteerBridge combines the proven knowledge and dedication of Veteran professionals with the cutting-edge expertise of private-sector technologists to deliver impactful solutions that consistently exceed client expectations. With extensive experience serving the DoD, U.S. Government, and corporate clients, we bring a trusted track record of success to every partnership.
LEGION
Representatives:
Brian Lampert
Email: [email protected]
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Legion is a purpose-built secure Generative AI platform for enterprise and government agencies to unlock data, enhance decisions, and automate tasks.
KWAAN BEAR TECHNOLOGY
Representatives:
Curtis Rotan
Email: [email protected]
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Ricky Pottebaum
Email: [email protected]
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Kwaan Bear Technology (KBT) is a trusted leader delivering specialized services to government clients. With extensive experience at all levels of government, we provide responsive contracting and true partnership for achieving critical mission success. Our comprehensive offerings include IT consulting, software development, mission support, training, and more, leveraging continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) best practices to ensure reliable results and foster collaborative client relationships.
TITAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Representatives:
Dan Hinze
Email:
Wealth Management and Investment Advisement firm that is dedicated to providing financial planning to active and transitioning veterans.
ROGUE SIGNAL PROCESSING
Representatives:
Paul Stefanski
Email: [email protected]
Rogue Signal Processing was founded to rapidly transition cutting-edge capabilities to the warfighter at scale
PARSONS
Representatives:
Scott Barlett
Email: [email protected]
Travis Brooks
Email: [email protected]
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Provide solutions to DoD and the Intelligence Community in the areas of Electronic Warfare, Space Control, Missile Defense and Cyber.
PMAT
Representatives:
Kristine Kinsey
Email: [email protected]
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PMAT is focused on the concept of distributed operations and distributed C2 & Combat systems. Through cloud based microservice applications, distributed data architecture, and machine learning we are integrating tactical sensor data with national data in an intuitive way to increase confidence in targeting, operational analysis, and overall multi-domain awareness. Our team is experienced in supporting a broad DOD community including Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the United States Marine Corps (USMC), US Special Operations Command, United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Intelligence Community. Supporting our data centric projects are a robust infrastructure and highly experienced team.
MetroStar
Representatives:
Josh Gregerson
Email: [email protected]
Tara Nelson
Email: [email protected]
MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations. Our work spans AI, Application Modernization, Enterprise IT, and Digital Experience, with a mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions while quickly addressing the needs of a rapidly evolving market. We are eclectic – coders, creatives, strategists, and everything in between. To find out why we love what we do and to search our open positions, visit us at metrostar.com/join-us.
MANTECH
Representatives:
Katharine Gordon
Email: [email protected]
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MANTECH delivers mission-focused technology solutions and services to the U.S. Defense industry, Intelligence communities and Federal Civilian agencies. At MANTECH, we are a proud Veteran and military connected workforce who bring unparalleled expertise and leadership to the U.S. Federal Government. The discipline, resilience and unique capabilities that military service fosters provide immense value to our highly specialized workforce. Sign up for our Veteran Talent Community to receive emails and newsletters at https://mantech.avature.net/veterans
ZSCALER
Representatives:
Thomas Jones
Email: [email protected]
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Leveraging the largest security cloud on the planet, Zscaler anticipates, secures, and simplifies the experience of doing business for the world's most established companies. We accelerate digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
TEAM RED, WHITE & BLUE
Representatives:
Monette Madayag
Email: [email protected]
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Team RWB is a community of Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters, united by teamwork, shared values, and a common goal. We help Veterans lead healthier lives through fitness events, training, and programs.
ORGANON
Representatives:
Joe Posusney
Email: [email protected]
We are an independent global healthcare company with a strategy to improve the health of women throughout their lives. Our diverse portfolio across women's health, biosimilars, and established brands includes therapies and products for a wide range of conditions and diseases.
LELANTOS GROUP LLC
Representatives:
Omar D Land
Email: [email protected]
Veronica Foster
Email: [email protected]
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Founded in Seffner, Florida, in 2019, Lelantos Group, LLC (Lelantos) is a Native American Woman-Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Our staff includes six retired and former senior military officers with extensive corporate executive leadership experience across both U.S. and international defense industries (two of the 6 are fractional). Together, the Lelantos team boasts over 100 years of combined experience across the Special Operations Forces (SOF), Intelligence Community (IC), medical, and law enforcement sectors. Company Overview: Lelantos Group provides a range of specialized services, including Sensitive Activities support (technical and staff augmentation), advanced data analytics, data acquisition and platform development, and program management. These offerings are specifically tailored to support the needs of both the Special Operations and Intelligence Communities. As a startup, Lelantos leverages strong government and industry networks to reintroduce the company into key customer spaces, including the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), and other (OGA) restricted clients. Our focus remains on establishing a lasting footprint and driving innovation to enhance government operations and Special Activities. Participation in the Department of Defense Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) is a critical part of our strategy, helping us mature as a company and rapidly enhance our service delivery to the government. This program will facilitate access to valuable insights, established business practices, and contract vehicles while simultaneously increasing access to capital and creating a steady revenue stream.
Guidehouse, Inc
Representatives:
Bryce Hether
Email: [email protected]
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Patrick Joyce
Email:
Erin Smythe
Email: [email protected]
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.
ANSER
Representatives:
Kris Rick
Email: [email protected]
ANSER is a nonprofit corporation specializing in innovative and actionable solutions to the complex national security challenges facing our nation. We have longstanding partnerships with our government clients, where ANSER employees serve as analysts, subject matter experts, and project managers, spanning a multitude of disciplines that impact national security. Our independent status enables objective, rigorous analyses and advice free from political or commercial influences. ANSER'S strengths lie in its dedicated workforce, whose diverse knowledge, experiences, and backgrounds share common ground in a strong work ethic embracing excellence and respect.
GORDIAS NEXUS
Representatives:
Sean Nowlan
Email: [email protected]
At Gordias Nexus, we specialize in delivering tailored talent management solutions that align high-caliber professionals with your organization. Through our Three Arches Platform we manage high-demand, low-density talent and strategically align them with capability gaps within high-performing organizations.
