Vernon L. Saunders III
CEO, Freedom Technology Solutions Group
Vernon L. Saunders III’s biggest recent achievement has been positioning Freedom Technology Solutions Group as a credible, competitive large-business prime capable of winning full and open contracts across the intelligence community and Defense Department.
Despite a challenging fiscal environment, the company delivered strong revenue and EBITDA growth while expanding its prime contract footprint and advancing multiple strategic imperatives throughout 2025. Saunders emphasized that this growth did not come at the expense of culture, as the company continued investing in its people and mission-focused capabilities.
FTSG is aligning closely with current administration priorities by emphasizing automation, cloud optimization and data-driven decision-making to help agencies reduce cost and improve operational efficiency. The company focuses on reusable, scalable solutions, modern DevSecOps practices and streamlined program execution to minimize waste and accelerate outcomes. Its approach centers on delivering mission value faster, at lower cost and with greater transparency.
Why Watch
In 2026, Saunders and his team are focused on disciplined, profitable growth, operational excellence and scaling mission-ready solutions that address government priorities around efficiency, resilience and modernization. That includes expanding the company’s prime contract portfolio, accelerating solution-based offerings across cloud, data and AI-enabled mission support and pursuing strategic acquisitions to extend client reach. The goal is sustainable growth paired with measurable mission outcomes.
“Everything we accomplished this past year is a reflection of our people,” Saunders said. “As we look to 2026, our focus is simple: grow responsibly, execute relentlessly, and deliver solutions that make government missions more efficient, resilient, and effective.”
Fun fact: Saunders and his wife are Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees, owning locations in Dulles and Reston-Herndon, Virginia. While he doesn’t bake the cakes, he has stepped in as a dishwasher when needed.