Lawn Care to Leadership: Andy Maner’s Midwestern Journey to White House and CEO Success
While many recognize him as the former CEO of Avantus Federal, few may know Andy Maner’s early beginnings in Lansing, Michigan. From running his own lawn care service to working in a cherry processing plant, Andy learned the importance of hard work and determination from an early age. Although he didn’t have a clear vision
WATCH: Talent at the Core: Trends in Private Equity
In this episode of WashingtonExec’s HR video series “Talent at the Core,” HR executives from industry discuss how their organizations are structured, how HR in private equity differs from HR in non-private equity, and the challenges and advantages as an employer in the private equity space. Moderator: Jo Ann Bjornson, senior vice president of HR at
QinetiQ US Completes Acquisition of Avantus Federal
QinetiQ US, a wholly owned subsidiary of integrated global defense and security company QinetiQ Group plc, has finalized its acquisition of Avantus Federal from NewSpring Holdings for an enterprise value of $590 million. This transaction was announced Aug. 5. “We are thrilled to welcome our Avantus colleagues to QinetiQ US,” said QinetiQ US President and CEO
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2022: Avantus Federal’s Saima Malik
Saima Malik Vice President of Human Resources and Recruiting, Avantus Federal Saima Malik’s biggest recent achievement was taking a very different angle to the Great Resignation. There’s something fundamental occurring that is changing the way of human resources. As Malik and her team focused on the data, they learned the company’s employees value their work
QinetiQ US Inks Deal to Buy Avantus Federal
QinetiQ U.S. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avantus Federal from NewSpring Holdings for an enterprise value of $590 million. Avantus provides mission-focused cyber, data analytics and software development solutions to the Defense Department, intelligence community, Homeland Security Department and other law enforcement and civilian agencies. Its solutions help solve national security customers’ data
Top 20 National Security Execs to Watch in 2022: Avantus Federal’s Luke McFadden
Luke McFadden Senior Vice President, Homeland, Law Enforcement & Civilian Division, Avantus Federal To better serve Avantus Federal’s people and clients, the company integrated its federal civilian and homeland divisions into a combined homeland, law enforcement and civilian division, now led by Luke McFadden. “Luke is an exceptional leader; he is thoughtful and intentional, striking
‘Givers of GovCon’: Avantus Federal’s Kirk Windmueller on Veterans’ Challenges
In this episode of “Givers of GovCon,” we chat with Kirk Windmueller, senior manager for business development for Avantus Federal, and retired Green Beret and Army veteran with over 22 years of service. Windmueller shares the challenges veterans face when transitioning out of service, why he volunteers for Project Transition USA and how he helped
Avantus Federal Buys Far Ridgeline Engagements
NewSpring Holding company Avantus Federal has acquired Far Ridgeline Engagements, a provider of operational, training and technical solutions in support of national security missions. Far Ridgeline Engagements has “a strong focus on providing solutions to our nation’s special operations and intelligence missions critical in strengthening peace and security in today’s global threat and technology environment,” said
Buck Elton Joins Avantus Federal to Lead Defense Programs
Avantus Federal has added retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Albert “Buck” Elton II as senior vice president of defense programs. “I am excited to serve in this new capacity, as Avantus shares the same agile ability to quickly deliver the tools and talent to the warfighter that I devoted my career in the military to
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2022: Avantus Federal’s Andy Maner
Andy Maner CEO, Avantus Federal Andy Maner has led Avantus Federal through a period of organic and inorganic growth as it remains a rapidly growing middle-market powerhouse focused on data, cyber, space and mission solutions. With a “your career grows here” ethos, Avantus starts and ends with a talent focus, as reflected in its expansive
WATCH: Avantus Federal’s Dave West on Company’s Mid-Market Position, Culture and Business Model
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by Dave West, senior vice president of corporate development and strategy for Avantus Federal, to discuss where the company stands in the GovCon market. West shares what differentiates Avantus from other mid-market contractors, how company culture and people drive that differentiation, and Avantus’ business model around growth, technologies and mission
Avantus Federal’s Buck Elton Leverages Extensive Military Background to Deliver DOD Capabilities
A fourth-generation member of the military, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Albert “Buck” Elton has seen defense from the inside out. He’s served in a wide range of roles, from military pilot all the way to commanding general of Special Operations Joint Task Force – Afghanistan. Now, Elton has signed on as a strategic adviser
For Avantus’ Mehdi Cherqaoui, Chasing the ‘American Dream’ Led to a Passion for the GovCon Mission
Mehdi Cherqaoui’s finance background landed him in government contracting by happenstance, but he quickly fell in love with the industry’s mission and supporting federal customers — especially after working so hard to start a life in the U.S. Cherqaoui serves as the chief operating officer of Avantus Federal. He was born in Paris, grew up
Avantus Federal Buys Occam’s Razor Technologies
Avantus Federal has acquired cyber solutions provider Occam’s Razor Technologies LLC, enhancing its cyber operations and solutions platform and expanding its suite of capabilities to federal customers. Reston, Virginia-based Occam’s Razor Technologies supports the intelligence and defense communities and develops a portfolio of technologies, cyber tools and integrated software solutions to help solve national cyber
Top 30 Space Execs to Watch in 2021: Avantus Federal’s Mike Pizzuto
Mike Pizzuto understands the ever-evolving threat to U.S. domain superiority in space and its impact on the future of national defense strategy and has been instrumental in Avantus Federal’s entry into the space domain. As Avantus’ business development executive focused on defense growth, Pizzuto established Avantus’ initial space campaign that served as a go-to market
Avantus Federal Names Dave West SVP of Corporate Development, Strategy
Mission-focused solutions provider Avantus Federal has tapped Dave West as senior vice president of corporate development and strategy. Prior to joining Avantus, West led M&A and strategy efforts at ECS, the government technology solutions segment of ASGN Inc. He led four successful M&A transactions alongside the ECS leadership team and supported ASGN leadership on pandemic
Avantus Federal Hires Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Buck Elton
Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings Company, has tapped retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Albert “Buck” Elton for a consultancy role supporting the company’s expanding presence in the defense and intelligence communities. Elton brings senior leader experience in the U.S. Special Operations Command and a career highlighted as the commanding general of U.S. and NATO Special
Sarah Stull Joins Avantus as Director of Security
NewSpring Holdings company Avantus Federal has hired Sarah Stull as director of security. She is a certified facility security officer, certified special security officer and insider threat program senior official. “I’m thrilled to be supporting Avantus as we continue into the next phase of growth,” Stull said. “Joining the Avantus leadership team means promoting positive mission
Avantus Federal CEO Andy Maner to Chair WashingtonExec’s Leadership Council
Avantus Federal CEO Andy Maner has been appointed as chair of the WashingtonExec Leadership Council for 2021-2022. “My fundamental belief about our market is that more collaboration is always better for our combined missions and customers that we all serve,” Maner tells WashingtonExec. “New kinds of collaboration, cross collaboration, meaning CIOs need to know CFOs, vice
Lynn Dugle Joins Avantus Federal Board
Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings company, has named Lynn Dugle to its board of directors. Dugle joins retired Air Force Gen. Kevin McLaughlin and intelligence community veteran Sue Gordon as outside directors. “This is a great day for Avantus as we continue to evolve and grow our company,” CEO Andy Maner said. “Lynn’s discipline and
Avantus Federal Announces New Space Team Hires
Avantus Federal announced it has hired Doug McCobb, Taylor Edwards and Scott Anderson to the company’s space team. “Our space domain is at a critical point,” said CEO Andy Maner. “In order to enable success in this domain, we need to have the best and brightest talent on board. Doug, Taylor and Scott’s expertise will
Top 10 CFOs to Watch in 2021: Avantus Federal’s DJ Paine
With over 20 years’ progressive financial leadership experience, Donald “DJ” Paine has been instrumental to the strategic growth trajectory Avantus Federal has been on. The day-to-day life at Avantus is fraught with unique yet exciting challenges driven by the unprecedented growth of nearly 600% the company experienced since its 2018 acquisition. Paine was key to
Luanne Pavco Named Avantus Federal President, Chief Delivery Officer
NewSpring Holdings company Avantus Federal has chosen Luanne Pavco as president of Avantus Services and chief delivery officer. Pavco will be a senior member of the executive team and will report to CEO Andy Maner, who said he was eager for her to join the company full time. “We are doing important work at Avantus, and
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2021: Avantus Federal’s Andy Maner
2020 was a defining year for Avantus Federal. In his second year as CEO, Andy Maner led the company through a rebranding, major innovation and solution advancements, two acquisitions and maintained a laser focus on the needs of employees through Avantus’ renowned integrated talent management program. “We are humbled to have achieved so much within
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