Tyto Athene Wins $51M Air Force Cyber Transport Systems Contract
Tyto Athene has won a $51 million, 60-month task order under the Department of the Air Force’s Cyber Transport Systems contract. The award was issued under the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-3 Services IDIQ contract and marks a recompete win for Tyto. “Winning the 60-month CTS contract—the first of its kind issued by DAF for this
Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: Tyto Athene’s Dennis Kelly
Dennis Kelly CEO, Tyto Athene Dennis Kelly led Tyto Athene through a pivotal year of transformation, rebranding the company while simultaneously investing in differentiated technologies that deliver lasting value to customers. In 2025, Tyto Athene strengthened its innovation portfolio through the acquisition of stackArmor, accelerating its cloud security and compliance capabilities. It also launched TALON,
Tyto Athene Buys stackArmor to Boost Cloud, Cyber Compliance for Government Clients
Tyto Athene has acquired stackArmor, a provider of cloud security and compliance solutions for government and defense contractors. A portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, Tyto helps government and defense leaders modernize and integrate enterprise operations to boost mission resilience and flexibility. As a subsidiary, stackArmor adds cloud strategy, migration and managed services for regulated
Tyto Athene Picked for Army $378.7M IDIQ Training Contract
Tyto Athene has been awarded a position on the Army’s Live Training Ranges and Combat Training Centers multiple-award contract 3. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a ceiling of $378.7 million and includes a 5-year base period with three option years. Tyto will provide lifecycle support for the Army’s simulation, training and instrumentation programs.
Tyto Athene Taps Rick Johnson as CFO
Tyto Athene has appointed Rick Johnson as chief financial officer to lead the finance, accounting, supply chain, pricing and contracts teams. Johnson brings over 25 years of financial and accounting experience in the federal government contracting arena. “Rick is a proven CFO with a very strategic orientation. I’m confident he will be a key partner
WATCH: Tyto Athene’s Dennis Kelly on Leadership, Contract Wins & Companywide Growth
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene, to discuss his priorities and the impact he’s had on the company since joining in March. Kelly shares about his leadership approach, the significance of recent acquisitions, the company’s place in the defense and intelligence contracting industry, his vision for Tyto going forward
Tyto Athene Completes MindPoint Group Acquisition
Tyto Athene, LLC, an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company, finalized its acquisition of MindPoint Group on June 30. As part of the acquisition, Patti Chanthaphone, president of MindPoint, will serve as federal civilian group president of Tyto and lead its federal solutions business and help with future growth and cyber initiatives. “In a world where
Tyto Athene Wins Spot on FBI IT Supplies and Support Services Contract
Qbase LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tyto Athene, LLC, has won a spot on the FBI’s IT Supplies and Support Services second-generation blanket purchase agreement. The ITSSS-2 has an estimated spend of $8 billion over eight years, and intends to streamline the process of obtaining critical IT service needs. It will be available to all
Tyto Athene Adds John Coleman, Michael Polmar to Executive Team
Tyto Athene has named John Coleman as chief operating officer and Michael Polmar as chief growth officer, following the acquisitions of Microtel and MindPoint Group. This marks Tyto’s third executive appointment in four months, after Dennis Kelly became CEO in March. “These two strategic hires will be instrumental to Tyto’s future success within the government
Tyto Athene to Acquire MindPoint Group
Tyto Athene, an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MindPoint Group, which provides end-to-end managed cybersecurity services to federal agencies. “MindPoint’s customer-first ethos and dedication to delivering top-of-the-line cybersecurity solutions make an excellent fit with our mission-focused culture,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene. “The synergies between MindPoint
Dennis Kelly Named CEO of Arlington Capital Partners-Backed Tyto Athene
Tyto Athene, LLC, a federal systems integrator specializing in mission-focused digital transformation services, has named Dennis Kelly as its CEO. With 30 years of experience in the industry, Kelly has held executive roles within the defense and intelligence community. As CEO, he will spearhead Tyto’s strategic growth initiatives and focus on delivering outstanding service to
Katie Selbe Named COO of Newly Formed Eqlipse Technologies
Arlington Capital Partners announced the formation of Eqlipse Technologies, a company focused on full-spectrum cyber and signals intelligence engineering; digital operations and identity management; and cutting-edge research and development. Eqlipse already has more than 600 employees and over $200 million in revenue. Katie Selbe, formerly BlueHalo chief operating officer, is Eqlipse’s COO. Eqlipse will deliver end-to-end
WATCH: Intrepid Solutions’ Ryan Hebert & Dennis Kelly on Acquiring Darkblade Systems
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Intrepid Solutions CEO Ryan Hebert and Executive Chairman Dennis Kelly to discuss the company’s recent acquisition of Darkblade Systems Corp. Hebert and Kelly share what this acquisition means for Intrepid in terms of growth and capability expansion, and how it will enable the company to better serve its customers
WATCH: Dennis Kelly Joins Intrepid Solutions with Eye on Growth in 2021
Following the Dec. 9 announcement of Dennis Kelly‘s appointment as executive chairman of Intrepid Solutions and Services, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Kelly to dive deeper into his professional move and priorities for 2021. Kelly has previously served in various other leadership and executive positions in industry, bringing more than 30 years of experience
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Dennis Kelly: ‘Listen More Than You Talk’
Editor’s Note: The winner of the Chief Officer Awards Private Company COO Award announced June 17 is Charles Beard of Guidehouse. On June 17, WashingtonExec will be virtually celebrating the most impactful and innovative C-suite executives in government and industry. These chief officers work in technology, security, data, operations, finance, business and more, excelling on
Centauri Acquires The Design Knowledge Co. and PreTalen
Centauri has purchased The Design Knowledge Co. and PreTalen, Ltd., both headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The move expands Centauri’s investment and presence in the region, the company said. The Design Knowledge Co. specializes in microelectronics trust and assurance, space domain awareness and advanced visualization for situational awareness. PreTalen focuses on cyber warfare, navigational warfare, positioning, navigation and
Jim Pietrocini New Vice President of Business Development for Centauri
Centauri has tapped Jim Pietrocini as vice president of business development for space superiority and missile defense. In his new role, Pietrocini will help bring the company’s engineering, intelligence, cybersecurity and advanced space and missile defense solutions to new government customers. “I’m excited to join an organization with strong capabilities and a robust software development
Centauri’s Dennis Kelly is Eager to Help Solve Problems, Protect the Nation and Pursue His Passion
Dennis Kelly, a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30 years of private sector experience, has a knack and an intrinsic drive for solving problems, whether it’s with a team of industry professionals or fellow sailors — and as long as he’s helping to protect the country in some way. Kelly is the president and
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2019: Dennis Kelly, Buchanan & Edwards, Inc.
Under Dennis Kelly’s leadership, Buchanan & Edwards has grown both organically and through acquisitions and is expected to continue its forward march in 2019. “In addition to strong organic growth, the acquisition of R2C has expanded our customer footprint, contract vehicle access and created a more diverse customer base,” said Kelly, company president and CEO.
Buchanan & Edwards Appoints Cal Shintani as Chief Growth Officer
Buchanan & Edwards has named Cal Shintani the company’s new chief growth officer. In the new role, Shintani will be responsible for corporate business development and marketing and communications and will also work alongside the CEO and chief financial officer on strategies and management of future mergers and acquisitions. Shintani is a veteran CGO with
Buchanan & Edwards Makes 2 Key Hires
Buchanan & Edwards is staffing up, hiring a duo of directors: Mary Swann is joining as director of business development for foreign affairs and Jamal Smith is coming onboard as director of contracts. “We’re thrilled to have Mary and Jamal joining our senior leadership team,” said Dennis Kelly, Buchanan & Edwards president and CEO. “Both of these
Buchanan & Edwards and Innovatrix Join Forces Under DHS Mentor-Protege Program
Buchanan & Edwards is teaming with Innovatrix, a small business that specializes in agile solutions, under the Homeland Security Department’s mentor-protege program, the companies announced. The program is designed to encourage large prime contractors to provide development assistance to small businesses through contracting partnerships. Innovatrix, which worked extensively with DHS in the past, is led
Buchanan & Edwards Promotes VP of Talent Management
IT consulting firm Buchanan & Edwards has promoted Kathy Rondon, formerly chief operating officer at B&E subsidiary Reports and Requirements Company LLC, known as R2C, to serve as the company’s vice president of talent management. Rondon co-founded R2C, which Buchanan & Edwards acquired in 2017, with R2C CEO Katrina Barlow. As vice president of talent
B&E Wins Library of Congress Contract for Geospatial Technology Support
Buchanan and Edwards has been awarded contract to provide geospatial data and technology services to the Library of Congress. The Geospatial Hosting Environment Support Services contract focuses on existing and future geospatial technology needs for the Library of Congress, and adds to B&E’s previous efforts to to modernize and streamline the library’s technology applications by
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