CALIBRE Systems Wins $79.8M Contract to Continue VA Transition Assistance Support
CALIBRE Systems has been awarded a $79.8 million contract to continue delivering human capital and training services in support of the VA Transition Assistance Program. Under the award, CALIBRE will provide transition support services to separating service members, veterans and their families worldwide. “This award is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Richard Pineda,
Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: CALIBRE Systems’ Richard Pineda
Richard Pineda President & CEO, Vice Chair of the Board, CALIBRE Systems, Inc. Richard Pineda’s most significant recent achievement is pivoting CALIBRE’s go-to-market strategy by applying technology and innovation to directly support client missions. That shift began well before the current administration’s initiatives. By extending CALIBRE’s legacy delivery model with new technologies, tools and solutions,
Steve Septoff, Tom Johns Join CALIBRE’s Technology, Tools & Solutions Leadership Team
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has appointed Steve Septoff and Tom Johns as principals of enterprise solutions in its Technology, Tools & Solutions team. These hires strengthen CALIBRE’s commitment to digital transformation and bringing TT&S to its clients and partners, the company said. “We are beyond thrilled to welcome both Steve and Tom to the CALIBRE team,”
CALIBRE Elevates Jeremy Barnwell to VP of Federal, Civil & Commercial
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has promoted Jeremy Barnwell to vice president of federal, civil and commercial, responsible for executing assigned projects in the FCC portfolio and sustaining and growing the division’s business area. “I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the CALIBRE Leadership Team,” he said. “CALIBRE is committed to providing
Charles Onstott Promoted to CALIBRE EVP, Corporate Officer
Charles Onstott has been promoted to executive vice president and corporate officer of CALIBRE Systems, Inc. As chief technology officer, Onstott joins the CEO, chief financial officer and chief human resources officer as a corporate officer. “As we continue to expand and leverage our Technology Roadmap, it was important to formally institutionalize the CTO as
CALIBRE Elevates Kristen McLeod to EVP, CFO
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has promoted Kristen McLeod to executive vice president and chief financial officer. In this role, McLeod will serve as a corporate officer of the company and expand her contributions as a senior leader and fiscal strategist, the company said. “We are thrilled to have Kristen serve CALIBRE in this critical role,” said
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: CALIBRE’s Richard Pineda
Richard Pineda President & CEO, CALIBRE As president and CEO, Richard Pineda leads the employee-owned company in its ongoing transformation. It combines CALIBRE’s established capabilities with new, innovative elements from the company’s Technology Roadmap to address client missions. A big achievement is CALIBRE’s Technology Roadmap wherein the company has and will continue to develop new
CALIBRE to Continue Supporting Army Force Management School
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. won a prime contract to support the U.S. Army Force Management School. “Providing education and training support to the USAFMS has been a pillar program for CALIBRE for the last ten years,” said CALIBRE President and CEO Richard Pineda. “We are honored to continue supporting the U.S. Army’s objective to create a
Jerry Hogge Joins CALIBRE as EVP, COO
Jerry Hogge has joined CALIBRE Systems, Inc. as executive vice president and chief operations officer, a role in which he’ll manage all company profit centers and business development. “It is with great pleasure that I announce this appointment and welcome Jerry as CALIBRE’s EVP and COO,” said CALIBRE President and CEO Richard Pineda. “With his
CALIBRE Taps Greg Price to Lead Business Development
Management consulting and digital transformation company CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has added Greg Price as vice president of business development. “I am excited to join CALIBRE and confident in the ability to advance growth and performance from within an ethical team of professionals ensuring united support towards Strategy 2025,” Price said. In this role, Price will
Charles Onstott Joins CALIBRE as VP, CTO
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has appointed Charles Onstott as vice president and chief technology officer to foster innovation and help grow the company through the development of new enterprise IT solutions. Onstott brings 27 years of government contracting and leadership experience with Science Applications International Corp., where he most recently served as CTO. There, he built
CALIBRE Secures Spot on OASIS Unrestricted Pool 1
Management consulting and digital transformation company CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has won a contract under the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services, or OASIS, Pool 1 (unrestricted) vehicle. This award is a multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract that provides flexible and innovative solutions for complex professional services. It’s for 4 years with an end
CALIBRE Wins $135M VA Transition Assistance Program Contract
Management consulting and digital transformation company CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has won the Veterans Affairs Transition Assistance Program, or VA TAP, a single-award contract worth $135 million. CALIBRE is to support the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Office of Transition and Economic Development to advance ongoing implementation of VA’s TAP initiatives. The aim is to ensure service members
CALIBRE Systems Names Emile Trombetti VP, Chief Growth Officer
Management consulting and digital transformation company CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has announced the addition of Emile Trombetti as vice president and chief growth officer. Trombetti is to lead the Growth team and collaborate with operational divisions in pipeline identification, qualification and management, opportunity development, capture management and proposal processes. Additionally, he will manage market coverage in
Richard Pineda to Take Over as SECAF Chair
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has announced changes to its board leadership and new appointees, including tapping CALIBRE President and CEO Richard Pineda to serve as chair Pineda, who will succeed Matthew Agresti and Sirena Johnson, said the two “have done an extraordinary job leading our organization and serving SECAF members this last year.”
CALIBRE Promotes Laura Giangiuli to SVP, Chief HR Officer
CALIBRE has elevated Laura Giangiuli to senior vice president and chief human resources officer as part of the company’s organizational redesign. Giangiuli has been with CALIBRE since 2004 when she was hired as a benefits specialist. She went on to become an HR officer and has been an integral part of the company’s organizational redesign and hiring
CALIBRE Launches Program with Volvo to Train Veterans
Management consulting and digital transformation company CALIBRE Systems, Inc. announced it will be working with Volvo Car USA to hire and train military veterans. CALIBRE will facilitate hiring and training of veterans and currently-serving members of the National Guard and Reserve to fill quality-level technician and hybrid specialist positions across Volvo Car USA’s national retail
SECAF Fills Board Leadership Roles
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum is naming Matthew Agresti and Sirena Johnson as new co-chairs to succeed Curt Anderson. In addition, Richard Pineda has been appointed as vice chair, Mitchell Ross as secretary and Mark Melton as treasurer. “I’m honored to have been appointed co-chair of SECAF’s board of directors, along with my colleague Matthew
Sylvester ‘Sly’ Cotton Joins CALIBRE as VP for Growth
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. this week announced its latest executive addition: Sylvester “Sly” Cotton, who joins the company as vice president of growth for the defense market. Cotton’s responsibilities include developing the core capabilities and market relationships of CALIBRE’s management consulting and digital transformation solutions as well as commanding CALIBRE’s Defense Department and Army growth expansion
CALIBRE Wins Army Role Player Task Order
Management consulting and digital transformation solutions company CALIBRE Systems has been awarded Fort Irwin’s Role Player task order with subcontractor Lexicon. The Training Support Systems Enterprise Order helps to provide personnel for the Army’s training events. These events use role players and others to act in various scenarios, providing soldiers and leaders with a realistic
Richard Pineda to Lead CALIBRE Systems as CEO
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. has promoted Richard Pineda to president and CEO, succeeding 15-year company veteran Joe Martore set to retire May 31. “It is a distinct privilege to succeed Joe Martore as CEO of CALIBRE,” Pineda said. “As we embark on our 31st year in operation, I am thrilled to lead our great company of engaged employee-owners
2019’s Top 25 Execs to Watch: Richard Y. Pineda, SPEAR Inc.
The union between CALIBRE and SPEAR, Inc., was one of CALIBRE’s major achievements for 2018. Separately, the two organizations provided complementary management consulting and IT solutions. “Combined, the two are ‘better together’ and support our federal and commercial clients’ missions through digital transformation,” SPEAR CEO Richard Pineda said. “SPEAR’s IT modernization, cybersecurity, and data analytics offerings
CALIBRE Systems Buys Spear
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. announced Wednesday it has acquired government IT services company Spear Inc., which will operate as a subsidiary of CALIBRE. Spear co-founder and CEO Richard Pineda, who will be president of both businesses, highlighted how the deal will lead to serving customers better. “The collaboration of our solutions, technologies and staff will significantly enhance our
Q&A with 2017 GovCon Award Finalist Spear Inc’s Richard Pineda
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council unveiled finalists for the 15th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. Spear, Inc. is one of six companies nominated for Contractor of the Year Award (up to $25 million), and WashingtonExec talked with CEO Richard Pineda about growth and what sets Spear apart from its competitors.
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