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McLean, VA-based A-TEK, Inc. Announces Dr. William Vantine Has Joined A-TEK’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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A-TEK, Inc. announced today that long-time government executive Dr. William “Bill” Vantine has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • A-TEK, Inc. announced today that long-time government executive Dr. William “Bill” Vantine has joined its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Vantine currently serves on the Board of Directors for several private sector corporations as well as NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) Advisory Committee.
  • In 2019, Bill was named GovCon CEO of the year, and in 2021 the WashingtonExec DoD Private Sector Executive of the Year.
  • Dr. Vantine received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees at George Washington University and his Ph.D. at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Artesian Water Company, Inc. Receives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Distinguished AQUARIUS Excellence in Community Engagement Award

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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NEWARK, Del., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Water Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) AQUARIUS Excellence in Community Engagement Award.

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  • NEWARK, Del., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Water Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) AQUARIUS Excellence in Community Engagement Award.
  • The award was presented on April 12, 2023 at the Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure.
  • The annual CIFA Summit on Water Infrastructure brought together leaders in the CWSRF community, project managers, utility members, federal partners, finance experts, and policy advocates to discuss national water infrastructure needs and projects.
  • The Exceptional Community Engagement Award recognizes a project with active community participation and involvement throughout all aspects of the project.

Metron Appoints Robert Judd as Company Chief Operating Officer, Launches Experimental Capability Development DOD Business Group

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metron Inc. (Metron), a leading provider of advanced research, scientific, and software solutions for government and commercial industries, announced today the appointment of Robert "Bob" Judd, as chief operating officer (COO). In this position, Judd will work closely with Metron's executive team and board of directors to align the company's operational processes for continued growth and financial diversification focused on innovative capability development. His distinguished career includes the development of a wide range of systems, including aerospace power converters, torpedo defense, sonar, imaging, communications, chemical/biological/explosive detection, and through-the-wall radar systems. Prior to joining Metron, Judd was the general manager of Rantec Power Systems, where he had oversight on all day-to-day operations and interfaced with prime contractor leadership on DOD aerospace, missile defense, and counter-UAS platforms. At Ultra Electronics 3 Phoenix, Judd served in a variety of leadership positions cultivating customer and partner relationships across the Navy, DOD, and international commercial sectors. Judd's early career experience includes positions at General Dynamics, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T Federal Systems focused on C4ISR and ASW programs. Since joining Metron in 2019 as director of business development and corporate relations, Judd has led diversification efforts focused on revenue growth, corporate relations, and commercialization. In the past year, Judd played a significant role in the sale of Metron's ORCA division to Systems Planning and Analysis and Metron's exit from the government advisory services market.

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  • RESTON, Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metron Inc. (Metron), a leading provider of advanced research, scientific, and software solutions for government and commercial industries, announced today the appointment of Robert "Bob" Judd, as chief operating officer (COO).
  • Since joining Metron in 2019 as director of business development and corporate relations, Judd has led diversification efforts focused on revenue growth, corporate relations, and commercialization.
  • With the transition of Judd to COO, the company has elevated Dr. Aaron Wagner to vice president of corporate business development and growth.
  • Metron-XCD is a new experimental capability development business unit serving customers across the defense, space, and intelligence community sectors.

Kirkland Donald Elected Chairman of Battelle’s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Admiral Kirkland Kirk Donald, U.S. Navy (retired) and member of Battelles Board of Directors since 2015, was elected Chairman of the Battelle Board, effective immediately.

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  • Admiral Kirkland Kirk Donald, U.S. Navy (retired) and member of Battelles Board of Directors since 2015, was elected Chairman of the Battelle Board, effective immediately.
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    Admiral Kirkland Kirk Donald, U.S. Navy (retired) and member of Battelles Board of Directors since 2015, was elected Chairman of the Battelle Board, effective immediately (Photo: Business Wire)
    Donald joined the Battelle Board of Directors following a 37-year career with the U.S. Navy.
  • Im honored that my colleagues have elected me to lead the Board of Directors, Donald said.
  • John Welch will retire from the Board after 21 years of service, ten of those years as Board Chairman.

SPA Announces New Roles for Executive Leaders

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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John Quigley, SPA Chief Operating Officer, will lead the Company's acquisition, integration, and business operations functions, while also remaining the Company's corporate secretary.

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  • John Quigley, SPA Chief Operating Officer, will lead the Company's acquisition, integration, and business operations functions, while also remaining the Company's corporate secretary.
  • Vice Admiral Terry Benedict, USN, Ret., will be responsible for all customer operations, programs, and technology differentiation as the President of SPA.
  • Since joining SPA in April 2022, Terry has led the Company's Naval, Nuclear, and Critical Infrastructure Sector as Executive Vice President.
  • "I am thrilled for John and Terry to undertake these critical positions on our executive team," commented SPA's CEO Rich Sawchak.

Systems Planning and Analysis Wins 2022 Government Contractor of the Year

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., has won the 2022 Government Contractor of the Year Award in the $75 million$300 million category, presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council at a gala event on November 2.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., has won the 2022 Government Contractor of the Year Award in the $75 million$300 million category, presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council at a gala event on November 2.
  • Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is a premier international provider of innovative, leading-edge solutions in support of complex National Security programs and defense priorities.
  • SPA employees are subject matter experts in numerous domains, including Land, Undersea, Surface and Air Warfare Operations; Intelligence Community, Radar and Sensor Systems; Unmanned Systems and Counter Systems; Nuclear Deterrence Policy, Safety and Security; Defense Industrial Base; Space Systems; Ballistic Missile Systems; Cybersecurity analysis and policy; and Hypersonics.
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X-Bow Systems Announces Two New Advisory Board Members

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a new non-traditional small business supplier of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, announced today that Vice Admiral Terry Benedict, U.S. Navy (ret.), executive vice president for Naval, Nuclear, and Critical Infrastructure Programs at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. and U.S. Air Force Colonel (ret.) Charlie Precourt, former vice president and general manager for Propulsion Systems at Northrop Grumman have joined X-Bow's Strategic Advisory Board.

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  • ), executive vice president for Naval, Nuclear, and Critical Infrastructure Programs at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. and U.S. Air Force Colonel (ret.)
  • Charlie Precourt, former vice president and general manager for Propulsion Systems at Northrop Grumman have joined X-Bow's Strategic Advisory Board.
  • He was associated with theNavy'sStrategic Systems Programs for 30 years, where he held 10 different positions, ultimately serving as director for eight years (2010-2018).
  • "We are honored and excited to haveboth Terry Benedictand Charlie Precourt as part of the X-Bow strategic advisory board," said Jason Hundley, CEO.

Andrew Pahutski Joins Systems Planning and Analysis as VP, Economic Security Programs

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., is pleased to announce that Mr. Andrew Pahutski has joined the company as Vice President for Economic Security Programs.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., is pleased to announce that Mr. Andrew Pahutski has joined the company as Vice President for Economic Security Programs.
  • Mr. Pahutski will focus on expanding SPA's portfolio in the areas of economic security and international foreign direct investment.
  • Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is a premier international provider of innovative, leading-edge solutions in support of complex National Security programs and defense priorities.
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Bruce Phillips Joins Systems Planning and Analysis as VP, Emerging Markets Growth

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., is pleased to announce thatBruce Phillips has joined the team as Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., is pleased to announce thatBruce Phillips has joined the team as Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth.
  • Mr. Phillips has more than 35 years of experience in multiple Profit & Loss and Business Development roles in the defense contracting industry.
  • At SPA he will initially focus on Intelligence, Department of Homeland Security, and Air Force markets.
  • Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is a premier international provider of innovative, leading-edge solutions in support of complex National Security programs and defense priorities.

Systems Planning and Analysis Acquires ORCA Division of Metron

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., a leading provider of strategic advisory services, has acquired the Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) division of Metron.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., a leading provider of strategic advisory services, has acquired the Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) division of Metron.
  • In addition to operations research, ORCA specializes in systems of systems engineering, model-based system engineering, and digital engineering processes for the US Navy and other important National Security clients.
  • SPA will continue to run ORCA as a division based in San Diego, CA, led by Jeff Monroe, Coni Ratonel, and Matt Norton, longtime ORCA management teammates.
  • Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is a premier international provider of innovative, leading-edge solutions in support of complex National Security programs and defense priorities.