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  • Valiant Awarded Seat on $995M USAFE-AFAFRICA Advisory and Assistance Services IDIQ Contract

    Valiant announced today that it has been awarded a position on the $995 million multiple-award indefinite‐delivery/indefinite‐quantity contract for advisory and assistance services to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). Valiant Awarded Seat on $995M USAFE-AFAFRICA Advisory and Assistance Services IDIQ Contract 1 May 2023 HERNDON, Va., May 1, 2023 – Valiant announced today that it has been awarded a position on the $995 million multiple-award indefinite‐delivery/indefinite‐quantity contract for advisory and assistance services to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). The IDIQ award has a five-year base period of performance, along with two option years. On this contract, Valiant will support the technical and analytical work of USAFE-AFAFRICA’s policy development, decision-making, management, administration, and system operations throughout the European and African continents. Valiant will also deliver industry-leading engineering and technical services, as well as management, operational, and professional services. “In alignment with Valiant’s growth strategy, we are proud to expand our partnership with the U.S. Air Force into Europe and Africa, delivering the dynamic tools, resources, and assets to enable mission success in demanding environments worldwide,” Dan Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of Valiant, said. To learn more about how Valiant empowers your most critical missions, visit www.onevaliant.com . About Valiant Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; Global Contingency & Stability Operations; and Facility Modernization, Operations, and Maintenance. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit  www.onevaliant.com , and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook . For media inquiries: Justin Garrison Director of Marketing & Communications M: +1 864 607 5943 E: justin.garrison@onevaliant.com Previous All News Next

  • Valiant Awarded Seat on $850M DTRA Modeling & Simulation Support Contract Vehicle

    Valiant Integrated Services announced today that it has been awarded a position on the $850M Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Modeling & Simulation Support indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle. Valiant Awarded Seat on $850M DTRA Modeling & Simulation Support Contract Vehicle 6 Sept 2022 HERNDON, Va., Sept. 6, 2022 – Valiant Integrated Services announced today that it has been awarded a position on the $850M Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Modeling & Simulation Support indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle. On this contract, Valiant will help DTRA perform assessments, exercises, and modeling and simulation support (AEMSS) tasks. Valiant will also perform training, mission rehearsal, and countermeasures assessments designed to counter weapons of mass destruction threats and boost chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense. The IDIQ award has a five-year base period of performance, along with five option years, and contract work will occur at various locations worldwide. “We are proud to continue our partnership with DTRA, delivering dynamic solutions that address known and emerging threats, helping to empower a safer world for all of us,” Dan Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of Valiant, said. About Valiant Valiant empowers the world's most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant's 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Engineering and Analysis; Logistics and Sustainment; Mission and Contingency Operations; and Operations, Maintenance, and Management. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com , and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook. Previous All News Next

  • Valiant Integrated Services Announces Appointment of Dan Corbett as Chief Executive Officer, Mike Pilon Named President

    Corbett takes over for Jim Jaska, who is retiring after a nearly 50-year career Valiant Integrated Services Announces Appointment of Dan Corbett as Chief Executive Officer, Mike Pilon Named President 5 Apr 2021 Herndon, VA., April 5, 2021 – Valiant Integrated Services ("Valiant"), a leader in delivering essential services that matter most to customer readiness and critical challenges in support of complex missions, critical infrastructure, and assets, today announced the appointment of Dan Corbett as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15, 2021. Mr. Corbett, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer, succeeds Jim Jaska, who is retiring and will work closely with the leadership team to facilitate a seamless transition. Valiant also announced that Mike Pilon, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, has been named President, reporting to Mr. Corbett. Mr. Corbett said, “I look forward to leading Valiant as we accelerate investments in our core capabilities, expand our service offerings and technical capabilities around the globe, and continue building a culture that rewards hard work, collaboration, and transparency. In doing so, we will build on Jim’s extraordinary legacy of success driven by his strategic vision, precise execution, and passion to move us forward. Together with our new President Mike Pilon and the entire Valiant leadership team, we thank Jim for his service.” Mr. Pilon added, “I am delighted to be named President of Valiant and will continue to work closely with Dan to support the execution of his strategic priorities as CEO. We possess the platform, the people, and the strategy to succeed, and I am confident in our ability to execute on our many opportunities while building value for Valiant and our stakeholders.” Mr. Jaska said, “Dan’s Corbett’s exceptional business acumen, keen understanding of the government services industry, proven success in growing mission support businesses, and highly effective leadership style make him the right leader for Valiant at this time. These attributes will be particularly beneficial as the team leverages the platform we have built over the past several years to pursue new, global growth opportunities and solidify Valiant’s position as a premier global government services enterprise.” Mr. Jaska continued, “Of equal importance, Dan’s relentless focus on execution will ensure that our hard-earned reputation as a reliable and irreplaceable government contractor will continue. I am eager to support Dan, and believe that Valiant will go from strength to strength in the years ahead. At the same time, we are fortunate that Mike Pilon is transitioning into the role of President, solidifying his strong management of our global operations.” Mac LaFollette, Chairman of the Board of Valiant and founder of The GC Companies, Valiant’s controlling shareholder, concluded, “We could not be more pleased with the appointment of Dan Corbett as Valiant’s new CEO. This is a natural transition given Dan’s accomplishments at Valiant and the great respect he commands among our team. We will benefit from the complementary strengths, skills, and experience of two talented executives with proven track records. The Board looks forward to supporting the entire leadership team and Valiant associates as they leverage the Company’s platform to deliver on our mission and business goals.” Bios for Messrs. Corbett and Pilon can be found at valiantintegrated.com/about/leadership. About Valiant Valiant is a global government services contractor with more than 5,000 associates worldwide that provides vital resources, high value solutions and critical support services for essential missions of the U.S. Government, its allied partners and international organizations. With a focus on aerospace and defense, national security and intelligence and civil government, we deploy expertise for our customers in the areas of Engineering and Analysis, Logistics and Sustainment, Mission and Contingency Operations, Training, Simulation and Readiness, Program Management, Operations, Maintenance and Management. Valiant enables government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and emergency response teams to efficiently and effectively complete their missions in some of the most complex environments across the globe. Valiant is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. Visit us at www.onevaliant.com and on LinkedIn. About The GC Companies The GC Companies makes control equity investments in private companies. While The GC Companies invests across various industry verticals in the U.S and overseas, one of its core focus areas has been government contracting businesses. The GC Companies typically invests $100-200M of equity per platform and takes longer-term perspective as an investor and business builder. Previous All News Next

  • Valiant Awarded $408.7M Contract to Provide Mission Support Services to U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center

    Valiant today announced it has been awarded a $408.7M contract by the U.S. Army to provide Mission Support Services to the Army Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Valiant Awarded $408.7M Contract to Provide Mission Support Services to U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center 14 Mar 2025 HERNDON, Va., March 14, 2025 – Valiant today announced it has been awarded a $408.7M contract by the U.S. Army to provide Mission Support Services to the Army Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. “Valiant is honored to have the opportunity to continue to play a vital role in training and preparing Soldiers to meet the demands of today’s dynamic global missions,” said Valiant’s Chief Operating Officer, Peter Capwell. Under this 5-year contract, Valiant provides personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other services to perform Mission Support Services for rotational and pre-deployment training exercises at JRTC. These cutting-edge exercises combine live-fire field training, cultural role playing, as well as customizable, scalable, Live, Virtual, Constructive programs for units scheduled for deployment in support of military operations around the globe. Valiant Chief Executive Officer, Mike Devoto adds, “Valiant’s continuing Mission Support Service contract allows us to grow our 20+ year relationship with the Army and JRTC. We are proud to have the opportunity to further drive innovations and be a foundational participant in delivering expansive and realistic training programs for today’s Soldiers.” About Valiant Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; Global Contingency & Stability Operations; and Facility Modernization, Operations, and Maintenance. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com , and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook . For media inquiries: Karen Leonard Vice President of Proposals and Communications M: +1 703 851 0008 E: karen.leonard@onevaliant.com Previous All News Next

  • Valiant Names Kevin Sullivan as Chief Financial Officer

    Valiant Integrated Services announced today that Kevin Sullivan has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Valiant, effective Nov. 14, 2022. Kevin previously served as Corporate Controller for Valiant. Valiant Names Kevin Sullivan as Chief Financial Officer 14 Nov 2022 HERNDON, Va., Nov. 14, 2022 – Valiant Integrated Services announced today that Kevin Sullivan has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Valiant, effective Nov. 14, 2022. Kevin previously served as Corporate Controller for Valiant. “Kevin is a proven leader with a superior record of delivering results and creating value. He has made significant contributions to the company in his tenure with Valiant, and it has become clear to the Board of Directors and me that Kevin is the best choice for this critical role,” Dan Corbett, Valiant’s Chief Executive Officer, said. “Kevin will be a strong partner as we continue to execute our strategy and deliver long-term, profitable growth.” As CFO, Kevin will lead Valiant’s global finance organization and financial activities, including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, pricing, tax, shareholder relations, internal audit, and treasury. Kevin’s broad expertise from previous roles with PAE and Lockheed Martin makes him uniquely qualified and suited for this role. Kevin will continue to be based in Valiant’s Herndon, Virginia headquarters. “I am excited to take on this new role at a time of significant opportunity for Valiant,” Kevin Sullivan said. “It’s truly a privilege to lead such a highly regarded finance organization, and I look forward to working with Dan and the team to move Valiant forward and advance the company’s vision to empower a safer world.” Mike Devoto Named Executive Vice President of Strategic Programs Mike Devoto, Valiant’s acting CFO, will transition to a new role as Executive Vice President of Strategic Programs following a smooth handover, overseeing Information Technology and major enterprise-wide initiatives, and assisting with various real estate, insurance, and leadership development projects. “I want to thank Mike for his continued service and dedication to Valiant,” Dan Corbett said. “Mike has been with Valiant since its inception and served in a variety of senior leadership positions, and I’m grateful that he’s agreed to take on this new responsibility.” About Valiant Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; Global Contingency & Stability Operations; and Facility Modernization, Operations, and Maintenance. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com , and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook. For media inquiries: John Hart Chief Growth Officer Valiant E: john.hart@onevaliant.com Previous All News Next

  • Privacy Clause pdfs | Valiant

    Privacy Clauses Exh A CCPA Model (CPRA) 1 19 2024.pdf Exh B EU Standard Contractual Clauses.pdf Exh C UK IDTA Addendum.pdf Exh C UK IDTA.pdf

  • Valiant Awarded $11.3M Contract to Provide Advanced Small Arms Training to the U.S. Marine Corps

    Valiant announced today it has been awarded an $11.3M contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to provide advanced training and readiness services on the Advanced Small Arms Lethality Trainer (ASALT) task order. This is the fourth task order awarded to Valiant under the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Support Services (MTSS) indefinite delivery/indefinite quanLty (IDIQ). Valiant Awarded $11.3M Contract to Provide Advanced Small Arms Training to the U.S. Marine Corps 6 Nov 2023 Valiant Awarded $11.3M Contract to Provide Advanced Small Arms Training to the U.S. Marine Corps. HERNDON, Va., Nov. 6, 2023 – Valiant announced today it has been awarded an $11.3M contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to provide advanced training and readiness services on the Advanced Small Arms Lethality Trainer (ASALT) task order. This is the fourth task order awarded to Valiant under the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Support Services (MTSS) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ). “As a leader in training and readiness solutions, Valiant is proud to sustain our decades-long training support partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps,” said Tammy Schmidt, Vice President of Global Training and Readiness at Valiant. “This award will allow us to continue to meet our customer’s virtual training needs with a set of innovative solutions that will result in the refined development of enhanced marksmanship skills for our Marines.” Under this task order, Valiant will provide system operations, data for training feedback, new ASALT training scenarios, and sustained operational readiness. Valiant will provide ASALTs to the U.S. Marine Corps in Camp Lejeune, N.C., Camp Pendleton, Calif., Marine Corps Base, Hawaii, Camp Smedley D. Butler in Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif. About Valiant Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; Global Contingency & Stability Operations; and Facility Modernization, Operations, and Maintenance. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com , and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook . For media inquiries: Justin Garrison Sr. Director of Communications, Marketing & Strategy M: +1 864 607 5943 E: justin.garrison@onevaliant.com Previous All News Next

  • LEO A. BROOKS

    a20f2828-d3c2-4108-953f-09125956faac < Back LEO A. BROOKS Leo A. Brooks, Jr. is a retired Brigadier General in the United States Army, as well as a retired senior executive with The Boeing Company. Brooks’ last position with The Boeing Company was Vice President, Enterprise Subsidiary Integration, Government Operations in Washington, D.C. where he was responsible for optimizing enterprise integration of Boeing subsidiaries, joint ventures, and investment partners. Prior to this, he was Vice President of Defense, Space and Security, liaising with the Pentagon, NASA, and the Department of Homeland Security, and Vice President of Army Systems. Prior to Boeing, Brooks served in the U.S. Army for 27 years, commanding units including a Brigade in the 82nd Airborne Division and serving as Deputy Commanding General of 1st Armored Division in Germany, Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy, and Vice Director of the Army Staff, Office of the Chief of Staff, in the Pentagon. Brooks holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. He is a Senior Fellow of the Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Government, National Security Studies Program, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the New England School of Law-Boston. Brooks is currently on the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia College Access Program and America’s Public Television Stations, as well as the Chairman of the Awards Committee on the Advisory Board of the Association of the U.S. Army and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Brooks has received numerous awards, notably the Army’s Distinguished Service Medal in 2006, the Freedom Team Salute Award for outstanding service to the nation by the Secretary of the Army in 2007, the Black Engineer of the Year 2009 Military Leadership Stars & Stripes Award, later being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014, and the Black Engineer of the Year 2019 BEYA Career Achievement in Industry Award.

  • Info for CA Residents | Valiant

    Information for California Residents Valiant Provides this Privacy Statement and Notice at Collection as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act. Valiant collects the below Personal and Sensitive Personal Information, as defined by CCPA Ca. Civ. Code §§ 1798.140(V)(1) and (ae), from applicable business partners to the extent required by applicable Federal or State law or best business practices (e.g., bank accounts for payment). Valiant collects; personal information categories A-F & I; Sensitive Information categories A-B & D-E; and Genetic Information categories A-C. For 7 years after an employee's separation it retains personal information categories A-C & I; Sensitive Information categories A, B & D; and Genetic Information categories B & C. For 3 years after an employee's separation it retains personal information category E; and Genetic Information category A. For 2 years it retains personal information category F; and Sensitive Information category E. For 10 years it retains personal information category D. SOURCES FROM WHICH PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED Valiant may obtain the information listed above directly from and about you in a number of ways, such as: Through your conversations with someone from the company; Standard interactions with potential, current or past employees, potential, current or past vendors or related to other mutual business purposes Through your use of and access to electronic or other communication with Valiant; Through your interactions with us on our official social media accounts; Through other sources as listed below; and Through other public sources. INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM OTHER SOURCES We may obtain information, including personal information, about you from third parties such as our partners, service providers, and other third parties. We also may combine it with other information we collect from you through our Website, Services, Official Social Media Accounts, and publicly available information in order to conduct our regular business activities and comply with legal and contractual requirements. HOW VALIANT USES INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT FROM AND ABOUT YOU We use information that we collect directly from or about you: To manage the business, provide customer support and respond to inquiries To provide information related to our business To customize and improve communication content To comply with legal and ethical requirements and our Valiant policies and procedures (such as our duties related to employees, consultants, vendors, internal audits, investigations, etc.) For Valiant accounting, recordkeeping, backup, and administrative purposes For Contract and Vendor Management For Business Development Activities For Risk Management Valiant does not sell or share the personal information it has collected (this includes the information on employee beneficiaries collected in accordance with Valiant benefit plans) Valiant does disclose Personal information categories (A, B, C, E and I) of Valiant employees or independent contractors who have expressly consented for their information to be submitted as part of a Valiant service contract with the US, State, municipal government or other prime contractor(s). This information is disclosed as a contractual requirement to perform a service contract with one of the above entities and thus enables the applicable employee or individual contractor employment on the service contract. Valiant does not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those specified in section 7027(l) of the California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act and associated Regulations you have the following rights: Right to Opt Out of Sale / Sharing - your right to direct Valiant not to sell or share your personal information about the you to third parties (to the extent Valiant sells or shares your personal information); Right to Know - what personal information the business has collected about the consumer, including the categories of personal information, the categories of sources from which the personal information is collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting, selling, or sharing personal information, the categories of third parties to whom the business discloses personal information, and the specific pieces of personal information the business has collected about the consumer; Right to Delete any personal information about you that Valiant has collected from you (subject to certain exceptions); Right to Correct inaccurate personal information Valiant has collected from you, subject to certain exceptions; The Right Not to Receive Discriminatory Treatment by Valiant for the exercise for your rights conferred by the CCPA. These Rights can be requested via the webform found through the below link: YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS Your California Privacy Policy Rights How Valiant Verifies - Valiant confirms the requestor has information in its internal system or the employee applicant program (a) Valiant has the requestor's information; (i) If the request has sufficient detail to confirm the identity then the requestor is determined to be verified; (ii) If the request does not have sufficient detail to confirm the identity Valiant may ask for alternate information which Valiant is likely to have in its possession. (iii) If Valiant still cannot verify the requestor then it will deny the request in accordance with the Code and applicable regulations; (b) If there is no data on the requestor in the system the requestor is notified that Valiant has no data on the requestor. Valiant may, at its option, choose to use a Third Party Identity Verification Service. How an Authorized Agent can make a request - Valiant may use the Verification process to determine identity of requestor. Once verified Valiant will request proof that the requestor gave the agent authority permission to make the request. This will not apply when apply when a valid power of attorney as described in the regulations is submitted.

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  • CHARLES M. LAFOLLETTE

    568a6a2f-f715-4873-a24d-f5d58686936e < Back CHARLES M. LAFOLLETTE Mr. Charles M. LaFollette, also known as Mac, is the founder of the GC Companies (‘GCC’) which makes control-based private equity investments on behalf of a growing number of ultra-high net worth families and large endowments/foundations. Since its inception, GCC has made seven platform investments in a broad range of industries and with operations in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. More recently, GCC has concentrated its efforts on investments in the government contracting space. GCC owns 99+% (and Mac is the Chairman) of Valiant Integrated Services (https://www.onevaliant.com ); a $725+M in sales defense services contractor based in Herndon, Virginia that provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Defense Logistics Agency, INSCOM, and other agencies within the defense complex. Mac founded Valiant with management in 2017. GCC owns 85% (and Mac is the Chairman) of AVANTech (https://avantechllc.com ), a leading provider of nuclear wastewater remediation services to the U.S. Department of Energy and nuclear power facilities in the U.S. and overseas. Mac lives in New York City with his wife and two sons. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

  • Valiant Integrated Services Announces Appointment of John Hart as Chief Growth Officer, Hector Alvarez and Kent Smith as General Managers

    Valiant adds new leadership that positions company to grow by expanding its innovative, cost-effective approach in support of customers around the world. Valiant Integrated Services Announces Appointment of John Hart as Chief Growth Officer, Hector Alvarez and Kent Smith as General Managers 4 Oct 2021 Herndon, VA – Oct. 4, 2021 – Valiant Integrated Services , a leading government services provider empowering missions for the U.S. and its international partners, today announced the appointment of John Hart as the company’s new Chief Growth Officer effective Oct. 1, 2021. With over 25 years of experience in the government contracting industry, Hart will focus on sustaining and continuing organic growth to help unlock the company’s unlimited potential. Hart most recently served as Vice President of Business Development and Capture for Peraton’s Defense Solutions business. Further poised for continued growth, Valiant also announced a realignment of its business into two clearly defined verticals: Mission Support and Training and Readiness . These verticals more effectively align Valiant’s existing capabilities to position the company for continued growth. This change also reorganizes the new capabilities and programs Valiant added as part of its recent acquisition of Alliance Technical Services. Effective Oct. 1, 2021, Kent Smith leads the Mission Support vertical as General Manager and Senior Vice President after successfully leading and retooling Valiant’s operations and maintenance capabilities in the Base Operations Support (BOS), healthcare, construction, and other related markets. Smith has over 40 years of experience in the government services industry, including senior leadership roles at Fluor Corporation and Del-Jen. Smith’s expertise will be vital as Valiant prepares to aggressively pursue new work in the Mission Support space. Additionally, Hector Alvarez recently joined Valiant to lead the company’s Training and Readiness vertical as General Manager and Senior Vice President, effective Oct. 1, 2021. Alvarez most recently served as vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin’s U.S. Special Operations Command’s Global Sustainment Support Services business. He has over 35 years of experience in various leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Lockheed Martin, PAE (a Lockheed Martin company), Hughes Aircraft, and General Electric. Alvarez brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and vision to Valiant, which will be instrumental as the company continues to expand its Training and Readiness business and capabilities. “John, Kent, and Hector all have extensive experience and excellent reputations in the government solutions space,” Dan Corbett, Valiant’s Chief Executive Officer, said. “Adding them to the Valiant leadership team positions us well to grow the company by expanding on our innovative, cost-effective approach in support of our customers around the world.” “We welcome and congratulate John, Hector, and Kent on their new roles,” added Mike Pilon, Valiant’s President. “With their experience bolstering our already strong teams, I firmly believe Valiant is well-positioned to be successful in the face of market consolidation and rapidly changing global conditions.” About Valiant Valiant empowers the world’s most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 associates enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Engineering and Analysis; Logistics and Sustainment; Mission and Contingency Operations; Operations, Maintenance, and Management; and Program Management. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com , and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook . Previous All News Next

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