#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Jessica Keim

Meet Jessica Keim – Air Force veteran, disabilities advocate, and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for September 2024.

Jessica has been part of our Precise Team for just over two years, supporting our PMA-281 customer. Prior to joining our organization, she served as a linguist in the United States Air Force, a decision inspired by her stepmother and the generations of military service in her family that came before her. She described her decision to join the military as the first decision she made as an adult, and she has never looked back. For anyone thinking of joining the military, she would say, “Do it! The military offers lessons and a perspective that cannot be learned anywhere else.  Serving our country is truly something to be proud of.”

Her favorite part of the military came from the camaraderie she experienced. Every memory she has centers around the brotherhood/sisterhood she experienced. It makes it impossible to choose just one memory that stands out above the rest!

Once Jessica was ready to begin the next step in her professional career, she knew Precise would be the right choice. Fortunately, Precise had just won a contract that she was part of, and after attending an Open House, she could see just how great of a company it was to work for. So, she happily joined our Precise Team!

Since joining, Precise has given her the opportunity to grow into a leadership role again, which is something she missed from her time in the Air Force. As a Project Manager on our PMA-281 team, she gets the chance to serve her team, lift them up, and work together to support the mission ahead – something she enjoys thoroughly and is happy to do every day.

Her leadership and willingness to serve others is not limited to her job. Outside of work, Jessica is a mom to her 13-year-old son, Markie, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). She is extremely proud of her military service, but what makes her the proudest is her fight to save her son each and every day. Jessica has made it her personal mission to do what she can to advocate for him and other families affected by DMD.

She is very active in the community as the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Connect Coordinator for the DMV area and has also recently started a group in the local area, SAIL Parents of Southern Maryland. The group connects local special needs families to share resources, set up hangouts, and simply create a village where families struggling with additional challenges can find some support.

Jessica is truly one-of-a-kind, and we are extremely honored to have someone like her on our Precise Team. She is an inspiration to us, as well as the community around her, and we are proud to support her in any way we can. Thank you, Jessica, for all that you do – it does not go unseen!  

U.S. Veterans Magazine Names Precise Systems a 2024 Top Veteran-Friendly Company

Lexington Park, MD, September 26, 2024 — Precise Systems, a recognized leader in providing scalable solutions for the Department of Defense and beyond, has been honored as a 2024 Top Veteran-Friendly Company by U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM). This year, USVM conducted a survey of hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies to identify those that excel in promoting inclusion and equality within the veteran community.

This recognition highlights organizations that have made exceptional strides in cultivating an inclusive workplace culture while advancing equal opportunity and equity within their operations. Precise Systems stands out as one of the leading companies committed to these ideals.

The annual Top Veteran-Friendly Companies review assesses employers and their initiatives across the nation. The results serve as a valuable resource for job seekers, business owners, students, consumers, senior management, business associations, employment agencies, and consumer groups, providing unbiased insights into the efforts of various organizations.

Additionally, Precise has achieved recognition for its Top Veteran-Friendly Supplier Diversity Program for the second consecutive year, showcasing its unwavering commitment to promoting veteran inclusion in its supply chains. By partnering with veteran-owned businesses, Precise not only strengthens its own operations but also enriches the broader business community. The Supplier Diversity Programs featured in this evaluation have been meticulously assessed based on their efforts to provide equal opportunities for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

The goal of these evaluations is to provide USVM readers with the latest information and guidance, encouraging active outreach and diversity policies among corporations and government agencies. The lists are compiled through a combination of market research, independent research, participation in diversity conferences, and survey responses conducted by DiversityComm’s agents and affiliates. This year, over 250 companies and institutions participated in the evaluation process.

Precise Systems takes pride in being among industry leaders and remains steadfast in its dedication to advocating for equality and creating a more inclusive work environment for veterans.

About Precise Systems

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

About Veteran-Friendly

Each year, U.S. Veterans Magazine conducts select evaluations of the nation’s employers, law enforcement agencies, veteran outreach programs, and schools. These evaluations identify the most veteran-friendly organizations in terms of outreach and accessibility to veterans, military families, and transitioning service members. These non-biased studies are a valuable resource for the publication’s readers, job seekers, business owners, students, transitioning veterans, and consumers.

About U.S. Veterans Magazine

U.S. Veterans Magazine is dedicated to providing veterans and their families with valuable resources to support both their active military lifestyle and their transition to civilian life. Our goal is to offer comprehensive content that covers a wide range of topics, including career opportunities, education, finance, health, and wellness. Through our magazine, we aim to empower our readers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the unique challenges they face and to celebrate their achievements and contributions to society.

About DiversityComm Media

DiversityComm Media, the proud publisher of U.S. Veterans Magazine, is committed to being a premier provider of information and resources for various communities. Our mission is to create multimedia platforms that effectively connect organizations with their target audiences, ensuring that important messages and opportunities reach those who need them most. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality content and strategic solutions that promote inclusion, equity, and success across all demographics.

For the 8th Time, Precise Systems Lands on the Inc. 5000 List

NEW YORK, September 19, 2024 – Inc. recently revealed that Precise Systems ranks No. 4734 with 82% 3-Year Growth on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

In addition to landing on the Inc. Regionals Mid-Atlantic list in 2022 (No. 127), 2023 (No. 141), and 2024 (No. 134), this year marks Precise Systems’ eighth time on the Inc. 5000 list since 2012.

“We are honored to be recognized among such a prestigious group of companies for the eighth year,” said Scott Pfister, CEO & President of Precise Systems. “This milestone in our company’s history is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our greatest asset—our people—who consistently scale boundaries and set new standards of excellence.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

About Precise Systems

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

CONTACT:         

Nina McKeaver, Engagement Specialist

kmckeaver@goprecise.com

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, to be held from October 16 to 18 in Palm Desert, California, please visit http://conference.inc.com/. 

Precise Systems Announces Acquisition of Tucson Embedded Systems

Enhances Precise Systems’ expertise within Model-Based Systems Engineering

Lexington Park, MD and McLean, VA, SEPT 4, 2024 – Precise Systems, Inc., a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tucson Embedded Systems, LLC (TES).

Based in Tucson, Arizona, TES is a hardware and software engineering firm specializing in Model-Based Engineering (MBE) and, in particular, Model-based Modular Open Systems Approach (MMOSATM), Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE® ) and Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) tools and processes. TES supports commercial customers and Department of Defense end customers, including the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) and Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO Aviation) with solutions that are verified under the FACE Technical Standard.

TES’s AirWorthy Engineering Systems Unified Modeling (AWESUM®) proprietary software license, available as COTS, is an end-to-end systems development lifecycle tool suite that enables rapid design, development, verification, integration, and certification of embedded mission-critical and safety-critical avionic systems. Furthermore, TES has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase III award in support of its Hardware Open Systems Technologies (HOST) Harmony™ test station, which supports flight safety compliance within NAVAIR.

Scott Pfister, Chief Executive Officer and President of Precise Systems, said, “We are excited to welcome TES employees into Precise as our third add-on acquisition in the last year. TES brings significant capability in the advanced engineering domain and specifically within open architecture software development standards. These capabilities are increasingly in demand across Precise Systems’ existing client base and the overall sector. This acquisition deepens our expertise in this area, and we look forward to bringing these solutions and expertise to current and new customers.”

TES was founded and owned by Antonio Procopio, Sean Mulholland, and Dennis Kenman.

Dennis said, “Since founding TES over 25 years ago, Antonio, Sean, and I have been deeply committed to building a company that delivers cutting-edge technical solutions to our clients while fostering a mission-driven environment where our employees can thrive and grow. This partnership with Precise not only enables us to continue supporting our existing customers but also expands our ability to bring our expertise to a broader range of commercial and Department of Defense clients, on a larger scale.”

The acquisition of TES is Precise Systems’ third acquisition since commencing its partnership with Bluestone in January 2023. 

About Precise Systems

Precise Systems, a solutions-driven company, demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the warfighter’s needs through innovation and expert consultation. It leverages its highly skilled workforce to provide high-end service, focusing on various aspects of defense systems, including network and weapons systems acquisition, maintenance, modernization, and sustainment programs. The company’s expertise spans Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services, ensuring comprehensive support for defense programs at every stage of their lifecycle. One of Precise Systems’ key strengths lies in its ability to manage complex customer needs effectively. By offering tailored solutions and exceptional service, the company consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations. With a track record of success and a commitment to excellence, Precise Systems continues to be a trusted partner in advancing defense capabilities and supporting the warfighter’s mission. Please visit www.GoPrecise.com for more information.

Media Contact: Kristina “Nina” McKeaver | (240) 317-5360 | KMckeaver@GoPrecise.com

About Bluestone Investment Partners

Bluestone is a private equity firm investing exclusively in lower middle-market companies in the defense and government services arena.  Bluestone’s principals have a long and successful track record of owning, operating, investing in, and advising companies in the defense and government services sector. Please visit www.bluestoneinv.com for more information.  

#PeopleOfPrecise: Desiree Harris

Meet Desiree Harris – Biological Research Scientist and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for August 2024.

When Precise acquired Excet in November 2023 and officially absorbed its employees in August 2024, a number of talented professionals joined our growing Precise Team – one of them being Desiree! She supports our Army customer as a Biological Research Scientist II at the Combat Capabilities Development Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC). She helps further their mission for toxicological assessments of both known and unknown compounds of interest through in vtiro assays, biomarker determination, and cell culture for use in the creation of complex 3D organelle architectures for countermeasures to protect our nation’s warfighters.

Desiree knew she wanted to pursue biological research as her career path during her undergraduate senior year biochemistry course, where she was also researching photo-activated cancer therapeutic compounds in an Organic Chemistry lab. She realized she had a passion for biochemical research and upon graduation, worked as an ORISE postbaccalaureate fellow with the Defense Public Health Center-Aberdeen (formerly U.S. Army Public Health Center) in the Toxicology Directorate investigating cellular toxicology utilizing in vitro assays. She has been hooked ever since!

Outside of work, Desiree loves to relax by catching up on the latest Netflix show. Her go-to show this summer was Young Sheldon, which she considers to be her current favorite binge. She also enjoys other hit movies and TV shows, and when asked who she would choose to play her in a movie about her life, she says, “I would want Marsai Martin from the movie Little and the hit show Black-ish to play me.”

Thank you, Desiree, for bringing your talent, knowledge, and commitment to our Precise Team. We are so thankful to have you and want to extend our sincerest appreciation!  

Precise Named #2 Military Friendly® Company, #5 Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program, and Military Friendly® Brand

LEXINGTON PARK, MD, July 24, 2024 — Precise Systems announced today that it has earned additional 2024 Military Friendly® designations; demonstrating the company’s unyielding commitment to support service members and their families in and out of the workplace.

In addition to ranking in the Top Ten Status for both Military Friendly® Employers and Military Spouse Friendly Employers, Precise Systems recently earned Top Ten Statuses under the Military Friendly® Company and Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program designations. Furthermore, Precise was named a 2024 Military Friendly® Brand:

#1 – 2024 Military Friendly® Employer

#2 – 2024 Military Friendly® Company

#5 – 2024 Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program

#6 – 2024 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer

2024 Military Friendly® Brand

“We actively seek to hire military-connected personnel because we understand that mission-focused candidates make the best employees,” said Christina Payne, Precise Systems Chief People Officer. “We know that their service experience has afforded them an unmatched sense of cultural understanding and passion for supporting our nation’s warfighters.”

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Recruitment, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion & Advancement of veterans and military employees.

About Military Friendly ® Employers

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 1,700 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

About Precise Systems As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, Electronic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, and Foreign Military Sales. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Gene Casterlin

Meet Gene Casterlin – MPE Lead, Navy Veteran and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for July 2024.

Gene is part of our PMA-281 Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Team as the Mission Planning Environment (MPE) lead, supporting Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS). Supporting this vehicle allows him to tap into his love for aircraft every day, something he has taken with him throughout his life. Even from a young age, he knew that no matter what, he wanted to work with aircraft. At the age of 15, Gene was able to visit the USS Nimitz on its first trip to Florida. After that, he knew joining the Navy was exactly what he wanted to do. He spent a large part of his career working on the mighty F-14 Tomcat and ended his time in the Navy by flying the final Tomcat deployment with VF-31 on the USS Theodore Roosevelt from 2005 to 2006.

His naval career also included serving in many historic operations, the first being in the Iranian Hostage Crisis starting in 1979. His most impactful, however, was his final deployment – Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Persian Gulf. He was sent to Al Asad, Iraq, where he served as the LCPO for an aircraft rescue detachment. Each and every day, he saw several Marines that would go out beyond the fence at night and risked their lives. It truly inspired him, seeing their courage and sacrifice, all in support of our nation’s safety.

As a big WWII history buff, especially when it comes to naval operations, Gene loves to imagine what it would be like to serve on aircraft carrier in the Pacific during that time. When asked why he would choose to be part of this particular historical event, he says, “It was, to me, the time to show how important U.S. naval air power and the aircraft carrier was to our country and the world.”

When the time came for Gene to retire from the Navy, he knew Precise would be the perfect fit for the next step in his professional career. Finding a job can always be a huge stressor for a veteran and their family, but Precise’s “family first” attitude made him confident he had found a home. He is happy to be here and grateful that he has found a truly great place to work.

Thank you, Gene, for your service to our country and our Precise mission. We are grateful for the unique experiences and skills you bring to our Team!

Precise Systems Named As The Patuxent Partnership Member of the Year 2023

LEXINGTON PARK, MD, July 2, 2024 – Precise Systems was named the Member of the Year for 2023 by The Patuxent Partnership. This award recognizes commitment to outstanding leadership, community support, and the economic growth and development of Southern Maryland.

Headquartered in Southern Maryland, Precise Systems has prioritized active engagement with the local community in tandem with our support of NAVAIR. Our commitment to caring for the communities where we reside and operate is unwavering, and we’ve established a dedicated Charitable Contributions Committee to uphold this mission. We are deeply involved with various philanthropic organizations throughout Southern Maryland.

Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have specialized across multiple domains within STEM academia, enabling us to expand our capabilities to meet the escalating demands of the DoD industry and beyond. Throughout this journey, we remain steadfast in exceeding our customer’s expectations while upholding our core principles. We celebrate our employee’s achievements both within and beyond the confines of the office and prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Placing our personnel at the forefront invariably culminates in a profoundly satisfied clientele. Through our annual Internship Program, we have fostered connections with emerging STEM professionals in Southern Maryland. Many of these individuals have subsequently bolstered our workforce, enhancing our capacity to cater to our customers’ needs effectively.

Our partnership with The Patuxent Partnership and the broader Southern Maryland community has been instrumental in our growth, fostering invaluable connections and providing essential resources that have propelled us to our current position. As we look forward to the future, we remain grounded in our roots, mindful of the journey that has brought us here. Our dedication to advancing technology, fostering workforce development, and promoting education will continue to serve as the cornerstone of our organization.

About Precise Systems

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex – offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

About The Patuxent Partnership

The Patuxent Partnership is a non-profit member organization that works with government, industry and academia to advance education through STEM based initiatives, to advance technology through speaker programs and networking, to advance science and technology transfer through the exchange of ideas, information and data related to technologies, and to foster workforce development through an array of initiatives.  

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Jordan Coffman

Meet Jordan Coffman – Program Analyst, Army Reservist, and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for June 2024.

Jordan has been part of our Precise Team for just under year in the PMA-299 program office as a Program Analyst. Although her 9-5 is a big part of her life, she also contributes her time, service, and courage to the Army Reserves. From a young age, Jordan knew that she wanted to be part of our nation’s armed forces. She recalls, “When I was in elementary school, I had a friend whose mother was in the Air Force. I do not come from a military family, so this was the first time I saw a woman in uniform, and it inspired me.”

Balancing a full-time job and part-time service can be incredibly tough, but she does not let that stop her. Jordan wanted to have both sides of her professional career align, and when she found Precise, she knew she had found the right place. We have always honored those with the desire to serve and supporting them is one of our highest priorities. Jordan feels that since day one, Precise has been welcoming and respective of her military career, and still supports her professional development in a plethora of ways.

She also feels that both sides of the coin benefit each other. Every day, Precise helps to further develop her knowledge in national security and gain a better understanding of how the Department of Defense operates from various angles. Working in foreign relations and information security constantly provides her the opportunity to learn new processes and developing interpersonal communication skills. As a military officer, this teaches her how to lead others well and remain focused on mission success.

Jordan finds so much fulfillment from her service in the Army Reserves. Some of her fondest memories are when she is out in public in uniform, and a child will stop and stare, or come up to her and ask her about her military service. She remembers how inspired she felt seeing a woman in uniform when she was young, and she is happy to pass along her example to the next generation of warfighters.

Dedicating your time and effort to the military Reserves can be incredibly rewarding, and as Jordan proves, can still offer you the opportunity to thrive professionally. When asked if she has any advice for someone thinking of joining the Reserves, she says, “I would tell them that it has been the most challenging, yet most rewarding thing I have done thus far in my life. Just like with anything, ‘with great sacrifice, comes great reward’. Being a reservist has allowed me to grow as a leader in the Army, as well as grow in my capacity as a Precise employee.”

We are inspired daily by Jordan’s commitment to the Precise mission, as well as the success and defense of our nation. Thank you to Jordan, and all Reservist members, for your sacrifice and time to keeping our freedoms secure. We would not be where we are today without you!

#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Carla Holoman

Meet Carla Holoman – JHT President, Air Force veteran, and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for June 2024.

In February 2024, we combined our capabilities in our second acquisition with Jardon & Howard Technologies (JHT), an Orlando, FL company that specializes in developing game based simulations, technical manual development and conversion, logistics product development, training analysis, and courseware development. Through this acquisition, a number of talented professionals have joined our workforce. We have enjoyed getting to visit JHT sites and meet our new employees.

This Women Veterans’ Day, we are spotlighting Carla Holoman, one of our newest Precise Team members. After seeing the truly exceptional capabilities and support employees provided to their customers, it was clear that Precise and JHT would make a perfect match. Carla recognized this immediately, explaining that both companies have a commitment to providing outstanding service to the customer but in order to achieve that goal, taking care of the people who provide the service is the most important part of the equation.

Prior to joining JHT, Carla served in the United States Air Force. While this opportunity brought her growth in education, training, and leadership, being a servicewoman did not come without its challenges. Women Veterans’ Day holds a special place in her life, as she lived that life herself and gets to see many other women being celebrated and honored who walk in the same path that she did. When asked what this day means to her, she says, “The celebration of women in the Armed Services is an excellent way to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women who were committed to the ideals of this country. They wanted to contribute their time, talents and for some, their lives, to the defense of those ideals.”

For any woman who is thinking about enlisting in the armed forces, Carla believes that this is an especially great time to join the military. The opportunities have not only grown exponentially, but the military provides an incredible foundation to start one’s career. The training you can receive in your chosen field, as well as the educational and leadership opportunities you receive, are second to none. Whether you choose to continue to serve on active duty or enter the private sector, you are given the resources you need to thrive – and Carla is the perfect example of that.

Thank you to Carla and every single one of our women veterans. Your sacrifice, courage, and commitment to the safety and defense of our freedoms will not be soon forgotten. We thank you, we salute you, and we are forever in your debt.