System High Corporation Overview
System High Corporation is a leading provider of Proactive Protection solutions supporting critical national security activities, led by Chief Executive Officer Robert Howe [1] and President Sarah Lord [4]. The company has entered a transformative phase with Ridgeline International's acquisition announcement in early 2025 [1].
Core Capabilities and Services System High delivers comprehensive security and protection services through several specialized divisions:
- Research Security Program [1]
- Classified IT Destruction [2]
- SHARC Innovation [3]
- Supply Chain Risk Management [4]
- Technology Protection Engineering [6]
- Counterintelligence [7]
Federal Contracting Presence The company maintains strong federal market access through its GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract GS-07F-0398V [1], operating within the Professional Services Category alongside 3,500+ qualified contractors. Recent major contract victories include:
- $50 billion OASIS+ award [2]
- $13.1 million F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office security support contract [3]
- $8.9 million contract from Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy [8]
- $49.9 million classified IT destruction services contract [9]
Corporate Excellence and Recognition System High demonstrates consistent excellence in workplace culture and veteran support, as evidenced by recent recognition:
- 2024 Top Washington-Area Workplace by The Washington Post (fifth recognition) [5]
- 2024 VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer designation [6]
- Chief Human Capital Officer Tom Painter named Top HR Executive to Watch 2024 [7]
Strategic Leadership and Growth The company has strengthened its executive team through strategic appointments and promotions, including:
- Christopher George as VP of Strategic Growth [11]
- Karl Borden as Executive VP for Operations and Growth [12]
Additionally, System High maintains strong community engagement through its Giving Back program [2] and Burn Blue initiatives [3], while developing strategic partnerships such as their collaboration with GDIT for Air Force support [13].