### Company Overview & Leadership
Artemis provides agile solutions focused on helping federal agencies achieve their missions [1]. The firm crafts solutions designed to drive innovation and optimize performance, processes, and personnel experiences for agencies and their stakeholders [2]. Reflecting on approximately three years in business (as of 2025) [3], the organization is led by CEO Luke Sturges, an Army Veteran. Sturges, who previously served as a military working dog handler and military police officer, applies the leadership skills, strategic thinking, and crisis management abilities developed during his service to drive company growth and operational excellence [3].
Artemis achieved significant recognition in 2025, ranking #34 on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies [6]. The company’s commitment to Veteran support was also recognized, earning it the designation as a DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Patriot Employer [3] and specifically the DAV Patriot Employer of the Year (announced August 14, 2025) [11].
The leadership team guiding Artemis’s strategic direction includes: * Luke Sturges, Chief Executive Officer [1] * Aly Glick, President [1] * Leigh Starr, MHA, FACHE, LSSBB, Prosci® CCMP, Executive Vice President, Health Services [15] * Jess Overbeck, Vice President, Communications and Marketing [1] * Claire Brunette, Director, Growth, who possesses a decade of experience in capture and proposal development within the professional services sector [5]
### Federal Market & Contracts
Artemis ARC operates as a federal service delivery partner [8], providing agile solutions that drive innovation and optimize performance for federal agencies [4]. The firm supports federal clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Transportation (DOT), National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) [5].
The company’s core service domains include: * Business Transformation [2] * Health Care Staffing and Recruitment, including workforce solutions such as project management, change management, communication, and training support measures for large staffing teams [4] * Strategic Communications and Outreach [13]
Artemis maintains a robust portfolio of contract vehicles and notable program achievements, demonstrating its capability in mission-critical support: * **VA Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0 IDIQ:** Secured a spot on the 10-year, $14 billion contract in August 2025 through its Arrow ARC joint venture, providing health care modernization, operational, and management services to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) [7]. * **VA Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP) IDIQ:** Secured a 10-year contract, announced January 11, 2024 [2]. * **OPM Recruitment and Branding BPA:** Positions the company to provide federal agencies access to comprehensive talent and recruitment strategies managed by OPM Staff Acquisition consultants [5]. * **VA OIT Contract:** Won a $12 million contract in August 2024 (secured with prime contractor Aptive) to provide strategic communications support, including the development and implementation of IT-related communication strategies, project management, and multimedia product development [11]. * **VA OPIA Contract:** Won a $2 million contract to collect, monitor, analyze, and report on specific media topics across various mediums, including social media, print, and broadcast news activity [14].
Growth strategy is overseen by Claire Brunette, Director of Growth, who utilizes a human-centered design approach to cultivate innovative partnerships across industry and the Federal government, leveraging a decade of experience in capture and proposal development [1][5].
The firm’s key identifiers and codes include: * **Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):** YULRWLLGH5L6 [5] * **CAGE Code:** 90NU7 [5] * **Primary NAICS Codes:** Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) [5]. The scope of services covers 14 NAICS codes, including Public Relations Agencies (541820) [1].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Artemis ARC maintains a strong focus on veteran support and digital compliance while leveraging strategic partnerships to expand its federal market reach. The firm’s commitment to the military community is demonstrated through the Project Artemis Program, which supports Veterans, service members, and their families through community outreach and partnerships [14].
In terms of compliance and technical capabilities, Artemis utilizes agile development methods to create secure, user-friendly platforms and specializes in designing, building, and maintaining Section 508-compliant websites [11].
Key socioeconomic and partnership details include: * **Mentor-Protégé Partnership:** Established with Aptive Resources on July 19, 2023 [5]. Aptive Resources, the Mentor firm, is led by Navy Veteran Rachele Cooper and specializes in business transformation, digital solutions, health services, and marketing/communications [9]. * **Artemis ARC Identifiers:** Operates under CAGE Code 90NU7 and UEI YULRWLLGH5L6 [2]. * **Aptive Resources Identifiers:** Operates under CAGE Code 5AF04 and UEI CP2JANC9NLK1 [1]. * **NAICS Codes:** Artemis ARC holds 12 NAICS codes, including 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) [2].
### Recent News & Recognition
Artemis ARC has consistently demonstrated high growth and operational excellence, earning significant industry and federal recognition. In 2025, the firm ranked #34 on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies [1] and was named the DAV Patriot Employer of the Year, recognizing its dedication to hiring, supporting, and empowering Veterans [6].
The firm has also expanded its support for the VA, securing a $2 million contract with the VA Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs to provide media analysis support across various mediums [7] and being selected to support the VA Dental Pilot Program (announced October 2, 2025) [8].
Recent awards recognizing creative excellence and commitment to workforce development include: * **MarCom Awards (October 8, 2025):** Won four top honors for creative work supporting government clients [9]. * **HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award (November 13, 2024):** Earned for the first time, recognizing commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining Veterans [2][12]. * **Marketing and Communication Awards (November 8, 2024):** Secured multiple honors [4]. * **Hermes Creative Awards (April 24, 2024):** Secured top honors [5]. * **SECAF Government Contractor of the Year Finalist (April 5, 2024):** Named a finalist [3].
Furthermore, Artemis has published strategic insights detailing its approach to complex federal challenges: * Guidance on helping federal agencies navigate the changes associated with a new administration (published January 15, 2025) [2]. * Insights on adapting the Scaled Agile Framework for Communications (published July 30, 2025) [8].