Kingfisher Systems, Inc. has established itself as a leading technology and defense contractor through consistent growth and strategic development. Founded by Harry M. Howton [2], the company has expanded from its initial founding to over 200 employees by 2014 [1], marking significant milestones along the way.
The company's executive leadership team brings together experienced professionals who guide strategic direction and operational excellence:
- C. Damon Hecker serves as President (promoted 2020) [3]
- Chris Harris holds the position of Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Technology [4]
- Jason Bartos functions as Chief Financial Officer (appointed 2018) [5]
The organization benefits from strategic guidance through its advisory leadership, including Thomas E. Mitchell [8] and Vice Admiral Nancy E. Brown, USN (Retired) [9], who bring extensive experience in business growth and defense operations.
Kingfisher Systems maintains a strong federal market presence through several major contract vehicles that demonstrate its capabilities in cybersecurity and enterprise IT solutions:
- GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract GS-35F-0490T
- Period: July 2022 - June 2027
- Includes Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS)
- Worldwide geographic coverage [1]
- SeaPort-NxG Contract N0017819D7973
- $5B ceiling (2019-2029)
- Engineering and program management services
- Prime position with extensive team network [6]
- Army RS3 Contract W15P7T17D0121
- $37.4B ceiling (2022-2027)
- Comprehensive C4ISR mission support
- Advanced engineering and logistics services [5]
The company's service portfolio focuses on two primary areas:
- Assessment and Authorization Support
- Cross Domain Security
- Incident Response
- Risk Management Framework Implementation [1]
- Agile Program Management
- Cloud Solutions
- Enterprise Service Desk
- Systems Engineering [2]
Recent achievements highlight Kingfisher's growing industry presence:
- Market Recognition
- Named among Largest Cybersecurity Companies in D.C. (2023) [4]
- Selected as a 2023 Top-Performing Small Technology Company [5]
- Strategic Contract Awards
- Army Intelligence Information Management (2021) [1]
- DISA Teleport Integration contract (2021) [5]
- Transportation Maritime Administration Security Assessment [10]
The company maintains a service-oriented culture emphasizing team-based operations, employee development, and equal opportunity employment, supported by profit sharing and stock options [5]. Their DCAA-approved accounting system and comprehensive quality assurance program ensure consistent service delivery and customer satisfaction [4].