The VOLT Awards celebrate the distinguished achievements of Greater Washington’s leaders in technology in three categories: ‘Technology Innovators,’ ‘Technology Implementers,’ and ‘Cyber Warriors.’ The Cyber Warrior category recognizes organizations that protect their customers’ information and digital infrastructure. Catapult was a Finalist in the Cyber Warrior category, as a medium-sized business.

“We are pleased that we have been recognized as a ‘Cyber Warrior,’” said John Scarcella, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Systems at Catapult Technology. “This recognition underscores Catapult’s outstanding security and information assurance services, which help keep unauthorized entities from compromising our customers’ data.”

He added, “Customers in the Defense realm must maintain safe and continuous operation of their information systems. Catapult’s experts put the policies, procedures, and processes into place to ensure network security and the confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and availability of our customers’ critical data.”

More than 300 local C-level executives and guests attended the awards ceremony to celebrate both the finalists’ and winners’ achievements. The program represented 27 companies that generate $5 billion in revenue and employ over 17,000 people.

“This year’s VOLT winners and finalists have greatly contributed to the growth of the regional economy as well as global. Collectively, they channel unique innovation, success-driven implementation, an extraordinary competitive advantage, and efficient operations,” says Jaime Nespor, Group Publisher of SmartCEO magazine. “We are privileged to share in their success.”

To see the Catapult Technology profile, featuring a Q&A with Catapult’s President Barry Kane, plus a complete list of winners, visit www.smartceo.com to check out the digital edition of the May 2012 issue.

About Catapult TechnologyCatapult Technology is a leading contractor that provides a wide array of information technology and management consulting services to the federal government. The firm’s Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at www.catapulttechnology.com.

About SmartCEOWashington SmartCEO magazine is a regional publication for growing companies, aimed at providing features, analysis and case studies each month to educate and inspire Greater Washington’s thought leaders. Our readers range from young, dynamic companies to established, multi-generational family-owned firms.

Company representatives will be available at the GSA Expo & Conference to discuss the strategic, tactical, and operational communications that grew out of the formal Program Management Office (PMO) that Catapult put into place. Catapult has held the GITGO contract since 2007.

Out of the PMO, Catapult’s consultants implemented a process for producing, assessing, distributing, and measuring communications that go to GSA’s 17,000 employees. The communications educate GSA’s end users on how they can address and solve IT issues on their own through a self-service trouble-shooting web site.

“Catapult has been a regular exhibitor at the GSA Expo for many years,” said David Lyons, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Technology & Management Solutions. “GSA remains our biggest customer, so we’re proud and excited to be exhibiting again this year and being available to talk to other potential GSA customers about the many information technology, management consulting, program management, and human capital solutions capabilities we provide on the GITGO contract.”

The GSA Training Conference and Expo is GSA’s signature training conference and exposition, specially designed to benefit federal, state and local government employees and military members who make or influence procurement decisions.

About Catapult Technology
Catapult Technology is a leading Information Technology contracting firm that provides a wide array of information technology services to the federal government. The firm’s Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at www.catapulttechnology.com.

Kane joined Catapult in 2006 to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. During his tenure as President, Catapult saw revenue increase from $49 million in 2006 to $146 million in 2011; graduated from the 8(a) Small Business Program to become a mid-tier firm; and marked its 15th year in business in 2011.

As President, Kane focused on strategic expansion and capitalization on significant growth opportunities. He led through unprecedented uncertainty within the federal marketplace during his five plus years with the company, including threats of government shutdown and budget debates. Throughout these events, Kane maintained a steadfast posture and kept the company on track, said Randy J. Slager, CEO, Chairman, and founder of Catapult.

“We knew Barry’s track record of acquiring new work, expanding existing contracts, building and running an efficient organization and exceeding revenue and profit estimates” when he was hired in 2006, said Slager. (Slager founded the company in 1996.)

Kane stated, “When I was approached by Randy, I knew that Catapult was a company in transition. My goal and focus when I came on board was to run an efficient organization, and keep the management team facing forward to keep up the momentum.

“As I have said each year over the last five years, being president of a company that is known for its integrity, focus, and quality is something that I am extremely proud of. I will never forget the experience, and I consider working at Catapult a crowning achievement over the course of my career.”

Kane brought more than 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors at small- to mid-level businesses to his role as President of Catapult. Prior to joining Catapult, he was senior vice president at CACI and executive vice president and chief operating officer of AlphaInsight, where he was responsible for all aspects of operations, business development, and proposal development for the company. As executive vice president at SIGNAL Corporation and vice president at Synetics Corporation, Kane acquired and managed government contracts in excess of $120 million.

He continued his federal IT career in the private sector following a 20-year Coast Guard career culminating as the Telecommunications Division Chief in Coast Guard Headquarters. His Coast Guard service included duty at the United States Coast Guard Academy, Seventh District/Miami, and Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. His first assignment was aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Mendota performing patrols off the coast of Vietnam.

About Catapult TechnologyCatapult Technology is a leading Information Technology contracting firm that provides a wide array of information technology services to the federal government. The firm’s Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at www.catapulttechnology.com.

In her senior role, Ney will continue to oversee Human Resources department functions, serving 650 Catapult employees at more than 20 nationwide locations. Her responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the hiring and new employee orientation processes; benefits administration and management; performance evaluations; professional development; managing employee relations issues and coaching managers; conducting visits to customer sites; and many other HR-related functions.

Additionally, Catapult has shifted the recruiting function under Ney’s direction, to encourage more streamlined coordination between assimilation of incumbent employees and recruitment of non-incumbent employees as Catapult pursues larger, more integrated contracts with federal agencies and departments.

Robert B. Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, said, “Terrie made an immediate impact on Catapult since joining the company in 2007. She has helped build a full-fledged Human Resources department, shepherding dozens of HR-related policies and procedures that have been put in place to strengthen this pivotal corporate department that serves every Catapult employee each day.”

Ney has more than 20 years of progressive experience in the areas of Human Resources, Benefits Management and Administration, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll, Program Management, and Employee Supervision. Additionally, she has earned credits in Human Resources and general business from the College of Southern Maryland and the University of Maryland; is PHR certified; and is a member of the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) and Montgomery County SHRM.

About Catapult TechnologyCatapult Technology is a leading Information Technology contracting firm that provides a wide array of information technology services to the federal government. The firm’s Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at www.catapulttechnology.com.

The Outsourcing Excellence Awards are presented by the Outsourcing Center, an organization that helps build a greater understanding of how organizations can create value through outsourcing.

Mark Hunker, Chief Operating Officer at Catapult, said, “Catapult has worked with the DCIN team since winning the contract in 2007. This award serves as an impressive reminder that Catapult is an industry leader, and it exemplifies our growth within the Department of Defense. We’re proud to have won this award for a working relationship that has been mutually beneficial.”

“The word ‘partnering’ is often thrown around too loosely,” added John Scarcella, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Systems at Catapult. “In reality, it’s a business relationship in which a customer has hired a contractor to do their work. On this contract, both Catapult and DCIN have a mutual trust and commitment to a common objective. That trust, coupled with transparency, has achieved remarkable results.”

In 2009, Catapult won the Outsourcing Excellence Award in the category of Best in IT Infrastructure category, recognizing Catapult’s relationship with General Services Administration (GSA) on the $200 million GSA Infrastructure Technology Global Operations (GITGO) contract.

The 16th Annual Outsourcing Excellence Awards will be held on May 24th at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX.

About Catapult Technology
Catapult Technology is a leading contractor that provides a wide array of information technology and management consulting services to the federal government. The firm’s Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at www.catapulttechnology.com.

About the Information Technology Agency
USA ITA is an agency of the U.S. Army whose mission is to provide reliable, secure, and cost-efficient information technology services to the Department of Defense community and other customers predominantly located within the National Capital Region. The Defense Continuity Integrated Network (DCIN) is a program within USA ITA that provides capabilities that help certain tenants within the Pentagon satisfy certain Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Business (COB) objectives for mission-critical functions for the Department of Defense (DoD). Learn more at http://ita.army.mil.

About Outsourcing Center
The Outsourcing Center is an online community specializing in thought leadership, best practices, and innovation in outsourcing. The Center also offers provider brand communication, go-to-market strategies, and business intelligence services. Learn more at www.outsourcing-center.com.

About the Outsourcing Excellence Awards
The Outsourcing Center conducts the annual awards program exclusively. The Outsourcing Excellence Awards are selected by an independent panel of industry experts who evaluate numerous worldwide outsourcing relationships. In reviewing the nominations, judges select relationships that tangibly demonstrate best practices, create and sustain a competitive advantage, provide business transformation, achieve compelling value, and significantly benefit both buyer and service provider over time.

“Catapult is honored to receive this award, which is a testament to the management team’s outstanding leadership,” said Randy J. Slager, CEO, Chairman, and founder of Catapult. “This award applauds the work the team has done over the years as they have worked together to support Catapult’s initiatives by supplying fresh ideas, making tough decisions, and building strong talent.”

More than 400 local C-level executives and guests will attend the SmartCXO Awards to celebrate the achievements of 40 of Greater Washington’s management executives. As a whole, the companies represented in the 2012 Washington SmartCXO Awards generate $8 billion in collective revenue and manage 26,000 employees in the Greater Washington area. The 2012 SmartCXOs were profiled in the March 2012 issue of Washington SmartCEO.

“Each SmartCXO winner undoubtedly represents the best of what Greater Washington has to offer: an extraordinary work ethic, passionate leadership and success-driven management strategy,” said Jaime Nespor, group publisher of Washington SmartCEO magazine. “We are privileged to share in their success.”

Catapult was profiled in the March issue of SmartCEO magazine, whose digital version can be found at www.smartceo.com.

About Catapult TechnologyCatapult Technology is a leading Information Technology contracting firm that provides a wide array of information technology services to the federal government. The firm’s Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at www.catapulttechnology.com.

About SmartCEOWashington SmartCEO magazine is a regional publication for growing companies, aimed at providing features, analysis and case studies each month to educate and inspire Greater Washington’s thought leaders. Our readers range from young, dynamic companies to established, multi-generational family-owned firms.

The overall theme of TechNet Land Forces Southwest is network security and operations, which is a seamless fit for Catapult’s cybersecurity expertise. The operational theme of the first conference is “Operating and Defending the Cyberspace: Tomorrow’s Playbook.”

Catapult’s objectives for the show are to further increase the company’s visibility within the Department of Defense and explore potential partnerships and relationships with other firms. Catapult’s representatives expect to visit with representatives from the Army and Marine Corps, as well as DoD Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard security forces.

“As Catapult continues to pursue and win business with the DoD, being front and center with the TechNet audience makes sense,” said John Scarcella, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Systems at Catapult. “We look forward to our inaugural exhibit at TechNet Southwest.”

Catapult has a number of current DoD customers, and recently won work as a subcontractor on two new Army projects: U.S. Army Information Technology Agency (USA ITA) Data Center, as a subcontractor to General Dynamics; and the Army CIO/G-6 contract, as a subcontractor to Excentium, Inc.

The TechNet Land Forces conference series recently evolved from and replaces the annual LandWarNet Conference.

About Catapult TechnologyCatapult Technology is a leading Information Technology contracting firm that provides a wide array of information technology services to the federal government. The firm’s Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at www.catapulttechnology.com.