Deshawn Bell Joins Tyto Athene CTO Team as Mission Technology Strategist
Tyto Athene is proud to announce that Deshawn Bell has joined our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) team as a Mission Technology Strategist.
Tyto Athene’s CEO Dennis Kelly Named a Top Executive to Watch in 2025
Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene, has been recognized as one of the Top Executives to Watch in 2025 by WashingtonExec.
Tyto Athene Appoints Anthony Crawford as Group President of Army and Defense Agencies
Tyto Athene is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony “Tony” Crawford as group president of the Army and defense agencies business unit. In this position, Tony will lead new business development and oversee service delivery, customer satisfaction and business performance for Army and defense contracts.
VP Matt Shepherd Honored as a FORUM IT100 Winner
Tyto Athene is proud to announce that SVP Matt Shepherd has been recognized as a FORUM IT100 winner, one of the top 100 men and women from Government and Industry in Federal Technology Consulting that serve agency missions for the Health, Federal Civilian, and Defense industry verticals.
Mr. Shepherd was honored at FORUM’s 9th annual Awards and Holiday Celebration. Each honoree was chosen by their peers for driving change and advancement within their organizations; going above and beyond to drive breakthrough innovation and garner positive outcomes; challenge conventional wisdom to bring new and invigorating ideas to bear; and give back generously to the larger Government Contracting community.
Congratulations to Mr. Shepherd and the rest of the 2025 honorees!
Tyto Athene Wins Technical.ly’s “Power Move of the Year” Award
We are thrilled to announce that Tyto Athene has been honored with this year’s “Power Move of the Year” award from the team at Technical.ly. This recognition celebrates our strategic growth and unwavering commitment to supporting government customers, ensuring mission success across defense and federal civilian arenas.
CEO Dennis Kelly led the Tyto team through two acquisitions in two months in 2024. “Reflecting on this achievement, we are proud of the impactful work Tyto Athene delivers daily,” he says. “Our team is elated to have welcomed almost 500 new team members from our acquisitions of Microtel LLC, MindPoint Group, and Key Solutions Inc. in 2024. These new teammates are already adding tremendous value by expanding our capabilities in AI/ML, cybersecurity, and new business capture. Their expertise and dedication are instrumental in driving our mission forward.”
When looking to 2025, Mr. Kelly has a clear vision. “Looking ahead, Tyto Athene is excited to continue focusing on customer mission success, which in turn fuels our business growth in numerous ways. With our Tyto Athene family becoming even more established after our recent acquisitions, we are eager to seize new opportunities in the government sector. By leveraging our enhanced expertise in network modernization, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and secure voice communications, we are well-positioned to lead and innovate in these critical areas.”
This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We look forward to building on this momentum and achieving even greater success in the future.
Tyto Athene Acquires Key Solutions Inc.
Tyto’s third acquisition of 2024 accelerates GovCon growth and enhances Proposal Center of Excellence
HERNDON, Va. – Nov. 13, 2024 – Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, and portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), has completed its acquisition of Key Solutions, Inc. (“KSI” or the “Company”), a premier Washington, D.C. area firm providing expert bid and proposal development consulting and support.
“This acquisition represents a strategic step forward in our mission to be the premier provider of secure technical solutions, ensuring information dominance for our public sector customers,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene. “By integrating KSI’s industry-leading expertise into our bid and proposal center, we are poised to accelerate growth and strengthen our position as a leader in the market.”
Tyto connects government and defense leaders with technologies to seamlessly integrate and modernize enterprise-level operations, increasing mission resiliency, capability, and flexibility for U.S. agencies worldwide. With 40 years of experience and over a 70% proposal win rate in cyber, telecom, IT, defense, and health-related programs, KSI will provide Tyto with a world-class government contracting capture and proposal capability, further strengthening Tyto’s footprint in the federal and global public sector markets.
“With our core expertise in bid and proposal development combined with Tyto’s extensive experience and talent in providing modernization and IT solutions for the federal government, we couldn’t ask for a better team to join,” said Greg McCarthy, CEO of KSI. “We’re honored to be a key part of Tyto’s growth plans and future objectives.”
Once KSI is fully integrated, McCarthy will hold the position of VP of Capture at Tyto.
KSI brings its trademarked process, the KSI Advantage™ approach, a set of comprehensive capture and proposal practices, tools, and agile methods that have helped companies across federal, state, and education sectors win over $200 billion in government contracts. KSI will further enhance Tyto’s “Proposal Center of Excellence,” ensuring that exceptional proposal support is provided across all phases of the opportunity lifecycle, including the enhancement of Tyto’s proposal library and AI capability.
Tyto Athene Announces Total Funds Raised for Fisher House Foundation
HERNDON, VA – October 18, 2024 – Tyto Athene, a leading provider of mission-focused technology solutions, is proud to announce that it has raised $74,341 for the Fisher House Foundation through the 16th annual charity golf tournament.
“For the 16th Annual Golf Tournament, Tyto Athene’s Team was honored to support The Fisher House and their vital work supporting military families,” said Dennis Kelly, Tyto Athene’s CEO. “We’re proud that this year’s tournament raised over $74,000, exceeding our goal by more than 20%. The dedication of the Tyto team, our valued sponsors, and everyone involved made this event a tremendous success.”
The Fisher House Foundation, known for its dedication to providing free lodging to military and veteran families while their loved ones receive medical treatment, has been a key beneficiary of Tyto Athene’s philanthropic efforts. This year’s contributions mark a significant milestone in Tyto Athene’s ongoing commitment to supporting military families.
“For 16 years, Tyto Athene has supported military and veteran families through Fisher House Foundation. This year their annual golf fundraiser raised an impressive $75,000, which will have a tremendous impact on those we serve,” said Ken Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation. “We are grateful for their steadfast commitment to those that have given so much to our country.”
The funds raised will directly support the Fisher House Foundation’s mission to provide comfort and care to military and veteran families during their time of need. Over the past 16 years, through the Annual Fisher House Charity Golf Tournament, Tyto has raised over $580K for the foundation, which equates to over 58,000 nights for military members and their families.
About Fisher House Foundation
The Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they serve.
About Tyto Athene
Tyto Athene is a full-service systems integrator focused on giving clients the ability to make timely decisions by providing secure, integrated, and operationally relevant solutions. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene supports the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial customers.
Tyto Athene Appoints Rick Johnson as New CFO
New strategic hire to support Tyto Athene’s global public sector business growth and customers.
HERNDON, Va., October 8, 2024 – Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, has appointed Rick Johnson as Chief Financial Officer. Johnson brings more than 25 years of financial and accounting experience in the federal government contracting arena. He will lead the finance, accounting, supply chain, pricing, and contracts teams, playing a crucial role in advancing the organization’s strategic growth initiatives.
Johnson joins Tyto following its recent acquisitions of Microtel in April and MindPoint Group in July. His appointment marks the fourth addition to the C-suite in six months, following Dennis Kelly’s move to Chief Executive Officer in March and the appointments of John Coleman and Michael Polmar as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Growth Officer, respectively.
Prior to joining Tyto, Johnson demonstrated notable success as CFO at IntelliBridge, LLC, where he was honored with WashingtonExec’s 2024 Chief Officer Award in the CFO category. Under his leadership, Johnson implemented strategic initiatives that reduced operating expenses. In turn, this enabled IntelliBridge to make significant investments in emerging technical solutions to broaden its capabilities and support the growth of the business.
In addition, he was previously VP of Finance at Novetta Solutions (“Novetta”), a former Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company. While at Novetta for over a decade, he supported the integration of eight acquisitions and two successful exits.
“Rick is a proven CFO with a very strategic orientation. I’m confident he will be a key partner as we execute our company’s strategic plan,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene. “As Tyto continues to grow through our recent acquisitions and new business wins, now is the time to add an expert like Rick to drive our financial performance and integration strategy.”
“Rick will play a crucial role in executing Tyto’s growth strategy within the government technology sector,” said Michael Lustbader, a Managing Partner at Arlington Capital Partners. “Having worked with him at Novetta, we have complete confidence in his capabilities and are thrilled to collaborate with him again. Engaging seasoned executives from our past portfolio is a cornerstone of our strategy, and Rick’s leadership will be instrumental in propelling Tyto forward as we continue to expand the business.”
Johnson holds a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Public Administration from George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida. He officially joins Tyto Athene in September 2024.
About Tyto Athene
Tyto Athene is a leading provider of mission-focused solutions for U.S. defense, national security, intelligence, space, civilian, and public safety agencies around the globe. We bring over 60 years of experience, global logistics expertise, and full-spectrum digital transformation solutions to seamlessly integrate and modernize enterprise-level operations. We transform our deep understanding of the customer’s mission to deliver increased resiliency, capability, and flexibility so agencies can act with certainty. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Tyto has eleven offices in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit Tyto Athene on LinkedIn.
About Arlington Capital Partners
Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government-regulated industries. The firm partners with founders and management teams to build strategically important businesses in the government services and technology, aerospace and defense, and healthcare sectors. Since its inception in 1999, Arlington has invested in over 150 companies and is currently investing out of its $3.8 billion Fund VI. For more information, visit Arlington’s website at arlingtoncap.com and follow Arlington on LinkedIn.
Tyto Athene Completes Acquisition of MindPoint Group
The acquisition is the latest in a series of initiatives highlighting Tyto’s continued growth to support global public sector objectives.
HERNDON, Va., July 9, 2024 – Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions and Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”) portfolio company, completed the previously announced acquisition of MindPoint Group (“MindPoint” or the “Company”) on June 30.
MindPoint is a premier provider of end-to-end managed cybersecurity services to leading U.S. federal agencies and organizations. As part of the acquisition, Patti Chanthaphone, President of MindPoint, has been appointed as Federal Civilian Group President of Tyto. In this position, she will lead Tyto’s federal solutions business and play an integral part in the company’s future growth and cyber initiatives.
“In a world where cyber threats are constantly developing, it is essential to continue the development of cutting-edge solutions to strengthen our nation’s security and resilience. The MindPoint acquisition will build upon our existing cyber-focused work and expand our capabilities, allowing us to better serve our nationally important clients and their missions,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto. “As a combined team under Patti’s leadership of our Federal Civilian Group, we will be able to provide a fully integrated cyber solution approach that will deepen our support of our federal customers and help us further expand the business. We look forward to partnering with Patti and her incredible team at MindPoint and welcoming them to the Tyto family.”
“This is a significant milestone for MindPoint and our whole team,” said Chanthaphone. “I’m looking forward to tackling my new role at Tyto and the opportunity to combine and expand our core cybersecurity offerings to our government sector clients while continuing to deliver stellar services and success to our federal civilian customers. I want to thank Dennis Kelly and Arlington for the opportunity, and the trust and confidence they’ve placed in me to lead this innovative group.”
“As a company fully committed to its customers’ missions, MindPoint will build upon Tyto’s cyber capabilities, support further expansion into the federal law enforcement segments, and add scale for success,” said Michael Lustbader, a Managing Partner at Arlington. “With this acquisition, and on the heels of the acquisition of Microtel in April, I’m confident that Dennis, Patti, and their team will accelerate Tyto’s growth and bolster its core services to current and future government customers.”
Tyto Athene Awarded Large Business Spot on FBI’s ITSSS-2 BPA
As a trusted partner with a proven history supporting the FBI, Tyto is set to support the agency’s most advanced technology needs for the next eight years.
HERNDON, Va., June 25, 2024 – Qbase LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), announced that it has won a spot on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd Generation blanket purchase agreement. With an estimated spend of $8 billion over eight years, ITSSS-2 is the largest IT contract vehicle ever established by the FBI. The contract vehicle will streamline the process of obtaining critical IT service needs and will be available for use by all Department of Justice components to procure IT services.
“We look forward to continuing our partnership and success in supporting the FBI in making key advancements for essential IT and advanced technology services,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene. “This contract is another facet of our continued company growth and expansion in supporting the DOJ and highlights our team as a true leader in IT services and solutions for the nation’s top security needs.”
Tyto is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and applied technology services to the U.S. intelligence community and national security clients and has supported the FBI for over 12 years. The company is an incumbent on the original, highly successful ITSSS contract vehicle.
This recent win furthers Tyto’s experience with the Justice Department and deepens the company’s expertise as a leader in IT services support across the FBI as well as other intelligence community and national security agencies. It also follows Tyto’s recent acquisition of MindPoint Group, a leader in cyber solutions with an honorable track record of supporting DOJ’s cybersecurity efforts, including as-a-service solutions for its security operations center.
