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To our Team and Friends,

For almost 15 years, KSA Integration has been providing service, integrity, and value to our customers. Our dedicated professionals are more than deserving of the accolades we annually receive, including Inc. magazine’s national Best Workplace, Best for Vets, Hire Vets Platinum award, and regular compliments on excellent work. Our company is healthy, growing, and well postured to progress. Our future is bright.

We understand the impact each KSA team member brings to our customers and to the company. Our intent as owners is to sustain and grow KSA for the long-term.  As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of KSA Integration it is crucial to have a comprehensive succession plan in place.

Considering the inevitability of changes in leadership and the future growth of our company, we must proactively plan for the transition of key roles and responsibilities. A well-thought-out succession plan will not only ensure a smooth transfer of leadership but also maintain continuity in operations and uphold our company’s values and vision. For the long-term success of the company, Keith intends to evolve into a supporting role rather than as the day-to-day CEO.  And Bryan needs to be, and be seen, as the current day-to-day and future leadership of KSA, the CEO.

Effective this month, Keith will step down from the CEO title, remaining active in KSA indefinitely as Founder and majority owner.  Bryan will move into the Chief Executive Officer position, with Bob Watt replacing Bryan as Chief Operating Officer. In the near future, KSA will announce a new Director of Business Development.

As KSA’s new CEO, Bryan has a strong background in organizational leadership and strategic analysis, delivering positive outcomes in complex organizational environments. In 2015, Keith and Bryan partnered to grow KSA Integration from a sole proprietorship to a thriving small business. Most recently, as the Chief Operating Officer, Bryan had oversight of company operations and drove KSA’s operational activities in alignment with strategic goals. Prior to KSA, Bryan led analytical studies for the Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, the Department of Homeland Security’s federally funded research and development center. Bryan’s experience in leading high-impact projects, developing internal business processes, and driving successful business proposals have been instrumental in advancing operational efficiency.

As KSA’s new COO, Bob brings over 20 years of proven leadership and business development expertise, having steering complex projects and driven strategic growth across government and industry sectors. As KSA’s Director of Business Development, Bob developed, managed, and executed a 5-year business pipeline encompassing government and industry markets. Prior to joining KSA, Bob directed the Navy & Marine Corps Expeditionary business segment at Booz Allen Hamilton. A retired US Air Force officer, Bob oversaw programs ranging from small-scale initiatives to multi-billion-dollar procurement efforts while on active duty. He specialized in command-and-control systems, aircraft procurement, and air and missile defense systems, playing a pivotal role in developing new analysis and decision support tools that enhanced defense capabilities.

As we grow capabilities, our vision for KSA remains the same: to support our Veterans and deliver value to our customers. The company’s success has been because of our talented team, and we are tremendously grateful for the opportunity to further its growth alongside each of you.

Very respectfully,

Keith and Bryan

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About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in three critical areas: 1) Data Science and Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, and 3) Business Process Improvement. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com/ or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

Since September 2022, KSA has been supporting the Veteran Administration’s (VA) reintegration and readjustment retreat program. KSA, alongside our partner Magellan Federal, has planned and conducted 15 retreats, benefiting 199 veterans and their spouses. The VA has selected eligible veterans from across 35 states and territories for diverse cohorts, including all-female, all-male, couples, and transgender veterans. 

These retreats are thoughtfully designed, considering the unique needs of each veteran and their preferences. Our partner Magellan Federal provides clinicians, also veterans or family members of veterans, who specialize in various counseling disciplines, such as Financial and Occupational Counseling, Stress Reduction and Management Strategies, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and many others. Team KSA’s inclusive approach strikes a balance between structured classroom time and outdoor recreational activities such as canoeing and axe throwing, ensuring memorable experiences in safe and open environments. This comprehensive support covers transportation, lodging, and meals in ADA-compliant venues. Veterans consistently emphasize the positive impact retreats have on their mental health challenges. 

If you are a Veteran dealing with the difficulties of readjusting to life after your time in uniform, reach out to your local Vet Center and ask about future retreat opportunities

Stafford, VA | May 9, 2023 – KSA Integration has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility. This year marks the fourth time in the last five years KSA has been awarded this significant accolade.

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 591 honorees in 2023. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.

“Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “Proving to the world that you’re a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement.”

While researching KSA and our survey results, Inc. presented the following distinctions:

• 97% of KSA employees report being “highly engaged”
• Senior Leaders value people as their most important resource
• KSA’s benefits were ranked above average compared to similar-sized companies in the D.C. Metropolitan area
• The top word that describes KSA is “Supportive”

Additionally, 95% of men and 100% of women agreed they will be recognized for contributing to the organization’s success. Bryan Altmire, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of KSA, celebrates this achievement: “My business partner, LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.), and I are privileged to be named Best Workplace once again. Our success as a company is a direct reflection of the success of our people, and we are humbled by the positive feedback of the hardworking men and women of KSA. I look forward to another year of professionalism, growth, and exceptional support for our clients.”

About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in three critical areas: 1) Data Science and Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, and 3) Business Process Improvement. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

About Inc. Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer- to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.

KSA Integration’s approach to business process improvement (BPI) is built upon proven processes and recognized best practices in management consulting. Our solutions remedy complex, persistent problems that require time, attention, hard work, and dedication. We spend the time to develop a deep and thorough understanding of organizations. From this understanding, we develop recommendations and work with clients hand-in-hand to implement these changes.

The BPI portfolio continues to execute activities in support of various Department of Defense clients and is actively working business development efforts to expand the portfolio. KSA’s services under this portfolio range from program management and staff support to strategic communication and management consulting. Our employees work closely with government clients to understand their profoundest organizational challenges and provide unbiased, data-driven assessments and recommendations. KSA recently completed year-long organizational assessments at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and Department of Homeland Security Office of Policy. Our assessments have improved the quality of our clients’ services and helped leaders run their organizations more efficiently and effectively.

KSA utilizes its vast network of subject matter experts to provide recommendations tailored to each organization. Our Experts Network features leaders in a variety of fields including strategy consulting, leadership training and coaching, and relevant defense-related issues. Clients rely on these industry experts for best practices, program advocacy, and strategy support.  

 

About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in four critical areas: 1) Data Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, 3) Business Process Improvement, and 4) Training and Education. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

Stafford, VA | Nov 10, 2021 – Military Times recently announced its 2021 Best for Vets: Employers rankings. KSA Integration made the list for the second year in a row.

This year, almost 200 organizations submitted responses to the Best for Vets: Employers survey that fielded from July to September, and 161 employers made the list. This editorially independent program produces a highly respected analysis of a company’s efforts to recruit, retain, and support current and former service members, military spouses, and military caregivers.

The 2021 rankings can be found here: bestforvets2021.militarytimes.com

Over 70% of KSA’s work force are veterans who retired from military service or serve among the active ranks. KSA prides itself on the company’s commitment to serving those who served. We apply that same level of care to our company’s culture, competitive benefits, and work-life balance. “I am honored KSA received this prestigious award and privileged to be working with a team so dedicated to veterans support and issues. KSA is devoted to maintaining programs and policies that support veterans’ post-military careers,” says KSA Founder and CEO LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, ret.).

This year, KSA’s Best for Vets survey received the following commendations:

• 4th in Small or Medium-Sized Businesses category
• 7th in Consulting
• 26th in the state of Virginia

“Military Times continues to set the standard for employer rankings for transitioning service members and veterans. Although often imitated, there is no other list that comes close to Best for Vets: Employers,” says Mort Greenberg, SVP of media solutions at Military Times. “We stand by the rigor and soundness of this survey, which spotlights companies’ employment programs that help transitioning service members excel in their post-military careers.”

This year, Military Times collaborated with Fors Marsh Group (FMG) to update the research methodology and analysis from previous years to provide a streamlined, user-friendly survey experience for participants. The survey captured the areas of greatest importance to transitioning service members, veterans, and their families when looking for an employer. Recruitment and employment practices, as well as retention and support programs, were given the most weight and importance in scoring and final rankings.

“As a company that’s proud to hire military veterans and their family members, we see this survey and our partnership with Military Times as an opportunity to further the credibility and recognition of the companies committed to being Best for Vets Employers, as well as a resource for companies seeking to improve or extend their current veteran hiring practices,” said Andy Blenkle, FMG’s vice president of marketing and public service recruitment.

In its 12th year, Military Times Best for Vets: Employers rankings are based on the results of a voluntary survey that covered the policies and practices that make companies an attractive place to work for current employees and future job seekers within the military community.

About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in four critical areas: 1) Data Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, 3) Business Process Improvement, and 4) Training and Education. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com or contact info@ksaintegration.com.

About Military Times

The Military Times digital platforms and newsweeklies are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times for reporting on everything important to their lives, including: pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Sightline Media Group. To learn more, visit www.militarytimes.com.

About Fors Marsh Group

Fors Marsh Group is a company that uses business as a force for good. Since 2002, it has focused on applying research and strategy to create positive behavior change in people and to improve programs and policies in large organizations and government. This work is conducted within seven core U.S. markets: health, defense, technology, finance, homeland security, policy, and consumer. As a B Corporation, FMG governs from a unique set of values and policies that compound the positive impact achieved for its employees, clients, and partners. ForsMarshGroup.com

During July, August, and September, KSA Integration’s Wounded Warrior Call Center (WWCC) focused on outreach requests and refinements for cross coordination between adjacent programs supporting the Wounded Warrior Regiment. Alongside our partners Three Wire Systems and Revelations Consulting, our one-of-a-kind systematic approach to Veteran’s Care is part of what has set the KSA Integration Team apart in service delivery.

Beginning in August, and continuing through the end of September, the KSA Integration Team organized special outreach to Veterans affected by natural disasters across the United States through the WWCC. This included flooding in Central Tennessee resulting from Hurricane Ida, multiple hurricanes that impacted the Gulf Coast, and wildfires raging across the West Coast. During August and early September, the entire KSA Integration Team also surged to support and assist hundreds of Veterans troubled by the Afghanistan government’s collapse and subsequent chaotic withdrawal of American and Allied forces.

In addition to Veteran outreach activities, WWCC staff also coordinated with the Wounded Warrior Regiment IT Department to conduct in-depth planning and process refinement support for the Marine Corps Wounded, Ill, and Injured Tracking System updates. Specifically, coordination was conducted with the Recovery Care Coordination Program, Medical Cell, and District Injured Support Coordinators for the effective and efficient transfer of recovering Service Members between programs. Congratulations to all involved on the KSA Integration Team for their exceptional efforts in setting the standard!

About KSA Integration

KSA Integration, LLC, is a Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded by LtGen Keith Stalder (USMC, Ret.) and Bryan Altmire in November 2010. KSA Integration offers a comprehensive portfolio of support capabilities in four critical areas: 1) Data Analytics, 2) Warrior Care, 3) Business Process Improvement, and 4) Training and Education. For more information visit us at www.ksaintegration.com or contact info@ksaintegration.com.