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VMSI Attends VETS23 Conference

In May, Ken Konkol, VMSI CEO, and Ryan Elliott, VMSI Chief Strategy Officer, attended the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) VETS23 Conference held in Orlando, Florida.  This annual conference is NVSBC’s main event and is the largest federal small business procurement in person event held in 2023.  This conference serves as a platform for... Read More

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May 6th marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day.  On this day we celebrate the thousands of partners nationwide who’ve taken an oath to have the backs of those who’ve sworn to protect the rest of us. Behind the scenes, and with inspiring strength and fortitude, these fine people support our country’s military men and women both... Read More

VMSI Re-Certified as SDVOSB by Dept. of Veterans Affairs

It is with great pride we announce VMSI’s recent re-certification award from the Department of Veterans Affairs – Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE), as a certified / verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) for the next 3 years! VMSI is an organization owned by, managed and comprised of U.S. Veterans supporting our government customers... Read More

VMSI Welcomes Ryan Elliott

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) welcomes our new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Ryan Elliott, to the leadership team. With this expansion, we are even better equipped to bring innovative solutions to our federal clients, to the Veteran community and to our strategic partners as well as build upon the successes of this Service-Disabled Veteran Owned... Read More

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

This afternoon President Joe Biden signed into Law the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act” establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. The initial Bill passed the Senate on Tuesday June 15 under a unanimous consent agreement, with the House following on Wednesday with a 415-14 vote. The Law goes into effect immediately, and this Friday... Read More

Get to Know HQ: Ken Konkol

At VMSI, our employees are what make us valuable. In order to connect with our customers and employees near and far, VMSI is engaging in a social media web series introducing our headquarters staff to the world. With random interview questions, you’re sure to learn something new and interesting about those working in the corporate... Read More

Drew Broadhurst: Dedicated to the VAAA Mission!

VMSI recently recognized one of our team members, Andrew “Drew” Broadhurst, for his extraordinary commitment to the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Contracting Professional School’s (CPS) mission. A valued VMSI employee for more than 4 years, Drew seamlessly stepped into the role of Team Lead on our VAAA CPS contract in Frederick, Md.  In the... Read More

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), an annual health campaign organized by breast cancer charities to increase awareness and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Awareness and early detection of breast cancer remains the key to long term survivability. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer... Read More

VMSI Supports Semper K9 for National Service Dog Month!

Service dogs dedicate – and sometimes even risk – their lives to help humans in performing tasks, accomplishing goals, embarking on adventures, overcoming emotional issues such as PTSD, and safeguarding our military service members.  National Service Dog Month, held every September, is an honorary celebration of the role these incredible animals play in our lives. ... Read More