David Opon – Above and Beyond for VA Acquisition Academy

VMSI recently received positive feedback from the Vice Chancellor of the VA Acquisition Academy regarding the commendable flexibility, admirable leadership, and unparalleled customer service skills David Opon demonstrates in support of the VAAA mission. After just six months on the contract, David has adapted effortlessly to new tasks and welcomed change that yields additional responsibilities.... Read More

Big End of Fiscal Year for VMSI!

Closing out the contract year in a big way, VMSI won four major contracts in September 2017. Following our tradition of helping the Department of Veterans Affairs succeed in contracts and acquisition management, three awards were for work at the VA’s Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA), including Service area Office (SAO) East and SAO Central. Additionally,... Read More

Charles Owens – A Truly Passionate Team Leader

VMSI recently presented Charles Owens with an Award of Excellence in response to the overwhelmingly positive accolades we continue to receive from our clients at NOAA! The commitment Charles has shown to both NOAA and VMSI by embracing the Team Lead role and serving in that capacity to manage the VMSI team members in Maryland,... Read More

VMSI Wins Contract to Support FEMA

In August, VMSI won a one-year contract with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where we will provide support for flood-study related contracts. This award comes at a time when the southern hemisphere is in full recovery mode from hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria. “We are proud to be... Read More

Zac Konkol and Jennifer Robinson – The Dynamic Duo

VMSI Program Manager, Megan Shelton, recently recognized our team supporting the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (GCERC) for their all-around stellar support! We are constantly receiving glowing feedback for the unparalleled work ethic and steady professionalism of Zachary Konkol and Jennifer Robinson. These two rock stars go above and beyond to anticipate customers’ needs and... Read More

Project Highlight – AFRH – August 2017

The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC (AFRH – Washington) employs VMSI’s Subject Matter Experts (SME) to provide Performance Improvement (PI) measurements, track PI risks, and support process improvements.  For AFRH – Washington, Our SMEs validate metrics and standards, coordinate and lead Committee and Subcommittee teams, review and implement standards to meet accreditation requirements,... Read More

Kathy McKenzie – A Born Leader and Devoted Team Member

VMSI Program Manager, Megan Shelton, recently presented Kathy McKenzie with a well-deserved Award of Excellence to recognize Kathy for her many skills and accomplishments. VMSI understands the vital part Kathy plays within the Office of the Registrar and her unparalleled drive, positive attitude, and unwavering professionalism speak to that effect. The support and vitality she... Read More

VMSI’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Exceeds All Expectations!

On July 17, 2017, VMSI and Boulder Crest Retreat welcomed a field of 276 golfers for the 4th Annual Boulder Crest Retreat Charity Golf tournament at The Golf Club at Lansdowne. Sponsors such as Salute American Vodka, B3 Solutions, Stafford Consulting, Stillwater Human Capital, Intelligent Decisions and dozens of local businesses generously donated their time,... Read More

Shannon Christy – An Enthusiastic and Diligent Team Member

Team Lead, Kathy McKenzie, recently recognized Shannon Christy for the value she brings to the VMSI team supporting the VA Acquisition Academy. VMSI consistently receives glowing feedback regarding Shannon’s astute support, outstanding customer service skills in her interaction with staff and students of the Academy, and also her willingness to jump in wherever help is... Read More