Jon Panamaroff speaks with Quinton Carroll, Executive Director, Native American Contractors Association, Shannon Edie
General Counsel, Nakupuna Companies, and Haven Harris, SVP of Growth and Strategy, Bering Straits Native Corporation at RES 2026.

Command Holdings CEO Honored for Advancing Tribal Economic Growth and Leadership Reno, NV (April 28, 2026) – Jon Panamaroff, CEO of Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, was named Executive of the Year by the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) at their 44th Annual Conference. Since 2008, NAFOA recognizes the achievements of Tribal leaders driving economic progress within Indian Country. This award recognizes outstanding financial leadership within Tribal business enterprises. Panamaroff was selected for his innovative financial stewardship, commitment to Tribal economic development, and proven ability to lead organizations that strengthen Native communities and economies. Since becoming CEO of Command Holdings, Panamaroff has led the company through significant growth and transformation. Under his leadership, the organization completed multiple major acquisitions and achieved 175 percent revenue growth, positioning the company for long-term success and sustainability. “Jon’s leadership exemplifies the strength and vision of Tribal economic prosperity. This includes the importance of … Read More

National Recognition Highlights the Company’s Strong Workplace Culture Mashantucket, CT (April 9, 2026) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential engagement survey. It places Command Holdings among the nation’s top organizations for workplace culture. As an enterprise of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Command Holdings supports tribal economic development while delivering mission-critical services to government clients, including federal agencies and most branches of the military. The Top Workplaces Award is determined by employee feedback gathered through a confidential engagement survey. 64% of the team members responded. Key results from the employee survey compared to industry benchmarks include: The Top Workplaces recognition program honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for … Read More

Companies Included on the List had a Median Growth Rate of 73 Percent Mashantucket, CT (March 31, 2026) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, the Section 17 corporation of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, announced today it was named 30th on Inc. Magazine’s Regionals Northeast List, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the Northeast. This regional award of the National Inc. 5000 List honors the dynamic businesses driving growth within the Northeast economy. The 151 private companies included on the list had a median growth rate of 73 percent; they also added $2.3 billion to the local economy. The region includes Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. Amid a difficult economic climate, the honorees distinguished themselves through robust growth, adaptability, and meaningful workforce expansion. “This Inc. recognition reflects the strength and diversity of our business. Because it is based … Read More

Command Holdings will be in San Antonio on March 3 for the AFCEA Alamo Chapter Matchmaking Event.We look forward to connecting with industry leaders, government partners, and innovative businesses shaping the future of defense and national security.

CEO Jon Deacon Panamaroff Panamaroff will be speaking at the 2026 USET/USET SPF Impact Week, hosted by the United South and Eastern Tribes and the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF), on March 11, 2026.Jon will join Tribal leaders and other 8(a) community representatives for the panel discussion, “Threats to Tribal Economic Development – Combatting Misinformation about the 8(a) Program.”The focus is on protecting the integrity of the 8(a) program, addressing misconceptions, and reinforcing the vital role Tribal enterprises play in driving economic growth and supporting federal missions.

CEO Jon Deacon Panamaroff, co-chair of the Native American Contractors Association, took part in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs’ hearing on the Small Business Administration’s Native 8(a) Business Development Program.This session, focused on strengthening economic opportunities and oversight of the 8(a) program, brought tribal business leaders and federal policymakers together to discuss how to support Native-owned enterprises and ensure tribal economies thrive.We are helping to shape the dialogue on advancing economic self-determination and business growth for tribal communities.

Experienced Federal Procurement Leader will Accelerate Next Phase of Growth Mashantucket, CT (January 12, 2026) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, today announced the hiring of Nicole Butts as Director of Acquisition & Quality Control. Nicole will play a critical role in scaling Command Holdings’ federal footprint, optimizing customer support, and strengthening the company’s engagement with civilian and defense agencies. As a procurement transformation leader with 20 years of experience designing and implementing innovative acquisition strategies across federal agencies, Nicole specializes in driving organizational change through process improvements and technology integration. Nicole brings extensive senior leadership across both the federal agencies and defense sectors, including DHS, USAID, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Department of the Navy. A recognized contracts and acquisition expert, she has supported complex global operations and driven process improvements that modernized procurement and accelerated award timelines. She has earned multiple government awards for outstanding achievement in … Read More

Award Recognizes Lifelong Leadership and Commitment to Advancing Native Business MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Nov. 28, 2025 — Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, announced that Richard Sebastian was awarded the Seven Generation Award at BizConn Alliance 2025, held last month from October 28-30, on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Reservation. This news is being announced today, on National Native American Heritage Day, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, accomplishments, and contributions of Native Americans. The Seven Generation Award honors an individual whose lifetime of service has been dedicated to advancing the growth, success, and leadership of Native people. Rooted in the traditional principle that our actions impact the next seven generations, the award recognizes those who not only excel in their own professional journey, but who consistently uplift others and open pathways for future Native leaders. Through his decades of leadership, vision, and mentorship, Richard Sebastian has exemplified this enduring principle. His commitment … Read More

Award Recognizes Excellence in Veteran Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Mashantucket, CT (November 11, 2025) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, was notified by the U.S. Department of Labor that the company received the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, reaffirming continued excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Veterans Medallion Program is the only federal-level award recognizing employers for exemplary veteran employment practices. Building on its prior recognition, Command Holdings once again earned the distinction at the Gold Medallion level, demonstrating the company’s deep respect for the values and expertise veterans bring to the workforce. This award measures rigorous criteria, including hiring, retention, career development, and veteran support programs. “Command Holdings is an organization that celebrates the differences in our people,” said Jon Panamaroff, CEO of Command Holdings. “With over 60% of our workforce identified as … Read More

Command Holdings celebrated our graduation from the Sandia National Laboratories Mentor-Protégé Program.This milestone reflects years of collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to excellence.Sandia National Laboratories, a premier national security and technology laboratory, managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), is dedicated to solving the nation’s most pressing national security challenges through science, engineering, and technology innovation.Through this mentorship, Command Holdings strengthened its operational capabilities, enhanced technical expertise, and expanded its capacity to deliver best-in-class solutions to government and industry partners.We extend our sincere appreciation to the Sandia team for their outstanding partnership, guidance, and collaboration. Together, we have built a strong foundation for continued growth and future success.

Bipartisan bill would establish an Associate Administrator position, dedicate funding at SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Markwayne Mullin, Mazie Hirono, Dan Sullivan, and Richard Blumenthal reintroduced legislation to increase the representation and financial resources available to Native American small-business owners. The Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act would ensure funding for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Native Americans Affairs (ONAA), increasing ONAA’s ability to offer tailored support to Native American entrepreneurs. The bill would also establish a new Associate Administrator position in the Office of Native American Affairs reporting directly to the SBA’s Administrator. “Native American owned small businesses power communities across Colorado,” said Hickenlooper. “They deserve an equal seat at the SBA table to fight for federal funding opportunities that’ll help their businesses continue to grow and prosper.” “I’m glad to join Sen. Hickenlooper as an original cosponsor of the … Read More

Validates Continued Excellence in Serving Federal Government Clients   Mashantucket, CT (July 17, 2025) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, announced today it has been appraised at Level 3 of ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®). The appraisal was performed by Integrated Quality Corporation. In achieving CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Service Management Programs, Command Holdings builds on a longstanding legacy rooted in Native enterprise and federal service. This milestone reflects sustained performance at the defined level; that organizational processes are clearly understood, consistently applied, and rigorously documented across all programs. A CMMI appraisal is an official evaluation of processes against the CMMI model, which is an industry recognized framework for improving performance and quality in product development, services, and business processes. “This achievement underscores our commitment to operational strength, continuous improvement, and the delivery of trusted, high-quality solutions to our federal partners,” said Jon Panamaroff, CEO of Command Holdings. … Read More

CEO Jon Deacon Panamaroff has been named a 2025 Colorado Titan 100! Jon led the company’s significant growth during the past few years. Through close collaboration with the Board, Jon identified key acquisition targets, integrated multiple companies into Command Holdings, and expanded the company’s operating groups into new capabilities. The Titan 100 program celebrates Colorado’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. The 2025 Titan 100, alongside their companies, employ more than 59,000 individuals and generate over $35 billion in annual revenue. This year’s honorees showcase the diverse range of industries including construction, marketing & advertising, financial services, food & beverage, information technology & services, and non-profits.

Memorandum Formalizes Collaboration Between Native American And Black-Owned Businesses Mashantucket, CT (July 17, 2024) – Today, Angelina Casanova, Command Holdings Board Chairwoman and Native American Contractors Association (NACA) representative, attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) during their 2024 National Conference in Washington, DC. The MOU was signed by Ron Busby, Sr., President of the USBC, and Quinton Uksi Carroll, Executive Director of (NACA). The USBC, a network of African American Chambers of Commerce and business organizations, works to increase visionary leadership and advocacy, furthering economic empowerment through the creation of resources and initiatives. This agreement represents a collaborative effort among Native American and Black-owned businesses to advocate, promote partnerships and strengthen ties within all communities.

December 2, 2022 The original article is available here. MASHANTUCKET, CT – WWC Global, a Pequot Company, has been awarded a $37.5 million, three-year contract supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to the U.S. government’s cyber and physical infrastructure. WWC Global will provide product development, analytical support, strategic planning, compliance tracking, emerging threat awareness, mitigation activities and cyber-physical convergence expertise to address the dynamic threat environment posed by targeted violence and terrorism. CISA works with businesses, communities, and government at every level providing infrastructure security services and capabilities such as vulnerability and consequence assessments, information sharing on emerging threats and hazards, tools and training to help organizations manage risks to their assets, systems, and networks. “This CISA contract will enable us to support our government partners with critical infrastructure protection,” said Jon Panamaroff, CEO of Command Holdings, the … Read More

August 5, 2022 MASHANTUCKET, CT – Command Holdings, a non-gaming investment arm of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, announced it has acquired WWC Global, a federally focused government contracting firm, to function as a scalable infrastructure for the entity. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. With just under $100 million in annual revenue and 350 employees, WWC Global brings a robust operations unit and a wide portfolio of customers including the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe is an industrious nation,” said Angelina Casanova, Chair of the Command Holdings Board of Directors. “We have re-imagined and pioneered the $35+ billion tribal gaming industry with our award-winning Foxwoods properties and diversified beyond hospitality into professional services. This large expansion of Command Holdings provides greater sustainment for the tribe’s economy, as well as … Read More

July 13, 2021 The original story is available here. By Brian Hallenbeck Mashantucket — Last year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic that caused Foxwoods Resort Casino to temporarily shut down for the first time, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe stepped up its diversification efforts, hiring a chief executive officer to lead Command Holdings, a business-development company in the planning stages since 2017. On Tuesday, the new entity stepped out of the shadows, announcing its acquisition of CeLeen LLC, an information technology company headquartered near St. Louis, Mo., and Quattro Consulting LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that provides services to government organizations. “We’ve been looking to expand outside gaming since Day One,” said Rodney Butler, the Mashantucket chairman. “Having to shut down during the pandemic validated the theory — which we already knew to be hypothetically true — that we’ve got to be involved in other things.” Butler said the tribe first pursued government … Read More

March 30, 2022 The original story is available here. The market saw 190 mergers and acquisitions close in 2021, far more than any prior year. Our analysis and coverage dives into who the buyers were and their reasons why, plus what it means for the federal market. Both the volume and pace of mergers and acquisitions in the federal market last year made 2021 a year like no other. We tracked 190 transactions, far out distancing any other year since we began our annual M&A round up in 2004. Before 2021, a stellar year might see 100 closed transactions. Multiple factors made 2021 a surprisingly strong year for acquisitions: Buyers with plenty of cash Financing that was easy to procure Well-cultivated targets Strong valuations to motivate sellers Lingering fears capital gains taxes Even with the raw number of transactions, there are several that stand out. Topping that list is the creation … Read More

July 26, 2021 BY CHEZ OXENDINE  JULY 26, 2021 The original article is linked here. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s burgeoning business development arm has staffed up and made its first acquisitions in a move to invest in the tribe’s economic diversification. The tribe’s Command Holdings non-gaming investment arm completed two deals in mid July, acquiring St. Louis, Mo.-based information technology company CeLeen Inc. and Washington, D.C.-based Quattro Consulting. 

July 13, 2021 By Brian Hallenbeck The original story is linked here. Mashantucket — Last year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic that caused Foxwoods Resort Casino to temporarily shut down for the first time, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe stepped up its diversification efforts, hiring a chief executive officer to lead Command Holdings, a business-development company in the planning stages since 2017. On Tuesday, the new entity stepped out of the shadows, announcing its acquisition of CeLeen LLC, an information technology company headquartered near St. Louis, Mo., and Quattro Consulting LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that provides services to government organizations. “We’ve been looking to expand outside gaming since Day One,” said Rodney Butler, the Mashantucket chairman. “Having to shut down during the pandemic validated the theory — which we already knew to be hypothetically true — that we’ve got to be involved in other things.” Butler said the tribe first pursued government … Read More