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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

BY ADELE PETERS The original story is available here. The impact investing category of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honors funds, social impact bonds, and other investments in changemaking organizations or initiatives that generate societal benefit along with financial return. This year’s winner, United Airlines’s Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, is supporting startups in the sustainable aviation fuel space. So far, the more than $200 million fund has backed startups working on fuel made from a variety of sources, from algae grown in seawater to agricultural waste. Read more about the winner here, and see all the honorees below. FINALISTS Child-Lens Investment Framework, UNICEF USAEarly-stage venture fund for water entrepreneurs, Burnt Island VenturesPlatform enabling people to invest in solar energy projects, Climatize HONORABLE MENTIONS Corporate financing strategy to reduce healthcare inequities, MerckFunding LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, Chasing RainbowsProviding a future, beyond hospitality,…

WSHU | By Jeniece Roman A link to the original story is available here. Published April 11, 2024 at 3:11 PM EDT Command Holdings has appointed Aurene Martin, a tribal advisor and advocacy expert, to join its Board of Director. Command Holdings is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. It provides professional services to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Martin has experience in federal Indian law and government. Board Chair Angelina Casanova said the Tribal Council makes the final decision of who to appoint based on the board recommendations. She said Martin’s extensive experience played a major role in her appointment to the board. “Aurene has dedicated her professional career to advocating for and preserving the rights of Native people,” Casanova said. “I am confident she will help drive…

Native American Federal Law and Advocacy Expert will Guide Organizational Advancement Mashantucket, CT (April 9, 2024) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, announced today Aurene Martin, esteemed Tribal advisor and advocacy expert, will join the Board of Directors. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Command Holdings provides professional services to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Martin’s remarkable career in Federal Indian law, government, and industry brings strategic leadership, governance, and legal acumen to the team. She joins the other members of the Command Holdings Board of Directors: Angelina Casanova (Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation), Richard Sebastian (Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation), Bryan Hayes (Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation), and Bryan Small (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas). “Aurene has dedicated her professional career to advocating for and preserving the rights of…

Recognition is Determined by Employee Survey Responses Mashantucket, CT (March 20, 2024) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, announced today it has earned USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces Award. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Command Holdings provides professional services to a wide range of customers including the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The Top Workplaces Award was determined entirely by the responses from an employee engagement survey. Over 65% of the 500+ Command Holdings team members participated in the survey. A selection of the key data points include: The Top Workplaces recognition program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the leading organizations. Command Holdings was evaluated within the category of companies with 500-999 employees. The evaluation process involved comparing…

Award Recognizes Veteran Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Mashantucket, CT (November 8, 2023) – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Native American owned Command Holdings as a recipient of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. By meeting the criteria required for a Gold Medallion Award, Command Holdings demonstrated both patriotism and recognition of the values veterans bring to the workplace. This award rigorously measured data that illustrates a commitment to hiring veterans but also that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses…

Senior Leader Hired to Continue to Fuel Exponential Growth for the Companies Mashantucket, CT (May 31, 2022) – Command Holdings, a Native American owned community of companies, today announced that it hired John Dicus as Director of Business Integration and Compliance. Mr. Dicus will lead the business compliance program and continuity development of new organizations within Command Holdings. Dicus’s hiring comes as the company continues its strategic expansion with multiple acquisitions and aggressive growth. In the past two years, the firm acquired WWC Global, a management consulting agency, Quattro Consulting, and Celeen LLC, both information technology firms. This increased the Command Holdings team to over 500 members and well over $100 million in revenue. In his new role, Dicus will bring his extensive expertise from working as the Seattle District…

Command Holdings Board Chairwoman Angelina Casanova, CEO Jon Panamaroff, and WWC Global CGO Lauren Weiner hosted a RES 2023 panel discussion covering, “Mergers and Acquisitions: A Sustainable Model for Seven Generations”. RES 2023 is the Summit offered high caliber networking, winning teaming opportunities, business development sessions, one-on-one consulting, all centered around American Indian Enterprise. Sponsored by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), this year’s theme was EMPOWERING FOR GENERATIONS. The event featured tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials, and top CEO’s on a national platform.…

Washington, DC (March 6, 2023) – Command Holdings and members of the Pequot Community of Companies will attend the American Society of Military Comptroller (ASMC) National Capitol Region (NCR) Professional Development Institute (PDI) on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Visit the team in Booth #6. This event is sponsored by the ASMC Washington Chapter to optimize Defense education and training, dialogue, networking, as well as fund-raising. Over 1,600 government and industry representatives are expected to attend. The 2023 ASMC NCR PDI theme is “We the People = Power for Real Change”. The program includes keynote speaker USDC Honorable Michael McCord and a panel will be chaired by the Honorable Robert Hale. With extensive expertise in Financial Management both CONUS and OCONUS, Command Holdings team members look forward to engaging with government…

By Susan Haigh | AP February 26, 2023 at 11:05 a.m. EST MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe’s main source of revenue. “The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully reiterated the need for diverse revenue streams,” said Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler. The 1,000-member tribe has since expanded its efforts to get into the federal government contracting business, making it one of several tribal nations to look beyond the casino business more seriously after the coronavirus crisis. Tribal leaders and tribal business experts say the global pandemic has been the latest and clearest sign that tribal governments with casinos…

Mashantucket, CT (February 9, 2023) – Command Holdings, and other members of the Pequot Community of Companies, will attend the National 8(a) Association Small Business Conference, February 13-15 in New Orleans, LA.  The premier supplier diversity event for small businesses, the National 8(a) Association Small Business Conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking and resources for all small businesses including: minority, aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies, large business primes, and different sized contracting companies. With 450 employees in more than 30 contract locations, spanning four continents and 17 time zones, Command Holdings was established in 2017 and is a sustainable self-sufficient Section 17 corporation of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. About Command Holdings, a Pequot…

Mashantucket, CT (December 6, 2022) – WWC Global, a Pequot Company, announced it was 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…

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…

Award Demonstrates Commitment to Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Veterans Mashantucket, CT (November 10, 2022) – Leading up to Veterans Day, U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized WWC Global, a federally focused management consulting firm, as one of the recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. WWC Global is a member of the Command Holdings community of companies owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. “Over 60% of our team members at Command Holdings are veterans and/or military spouses. This award highlights our resolve to…

Achieving Three-Year Revenue Growth of Almost 400 Percent, WWC Global Continues Expansion as Part of Command Holdings NEW YORK, NY – Inc. revealed that WWC Global, a Pequot Company, is No. 1612 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. WWC Global, a federally focused management consulting firm, was acquired by Command Holdings, a non-gaming investment arm of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, in July. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. “This recognition by Inc. 5000 illustrates our incredible growth, as we expand year over…

August 22, 2022 The original article is available here. A recent acquisition by Command Holdings aims to diversify its portfolio as well as tap into the lucrative federal contracting market. Command Holdings, a U.S. tribal nation-owned investment fund, acquired consulting firm WWC Global earlier this month, marking its foray into the development business. The move is part of a strategy to diversify its portfolio and tap into the lucrative marketplace of the federal government contracting business, CEO Jon Panamaroff told Devex. Command Holdings is owned by the Mashantucket Pequots, a federally recognized Native American tribe in southeastern Connecticut. WWC Global is a nearly 2-decade-old firm that counts among its clients the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State. It generates about $100 million a year in…

By Stephen Singer Hartford Courant Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at the Hartford Courant. A sign at the entrance to the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Conn., announces its reopening in June 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Haigh) (Susan Haigh/AP) The parent company of Foxwoods Resort Casino announced Wednesday its latest business acquisition intended to generate revenue regardless of business conditions and pandemics. Command Holdings, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s holding company with expertise in government, health care, facilities management and technology, acquired WWC Global, a Tampa, Florida-based government contracting firm focusing on federal agencies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The tribe definitely was intentional about diversifying its economy in industries that can weather different economic…

August 15, 2022 The original story is available here. BY CHEZ OXENDINE  Mashantucket Pequot Nation-owned Command Holdings aims to make a bigger play for federal dollars through its acquisition of government contractor WWC Global LLC. The deal for the Tampa, Fla.-based, 8(a)-certified company brings into Command Holdings a portfolio of customers across a range of federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, and the Department of Homeland Security.  Reportedly one of the largest woman-owned companies in its region, WWC Global generates nearly $100 million in annual revenue and employs 350 people, while providing program management, data analysis and performance measurement Command Holdings is coming to the table with a plan to grow the company to 400 employees operating across 17 time zones,…

By Andrew Larson August 8, 2022 The link to the original story is here. A company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Command Holdings, has acquired WWC Global, a federally focused consulting firm. WWC has just under $100 million in annual revenue and 350 employees. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. WWC’s customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  “This transition enables us to continue to put good government into practice with the same degree of excellent client service, product delivery and communication levels,” said WWC CEO Lauren Weiner. Weiner, along with principals Donna Huneycutt and Heidi Snell, joined Command Holdings as members of the executive team. The acquisition increases Command Holdings’…

August 8, 2022 A link to the original story is available here. Command Holdings, the non-gaming investment arm of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, has acquired WWC Global, a woman-owned consulting services provider to the federal government sector. WWC Global principals Lauren Weiner, Donna Huneycutt and Heidi Snell will serve on the tribally owned holding company’s executive team as a result of the acquisition, the management consultancy said Thursday. “This transition enables us to continue to put good government into practice with the same degree of excellent client service, product delivery, and communication levels,” said Weiner. WWC Global —  which generates nearly $100 million in annual sales and employs 350 workers – provides support to federal clients such as the departments of Defense, State and Homeland Security as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development.…

August 5, 2022 By Erica Moser e.moser@theday.com The original article is available here. Mashantucket ― The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation announced this week that its non-gaming investment arm acquired a government contracting firm with nearly $100 million in annual revenue. Command Holdings ― a tribal-owned holding company focused on IT, professional services, health care, and facilities management ― acquired WWC Global and its more than 350 employees located across 17 time zones, bringing total employees to more than 400. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Command Holdings CEO Jon Panamaroff said this is the largest acquisition to date for the company, which was established in 2017. “With the addition of WWC Global to our family of companies, we think we can be a market leader and a thought…

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…

By Devin O’Conner The tribe that owns Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut has acquired a Florida-based government consultancy firm that primarily contracts with the federal government. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation announced this week it’s acquiring WWC Global. The Tampa contracting group assists federal agencies in developing policies through research. WWC clients include the US Department of Defense, State, Energy, and Homeland Security. The agency counts 350 employees and bills itself as one of the 65 largest woman-owned contracting firms among US federal agencies. WCC says it provides “innovative, short- and long-term solutions to a wide variety of policy and management challenges.” The Mashantucket Pequot Nation, one of two federally recognized tribes in Connecticut, the other being the Mohegan Tribe that owns and operates Mohegan Sun, is seeking to diversify its…

August 4, 2022 In Tampa Bay Business Journal  The original article is available here. A Native American tribe in the Northeast is acquiring one of Tampa Bay’s largest women-owned companies. Command Holdings, the investment arm of the Connecticut-based Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, struck the deal to purchase WWC Global, one of the largest defense contractors in Tampa Bay, for an undisclosed amount. WWC Global CEO Lauren Weiner said the deal is “definitely different.” “A number of tribal entities have made acquisitions, but this is not typical,” Weiner told the Tampa Bay Business Journal. “Particularly because we are the centerpiece of the new entity.” WWC Global will provide the infrastructure for Command Holdings to build upon, she said. “We bring not just our contracts or our past performance or our revenue, but…

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…

In Tampa Bay Business Journal June 9, 2022 Click here for original article: By Pam Huff, June 9, 2022 TAMPA, Fla. -The Tampa Bay Business Journal has determined the 50 fastest-growing privately held companies in the area in 2022. The Fast 50 is ranked on companies’ percentage of annual growth over a three-year period. Final rankings will be revealed in an event on July 28. To qualify, companies had to be privately held and locally owned; been in operation since. Jan. 1, 2019 or prior; have annual revenue of at least $1 million in 2019 or $5 million in 2021; and be headquartered in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk or Sarasota counties. Here are this year’s Fast 50 in alphabetical order. Abyde AgAmerica Lending Baldwin Roofing Company Blue.cloud Boomerang Transportation Boos Development…

June 2, 2022 The CeLeen Group, a Pequot Company, was selected as the Protégé of the Year by the U.S. Department of Energy. An information technology firm the Celeen Group is is a tribally-owned 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business based in Perryville, Missouri. As a protégé to Sandia National Labs, the Celeen Group worked closely with Sandia National Labs business development specialists and is now one of Sandia’s top eight small-business information-technology suppliers that support the Informational Engineering group. The annual Small Business Awards Program recognizes the outstanding performance of people and organizations that promote and expand DOE’s partnerships with small businesses to help advance the department’s mission. The awards focused on achievements during fiscal year 2021. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization annual awards program is part of DOE’s effort to continue…

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…

Board of Directors Chairwoman Angelina Casanova became a National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) 40 under 40 award recipient.…

Award Demonstrates Unparalleled Commitment to Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Veterans November 10, 2022 The original announcement is linked here. WWC Global, a Pequot Company, was recognized by U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh as one of this year’s recipients of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award. It was presented as part of a ceremony on November 10, 2021, leading up to Veterans Day. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. “Our veteran workforce is key to our success as a firm,” said Lauren Weiner, Chief Growth Officer of WWC Global. “They are fiercely dedicated to putting good government into practice, our company’s motto. On this…

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…