Rockledge, FL and Camarillo, CA (June 13, 2019) – Saalex Solutions, a division of Saalex Corp., was recently named winner of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2019 Region 9 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award. Nominated by the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs, Department of Navy, Patuxent River, MD, the announcement commends Saalex for “hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication” to the community and “driving our nation’s economic growth.”

Since 1963, a proclamation for the celebration of National Small Business Week recognizes outstanding small business owners for personal success and contributions to the United States.

“Being nominated SBA’s Prime Contractor of the year is really exciting news,” said Travis Mack, Saalex Corp. President/CEO. “Especially now that Saalex has successfully grown into a large business with over 600 employees supporting our nation’s defense systems.”

About Saalex Corp.

Saalex Corp. is an engineering and information technology (IT) services company with core competencies in the areas of test range operations and management, engineering and logistics services, data analytics/business intelligence services and IT services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a service disabled veteran-owned and operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California. Learn more at www.Saalex.com.

Rockledge, FL and Camarillo, CA (June 5, 2019) – Saalex Corporation recently appointed Garrison Thompson as the new Director of Process Improvement and Integration, located in the Rockledge office. In this new position, Mr. Thompson will be responsible for enterprise transformation initiatives and work directly with Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer Arthur Glaab to establish strategic goals and objectives for the company.

Garrison Thompson brings over 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense, systems development and commercial technology industries. He has led and planned infrastructure upgrades, software and hardware product deployments and strategic operations as a leader in Fortune 100 companies. Prior to joining Saalex, Garrison served as a program manager, vice president and business development leader, engaging with senior executives and flag officers as well as defining strategic solutions for technical services efforts. He has also served as Chief Engineer for numerous Army range training and Air Force space lift range systems modernization and sustainment contracts. In 2002, he was awarded NASA’s highest recognition, the Space Flight Awareness Launch Honoree Award for STS 111. Garrison is a Project Management Professional, a Lean Six Sigma Certified Black Belt, is ITILv3 Foundations Certified and is a Cisco Certified Network Associate. He holds a Bachelor of Science (with Honors) in Aviation Management and a Master of Science in Systems Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.

“The Saalex team is proud to have Garrison on board. He brings an unrivaled experience in leading business endeavors from the small to the very large” said Arthur Glaab, Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer. “We look forward to his leadership as we grow our business.”

Saalex Corporation President and CEO Travis Mack echoed this sentiment, adding that Garrison joins the Saalex team at a time of unprecedented growth for the company. “I’m really pleased to welcome Garrison to the Saalex team,” Mr. Mack said. “I’m confident that his background and experience will help transform Saalex into a significant industry leader.”

About Saalex Corporation

Saalex Corporation is an engineering and information technology (IT) services company with core competencies in the areas of test range operations and management, engineering and logistics services, data analytics/business intelligence services and IT services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a service disabled veteran-owned and operated business headquartered in Camarillo, California. Learn more at www.Saalex.com.