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Jay Redman Kicks Off 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

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Jay Redman Kicks Off Five-Year Anniversary

Knight Federal employees received a boost when Jay Redman, author of The Trident, The Forging and Reforging of a Navy Seal Leader, showed up at the headquarters office to kick start the five-year anniversary celebration of the company with a day of motivational speaking on becoming a better leader.

Partnering with Redman’s organization, the Combat Wounded Coalition, Knight Federal is working with them to identify combat wounded veterans to participate in the Purple Knight Initiative program.

As a team building celebration, employees and their families or special guests were invited to stay at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace near Disney Springs to relax and enjoy and participate in outings as a group to foster camaraderie.

“Recognizing that our employees are our greatest asset, I wanted to ensure that they understood how important they are and that this is a milestone that everyone can participate in moving forward.  As our company continues to grow and generate success, it is shared and celebrated by everyone as a team that moves in cadence with one another,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal Solutions.

Knight Federal Solutions is one of the fastest growing companies in Central Florida, currently employing 86 people.  In 2013, the company’s gross revenue was $47,797.  Over the years, this grew exponentially, eventually grossing $8.3M in 2017.  The company continues to experience impressive revenue growth anticipating annual gross revenue of $12M in 2018.  Its success can be attributed the management style and approach of its CEO.  Knight Federal Solutions was formed as a subsidiary of a holding company that owned multiple entities.  Baeten was the managing partner of the firm at its inception.  He acquired the business in December 2015 and has been operating as the company’s CEO ever since.   Knight Federal Solutions provides simulation and training, cybersecurity, information technology, finance and intelligence analysis solutions to the Defense and Intelligence sectors.

Knight Federal employees hear from former Navy seal Jay Redman.

Former J7 Director Leads Wounded Warrior Internship Program

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Shawn Lopez pictured with Tim Baker, director of the Purple Knight Initiative.

Timothy L. Baker, the former director of the Resource & Acquisition Management Office of the Joint Staff J7, has been appointed to lead the Purple Knight Initiative, a Wounded Warrior Internship program developed by Knight Federal Solutions.

Baker was a Senior Level executive, overseeing a $900M annual budget, managing a $180M annual contract portfolio and all assigned facilities.  He joins Knight Federal with an extensive background in military operations at the federal level, as well as serving in the U.S. Navy for more than 23 years retiring with the rank of Captain. Baker has many received many awards including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and other various service awards.

Knight Federal Solutions’ Purple Knight Initiative connects employers with qualified, impactful and passionate Combat Disabled Veterans to support their business in hopes of providing Wounded Warriors meaningful career opportunities in industry or the federal government to support their recovery and provide them with the opportunity to build the future they so richly deserve. The goal is to provide paid internships to Wounded Warriors seeking to learn a new career, in fields that are conducive to their disabilities and desires for employment, with their safety and welfare in mind first.

“Throughout my 47-year career of supporting the Navy, USJFCOM, The Joint Staff and industry in various leadership positions, I have recognized that the highest quality, most successful organizations have leaders of integrity, high moral and ethical character and who place the welfare, professional and personal development of their staff as their primary objectives.  Knight Federal Solutions is such a quality organization and the Purple Knight Initiative is our company’s commitment to our nation’s wounded war veterans. Through our Wounded Warrior Internship Program, we are giving these American heroes the opportunity to continue to serve our great nation out of uniform and to pursue career opportunities for themselves and their families as part of their program of recovery. Taking care of our people is our core value and what distinguishes Knight Federal Solutions from other companies and it is a great personal honor to be part of this,” says Baker, director of the Wounded Warrior Intern Program for Knight Federal Solutions.

The goal of the program is to provide paid internships to wounded warriors who are looking to learn a new career, in fields that are conducive to their disabilities and desires for employment.

“We are thrilled to have Tim in this position.  His knowledge and expertise are an integral component to this program that will take it to the next level and help so many deserving combat disabled veterans.  I look forward to working with him to build this program into a national model for others to adopt and implement,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal Solutions.

For more information on the Purple Knight Initiative, click here – https://bit.ly/2urG4MF.

Knight Federal Gives Back

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Knight Federal Solutions supports Fairways for Warriors among other philanthropy activities.

Knight Federal upholds the premise that communities grow and prosper as a result of the efforts both individuals and local businesses make to create lasting improvements for everyone.  In support of this, the company holds firmly in its view of corporate social responsibility, as well as its greatest pleasure, to give back to the community in which it resides and conducts business.

Knight Federal’s goal is to ensure that as the company grows and succeeds, that it gives back to the region with as much effort and enthusiasm as it offers when providing services to valued clients.  The employees at Knight Federal are passionate and deeply rooted in their community, which has provided so much and as a company, Knight Federal is proud to contribute to the overall growth and quality of life in Central Florida, its headquarters.

Knight Federal’s community involvement is far-reaching.  Its employees do not immerse themselves in these organizations for the accolades that often come with such involvement, but instead are truly grateful for they have and want to give back in any way possible.  The organizations listed in this article are not included as a bragging right but are included because Knight Federal wants to get the word out about the invaluable services these organizations are providing and to help spread the word and encourage others to get involved.  “We can only become better people, a better community, and a better country through our efforts to help others,” says Chris Baeten, Knight Federal’s CEO.

Baeten lives by example as he currently serves as a board member to Fairways for Warriors, a non-profit organization that supports local combat wounded veterans by providing mentorship and camaraderie through the game of golf.  As the tournament chair for the group’s annual Veteran’s Day golf tournament, which is its largest fundraiser, Baeten has helped to raise more than $100K over the past two years, of which Knight Federal is a corporate sponsor.

To learn more about Knight Federal’s community involvement and the organizations it supports, visit https://bit.ly/2Nmhcge.

PKI Team

Providing Wounded Veterans with Meaningful Career Opportunities

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Purple Knight Initiative Team

More than 26,000 disabled veterans or wounded warrior are searching for career opportunities.  A 2014 Pew survey found that 44% of veterans who served since 9/11 were having trouble adjusting to civilian life. That was particularly true for those who suffered serious injury or endured an emotionally traumatic experience during their service. Veterans have many qualities that make them superb candidates for employment: discipline, leadership, and competency in areas from health care to information technology. However, they typically have less civilian work experience than other applicants.  That makes a difference for many companies. When the economy is weak, employers are less likely to take “risks” when hiring.

In response to this need, Knight Federal Solutions has developed the Purple Knight Initiative.  Collaborating with government agencies and their prime contractors, non-profit organizations, corporations and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. This program provides paid internships to wounded warriors who are looking to learn a new career in fields that are conducive to their disabilities and desires for employment.

“We developed this program to address a critical need by our nation’s combat disabled veterans.  By connecting companies and employers with qualified, impactful and passionate veterans, we can offer hope to advocate, embrace, empower and support them to lead a higher quality of life and be in a better position to support themselves and their families financially,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal.

The goal of the program is to provide paid internships to wounded warriors who are looking to learn a new career, in fields that are conducive to their disabilities and desires for employment. With the veteran in mind first, Knight Federal Solutions is dedicated to the safety and welfare of the veteran and will do its best to educate, manage, and train all employees on veterans in the workforce, including finding reliable resources for the veteran’s needs.

For more information, visit our website – https://bit.ly/2urG4MF.

Welcome to our first issue!

Chris Baeten CEO of Knight Federal Solutions

Welcome to the new quarterly newsletter for Knight Federal – the Knightly Newsletter!  We are proud to share with you with the latest accomplishments, success stories and milestones that we’re experiencing as one of the fastest growing businesses in the country.

This issue showcases our Wounded Warrior Internship Program known as the Purple Knight Initiative.  This is a collaboration between our company and government agencies and their prime contractors, non-profit organizations, corporations and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce to help provide wounded warriors with paid internships to learn a new career in fields conducive to their disabilities and desires for employment.  Currently the need is great – more than 26,000 disabled veterans/wounded warriors are searching for career opportunities. Read more about this exciting program!

We also want to congratulate our Employee of the Quarter Glenn James.  We are excited to showcase our talented staff and celebrate their success.

Knight Federal has more exciting news to share – we are celebrating five years! To commemorate this milestone, we had Navy seal author Jay Redman come to our office and facilitate a wonderful team building and motivational presentation for our staff.

Last but not least, we are proud that Tim Baker has joined our team to lead our Purple Knight Initiative, read more as to why he has accepted this unique and rewarding opportunity.

Please enjoy our newsletter, it’s your chance to stay current and engaged with Knight Federal’s latest news and accomplishments.  Don’t hesitate to contact us if we can assist you.

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