Cherokee Federal acquires Preting Consulting
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) based in Tulsa, OK, announced on November 29 it has acquired Preting Consulting as part of its ongoing diversification and growth strategy.
Based in Alexandria, VA, Preting is a highly respected leader in the intelligence community with robust, forward-focused solutions utilized within the U.S. government to armed forces, law enforcement and intelligence agencies including the Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force.
Preting provides tailored support across a myriad of unique operations, analysis, and training topics to successfully detect, identify and disrupt terrorist operations, insider threats, and others targeting vital U.S. interests. Its team of operations and analytical experts has the knowledge, experience, and capability in intelligence support services to successfully enhance a customer’s security initiatives.
“We remain dedicated to identifying long-term capabilities and solutions that help us differentiate our position in the federal marketplace,” said Steven Bilby, president of Cherokee Federal. “With the addition of Preting, we are gaining a talented team of professionals that will help us strengthen our offerings within the intelligence community and carry on our rich tradition of serving America’s mission with sophisticated solutions and relentless passion.”
Preting’s team boasts 150 employees, 90 percent of which are veterans. Ninety-five percent of team members hold TS/SCI clearance and directly support operations in areas such as multi-intelligence analysis, low-intensity conflict, homeland defense, force protection, counter-terrorism, show-of-force, special operations and overseas contingency operations.
“Over the past 10 years, we have had the great honor of building a business based on a shared vision to make a real difference in the world by helping to shape and protect America’s interests at home and abroad,” said Beth Inglis, Preting managing partner. “Cherokee Federal’s mission, expertise and moral compass fully align with our vision of who we can all be – together – and we are excited for what the future holds.”
Source: Cherokee Federal
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