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POISED FOR GROWTH VT GROUP HIRES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

VT Group, a premier mid-size technology integrator and C4ISR solutions and services provider to the Federal government, is pleased to announce the hiring of Alicia R. Townes, Sr. Vice President and CFO, to serve on VT Group’s Executive Leadership Team.

Alicia has held finance and accounting senior leadership positions at several government contracting companies, including Vistronix, Sotera, GDI, Vangent, and Deltek. Her wealth of experience in the government contracting market will help VT Group integrate the finance and accounting capabilities to better support operations, customers, and the organization’s strategic growth.

“I am pleased to welcome Alicia to VT Group,” said John Hassoun, President and CEO, VT Group. “Her experience in the government contracting market will provide a catalyst for us to reach new levels of success.”

Alicia joins an Executive Leadership team with years of expertise and knowledge of the industry. The team will focus their attention on the organization’s strategic growth and development. VT Group led by President and CEO John Hassoun will work closely with this team to further develop the organization’s core competencies by refining the organization’s capabilities.

Alicia received her degree in Accounting from George Mason University School of Business in Fairfax, VA.

Industry Vet John Hassoun Appointed President and CEO of VT Group

VT Group, a premier mid-size technology integrator and C4ISR solutions and services provider to the Federal government, is pleased to announce that effective immediately, John Hassoun will take on the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, John will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for overall VT Group executive management and corporate strategy.

Prior to joining VT Group, John was President and CEO of Vistronix Intelligence and Technology Solutions, where he was responsible for the significant growth of the company in the Intelligence and National Security markets, leading to its acquisition by ASRC Federal in 2016.

John has over 25 years’ experience in the government services sector with roles in executive leadership, corporate strategy and business development, business operations, and program management. After a successful career as a program manager for the U.S. Air Force, John served in executive leadership roles at publicly-held General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Veridian (NYSE: VNX), and served as co-CEO of ATS Corporation (NYSE: ATSC) until its acquisition by Salient Federal Solutions. John’s extensive executive leadership experience also includes chief executive positions that he held internationally with Global Integrated Security and Olive Group.

John currently also serves as a board director of GardaWorld Federal Services and GardaWorld Government Services. Both companies are leading providers of worldwide comprehensive security and risk management services.

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