NEWS

8/26/2025

 Ethic Tech is thrilled to announce our hiring of Walt Mortimer as Senior Consultant for Base Operations Support (BOS)!

Walt joins us after over 46 years of service to the United States Army, including 25 years as a Soldier in the Engineer Branch (retiring as a Master Sergeant) and 21 years as a Department of the Army Civilian (achieving GS-14 level with the Installation Management Command (IMCOM)).

Most recently, Walt served as the Senior Public Works Business Operations and Facility Manager for IMCOM's Sustainment Directorate. In this position, Walt aided the efficient operation of 24 Army Installations and over $1B of public works funding. Walt's oversight included installation modernization and investment strategies, infrastructure improvements, military construction, space management, municipal services, and utility billing management.

Throughout his career, Walt has focused on supporting Soldiers. He's proven at every stop, including working at key sites both in the US and overseas, that his innovative approach and leadership multiply effectiveness and optimize results. That's why Walt is a perfect fit for Ethic Tech! He will complement our mission to make a positive, long-term difference for our employees, customers, partners, and our community.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Walt Mortimer as he and Ethic Tech embark on this exciting new chapter. 

8/20/2025

Ethic Tech, LLC has been awarded a prime contract on the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS)+ Multi-Agency Contract for 8(a) Small Business in the FACILITIES DOMAIN.

Services in this Domain include any and all services required to maintain and operate buildings, paved services, utilities infrastructure, and real property assets and equipment. This could include major facilities support such as DoD installations, hospitals, cemeteries, and other Federal or industrial real property, but does not include major/primary purpose construction.  

We are grateful for all the support and for the individuals that made this happen. Ethic Tech is excited to make the most of this great opportunity.

Contact us to learn how we can support you!

8/18/2025

Fort Carson recently hosted a professional development training for U.S. Army firefighters 11-15 August at the Mission Training Complex in Colorado Springs, CO. Supported by a host of leaders across Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Headquarters, Army Materiel Command (HQAMC), Army Civilian Career Management Agency (ACCMA), and Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), the training aims to develop mid-level leaders both professionally and personally.

Ethic Tech, LLC currently supports the HQAMC Protection Program with Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), Antiterrorism (AT), and Insider Threat (InT) as a subcontractor.

 Partnership training helps prepare firefighters for leadership roles | Article | The United States Army 

8/11/2025

Ethic Tech has joined forces with Kwolyewm Federal Solutions LLC(KFS). KFS is the federal solutions holding group for Salt River Business Development, the economic arm of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).

 Salt River Business Development | Empowering the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

This is an exciting new partnership that will enhance Ethic Tech's federal capabilities through the SBA's Tribal 8(a) program, while ensuring continued best-in-class services to our federal and commercial customers.

Press Release:  Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Announces Acquisition of Ethic Tech, LLC by Kwolyewm Federal Solutions | Salt River Business Development 

7/30/2025

 Attention SMD Symposium Attendees!

Join us on Wednesday, August 6th, from 4–6 PM CST at the Blind Tiger for an afternoon of drinks and networking with the HSV Defense community 🚀

🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/8yrlV

Hosted By:
⭐️ Ethic Tech, LLC
⭐️ Five Stones Research Corporation
⭐️ Summit TRC
⭐️ McAllister, Brown & Associates, LLC

Whether you're deep in defense, tech, or research—or simply supporting the mission—this is your chance to connect and unwind.

✅ Mark your calendars and swing by—we’d love to see you there! 

7/28/2025

Join us at this year's SMD Symposium! Our team will be exhibiting at Booth S309 in the Saturn Ballroom of the Von Braun Center.

Come see how we can serve you by leveraging our capabilities in Software & Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Professional Services, Physical Security, and Base Operations Support.

7/01/2025

We are proud to announce that Anthony Lohrman, William Taylor, and John Bowen are our Quarterly STAR Award recipients for 2nd Quarter 2025! This award is a small token of our gratitude for their hard work and dedication to the Army Materiel Command and to Ethic Tech. Keep up the great work!

4/21/2025

Please help us congratulate Mr. Willie Siler on his well-deserved promotion to Director of Security Operations!

Mr. Siler has been a vital member of Ethic Tech’s security team since 2013, supporting multiple contracts for our government and industry customers. His distinguished career includes 31 years of honorable service in the U.S. Army, 28 years with the Alabama Department of Corrections, and extensive support to government customers such as Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Redstone Test Center (RTC), and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), as well as commercial partners like Boeing, KBR, and Radiance Technologies.

Mr. Siler’s expertise in physical and personnel security, emerging threat analysis, and decades of hands-on leadership have been critical to the success of our security programs. We are grateful for his dedication and leadership and look forward to the continued growth and success of our security operations under his direction.

3/13/2025

Ethic Tech, LLC has been awarded a prime contract on the United States Air Force (USAF) Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The premise behind the contract is to provide an agile and rapid acquisition vehicle to acquire PEO Weapons program requirements with an emphasis on air armament and Digital Trinity through which air armament-related activities may be procured.

We are grateful for all the support and for the individuals that made this happen. Ethic Tech is excited to make the most of this great opportunity.

3/11/2025

Ethic Tech, LLC recognized by the SBA during National Small Business Week as a growing Alabama-based Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB). Our company takes pride in its status as a VOSB and also hiring veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Both of Ethic Tech's owners, Kevin Long and Michael Saylor, are U.S. Army veterans, with Kevin still serving in the Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG).

 Veteran-Owned company Achieves Business Growth and Alabama Recognition during National Small Business Week | U.S. Small Business Administration 

3/03/2025

Ethic Tech, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Ali Dowdall as the Business Development and Strategy Manager. Ali will provide strategic planning and be responsible for driving business development initiatives for new and existing customers, working closely with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and ensure the successful implementation of solutions that align with both program objectives and organizational goals.

Throughout her career, Ali cultivated a deep passion for nurturing authentic, long-lasting relationships with customers, consistently focusing on understanding their needs. She dedicated herself to providing innovative, tailored solutions across a wide range of programs and missions, striving to make a meaningful impact in every endeavor. Ali brings with her an extensive wealth of experience and expertise in cultivating and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with local leaders, key strategic partners, and customers across a diverse array of markets within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and various federal civilian agencies.

Ali holds a bachelor’s degree from Troy University with a degree in Political Science, majoring in American Politics and Public Administration. During her time there she competed as a member of the Division I Volleyball team from 2012 to 2016 where she still holds two long-standing records. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for AFCEA as the Director of Emerging Leaders and also serves on the CyberReach Board of Directors as Secretary. Ali volunteers her free time to the Meridianville Athletic Association, where she not only coaches volleyball but also mentors and teaches young girls, helping them develop both their athletic skills and personal confidence.

Before joining Ethic Tech, LLC, Ali held the position of Account Manager at Insight Global within their Government Services Division. In this role, she provided comprehensive talent services, strategic planning, and performance management to a diverse array of clients and programs spanning across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program Control, Data Analytics, and Business Development. Ali played a key role in guiding clients through complex initiatives, offering invaluable support for contracts within the Army, NASA, and the FBI, both locally and nationwide.

Originally from Davison, MI, Ali is the proud mother of her two sons, Jackson and Jace, and shares her life with her husband, Grant Bennett. 

8/22/2024

 We had a great time celebrating HASBAT's 30th Birthday last Thursday with our friends from Five Stones Research Corporation, enGenius Consulting Group, and Anglin Reichmann and Armstrong! 

The goal at Huntsville Association of Small Businesses in Advanced Technology is to represent and promote the views and interests of small businesses in advanced technology and to support the development of opportunities within the federal, state, and/or local governments.

 HASBAT - Home 

6/4/2024

 Ethic Tech has been awarded a 5-year Property Accountability and Shred Waste Services contract with the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC).

6/1/2024

 We are proud to announce that Kimyada Hooks is our Quarterly STAR Award recipient for 2nd Quarter 2024! This award is a small token of our gratitude for your hard work and dedication to our customers and to Ethic Tech. Keep up the great work!

4/4/2024

 We are honored to be a contender for Best Places to Work!! Thank you, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber for all you do for our community!! 

3/11/2024

Ethic Tech has been selected by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as the 2024 Alabama Veteran Owned Small

Business of the Year as part of National Small Business Week taking place April 29 to May 3, 2024. 

This is both an honored and privileged title especially this year with the owner and Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Long, currently deployed. Our full appreciation goes out to the SBA, our employees, and our customers! We would not be here without you.

Ethic Tech would also like to recognize all current and prior service veterans out there in the workforce making a difference and leading the way. Thank you for what you do!

  National Small Business Week | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) 

12/20/2023

Ethic Tech is proud and truly grateful to be named a finalist for 8(a) Business of the Year for the 2024 National Small Business Industry Awards Gala hosted in Atlanta, Georgia on February 7, 2024. 

This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees and staff in providing our customers with exemplary services and solutions. To our customers, thank you for your support and the opportunity to serve you. 

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12/11/2023

 The National Children's Advocacy Center needs your support. The NCAC models, promotes, and delivers excellence in child abuse response and prevention through service, education, and leadership. The local programs of the NCAC reach out to almost 10,000 people in Huntsville/Madison County, Alabama each year. These programs offer a range of services to parents, children, schools and a variety of individuals and organizations throughout our community. If you or your organization are looking to support or volunteer, please keep NCAC in mind.  National Children’s Advocacy Center (nationalcac.org) 

12/05/2023

A big shout out to our team at JBMHH! We had a great time celebrating the holidays and the job they are doing.

Ethic Tech is currently supporting the Department of Public Works (DPW) at JBMHH by providing Work Management Services (Demand Maintenance Orders, Preventive Maintenance Orders, Operational Work Orders and Project Work Orders) as well as Order Fulfillment Status and Performance Reports through the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).

12/06/2023

Had an amazing time at this year's event! Spent time with some great friends, meeting new partners, and enjoying the Charleston culture (especially the food). Looking forward to next year!

The Eastern Defense Summit, formerly known as the Annual CDCA Defense Summit, is one of the largest defense-focused events on the East Coast. The Eastern Defense Summit serves as a mechanism for defense industry leaders to collaborate on innovative solutions and other focus areas to enhance interoperability across defense assets. 

12/04/2023

Enjoyed a terrific visit and tour with our FBI customer and Ethic Tech Team in Washington D.C. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide our support to such an important organization, and we are extremely proud of the job our employees are doing day in and day out.

12/01/2023

Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with Ethic Tech at the Botanical Gardens in Huntsville. We are so thankful for our employees, their families, and also our customers!

With the holidays now in full swing, we at Ethic Tech want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/01/2023

Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with Ethic Tech at the Botanical Gardens in Huntsville. We are so thankful for our employees, their families, and also our customers!

With the holidays now in full swing, we at Ethic Tech want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/01/2023

Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with Ethic Tech at the Botanical Gardens in Huntsville. We are so thankful for our employees, their families, and also our customers!

With the holidays now in full swing, we at Ethic Tech want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

11/01/2023

 Great evening at the Advanced Weapons Technology Summit (AWTS) in Huntsville, AL last night. A fantastic event bringing together the best and brightest players in Missiles, Munitions, and Materials technologies to further support the Warfighter. Big thanks to the Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC), DOD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC), Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST), National Armaments Consortium (NAC), Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC), Joint Enhanced Munitions Technology Program (JEMTP), Critical Chemicals Collaboration Colloquium (C4) and Advanced Technology International (ATI) and more.

10/23/2023

Ethic Tech enjoyed the opportunity to participate in and help sponsor the 3rd Annual WID-TCV Golf Tournament at The Ledges (left to right - Hamilton Holliday, Ramey Maddox, Ryan Skantz, & Phil Nivens). We sealed a fourth-place finish, but more importantly, we were able to support the Women in Defense's mission to engage, cultivate and support the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security. Thank you for what you do.  Home | Wid Tvc (wid-tvc.org) 

10/18/2023

 Great day at the 2023 Huntsville - Redstone Arsenal Small Business Conference and Expo this past Wednesday! One of many over the next few months. Enjoyed meeting new colleagues and reconnecting with current ones. Thank you for all those that came out to visit.

10/12/2023

Ethic Tech was grateful for another opportunity to be with good friends and support an even better cause. A big thanks to enGenius Consulting Group Home - enGenius for the invitation. Along with all the others who attended the tournament, our hats are off to Still Serving Veterans - Career Counseling & Resources (ssv.org) and the services they provide to Veterans and their families. 

10/11/2023

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in 17-18 October 2023 for the Huntsville-Redstone Arsenal Small Business Contracting Conference & Expo at the Von Braun Center. Come see us at booth, B46!! 

09/29/2023

 Congratulations to our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Saylor, for his recognition as an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer. Ethic Tech loves to support service members and veterans! Over 25% of Ethic Tech's current workforce is currently serving in the US Armed Forces or are prior service veterans. As a retired West Point graduate himself, Michael is always looking for more ways to serve and provide opportunities for those that still do. Ethic Tech is also a proud supporter of local organizations like Still Serving Veterans, AUSA Redstone - Huntsville Chapter, and Semper Fi Community Task Force of North Alabama. We also want to thank Mrs. Rhonda Sutton for her continued support of our Service Members!

09/22/2023

 Congratulations to our Chief of Operations, Kevin Long, for his recognition as a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) 2023 Alumni of Achievement Award winner. The Alumni of Achievement Award recognizes graduates from each academic college who have distinguished themselves professionally and personally and who exemplify the high standards of UAH. The UAH is a world-renowned institution and a huge contributor to the Defense sector in Huntsville. We are proud of our leadership team and the impact they continue to have on our company and our community! This is a well-deserved honor! 

08/28/2023

Congratulations to our Q2 Employee S.T.A.R recipient Hamilton Holliday. Hamilton is our lead Software Engineer supporting the Army Test and Evaluation Center at Redstone Arsenal.  He is a hardworking, proactive, and extremely talented asset to our organization. His leadership and technical expertise are a critical factor to our success. Ethic Tech is very grateful to have Hamilton as part of our team, and we are excited to see what the future has in store for his career!

06/30/2023

Ethic Tech sponsors a company team in the AUSA Iron Mike Golf Tournament 29JUN23 hosted at the Links at Redstone. Funds raised during the tournament help support the AUSA scholarship program. From left to right - Ryan Skantz, Michael Saylor, and Phil Nivens.

 06/19/2023

Ethic Tech, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Phil Nivens as the Sr. Executive Vice President. Phil will provide proven senior leadership, strategic planning, business development, and operations management experience gained over 27 years in the defense industry.

05/09/2023

Congratulations to our Q1 Employee S.T.A.R recipient Penny Mills. Penny is a Real Property SME supporting multiple contracts and customers across the globe. Her expertise, work ethic, and problem-solving skills have been critical to mission success! We are grateful to have Penny on our team and excited to share with our network her success!