J.D. Kuhn, formerly chief financial officer and controller of Salient CRGT, has joined national security services provider EverWatch as CFO, the company announced Thursday.
“J.D. is an experienced executive in building mid-sized national security prime contractors,” said Dr. John Hillen, CEO of EverWatch.
“Our aggressive organic and inorganic build requires an executive team with top-notch management skills as well as experience in winning new work and integrating companies on to our platform. J.D. has those qualities in spades,” Hillen added.
As Salient CFO, Kuhn managed the financial operations and supported organic growth and the company’s merger, acquisition, and integration activities.
Over his 30 year career, he has held a wide range of integral roles with large government contractors, including SI International, CACI International and Serco.
“J.D. is an excellent fit for the continued growth of the EverWatch platform,” said Jason Rigoli, Partner of Enlightenment Capital. “His addition to the management team comes as the Company is winning new contracts, continuing M&A activities, and solidifying its reputation as a leading middle market provider of national security solutions.”
EverWatch is backed by Enlightenment Capital.
About EverWatch
EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed mission support to our country’s most critical missions. The company has approximately 400 employees, nearly 100% of which hold government security clearances. Primary customers include the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence (OUSDI), the Intelligence Community, the Air Force, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice. The company is headquartered in Ashburn, VA with operations in Columbia, MD and Aurora, CO and has employees deployed in five continents.
About Enlightenment Capital
Enlightenment Capital, a Washington, DC area based private investment firm, provides flexible capital and strategic support to middle market companies in the Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) sector. The firm partners with businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate cyber and data solutions, enhance decision making capabilities, engineer aerospace systems, safeguard national security, and endeavor to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
