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KeyPoint Government Solutions names Adam Lurie Managing Director in its Clearance and Inspection Services Business Unit. KeyPoint Government Solutions has named Adam Lurie as Managing Director in its KeyPoint Clearance and Inspection Services Business Unit.
Loveland, CO., Jan 15, 2012 – KeyPoint Government Solutions has named Adam Lurie as Managing Director in its KeyPoint Clearance and Inspection Services Business Unit. He will report to the President of the Clearance and Inspection Services Business Unit, Damon Hudson.
KeyPoint has a great tradition of delivering risk mitigation solutions to the U.S. government and has built a strong company by following a few key principles, while never deviating from its path," Lurie said. "KeyPoint has made its mission to stay one step ahead of the competition while providing an excellent working environment for its employees. I am proud to be joining a company with an excellent corporate culture and an atmosphere ready to take on the challenges of the future."
Mr. Lurie joins KeyPoint from USIS, where he served for almost 10 years in their Investigative Services Division. Most recently, as a Program Director, Mr. Lurie ran USIS' intelligence community programs within the investigative division. His problem solving techniques led to the adoption of multiple innovative strategies that his U.S. government clients were able to implement. Mr. Lurie oversaw the consistent addition of technological improvements into the security clearance process, helping to increase the timeliness of federal background investigations. Prior to this position, Adam held numerous jobs in investigative field management, including oversight of a regional geography encompassing 500+ investigators. In 2007, Adam received the CEO Award for outstanding achievement, handed out to the company's top leaders.
"Adam is a recognized leader in the background investigative community," said KeyPoint CEO Jeff Schlanger. "He has excellent customer relationships and will help manage the growing portfolio of clients that KeyPoint maintains. We are excited for the creativity that Adam is going to bring to the KeyPoint team."
Mr. Lurie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Sociology from the George Washington University and a Masters of Science degree in Justice, Law & Society from American University.
KeyPoint Government Solutions is an investigative and risk-mitigation services company that delivers advisory, monitoring, compliance and other solutions across a variety of related practice areas. Our primary areas of expertise include background investigations, infrastructure safety and security, emergency management, correctional services, fraud investigations and program management. Led by team of highly regarded industry authorities, our workforce of almost 2,000 investigators and subject matter experts supports a wide variety of clientele including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and more. Our reputation is consistent with quality, integrity and exceeding both our clients’ and employees’ expectations. KeyPoint has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y., Austin, Tex., and Loveland, Colo.
KeyPoint Government Solutions names Damon Hudson President of Clearance and Inspection Services Business Unit. KeyPoint Government Solutions has named Damon Hudson President of the KeyPoint Clearance and Inspection Services Business Unit. Mr. Hudson will be responsible for day to day operations of the unit and will report directly to the CEO, Jeff Schlanger.
Loveland, CO., Jan 5, 2012 – KeyPoint Government Solutions has named Damon Hudson President of the KeyPoint Clearance and Inspection Services Business Unit. Mr. Hudson will be responsible for day to day operations of the unit and will report directly to the CEO, Jeff Schlanger.
Mr. Hudson joins KeyPoint from USIS where he served as the Vice President of Investigative Programs, managing a diverse portfolio of clients within the intelligence community, healthcare and homeland security sectors. “I am looking forward to working with Jeff and the team and building upon KeyPoint’s success in the National Security Industry. KeyPoint’s market position is well suited for substantial growth and I am thrilled to be part of it.”
In addition to extensive operational management experience, Mr. Hudson brings strong business development skills to his new KeyPoint position. He has led investigative business development and developed marketing strategy resulting in the capture of multiple contracts for anti-fraud services, federal investigative services and international investigations. In the past five years Mr. Hudson led successful capture efforts for more than 25 contracts that were cumulatively valued at more than $300M and supported agencies ranging from the Department of Justice to the Department of Homeland Security. Damon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from George Mason University.
“I am very pleased that Damon has joined the KeyPoint team,” said Schlanger. “His experience leading people, managing to customer expectations, and providing innovative thinking in a changing environment adds complimentary business perspective and operational expertise to our already strong management team.”
KeyPoint Government Solutions is an investigative and risk-mitigation services company that delivers advisory, monitoring, compliance and other solutions across a variety of related practice areas. Our primary areas of expertise include background investigations, infrastructure safety and security, emergency management, correctional services, fraud investigations and program management. Led by team of highly regarded industry authorities, our workforce of almost 2,000 investigators and subject matter experts supports a wide variety of clientele including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and more. Our reputation is consistent with quality, integrity and exceeding both our clients’ and employees’ expectations. KeyPoint has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y., Austin, Tex., and Loveland, Colo.
Linda Dei, KeyPoint Managing Director, Appointed to INSA Security Task Force. KeyPoint Managing Director, Linda Dei was recently appointed to the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Security Task Force, and contributed to a newly published white paper that researched and published findings on ways to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with conducting National Security Clearances.
INSA Task Force Focusing Efforts on Security Policy Reform
Managing Director in KeyPoint’s Inspection and Clearance Services Group, Ms. Linda Dei was recently appointed to the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Security Task Force.
As part of the task force, Ms. Dei provided input on an INSA white paper, titled “Next Steps for Security Reform: Industry Proposals to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Costs in National Security Contracts”, released in conjunction with Government Executive Magazine at the National Press Club in Washington, DC during a discussion on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
Ms. Dei is considered a subject matter expert and distinguished leader in the field ofsecurity clearances and has served in this capacity for over 33 years with the U.S. Army Central Clearance Facility and Defense Security Service.
The Task Force reached consensus on six critical overarching ways to promote efficiency and improve security practices at reduced costs, while allowing government and industry to work together. KeyPoint is pleased to have had an opportunity to provide input on key initiatives and reforms being undertaken by the Federal Government and the INSA Security Task Force.
More information on the white paper can be found at www.insaonline.org.
KeyPoint Government Solutions is an investigative and risk-mitigation services company that delivers advisory, monitoring, compliance and other solutions across a variety of related practice areas. Our primary areas of expertise include background investigations, infrastructure safety and security, emergency management, correctional services, fraud investigations and program management. Led by team of highly regarded industry authorities, our workforce of almost 2,000 investigators and subject matter experts supports a wide variety of clientele including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and more. Our reputation is consistent with quality, integrity and exceeding both our clients’ and employees’ expectations. KeyPoint has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y., Austin, Tex., and Loveland, Colo.
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