Peloton Strategies Group client Leverage information technologies (LIT) acquired by Markon Solutions

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that our client Leverage Information Technologies (LIT) of Great Falls, VA has been acquired by Markon Solutions of Falls Church, VA.  LIT was advised by Peloton Strategies Group.

Markon is a national consulting firm with a federal government focus, specializing in enterprise technology, business operations, and critical infrastructure for the Intelligence Community and civilian and defense agencies. Markon is consistently recognized on USA Today's and the Washington Post's Top Workplaces lists, as well as ENR's Top 50 Program Management Firms list. Markon is also a four-time HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion awardee. Markon is a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners. Learn more at markonsolutions.com.

Leverage Information Technologies (LIT) is a growing company with an expanding presence supporting the Federal Government’s Information Technology needs. LIT’s ability to rapidly integrate novel, best-of-breed technologies to deliver secure, consumer-like experiences in modernized enterprises is a major discriminator in the industry. LIT is a people-based organization that prides itself on holistically supporting employees to ensure their ability to sustain high performance in support of the mission. Learn more at leverageitnow.com.

The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

About Peloton Strategies Group: Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services.

Contacts:

Joel Richards, Partner

Charles Bobbish, Partner

Stacey Page, Partner

Mark Gardiner, Partner

Sean Keller, Partner

Tina Kuhn, Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as it the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction.

Peloton Advises Blue Label Aviation in their Purchase of GT Aviation

Blue Label Aviation acquires GT AVIATION

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that Blue Label Aviation of Leesburg, VA has acquired GT Aviation of Friendly, MD.  The transaction closed on August 1, 2023, and the company will be operated by Blue Label portfolio company Aero Elite Flight Training (www.aeflight.com) The terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

About Aero Elite Flight Training
Formed in 2019, Aero Elite is now the largest flight school in the National Capital Region. With locations in Leesburg, Winchester, Manassas, Norfolk, and now Friendly, MD Aero Elite has grown to have over 30 aircraft and more than 40 flight instructors. The company has successfully trained over 300 flight students ranging from private pilots to pilots now flying for major airlines. A veteran of the flight training industry, founder Tim Fisher said “Karen and Tim and the entire GT Aviation team have built an amazing flight school. We look forward to continuing their tradition of high-quality, safety-focused training“. Aero Elite’s website is www.aeflight.com

About GT Aviation
GT Aviation has been providing flight training and aircraft maintenance in Friendly, MD since 2009. Founders Karen and Tim Poole developed strong customer relationships and a stellar safety record of flight training. GT Aviaton’s website is http://gt-aviation.com/

About Blue Label Aviation

Blue Label Aviation is a holding company that will continue to manage acquistions related to flight training, aircraft management, maintenance and brokerage service offerings. Founder Tim Fisher operates Blue Label Aviation with support from a board of directors.

About Peloton Strategies Group
Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services. Peloton provided strategic consulting services in support of Blue Label Aviation. Legal counsel was provided by The Magner Law Group of Leesburg, VA.

Contacts:

Charles Bobbish, Founding Partner

Joel Richards, Founding Partner

Mark Gardiner, Partner

Sean Keller, Partner

Tina Kuhn, Partner

Doug Keating, Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as to the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction

Peloton Strategies Group advises Aero Elite in their merger with Commonwealth Aviation

Aero Elite merges with Commonwealth Aviation

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that Aero Elite Flight Training of Leesburg, VA has merged with Commonwealth Aviation of Manassas, VA.  The transaction closed on March 31, 2023, and two companies will continue to operate under the newly-formed Blue Label Aviation (bluelabelaviation.com). The terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

About Aero Elite Flight Training
Formed in 2019, Aero Elite is Northern Virginia's fastest growing flight school. With locations in Leesburg and Winchester, Aero Elite has grown to have 19 aircraft and 35 flight instructors. The company has successfully trained over 200 flight students ranging from private pilots to pilots working for major airlines. A veteran of the flight training industry, founder Tim Fisher said “We're excited about joining forces with the Commonwealth family. We look forward to expanding services for our customers“. Aero Elite’s website is www.aeflight.com

About Commonwealth Aviation
Commonwealth Aviation has been providing flight training in Manassas and Norfolk since 2020. Commonwealth’s website is www.flycommonwealth.com

About Blue Label Aviation

Blue Label Aviation will operate as the holding company, with the capability to add future companies to this newly formed family. Flight training services will be conducted by Aero Elite while Commonwealth will expand aircraft management and brokerage service offerings. Fisher will operate Blue Label Aviation with support from a board of directors.

About Peloton Strategies Group
Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services. Peloton provided strategic consulting services in support of the merger.

Contacts:

Charles Bobbish, Founding Partner

Joel Richards, Founding Partner

Mark Gardiner, Partner

Sean Keller, Partner

Stacey Page, Partner

Tina Kuhn, Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as to the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction

Peloton Strategies Group Client Case Consulting Merges with FireTeam Solutions

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that our client Case Consulting of Leesburg, VA has merged with FireTeam Solutions of Reston, VA.  Case Consulting was advised by Peloton Strategies Group.

The combined company will continue to use their respective brand names in the market. This marks the first transaction for FireTeam as a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners FireTeam Solutions delivers a broad range of engineering, development, and programmatic services to customers across the Department of Defense and Intelligence community. "Adding Case Consulting's highly skilled technology specialists to FireTeam's cadre of dedicated professionals will allow the Company to broaden and deepen its customer reach and expand into new capabilities," said Jeffrey Hart, Principal at AE Industrial Partners.

Case Consulting supports the mission critical requirements of the federal government and private industry by providing highly talented and exceptionally skilled software developers, architects, software testers, and program managers. Its exceptional employees have deep experience in delivering superior system engineering expertise, project management support, and application development and design via Agile methodologies. Case Consulting has a well-earned reputation for quality, responsiveness and absolute excellence. CEO Paul Farmer said “This new partnership will allow us to more fully support the growth and development of our employees and further enable us to continue providing innovative technical solutions for our customers. I'm humbled and excited for the opportunity to lead this group of amazing people."

The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

About Peloton Strategies Group: Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services.

Contacts:

Joel Richards, Partner

Charles Bobbish, Partner

Mark Gardiner, Partner

Sean Keller, Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as it the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction.

PELOTON STRATEGIES GROUP CLIENT INTEGRATEIT ACQUIRED BY MARKON SOLUTIONS

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that our client IntegrateIT of Ashburn, VA has been acquired by Markon Solutions of Falls Church, VA.  IntegrateIT was advised by Peloton Strategies Group.

Markon Solutions is a subsidiary of Anser Advisory. Anser Advisory specializes in consulting services that include deep subject matter expertise across acquisition and procurement management, security consulting, enterprise technology management, training solutions, program controls, and project, program, and agency construction management. Anser Advisory professionals support civil infrastructure clients, social infrastructure clients, and through their Markon Solutions subsidiary, federal intelligence, and defense clients. Anser Advisory is a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners.

IntegrateIT proudly serves the current needs of U.S. government and intelligence-and-defense-industry customers while helping address the future challenges for the nation’s defense and intelligence communities. IntegrateIT is composed of individuals with security clearances at the highest levels of the United States government. Because IntegrateIT’s team members are dedicated, driven, educated, and experienced, customers rely on our associates to address the most complex challenges—in locations around the globe. IntegrateIT is a small business based in northern Virginia. CEO David Baldini stated “As I entered discussions about our future together, I grew increasingly impressed by their core values and performance. I am confident this is the right moment for action and forges a stronger and more comprehensive platform for future growth and stability. This business combination offers an opportunity to bolster our current offerings, expand our capabilities, and continue our outstanding support to clients.”

The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

About Peloton Strategies Group: Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services.

Contacts:

Joel Richards Charles Bobbish      Mark Gardiner      Sean Keller     

Partner               Partner Partner Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as it the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction.

PELOTON STRATEGIES GROUP CLIENT PRETING CONSULTING ACQUIRED BY CHEROKEE FEDERAL

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that our client Preting Consulting of Alexandria, VA has been acquired by Cherokee Federal of Tulsa, OK.  LevelUp was advised by Peloton Strategies Group. Monument Capital Partners was the investment banking broker for the transaction..

About Cherokee Federal: Cherokee Federal is owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses — the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. The mission of Cherokee Federal is to build a talented team that provides innovative solutions that solve America’s greatest challenges and serves Cherokee Nation with strong conviction and heart.

About Preting Consulting: Founded in 2011, Preting Consulting is led by a unique mix of national security professionals who have extensive experience protecting vital interests. The Preting team combines the ingenuity of the intelligence community with the flexibility and innovation of the commercial sectors and the systematic procedures of the law enforcement world to provide customers with insightful, forward-focused solutions. For more information, visit preting.com.

The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

About Peloton Strategies Group: Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services.

Contacts:

Joel Richards Charles Bobbish      Mark Gardiner      Sean Keller     

Partner               Partner Partner Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as to the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction.

Peloton Strategies Group Client LevelUp Acquired by AVIAN

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that our client LevelUp, LLC of Ashburn, VA has been acquired by AVIAN of Lexington Park, MD.  LevelUp was advised by Peloton Strategies Group. G-Squared Capital Partners was the investment banking broker for the transaction..

AVIAN (*ae-v-yin*) is an employee-owned business that offers systems engineering; test and evaluation of manned and unmanned aerial, surface, and subsurface systems, program management, and related services. “Level Up’s dedication to mission success in an arena that is critical to our nation’s defense, and its culture of care for its employees directly align with our business principles and cultural promises and are the reasons this company will be a great fit as part of the AVIAN family” said Kevin Switick, president and CEO of AVIAN.

Founded in 2010, Level Up specializes in information system implementation, infrastructure architecture, data collection and transformation, data aggregation, data analysis, target recognition, operations, and field support to help fulfill the government’s intelligence mission requirements. Co-founders Tim Hardy and Marcus Talbott said “…in AVIAN, we found a company focused on its employees, its customers, and its community. We retain all the benefits of a small business and gain the support and infrastructure of AVIAN to amplify our growth and service offerings.”

The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

About Peloton Strategies Group: Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services.

Contacts:

Joel Richards Charles Bobbish      Mark Gardiner      Sean Keller     

Partner               Partner Partner Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as to the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction.

Peloton Strategies Group client GCS acquired by ATS

Peloton Strategies Group (http://www.pelotonsg.com) has announced today that our client Global Consulting Services, Inc (GCS) of Rockville, MD has been acquired by Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) of Reston, VA.  GCS was advised by Peloton Strategies Group and in consultation with G-Squared Capital Partners.

“GCS’ IT expertise and customer segmentation are highly complementary to our core competencies and align well with our strategic roadmap and our Intelligence Community (IC) customers’ current and emerging mission technology requirements. This acquisition allows ATS to further enhance the tailored, integrated solutions we deliver across our enterprise as a mature midsize capable of executing complex prime contract requirements for our customers,” said Dave Cerne, president and CEO of ATS.

Founded in 2015, GCS supports multiple contracts executing the development, engineering, and testing of mission critical systems for their IC customers. In addition, GCS capabilities include support to rapid cloud innovation, requirements management, configuration management, and cyber security. GCS CEO James Osborn said, “The partnership with ATS will allow us to focus on more investment in our team while enriching our services to our customers.” GCS President Michael Brasseur agreed, “The ATS-GCS team enriches our ability to address technical challenges with a world-class, mission-focused team.” 

The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

About Peloton Strategies Group: Peloton Strategies Group is a full-service strategic planning organization focused on growth as well as buy-side and sell-side M&A consulting services.

Contacts:

Charles Bobbish                  Joel Richards

Partner                                 Partner

peloton@pelotonsg.com

Disclaimer:

The information in this press release is based upon information deemed to be reliable.  Peloton Strategies Group makes no warranty as it the accuracy of this information.  No commissions were paid to Peloton Strategies Group as a result of this transaction.