McLean, VA  -  May 11, 2012  -  Michael Berkman, Celerity’s Founder and CEO, has been named as one of Ernst & Young’s ‘Entrepreneur Of The Year’ 2012 finalists for the Greater Washington D.C. Area.

The prestigious award is presented to entrepreneurial-minded leaders who foster business growth and economic vitality in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The 22 finalists were chosen by an independent judging panel comprised of regional business leaders and previous award winners. More than 75 businesses applied for the award.

“This is an exciting opportunity for us at Celerity. It’s an honor to be included amongst such a dynamic group of thriving entrepreneurs and leaders in our marketplace,” said Michael.

Prior to starting Celerity, Michael was a founding partner of Acuity Technology Services, where he served as President and CEO from 1996 until 2000. Michael was instrumental in growing the company to a 450-person operation with $55M+ in revenue over four years. With more than 25 years of diverse entrepreneurial experience, Michael has ambitiously founded four companies, facilitated in the establishment of a bank in organization and advised on numerous other business ventures. He currently serves as the Treasurer and Executive Board Member for Refugees International, a global nonprofit providing advocacy and protection for displaced people around the world.

Michael embodies a rare combination of competitive spirit, creative courage and learning agility which have undoubtedly led to the high degree of success he has experienced in his career.

Next steps leading up to the final award include a brief interview with the judging panel. Each finalist will be filmed for a video montage to be showcased during the final award event. All of these events culminate with a black-tie award gala taking place on June 21^st from 6:00pm to 9:30pm at the Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner. 

About Celerity

Celerity is a business acceleration consultancy that helps companies solve critical problems expediently.  We specialize in four core areas where companies get stuck: Technology, Efficiency, Strategy, and Talent. Our services unlock pent-up business potential to help clients seize opportunity, gain market advantage, and dramatically improve quality.

Headquartered in McLean, VA, Celerity operates nine regional offices with more than 600 employees and nearly $100 million in revenue.

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Jenifer Kern

Director of Marketing, Celerity

T: 703-848-1900

Pittsburgh, PA  -  May 7, 2012  -  Celerity is pleased to announce John Dobson as the Director of our Health Services practice. John has worked in the healthcare field for more than 15 years and holds a Masters of Public Health from Drexel University.

Previously the User Analytics practice lead at Celerity’s Innovation Center, John specializes in user-centered design, managing UX designers, business analysts and visual designers through iterative discovery, design, and solution delivery.

“He is the consummate professional on every level – providing accountability to both clients and colleagues alike with his positive can-do attitude, pleasant demeanor, and great sense of humor”, said Jim Bailoni, President of Celerity PA.

Celerity’s newly formed Health Services practice uses the Innovation Center’s rapid web design and agile development model to accelerate results for health services organizations.  Current clients include some of the nation’s leading BCBS organizations and global health services providers.

About Celerity

Celerity is a business acceleration consultancy devoted to helping companies and government agencies break through key stuck points and solve critical problems. We deliver proven solutions in four main areas: technology adoption and integration, business process efficiency, strategy and alignment and talent. 

Headquartered in McLean, VA, Celerity operates nine regional offices with more than 600 employees and $96 million in revenue. 

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Jenifer Kern

Director of Marketing, Celerity

T: 703-848-1900

McLean, VA   -  March 28, 2012  -  Celerity Government Solutions (CGS) was recently awarded the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) eSMARTS procurement as a subcontractor to IBM.  eSMARTS, Enterprise Support to Management and Resources for Technical Services, is a $200 million IDIQ under which seven companies will compete for work.

The eSMARTS contract is the key mechanism for delivering technical support to management and providing highly skilled talent to further NGA’s mission and strategic goals.  Through eSMARTS, NGA seeks to find new ways to empower our nation by strengthening its analytical capabilities, technologies, and business processes. Additionally, eSMARTS aims to continually improve NGA’s internal programs and governance structure to best meet America’s intelligence and workforce needs.

The IDIQ contract runs for a base year with four, one-year options. The primary services include Acquisition, Facilities, Financial, GEOINT, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Management, and Media.

 About Celerity

Celerity is a business acceleration consultancy devoted to helping companies and government agencies break through key stuck points and solve critical problems. We deliver proven solutions in four main areas: technology adoption and integration, business process efficiency, strategy and alignment and talent. 

Headquartered in McLean, VA, Celerity operates nine regional offices with more than 600 employees and $96 million in revenue. 

 Press Contact

Jenifer Kern

Director of Marketing, Celerity

T: 703-848-190

Richmond, VA  -  April 17, 2012  -  The Richmond chapter of the Association for IT Professionals (AITP) recently launched a new website designed and developed by a team of Celerity employees pro-bono. (http://www.aitprich.org/)

According to Kimion Walker, VP of Marketing for AITP, the site is a significant improvement over their previous version. Key enhancements include the ability to view the site from any mobile device; access to multiple social media channels; and improved functionality, usability and design.

The Celerity web team included Heather Renwick (designer/developer), Lam Nguyen (front-end developer), and Patrick vanLandingham (project manager/account executive). The Celerity-AITP team collaborated closely over a period of six months to define the user and business requirements, design mockups and templates, and create a content structure that met the needs of the audience.

“The site is extremely user-friendly and our IT professional-members really like the design,” said Ms. Walker. “AITP is all about bringing IT professionals together and giving them the opportunity to show off what they can do and who they are. We are thrilled that Celerity worked on this redesign project for us and achieved such positive results.”

With an active community of more than 800 IT professionals, AITP is doing revolutionary things in the Richmond market. The Richmond chapter hosts monthly forums to discuss technology trends, facilitate knowledge and idea sharing, and encourage networking. AITP also hosts events, meetings, and distributes news and information on hot technology topics. 

“We are excited to be partnering with AITP,” said Todd Florence, VP of Celerity’s Central Virginia Operations. “This collaboration has allowed us to develop a deeper connection within the Richmond IT community while working with some talented leaders at AITP.”

About Celerity

Celerity is a business acceleration consultancy devoted to helping companies and government agencies break through key stuck points and solve critical problems. We deliver proven solutions in four main areas: technology adoption and integration, business process efficiency, strategy and alignment and talent.  Headquartered in McLean, VA, Celerity operates nine regional offices with more than 600 employees and $96 million in revenue. 

Press Contact

Jenifer Kern

Director of Marketing, Celerity

T: 703-848-1900

McLean, VA  -  March 29, 2012  -   Celerity Government Solutions (CGS) is pleased to announce the creation of its newly established Federal Advisory Board comprised of former government officials and industry leaders. The Advisory Board’s objective is to shape innovative solutions, highlight industry trends and develop business strategies.

The CGS Advisory Board is comprised of:

• Colonel Tom Snyder – Colonel, USAF Retired
• The Ridge Policy Group – Led by former Pennsylvania Governor and the Nation’s First Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge
• John Thomas – BGen, USMC, Retired
• Thomas J. Porter – Rear Admiral, USN, Retired

“Our Advisory Board will play a key role in the expansion and strategic development of Celerity Government Solutions. We are honored to draw on the decades of experience from these esteemed leaders to gain valuable marketplace insight that we will use to further build out our differentiated offerings,” said Mark Drever, President of Celerity Government Solutions.

 The Board will serve in an internal capacity and meet quarterly with the CGS executive team.

About Celerity

Celerity is a business acceleration consultancy devoted to helping companies and government agencies break through key stuck points and solve critical problems. We deliver proven solutions in four main areas: technology adoption and integration, business process efficiency, strategy and alignment and talent. 

Headquartered in McLean, VA, Celerity operates nine regional offices with more than 600 employees and nearly $100 million in revenue. 

Contact

Jenifer Kern

Director of Marketing, Celerity

T: 703-848-1900