Tag: CMSS

Maryville-based Company Awarded $10M Contract in Afghanistan

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 3, 2010

Maryville, Tenn. – Only two months in to 2010, and one local company is beginning the year by winning a large contract overseas, while also projecting another significant growth year.  Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS), a Maryville-based company specializing in providing governments and organizations around the world with mission critical services, was recently awarded a $10M contract with the Joint Contracting Command, Afghanistan. This contract serves as a vehicle to provide third country national or U.S. National personnel in support of the coalition efforts in Afghanistan. 

“This is a great opportunity for CMSS to expand our business and our existing footprint in Afghanistan,” said CMSS President, Eric Barton.  “We’ve had a great start to 2010 and are excited about the direction of the company as we continue to grow and expand throughout the year.” 

With this most recent contract awarded, CMSS has already secured 25 percent of its total new business revenue goal for the entire year.  As revenues grow, so to does the number of employees.  By the end of 2010, CMSS expects to add 77 new staff employees to support its global operations. 

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Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS) is a global “turn-key” service provider dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to complex projects around the globe.  The company offers a wide variety of services, including construction, life support, demining, logistics/procurement, security and IT communications.  

The company is headquartered in Maryville, with additional U.S. offices in San Antonio and offshore offices in Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Jordan, and Libya.  

Media Contact:
Ryan Willis
(865) 584-0550
rwillis@ackermannpr.com

Ackermann PR closes 2009 with impressive roster of new client acquisitions

Posted by Shane Rhyne – December 30, 2009

ackermann aKnoxville, TN (December 30, 2009) – Ackermann PR, one of the nation’s premier boutique marketing and public relations firms, has bucked industry trends with what company CEO and President Cathy Ackermann describes as a “banner quarter.”

New client acquisitions for Ackermann include Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), AC Entertainment, HGTV, Cellular Sales, EDP Biotech Corporation, Titanic Pigeon Forge, Baseball LLC, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Moving Picture Books (Rivr Media), Pimento’s Café & Market, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, Welty Building Company, and several other non-profit foundations and professional services providers.

In addition to these new partnerships, Ackermann has recently expanded its existing relationships with clients such as Ruby Tuesday, Berkshire Hathaway-owned Clayton Homes, CMSS, Wilderness at the Smokies and Radio Systems to include enhanced media relations and strategic digital consulting.

“While we’ve certainly been impacted by the challenging economy, we’re pleased to be finishing up 2009 with what has been a truly exceptional quarter for us,” said Cathy Ackermann. “We’ve added clients in every area of our operations, and we are especially happy with the growth of our digital and social media division, which has really taken off for us this year. We’ve made several great new hires in recent months, and we are enthusiastic about the potential for an even stronger 2010.”

Ackermann PR is a full-service, integrated firm providing strategic public relations, comprehensive marketing capabilities and digital consulting services. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, and serves clients across the United States.

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Cathy Ackermann or Katie Granju
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CMSS Announces Advisory Agreement with Ridge Global

Posted by Ryan Willis – August 7, 2009

CMSS_Logo_Green_BlackMaryville, Tenn. – Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS), a Maryville-based company specializing in providing governments and organizations around the world with mission critical services, has entered into an agreement with Ridge Global, a strategic consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.  Ridge Global is led by The Honorable Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former Governor of Pennsylvania. 

Ridge Global will be working closely with the CMSS leadership team to develop their security strategy and international business plan.  

“This is a great opportunity for CMSS, with the reputation of Ridge Global and Governor Ridge being second to none,” said CMSS President, Eric Barton.  “We are thrilled to be working with Ridge Global and look forward to benefiting from their expertise and the solutions they provide as we move forward.”

Ridge Global provides strategic consulting services that advance the security and economic interests of businesses and governments worldwide.  The firm is comprised of a network of experts drawn from high-level posts in multi-national and multi-disciplinary circles and boasts key relationships with legal, accounting, technology and venture capital companies around the world.

Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS) is a global “turn-key” construction and logistics company dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to complex projects around the globe.  The company offers a wide variety of services, including construction, life support, demining, logistics/procurement, security and IT communications. 

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Media Contact:
Ryan Willis
(865) 584-0550
rwillis@ackermannpr.com