Xcelerate welcomes Bill Pedersen to the Enterprise Vetting & Analysis leadership team. May 18, 2026 MCLEAN, VA, May 20, 2026 - Xcelerate Solutions announced today that Bill Pedersen has joined its Enterprise Vetting and Analysis division. Mr. Pedersen brings to the company decades of federal leadership and is nationally acclaimed for his expertise in personnel security, suitability, and vetting reform. Bill joins Xcelerate from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Suitability Executive Agent Programs, where he served as Division Director. He made significant contributions to the federal government's Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative by leading major efforts spanning policy development, strategy execution, stakeholder coordination, and large-scale training programs. Widely regarded as a leading authority on suitability, fitness, national security, credentialing, and investigative policy, Bill has authored many national policies and played a key role in their implementation across the Executive Branch. He was honored with the OPM Director's Individual Award for Customer Service. "Bill's exceptional experience in vetting reform, investigative policy, and government transformation aligns directly with Xcelerate's mission to deliver innovative security and mission support solutions to our federal customers," said Brett Mencin, President, Enterprise Vetting. "His leadership, vision, and deep understanding of the evolving trusted workforce landscape will strengthen our ability to support agencies across the federal government." Throughout his federal career, Bill led targeted outreach efforts supporting more than 120 agencies, leveraging data-driven insights to identify operational gaps, reducing inefficiencies, and improving outcomes across government programs. Bill began his career as a federal background investigator, establishing an early reputation for precision, independence, and relationship-building. About Xcelerate Solutions Xcelerate Solutions is a leading defense and national security company delivering integrated solutions that enhance the security, resilience, and effectiveness of mission-critical operations for federal clients. The company partners with agencies across the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and the intelligence community to provide digital and mission services, aviation security, and enterprise vetting & analysis. Media Contact: Marta Czarnecki [email protected] 703-969-0937 About Xcelerate. Xcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Aviation Security, and Mission & Digital Solutions. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.

Xcelerate Solutions appoints Jeffrey Keen as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Programs. March 25, 2026 Xcelerate Solutions, a leading defense and national security company, announced the appointment of Jeffrey A. Keen as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Programs, where he will lead the company's strategy, operations, and growth across its federal civilian portfolio. In this role, Keen will oversee program delivery and business development initiatives supporting civilian government customers, strengthening partnerships, and advancing solutions that modernize IT infrastructure, enhance mission performance, and improve service delivery across federal agencies. "Jeff brings an exceptional combination of operational leadership and deep experience across the federal civilian landscape," said Mark Drever, CEO of Xcelerate Solutions. "His proven ability to manage complex programs, lead high-performing teams, and build trusted government partnerships will be instrumental as we continue expanding our civilian programs." Keen brings more than two decades of leadership experience in federal contracting, program management, and strategic growth. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Enterprise Solutions at CACI, where he supported the integration of Applied Insight following its acquisition and helped lead operations and growth initiatives across the company's civilian enterprise portfolio. Previously, Keen served as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Applied Insight, where he oversaw a large operating portfolio supporting both federal civilian and Department of War customers. Throughout his career, he has led programs supporting agencies including the Defense Health Agency, U.S. Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Courts, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Capitol Police, and U.S. Coast Guard, managing teams delivering communications support services, training, cloud services, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT support.