JEFF WASSMER IS APPOINTED VICE CHAIRMAN OF VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY
December 4, 2012—Jeff Wassmer, President and CEO of Spectrum Comm Inc., was appointed by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners to serve as its Vice Chairman on November 27th. He was first appointed to the VPA by Governor McDonnell on July 15, 2011. Since his appointment, Mr. Wassmer served as Chairman of the Security/Safety Committee and as a member of the Marketing/Business Development Committee. (more…)
Spectrum Places on Great Place to Work® 2012 Best Small & Medium Workplaces List
October 25, 2012 – Newport News,VA
Great Place to Work® names Spectrum #15 on their annual 2012 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, published today by FORTUNE magazine. This list spanning the United States recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. Now in its ninth year, the competition is divided into two categories, Small (50-250 employees) and Medium (251-999 employees). (more…)
Spectrum congratulates Clara Anderson for being recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” Honoree
October 15, 2012 – Newport News,VA For 14 years, Inside Business has recognized a group of 40 young, successful businesspeople in Hampton Roads. Last night, Spectrum’s own, Clara Anderson was recognized as one of the 2012 “40 Under 40” honorees. This award is not only about being good at what employees do at work but also there is a heavy emphasis on their involvement in the community as well. For a list of honorees, visit http://insidebiz.com/top40-under40-2012. (more…)
Spectrum Foundation Hosts Golf Tournament to Benefit Wounded Warriors
Newport News, VA On September 14 the Spectrum Foundation hosted its third annual golf tournament at Kiln Creek Golf Course. Nineteen teams including Spectrum’s vendors and partners participated in this friendly competition.
The Foundation would like to thank our generous sponsors including: BB&T, CI Travel & Avis-Budget Group, SunTrust, Wells Fargo, Rand Enterprises & Bay Electric, Kaufman & Canoles, AOCE, Matrix, Beskin & Assocs., S4, Witt Mares, Victory YMCA and TempusJets. (more…)
Spectrum Wins First DLA Task Order
September 28, 2012 – Newport News, VA Spectrum was recently notified that the firm has been awarded a $1.5M three year Task Order to support the Energy Convergence Systems Engineering and Configuration Management Support and Services Task in support of DLA. This work will be performed in Merrifield, VA. DLA is in the process of replacing aging mission-critical business systems with a highly integrated and interoperable Enterprise Business System and our Spectrum employees will be in key support roles to help our customer achieve Full Operational Capability for this key government energy modernization program.
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Spectrum Employees Donate School Supplies to Local Community Schools
1-2-3-4, Which Team Can Collect More was a challenge for Spectrum employees at our three largest locations: Newport News, VA; Warner Robins, GA; and Beale AFB, CA to collect the most school supplies. All supplies went to each location’s local area organizations for youth in need. Employees proudly stepped up to this friendly challenge, collecting at a minimum 700 supplies per location and more than $2,000.00. (more…)
Spectrum is Inducted Into the Best Places to Work Hall of Fame
Newport News, VA On Monday, July 23 Spectrum received the honor of being inducted into the Inside BusinessBest Places to Work Hall of Fame after receiving a Best Place to Work award six times. Jeff Wassmer, Spectrum President and CEO received the company’s award during the luncheon at the Westin, Virginia Beach Town Center. (more…)
Spectrum Sponsors PFAC Healing Arts Program for Wounded Warriors
Newport News, VA On Thursday, June 28, Spectrum and the Peninsula Fine Arts Center (PFAC) hosted a reception to celebrate the therapeutic works of Rebecca Iacdino, US Army SGT, a Wounded Warrior and artist ofThe Healing Arts Project. Spectrum proudly sponsored this program through the Spectrum Foundation along with ITA, Bay Electric, and Sentara Health Foundation.
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Spectrum Awarded a Subcontract on SAIC’s 480 ISRW Support Contract
Newport News, VA- On June 1, 2012 Spectrum, a member of SAIC’s 480th Support team received notification that SAIC has been awarded a $32,876,384 contract to support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) ISR mission. As a member of this winning team, Spectrum provides over a decade of experience with the AF DCGS and years of support to the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing mission. We look forward to continuing our outstanding mutual relationship with SAIC and our continuing support to the vital mission of the 480th ISRW. (more…)
Spectrum Selected as Prime on Air Force AFOTEC OTES
Newport News, VA- On April 30, 2012 Spectrum was awarded a prime contract of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Operational Test and Evaluation Services (OTES) contract as one of two awardees. This $77 Million contract will support organizations throughout the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. Services that will be provided under this contract include: Integrated test functions for U.S. Air Force and Multi-Service air, space and cyberspace acquisition programs; Test design, test planning, execution and repotting; and Post test data analysis. (more…)