Herndon tech contractor announces leadership appointments

Valiant Integrated Services LLC names CFO, enterprise COO and chief growth officer

Published October 26, 2020 by Sydney Lake

Herndon-based tech contractor Valiant Integrated Services LLC announced Friday that Chief Financial Officer Mike Pilon has been promoted as the company’s first enterprise chief operating officer in a string of new leadership appointments.

Dan Corbett will succeed Pilon, who had served as CFO since 2017. In his new role, Pilon will oversee operations, engineering and technology application services as well as the company’s growth plan. Corbett, who most recently served as vice president of operations with Falls Church-based Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE), will lead finance, accounting, treasury and information technology at the company.

Valiant also announced Friday the creation of the chief growth officer role, which will be filled by Chris Bauer. He will focus on developing existing customer relationships and partnerships as well as brand recognition.

“From the strong platform that we have built to help our government partners achieve their mission, Valiant is now laser-focused on growing our business, expanding our capabilities, serving our customers and delivering unmatched value to all of our stakeholders,” Valiant CEO James Jaska said in a statement. “We are delighted at the appointments of Mike, Dan and Chris into their new positions further strengthening our executive team and organization.”

Valiant employs more than 5,500 people worldwide and provides support services to the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. The company provides services including logistics, sustainment, advanced learning, readiness, mission and contingency operations, engineering and analysis operations as well as maintenance and management for aerospace, defense, national security, intelligence and civil government customers.