Cherokee Federal
Avery Penn, MBA, PMP has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. They served as a US Army Officer from 1985 to 2013. In this role, they gained valuable leadership and management skills. In 2015, Avery joined Sherwin-Williams as the Manager of Operations/Production, where they implemented operational excellence initiatives and achieved customer satisfaction. They worked at Sherwin-Williams until 2018. During this time, Avery also took on the role of Operations/Project Manager at General Motors Power Train - Engineering Division, where they managed chemical testing, supply, waste, and inventory. In 2018, Avery became a Project Manager at FAS, LLC, working on projects with NASA until 2019. Currently, they are a Contract Program Manager at Cherokee Federal, managing various programs for federal agencies such as the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Their responsibilities include project direction, coordination, and implementation while ensuring adherence to company strategy and contractual obligations. Avery's expertise in program and project management, as well as their strong background in leadership and operations, make them a valuable asset in any organization.
Avery Penn, MBA, PMP has a strong education background in business and project management. In 2023, they started pursuing a degree in Economics at Harvard Business School, which they are expected to complete by 2027. Before this, from 2019 to 2022, Avery obtained a Masters of Arts at Georgetown University, specializing in Business and Project Management. Additionally, in 2006, they attended the U.S. Naval War College, where they acquired a Master of Arts in National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies. Avery is currently also a graduate candidate at Harvard Business School, working towards another degree in Economics, with no specified end date.
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Cherokee Federal
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Cherokee Federal – a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses – is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. With our heritage of ingenuity coupled with modern business practices, we serve as a trusted partner that can innovate and implement solutions. Our team of companies manages more than 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios. Cherokee Federal’s team of small disadvantaged business entities, many of which are 8(a) and/or HUBZone certified, offer attractive contract vehicles with unique advantages – resulting in a streamlined, responsive contract management process.