HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. announced today that Jack Conway is retiring as president effective January 1, 2012. Following his departure, Sigmatech Chief Operating Officer Mike Callahan will assume Conway's responsibilities. Conway will continue to serve on Sigmatech's advisory board.

Conway joined Sigmatech in 2007 and served as president through 2011. He was instrumental in guiding the company in numerous areas including operations, strategy, business development, customer relationship management, workforce planning and a variety of philanthropy initiatives. Conway's experience and vision significantly contributed to Sigmatech's growth during challenging economic times, with record sales exceeding $50 million for fiscal year 2011.

Sigmatech CEO Joe Bergantz stated, "We wish Jack all the best in his retirement. Jack was an integral part of Sigmatech and his time here has been invaluable. Going forward and working with Jack, I am confident of a seamless transition and Mike's ability to position the company for additional growth and opportunities."

Conway served in the Army for 26 years, retiring at the rank of Colonel in 1993. Since leaving the Army, he has worked for small businesses in Huntsville, supporting the Army, Department of Defense and other Government customers. Prior to joining Sigmatech, Conway was a senior vice president at Analytical Services, Inc. for nearly 10 years and was in management positions at JB Management for five years.

Conway stated, "My time with Sigmatech has not ended. As a member of the advisory board, I am looking forward to my continued association with Sigmatech and helping with a smooth transition."

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. was among 11 organizations receiving the 2011 Alabama Quality Award, in recognition of quality and performance excellence. Following an independent board review, Sigmatech was selected as a recipient of the Level 1 – Commitment to Excellence Award. CEO Joe Bergantz accepted for Sigmatech during a conference on December 8 at the Bryant Conference Center.

Administered by the Alabama Productivity Center, part of the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce in Tuscaloosa, the award is based on performance criteria that include excellence in leadership, strategic planning, attention to customers and other stakeholders, market focus, process management and analysis of organizational performance.

"The award allows organizations to track their progress and is proof that they are making excellent strides in the quality of their work," said Dr. Barry Mason, the interim director of the Alabama Productivity Center.

The award is modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and has been administered by the Alabama Productivity Center since 1986. Not only does receiving the award recognize excellence in an organization, the award also aims to increase the understanding of the requirements for performance excellence. Additional information and other recipients of the award can be found at http://alabamaexcellence.com/

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. celebrates 25 years in business this year. A special ribbon cutting will be held July 14 at the company's Research Park headquarters facility for employees, customers, partners and area leaders. Additionally, a special anniversary celebration will be held July 15 for employees and invited guests to celebrate the company's achievements.

Founded on July 14, 1986, Dr. Gurmej Sandhu launched the business providing sensor and signal processing support to the Aviation and Missile Command's Research, Development and Engineering Center located at Redstone Arsenal. Over the last quarter century, Sigmatech supported many highly visible programs and projects for both government and commercial customers. In addition to providing technical services, Sigmatech would later add management, training and e-Learning to their core services and eventually evolve to focus entirely on the government sector.

Sigmatech founder and board chair Dr. Gurmej Sandhu stated, "Reaching such a significant milestone stands as a testament to the success of any company. We are really excited to achieve this mark of longevity. I am thankful for our employees, customers, partners and the Huntsville community"

Today, Sigmatech has over 225 employees serving at multiple U.S. locations and internationally. Additional offices are in Arlington, VA and Colorado Springs, CO, and employees serve with cusomers in a dozen other locations. Customers include organizations from the Army, Air Force, Missile Defense Agency and the Office of Personnel Management.

Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz (USA, Ret.) stated, "We are thrilled to be recognized for excelling as a business. As proud as I am of what Sigmatech has achieved over the past 25 years, I believe our greatest accomplishments are yet to come. We are passionate about delivering for our customers and this milestone is a tribute to our employees and the services they deliver to our customers every day."

In 2010, Sigmatech was named Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year for Government Contracting and received the Better Business Bureau Torch award for Marketplace Ethics. This year, Sigmatech was named one of the Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County.

Jack Conway, Sigmatech president stated, "Our exceptional level of success is from working as a team to make sure we are growing and succeeding – both individually and as a group. At Sigmatech, we have a great team that consistently delivers results."

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. received a $46.4 million task award to provide support to the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). Located at Redstone Arsenal, USASAC implements approved U.S. Army security assistance programs and the Command is currently managing more than 4,400 FMS cases valued at over $103 billion.

Awarded under Sigmatech's Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) prime contract, Sigmatech and a team of 10 companies will assist USASAC in programmatic support services for security assistance, FMS and international programs supporting Army managed weapon systems, equipment and services. The task has a five-year performance period and services include FMS case preparation, resource management, system acquisition, case management tracking, system delivery, deployment and sustainment.

"USASAC is a valued customer. We appreciate their confidence in our team and are proud to support their critical mission," said Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.).

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. has named Michael O. Callahan as chief operating officer. Callahan will report to CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, (USA, ret.). Previously, Callahan was senior vice president and program manager for Sigmatech's Command Post, Systems and Integration task. With his new role, Callahan will be responsible for business management, operations and identification of opportunities that drive growth in aerospace and defense markets.

"Mike is an accomplished leader and is results driven. As we continue to execute our corporate goals and growth strategy, Mike brings expertise across many areas, including missile defense, Army missiles and space; command and control and management and operations. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge of all aspects of our business, including day-to-day operations and programs", stated Bergantz.

Callahan brings over 30 years of combined military, government and industry experience in program and acquisition management, engineering and testing of command and control and missile systems. Prior to Sigmatech, Callahan was a project manager at Lockheed Martin after retiring from the U.S. Army as a product manager for the Missile Defense Agency.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. was one of 15 Huntsville-based companies receiving the "Best Places to Work" award at an April 19 luncheon hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the North Alabama Society for Human Resource Management.

The award recognizes companies that are committed to creating a productive, fun and rewarding place to work for employees. Over 100 companies competed for the award and 15 companies selected in small, medium and large categories. Sigmatech was one of five companies selected in the medium business category (75 - 249 employees) following an application evaluation process and independent survey results of Huntsville-based Sigmatech employees. Evaluation criteria included:

  • Team Effectiveness
  • Retention Risk
  • Alignment with Goals
  • Trust with Coworkers
  • Individual Contribution
  • Manager Effectiveness
  • Trust in Senior Leaders
  • Feeling Valued
  • Work Engagement
  • People Practices

"We strive for 100% employee satisfaction. Providing a great work environment for attracting and retaining top talent is critical to achieving this goal. Thanks to all Sigmatech employees for participating in the survey and contributing to our winning this great award," said Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.).

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech recently completed a successful recertification audit to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. ISO 9001-2008 certification standards represents an international consensus on good quality management practices and is the latest version of the world's most widely used standard for quality management systems (QMS).  

"Providing high quality services and excellence is very important in today's increasingly competitive environment. I would like to commend our QMS team and 200 plus employees for their ongoing commitment and efforts to improve and maintain our QMS. The successful audit findings clearly indicate our systems are working and reinforces our continued commitment to quality and excellence," said Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.).

To remain compliant and certified, Sigmatech must recertify annually. Recertification involves an audit of processes and procedures. Conducted by National Quality Assurance USA, an accredited and world-renowned QMS registrar, the audit results reflect Sigmatech's commitment to quality. Re-certification further underscores that Sigmatech follows established processes and procedures to ensure top performance while continually reviewing and improving business operations. Key benefits of our QMS include:

  • Improved consistency on product and service performance
  • Increase the customer's level of satisfaction
  • Widens the perception of products to customers
  • Improved efficiency and productivity
  • Great cost reductions
  • Improved satisfaction in communications, morale and job
  • Increased marketing, sales opportunities and competitive advantage

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seven Sigmatech employees are contenders for awards as part of the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce Best Places to Work event scheduled for April 19 at 11:30 am in the South Hall of the Von Braun Center. Contenders are Jessica Mills, Joy Faust, Lexie Clark, Deborah Dutton, Lita Tillman, Rokichia Haywood and Jennifer Valentin. Preliminary selection, based on co-worker input, is determined from an independent employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace. Small, medium and large companies then submit applications on behalf of each contender.

"These employees go above and beyond, exceeding every expectation. We are proud that these employees are part of our company and we applaud their dedication. Their outstanding performance inspires the entire company," said Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Sigmatech is also competing in for the Best Places to Work award this year. Winners will be determined from the employee survey and tabulated by Quantum Workplace. Winners will be selected in three categories: organizations with between 25 and 74 local employees; organizations with between 75 and 249 local employees; and employers with 250 local employees or more. Sigmatech is competing in the 75 and 249 category.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. received a task award to provide support to the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) located at Redstone Arsenal. Valued at over $40 million, Sigmatech and a team of 12 companies will assist SAMD in the purchase, delivery and sustainment of AMCOM systems entered into via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process between the U.S. government and numerous foreign governments. Awarded under Sigmatech's AMCOM Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) prime contract, the task has a five-year performance period.  

"For 18 years, SAMD has been a valued customer, and we are pleased to be selected for continued support. Their confidence in our team is a great acknowledgement. We look forward to providing valued added solutions, supporting their mission to procure, deliver, and sustain FMS programs," said Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Sigmatech, Inc. received a task award to provide functional, program management, plans and integration services to the Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) G-3 (Operations) organization at Redstone Arsenal. The task order, valued at over $30 million for five years, is under the company’s AMCOM Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) prime contract for programmatic services.  

Teamed with Sigmatech to support G-3 is AVNIK Defense Solutions, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Navigator Development Group, Inc. and Robbins Gioia. Each company brings qualifications and experience for supporting G-3 in the following areas:

  Demilitarization
  Future Operations and Joint Integration
  Conference Support & Displays
  Operational Integration
  Aviation Field Maintenance
  Command Analysis
  Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) Integration & Synchronization
  Aviation Resource Assessment & Analysis
  Condition Based Maintenance

“G-3 is a new customer and we are pleased to have been selected for this task order. Their confidence in our team is a great acknowledgement and we look forward to working with them in support of their mission, priorities and Warfighter focus,” said Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.). Located at Redstone Arsenal, G-3’s mission is to synchronize execution of the mission throughout the aviation and missile materiel enterprise to ensure unity of effort in support of the Warfighter; on order execute Command focus/mission areas as assigned. G-3’s aviation-related assigned missions are as follows:

  Aviation Field Maintenance
  Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
  Aviation Resource Analysis and Assessment Survey (ARAAS)
  Aviation Technology Center of Excellence (ATCoE)
  Obsolescence Management

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. received a $12 million task award to provide programmatic support to the Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation Headquarters and the Project Manager Office (PMO) Aviation Systems (AS), Product Manager for Air Traffic Control (ATC). These organizations, and their matrix support, perform as the Army’s acquisition authority for Army aviation programs and initiatives. The task order award is under the company’s AMCOM Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) prime contract for programmatic services and has a five-year performance period.

Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.) stated, “We are pleased to have been selected by PEO Aviation for this important task. Our team brings a successful and long history in providing aviation and programmatic services to AMCOM. We are committed to delivering high quality services and we look forward to supporting PEO Aviation across the system life cycle.”

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. has hired Rick Turner as program director for the company’s two U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command (AMCOM) Expedited Professional & Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) contracts. Turner will report to Sigmatech President Jack Conway. In this role, Turner will be responsible for oversight on the company’s AMCOM EXPRESS technical and programmatic contracts, including industry partnerships and alliances, business strategy and technical leadership.

“Rick is a great addition to our management team as Sigmatech continues to pursue new opportunities and growth under our AMCOM EXPRESS contracts and also as we posture for new business at Redstone Arsenal,” stated Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, (USA, ret.)

Turner brings over 33 years of experience, has served in numerous government civilian leadership roles and brings experience in aviation, missile and ground commodities. Most recently, Turner was the former executive director for the Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Activity located at Redstone and received the 2009 Association of the United States Army Civilian of the Year award.

Sigmatech, Inc. received the 2010 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics during the 13th Annual Torch Awards Celebration hosted by the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama, Inc.   

As one of four finalists, Sigmatech won the award in the large business category (100-plus employees). Large business finalists were InfoPro Corporation, CAS Group – Wyle, Incorporated and Jerry Damson Honda.  Other business categories competing were small, mid-size and non-profit organizations. 

CEO MG Joseph Bergantz (USA, ret) accepted the award for Sigmatech. Following the ceremony, Bergantz stated, “Sigmatech strives to maintain an ethical culture and it is a top priority within our company. This award provides our team of employees, customers and partners added confidence that Sigmatech is committed to doing business with integrity and in an ethical manner.”

More than 140 companies and non-profit organizations were nominated for the Torch Award and were given the opportunity to submit information regarding their ethical relationships with customers, employees and vendors.  A panel comprised of representatives of the academic and business community judged the entries. Thirty-eight businesses and organizations accepted their nomination and provided an entry for the Torch Award. 

Pictured above, Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, (USA, ret) accepts the Torch Award from Jay Rape, 2010 Chairman of BBB Board of Directors

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Sigmatech, Inc. has named Dennis Werth as vice president of corporate development. Werth will report to CEO MG Joseph Bergantz, (USA, ret.).

In this role, Werth is responsible for long-term strategy, business development activities and processes, industry alliances and identification of opportunities that drives corporate growth in federal markets.

"Dennis is a valuable asset for Sigmatech's leadership team as we continue to execute the company's goals and growth strategy," said Bergantz. "His technical and management accomplishments combined with a background in government and industry makes him the ideal person for supporting our continued growth initiatives."

Werth brings over 30 years of combined industry and Department of Defense experience and since 1998, he has held several senior and executive level positions with ITT Corporation. Most recently, Werth served as vice president of strategic programs for the company’s $260 million ITT CAS business unit. Prior to ITT, Werth was a program manager for Mantech International and served in various technical and management positions with Department of Defense organizations.

Sigmatech, Inc. received a task award to provide programmatic support services to the U.S. Army’s Command Post Systems and Integration (CPS&I) Product Management Office (PMO) at Redstone Arsenal. Valued at $75.8 million for five years, the task award is under the company’s U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) blanket purchase agreement.

The win follows a previous task order supporting the CPS&I PMO that Sigmatech won in 2005. Services encompass program management support to include planning, development, documentation, acquisition, configuration management, product assurance, test support and evaluation, integration, modeling and simulation, fielding, materiel release, logistics and support for international cooperative efforts and foreign military sales cases.

"For over 20 years, Sigmatech has supported Army customers at Redstone. The excellent relationship we have established continues with CPS&I and we are pleased to be selected for the follow-on task, said MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.), Sigmatech CEO. Our team looks forward supporting the CPS&I organization and we will continue to build upon our commitment of ensuring world class programmatic services and support."

CPS&I is responsible for taking all of the Command, Control, Communications, Computer Intelligence and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) equipment that is used in a Tactical Operations Center (TOC), or Command Post, and placing them into platforms. These platforms provide standardized equipment and instructions that allow for easy setup, operation and maintenance of each TOC. CPS&I provides these standard, mobile command posts for Warfighters – from battalion to echelons above corps with equal capabilities, common systems, seamless operations and standard training requirements, providing a fully integrated and digitized physical infrastructure to enable battle command and achieve information dominance on the net-centric battlefield.

SigmaCor, a joint venture (JV) of eight small businesses, appointed Mr. Cary Trafton as president to lead efforts supporting advisory and assistance services to the Air Force Space Command in Colorado Springs, CO.

Huntsville-based Sigmatech, Inc., the JV majority and managing partner for SigmaCor, announced Trafton’s appointment following SigmaCor’s win on the $450 million Air Force Space Command Contract for Space and Missile Capabilities (CSMC) program.

As president, Trafton brings 39 years aerospace experience and previously served as a senior business advisor for BearingPoint. A retired Air Force Colonel, Trafton was the former director of multiple Air Force Space Command organizations, including Force Enhancement, International Affairs and the Plans and Programs Division. Trafton’s appointment adds a highly capable and recognized leader in the aerospace industry and complements SigmaCor’s mission of providing the Air Force Space Command responsive, versatile and adaptable solutions.

Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz (USA, ret.) stated, “On behalf of the SigmaCor joint venture team, I would like to welcome Cary on board as president. Cary’s experience and background is beneficial as we look to expand our presence in the Colorado Springs area. His knowledge of the Air Force Space Command organization, and management and leadership skills, are a great asset.”

SigmaCor, a formal joint venture (JV) of eight small businesses, received a $450 million contract from the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, CO. The Contract for Space and Missile Capabilities (CSMC) is a five-year contract for services to include providing technical and analytical tools, supporting or improving policy development, management services and improving the operation of systems supporting the AFSPC.

The SigmaCor JV is comprised of eight experienced small business prime contractors. Huntsville-based Sigmatech, Inc. serves as the JV majority and managing partner. Other partners are CyberSpace Operations Consulting, GT Technologies, Master Solutions, Overlook Systems Technologies, Summit Technical Solutions (STS), Tecolote Research, and Technology Services Corporation. SigmaCor’s subcontractor team includes Scitor Corporation, CIBER, and Southern Aerospace Company.

“On behalf of the JV partners and subcontractors, we are excited to be selected by the Air Force Space Command to provide systems engineering and technical services, stated SigmaCor President Cary Trafton. Our team composition offers AFSPC a low risk solution for accessing highly experienced companies supporting Air Force organizations, activities and systems in space and cyber operations.”

As a major command, AFSPC consists of 47,000 professionals assigned at 88 locations worldwide and deployed to an additional 35 global locations performing the AFSPC mission of providing military focused space and cyberspace capabilities with a global perspective to the joint war fighting team.

Acquisition Services Corporation (ASC), a joint venture of 11 small business prime contractors, has named Paul Freeman as president to lead efforts providing acquisition support services under the Missile Defense Agency’s Engineering and Support Services (MiDAESS) program.

As president, Freeman brings over 40 years experience and previously served as president and program manager for two successful joint ventures supporting the U.S. Army Space and Missile Command/Army Strategic Forces Command under two different systems engineering and technical assistance contracts. Additionally, he brings 16 years of government and missile defense experience. Freeman’s appointment adds an accomplished and recognized leader in ballistic missile defense (BMD) and complements ASC’s mission of providing the MDA organization responsive, versatile and adaptable acquisition solutions.

Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz (USA, ret.) stated, “On behalf of the ASC joint venture, I am excited to have Paul on board as president. Paul has successfully built teams and led organizations supporting similar joint ventures. His strong leadership, management and missile defense expertise is a great asset for ASC’s MiDAESS program.”

Sigmatech, Inc. has been named Small Business of the Year for Government Contracting Services. Awarded by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce at the 25th Annual Small Business Awards Celebration, Sigmatech was one of three finalists to compete for the award.

Nominated by employees and selected through an independent judging panel, Sigmatech was evaluated on financial strength, employee growth, ability to respond to challenges, number of years in operation, community involvement and innovative products and services.

Sigmatech founder and board chair Dr. Gurmej Sandhu stated, “Being selected among some of the best government contracting small businesses is a wonderful honor. Our success is due to employees giving every day excellence in all they do. I credit our team of employees, customers and partners. Through their support, we succeed.”

Companies eligible for nomination in the Government Contracting Services category included small businesses with less than 350 employees that provided engineering services, logistics, accounting / compliance and staffing services. Small business winners were also announced in two other categories, Business and Professional Services and Technology Services. Overall, 35 area companies competed and one winner was selected from each category.

Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz (USA, Ret.) stated, “We are thrilled to be recognized for excelling as a business. We are passionate about delivering for our customers and receiving this award is a tribute to our employees and the services they deliver to our customers every day.”

Sigmatech, Inc. received a task award to provide space professional education and training services at the Air Force’s National Security Space Institute (NSSI) in Colorado Springs, CO.

Awarded under Sigmatech’s contract with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the win signals a go-ahead for the team of Sigmatech, Alion Science and Technology and Delta Solutions and Strategies to begin the transition phase-in for providing instructor services and operations and maintenance of the NSSI Space Power Laboratory.

As the main hub for Department of Defense space education and training, NSSI trains over 2,000 students annually and is an academic center of excellence in space professional education. NSSI’s Space Power Laboratory provides an interactive training environment that simulates space activities, integrating14 mission planning applications and situational awareness tools to give space professionals high-fidelity realistic experience in providing space support to the warfighter.

“We are pleased that NSSI has selected our team as their trusted partner for building a world class space education program,” said MG Joseph Bergantz, U.S. Army (Ret.), Sigmatech CEO. “Our team is fully committed to supporting the NSSI mission and the advancement of the space professional community to meet the nation’s space needs and national security objectives.”

Sigmatech, Inc. is one of several area companies recently nominated for the Huntsville/Madison County Best Places to Work awards. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County and the North Alabama Society for Human Resource Management, the award recognizes area companies for workplace excellence. Quantum Workplace, a firm specializing in employee survey methodology and survey software ranks the companies in small, medium and large categories and measures results based on management effectiveness, people practices, retention probability and alignment with goals. Businesses or non-profit organizations in the Huntsville/Madison County area with 25 or more employees were eligible to participate. Overall, 74 companies will compete, with five winners selected from each category.

Sigmatech, Inc. successfully completed its first ISO 9001:2008 audit and certification. ISO 9001:2008 is the current standard for quality management systems (QMS) worldwide.

Conducted by NQA-USA, an accredited external auditor, the certification is part of Sigmatech’s continued commitment to quality and customer service excellence.

Sigmatech CEO MG Joseph Bergantz (USA, Ret.) stated, “This certification is an important achievement and demonstrates our commitment to continual improvement and operational excellence in the aerospace and defense marketplace. I am proud of the excellent teamwork displayed by our employees throughout the entire process of implementation and certification.”

Achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification enables Sigmatech to market itself as an ISO registered company and provides assurance that the company is using standardized business processes, focused on maximizing customer satisfaction and quality. Additionally, it provides employees with a better understanding of work functions and processes and improves efficiency across the organization.

Sigmatech, Inc. has appointed retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Bergantz as the company’s chief executive officer. As CEO, Bergantz will lead Sigmatech’s business divisions; work closely with the company’s management team, and position Sigmatech for continued growth in government markets.

Sigmatech founder Dr. Gurmej Sandhu, who will continue as Sigmatech’s board chair, stated, “We are pleased to have General Bergantz on board as CEO. In addition to the expertise that he has amassed over the course of an impressive career, his leadership skills, corporate experience and network of senior leaders in military, government and industry will help position Sigmatech for future growth.”

Bergantz previously served as vice president and general manager for the System Solutions Division (SSD) of ManTech SRS Technologies, Incorporated in Huntsville. Within this division, Bergantz was responsible for the management and operations of six subdivisions that included Systems Engineering, Advanced Technology Development, Defense, Chemical-Biological and Intelligence Services, and Logistics and Environmental support. In addition to corporate experience, Bergantz also brings 33 years of Army experience, serving in key roles that included Product Manager for Communications Intelligence Aircraft, Commander of Aviation with the Technical Test Center, Comanche Program Manager, and the Program Executive Officer for Army Aviation.