Shanna Staten Recognized as OrangeSlices 2027 Engage Defense Innovation 150 Honoree
Chugach Government Solutions congratulates Shanna Staten, our Business Development Executive for the U.S. Air Force market, on being named an OrangeSlices 2027 Engage Defense Innovation 150 honoree. This prestigious recognition celebrates leaders who fortify defense innovation communities by sharing knowledge, building trust, and driving mission-focused collaboration across organizational boundaries. Honorees represent government, military, industry, and academia across the entire defense innovation community.
In response to her selection as an Engage Defense Innovation honoree, Shanna shared, “I’m deeply honored to be recognized by my peers for supporting defense innovation. At Chugach, we empower people to drive innovation, grounded in integrity and partnership. This honor inspires me to keep creating meaningful value, strengthening collaborations, and advancing cutting-edge solutions that directly benefit Airmen and the broader defense mission.”
Tom Fortunato, Vice President of Strategy & Growth commented, “Shanna embodies our commitment to doing things the right way, creating meaningful value, and building community. Her strategic mindset and ability to forge trusted, mission-focused partnerships reflect our dedication to leaving things better than we found them. With her at the helm of our Air Force growth efforts, we’re focused on delivering innovative, mission-ready solutions that truly support our warfighters.” This honor reflects the very principles that guide everything we do, and it comes on the heels of Chugach Government Solutions also being recognized by OrangeSlices as a 2027 Elev8 GovCon Honoree. As we continue striving to do things the right way and create meaningful value, we are proud to stand behind Shanna as she continues shaping solutions that benefit Airmen and strengthen the broader defense mission. Learn more about our Elev8 recognition here: Chugach Government Solutions Recognized as an OrangeSlices 2027 Elev8 GovCon Honoree | Chugach Government Solutions
