Knight Federal Names Brian Serra Vice President, Corporate Development & Innovation

Serra will lead growth strategy, partnerships, and innovation initiatives as Knight Federal expands its mission support to federal customers

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knight Federal Solutions today announced that Brian Serra has joined the company as Vice President, Corporate Development & Innovation. In this role, Serra will lead the company’s corporate development strategy, strategic partnerships, and innovation initiatives, helping Knight Federal bring new capabilities to the customers it serves.

“Brian has been on both sides of the table, from co-creating TReX inside the Army to leading partnerships and acquisition strategy in industry,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal. “His deep understanding of how the government buys innovation will help us grow, build the right partnerships, and deliver even more value to the missions we support.”

Serra brings 18 years of federal acquisition and defense industry experience. He led product marketing at By Light Professional IT Services and acquisition initiatives at Cole Engineering Services. During his 12 years with U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando, he co-created the Training and Readiness Accelerator (TReX).

Serra is DAWIA Level III certified in Contracting and Level I certified in Program Management, and received the 2017 Army Contracting Command Acquisition Change Advocate Award.

“I’m excited to join Knight Federal at such an important time for the company,” says Brian Serra, Knight Federal’s new Vice President, Corporate Development & Innovation. “The team has built a strong reputation for mission focus and technical excellence, and I look forward to helping identify new opportunities, partners, and innovations that strengthen what we deliver for our customers.”

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About Knight Federal Solutions

Knight Federal Solutions (KFS) is an Orlando-based federal contractor delivering specialized simulation and training, cybersecurity, IT, and intelligence analysis solutions to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal partners. An eight-time Inc. 5000 honoree, KFS is also a multi-year recipient of the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion, recognizing exemplary veteran recruiting, retention, and professional development. Through its flagship Purple Knight Initiative apprenticeship, KFS creates paid, skills-based pathways for combat-disabled veterans to build careers in high-demand technical roles. Learn more at www.knightfederal.com.