Overland Park, KS — May 8, 2025 — Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS), an Eastern Shawnee Companies subsidiary and SBA 8(a)-certified tribally owned business, and Veracity Consulting, a native- and woman-owned technology consultancy, are proud to announce the formation of a new joint venture, Eastern Shawnee – Veracity JV, LLC, designed to provide agile, innovative IT solutions to federal clients.
The newly formed joint venture combines ESPS’s 8(a) contracting advantages and proven federal market experience with Veracity’s deep bench of IT expertise. Together, the two Overland Park-based firms offer a powerful blend of technical excellence, shared values, and diverse ownership that aligns with federal agencies’ missions.
Service offerings include:
- IT Infrastructure & Security – Scalable, secure infrastructure solutions tailored to federal environments.
- IerviceNow Implementations & Consulting – Platform strategy, customization, and optimization as a ServiceNow Partner.
- ILegacy System Modernization – Cloud migration and integration of legacy systems for enhanced usability and efficiency.
- INetwork & System Support – Turnkey support for network operations, system maintenance, and hardware/software lifecycle management.
- IPortfolio, Program, and Project Management – Ensuring taxpayer resources are managed effectively to maximize return on investment.
- IData Management – Strategy to execution, collection, maintenance, and integration of data resources to deliver the mission.
- ITesting as a Service – Confirm new technology works as expected with independent verification and validation.
“This joint venture is more than a business partnership—it’s a values-based alignment,” said Matt Metcalf, CEO of Eastern Shawnee Companies. “Both of our teams bring a strong cultural foundation, deep respect for our clients’ missions, and a shared belief in delivering solutions that make a real impact. Our combined capabilities will allow us to provide faster, more flexible, and more effective support to our federal partners.”
“We’ve worked hard to build a culture at Veracity that’s grounded in integrity, inclusion, and delivering meaningful results,” said Angela Hurt, CEO of Veracity Consulting. “Partnering with ESPS was a natural fit. We’re both tribally- and native-owned, both headquartered right here in Overland Park, and both deeply committed to making a difference—not just for our clients, but for our communities. Together, we’re creating something truly special.”
This joint venture reflects a shared commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation—bringing together trusted experience and forward-looking vision to support federal missions nationwide.
