Some people retire and never look back. Dave Brewer saw an opportunity to help build something new — and decided retirement could wait a little longer. Last week, Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) celebrated Dave’s retirement and recognized the important role he played...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) is strengthening its presence in Ohio through a growing partnership with GPD Group (GPD) and its Small Business Incubator Program—creating new opportunities to build relationships, develop business and establish a foundation for...

Eastern Shawnee Companies helps healthcare organizations solve workforce challenges by connecting the need with the right people, resources and contracting solution. Healthcare staffing should strengthen care—not create another long-term constraint. Healthcare...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) is pleased to announce Ron McCutcheon as General Manager, strengthening the company’s leadership team as ESC continues to expand its federal contracting capabilities and pursue strategic growth opportunities. McCutcheon brings more than...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) is pleased to announce the addition of Craig Erlandson as Director of Business Development Operations. Craig brings more than two decades of experience leading federal operations, portfolio management, forecasting, pricing strategy, and...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) continues to expand its healthcare staffing solution with the addition of three experienced professionals: Trey Strecker, Daniel Matus, and Barbara “Babs” Klinock. These hires represent more than individual expertise—they reflect a...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) is proud to announce the launch of Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions (ESSS), a new subsidiary created to deliver high-quality on-site support and healthcare staffing services to federal, tribal, and public-sector clients. ESSS is a...

At Offutt Air Force Base, the story of America’s strategic defense mission unfolds in the Heritage Area supporting United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). That story — rooted in the Atomic Age, shaped by the Cold War, and evolving through modern cyber, space,...

Eastern Shawnee Companies announced today that Janel Bailey’s role has been formally aligned to Proposal Program Manager, reflecting the scope and strategic importance of her responsibilities as the organization continues to expand its federal and commercial pursuits....

Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS), in partnership with Geospatial Consulting Group International (geoCGI) through our joint venture ESg JV, is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract/s for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative...

Arthur (Art) McKinney, Federal Programs Director for Eastern Shawnee Companies, has been elected to the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Greater Kansas City (GKC) Post Board of Directors for a one year term beginning January 2026. McKinney appeared on the...

Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS) is proud to announce that Senior Project Manager Ryan Stobaugh, PE, has earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Oklahoma. This credential strengthens ESPS’s growing engineering footprint across the...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) is pleased to welcome Nick Hall as Senior Project Manager, Environmental. Nick joins ESC with 19 years of experience in environmental, GIS, and technology-based projects supporting federal clients. His career includes leadership roles...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive the Above & Beyond Award from the Kansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). This prestigious recognition is presented to employers who...

Overland Park, Kansas — May 28, 2025 – Eastern Shawnee Professional Services, LLC (ESPS), an Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) subsidiary and SBA 8(a)-certified Tribally owned business, and Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi), a premier Woman-Owned...

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...

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS – May 7, 2025 - Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS), a tribally owned, SBA 8(a)-certified company, and Bay West, a leading environmental and infrastructure solutions provider, are proud to announce the formation of a mentor-protégé joint...

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) proudly welcomes Josh Johnston and Chris Tayrien to its Board of Directors. Their appointments mark an important milestone in ESC’s growth, as both are enrolled members of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and bring a wealth of...

Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS), a tribally owned 8(a) federal contracting firm, is proud to announce a strategic Similarly Situated Joint Venture (JV) with Keel’s Landing, a premier provider of innovative technology, logistics, and operational solutions....

Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) is proud to announce that Ryan Stobaugh, PE, has joined the organization as Senior Project Manager. With over a decade of experience in civil engineering, project management, and leadership, Ryan brings unparalleled expertise to ESC as...

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS – Matt Metcalf was recently elected to the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Greater Kansas City (GKC) Post’s Board of Directors. The mission of the GKC Post of SAME is to develop and enhance relationships and competencies among...

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS - December 3, 2024 - We’re honored to share that on November 6, 2024, Arthur McKinney awarded the prestigious Patriot Award to Matt Metcalf, recognizing his exceptional support of our nation's citizen warriors. The Patriot Award, given by the...

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS – November 6, 2024 - Eastern Shawnee Professional Services, LLC (ESPS), a tribally owned company of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, is excited to announce its recent approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to enter the...

Tribal communities across the nation are set to receive much-needed support and improved access to high-speed internet through a new native-owned and woman-owned partnership designed to overcome long-standing connectivity challenges. Reagan Smith and Eastern Shawnee...

Eastern Shawnee Professional Services, LLC (an Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) subsidiary), and Affinis Corp, today announce the formation of a new tribally owned 8(a) certified joint venture – Eastern Shawnee – Affinis JV (ESA) – to provide engineering services to...

Eastern Shawnee Companies, LLC (ESC), is pleased to announce the recent hire of Janel Bailey, who joins the firm as Senior Proposal Manager. Her primary responsibility will be leading the proposal development process for new business opportunities, typically in...

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2024 Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS), an Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) subsidiary and wholly owned by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (ESTO), proudly announces its successful attainment of the Small Business...

Eastern Shawnee Companies, LLC (ESC), is pleased to announce the recent hire of David Brewer, who joins the firm as a Business Development Manager. His primary responsibility will be to provide strategic guidance and support to the Easter Shawnee Companies’ 8(a)...

Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS), an Eastern Shawnee Companies (ESC) subsidiary and leading provider of professional and consulting services in the region, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Arthur McKinney as the new General Manager. McKinney...

On October 1, 2023, Matt Metcalf was appointed to the Nominations Committee by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Greater Kansas City (GKC) Post’s Nomination Committee Chair Brian Hoye. The mission of the GKC Post of SAME is to develop and enhance...

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma’s (ESTO) Business Committee announces the new leadership team for the Eastern Shawnee Companies, LLC (ESC), as part of its strategic plan to launch ESC into the federal 8(a) program. “Positioning the Eastern Shawnee Companies to...