When Margarita Howard founded HX5 in 2004, women-owned firms were a rare presence in government contracting. Two decades later, the Fort Walton Beach company she leads as sole owner and CEO/president employs more than 1,000 people at 90 government locations across 34 states, providing mission support services to the Department of Defense and NASA. Along […]

Purpose is often cited as the most difficult thing veterans lose when they leave military service. Careers built around national security, life-or-death operations, and tightly coordinated missions don’t have obvious civilian equivalents. HX5 CEO Margarita Howard, herself a service-disabled Air Force veteran, has structured her company around the idea that government contracting can provide exactly […]

Margarita Howard, chief executive at HX5, has articulated a management philosophy that prioritizes a culture of sustained excellence across the organization. Her approach combines clearly articulated values with disciplined execution, creating an environment in which accountability, professional development, and measurable outcomes are central to daily operations. At the core of Margarita Howard’s strategy is a […]