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News Release 10-19-2009
Engineering Services Network, Inc. (Corporate Press Release)

ESN CEO Raymond F. Lopez Jr. Addresses Hawaii Small Business Information Technology Forum

ARLINGTON, VA (October 2009) – ESN CEO and President Raymond F. Lopez, Jr. spoke recently at the Hawaii Small Business Information Technology Forum: 2009 Teaming for Success at the Japanese Culture Center of Hawaii, located in Honolulu.

The event was sponsored by Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Group HI, Bering Sea Group, Northrop Grumman, Engineering Services Network (ESN), KCS Communications, Epsilon Systems, Group ESN and GMP Hawaii.
Lopez, who has grown ESN from its first $25,000 task order to more than $26 million in revenue in 2008, spoke at the event on the topic of, “Key to Success and Teaming Strategies.”

The former high school football coach used sports metaphors to make his points, including “First and Ten: On the Road to the “Big Show.”

Lopez told his audience to develop a “Play Book,” and follow it. He talked about “Holding the Line” via tactical and strategic planning and developing company skill sets, like the ISO 9001:2000 certification that ESN earned. Along the way, he signed up stars to help in company’s business development efforts, and ultimately to win new contracts and keep growing the company.

And he always stresses team sprit. “You have the right to fail, and the right to succeed! Do not allow anyone, group or organization to take that right from you,” said Lopez, who served his country for more than 29 years before retiring from the Navy in 1994 as a full Commander and becoming president and CEO of ESN in 1995.
And don’t forget to have “Big Mo on Your Side,” making references to prestigious rankings on the Inc. 5000 list and Hispanic Business 500.

Inc. magazine named ESN one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2008 and among the top 100 fastest growing defense contractors in the U.S. in 2007. ESN also was listed in 2009 among the top 500 Hispanic-owned companies in the U.S.

Engineering Services Network, Inc.) is a trusted leader in engineering and technology solutions. For more than a decade, we have been proudly standing shoulder to shoulder with our military and government customers, delivering critical services for missions that matter. ESN provides services in five key areas: engineering and technical support; strategic and program management; testing and evaluation; operations support; and information technology.

Based in Arlington, VA, ESN has regional and field offices throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Founded in 1995, ESN has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification. ESN customers include the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command, Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies. ESN is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB).


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