Margarita Howard on What It Takes for HX5 to Compete
Competing for government work can overwhelm a new company Margarita Howard, who founded HX5 in 2004, has a straightforward view of why. Without a real grasp of what federal contracting demands, she said, “then it’s a daunting task.” Her formula…
Margarita Howard’s HX5 Sets Its Own Veteran Pace
Not every defense contractor can absorb dozens of transitioning service members each year. HX5, a company of roughly 1,000 employees, has instead settled on a smaller but steady commitment: two fellows annually through the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program…
Small Defense Contractor HX5 Finds Its Fellowship Rhythm
Large defense contractors can bring on dozens of fellows a year through dedicated military recruiting teams, but HX5, a company of roughly 1,000 employees, has taken a different approach under CEO Margarita Howard two fellows annually, eight total since 2021,…