Vectrus
| Industry | Defense contractor |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Exelis Inc. |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | https://gov2x.com/ |
Vectrus, also known as V2X, is an American defense contractor. They are one of the largest federal contractors.
Overview
[edit]Vectrus is a defense contractor based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[1] Vectrus is publicly traded and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.[2]
History
[edit]Vectrus was spun off from Exelis Inc. in 2014.[1] Exelis itself was spun off from ITT Corp. in 2011.[2][3]
In 2019, they won a $1.38 billion US Army contract to provide logistical service in the Middle East and Asia.[1]
Vectrus merged with Vertex Aerospace Services Holding Corp. in July 2022, and became V2X.[4][5][6][7]
Leadership
[edit]Jeremy C. Wensinger is the president and chief executive officer of V2X (Vectrus).[8][6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Heilman, Wayne (April 15, 2019). "Vectrus stock surges on $1.38 billion contract award". The Gazette (Colorado Springs). Clarity Media Group. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- 1 2 Harden, Mark (September 29, 2014). "Exelis completes spinoff of Colorado-based unit". Bizjournals. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on August 19, 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ↑ Cornell, Joe (September 9, 2014). "Exelis To Spin-Off [sic] Vectrus On September 27". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ↑ Ross Wilkers (July 5, 2022). "Vectrus-Vertex merger closes". Washington Technology. Government Executive. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ Mike Smith (July 5, 2022). "Vectrus and Vertex Complete Combination, Establishing V2X as a Leading Provider of Critical Mission Solutions Globally". PR Newswire. Cision. Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Mary Louise Hoffman (July 6, 2022). "V2X Emerges From Vectrus-Vertex Combination, Reveals 11-Member Board; Chuck Prow Quoted". GovCon Wire. Executive Mosaic. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Vectrus and Vertex close merger and form V2X". Army Technology. GlobalData. July 6, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ Censer, Marjorie (May 12, 2020). "Vectrus CEO says company is working on LOGCAP V transition -- but COVID-19 may alter timeline". insidedefense.com. Inside Defense. Archived from the original on November 23, 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2021.