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Founded in the garage of company CEO Hany Girgis in 2002, SGIS has transitioned from a small startup business into a multimillion-dollar company with an established track record of providing outstanding service to government agencies.
SGIS develops and applies advanced technical solutions to help protect the United States from threats by aggressors, and develops technologies that enable the further exploration of the solar system. It specializes in the areas of intelligence analysis, information technology, engineering/integration, training and cyber security.
SGIS supports critical services for the Department of Defense, the Defense Information Systems Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, and also provides services at the state and local levels as well. It has 14 office locations nationwide and employs talented professionals dedicated to providing individual attention to each customer.
Its size has given SGIS the ability to work with its clients to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges while being nimble enough to provide truly innovative solutions. It is currently poised to compete with other medium and large-sized defense contractors.
The company has prospered immensely due to the dedication, integrity and commitment shared by its employees. The company always encourages employees to aspire to the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct. The mission and focus of SGIS, along with its core values, are instilled within the work force from day one and are practiced daily.
Its mission is to provide agile solutions that make America safer and more secure, while keeping it on the cutting edge of technology and exploration. Every action an SGIS team member takes is expected to surpass customer expectations while contributing to the company's profitable growth.
Dana L. Gibson was appointed President of National University in July 2007. Previously, she was Vice President for Business and Finance at Southern Methodist University, and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance at the University of Colorado at Denver. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Companies and organizations of all sizes are eligible to apply, including for-profits, notfor- profits, publics, and privates. Peak Performing Organizations will be evaluated in five areas (please see the attached application):
The fact that individuals can experience momentary periods of superior performance on demand suggests that each of us has the potential to perform beyond normal expectations. Commonly referred to as peak performance, this ability to function at a heightened level at will for extended periods of time has long fascinated sports psychologists, scientists and academicians.
A more recent application of this concept has been logically extended to entire organizations that are capable of achieving peak performance. These peak performing organizations have the ability to sustain long-term performance that maximizes the potential of the individuals in the company as well as the overall organization.
The characteristics of peak performing organizations are not currently captured by established recognition awards. While it is true that peak performing organizations are by definition grounded in ethics and integrity, to be a truly great place to work, sustained excellence involves having the ability to perform these functions at a superior level for extended periods of time.
Several models have been developed that explain the factors associated with peak performing organizations. Now, for the first time, these factors have been incorporated into the criteria for the National University Peak Performance Award.