ATC REACHES A TEAM OF 100
SPRING 2026
Founded in 2001, Allied Technologies and Consulting (ATC) began as a small, ambitious team with only a handful of employees. Twenty-five years later, through resilience, perseverance, and the strong relationships built along the way, ATC proudly celebrates an incredibly special milestone in May 2026 of reaching 100 employees!
Looking back on how far the company has come, this achievement marks an especially meaningful moment for ATC. We are deeply grateful for the continued support, commitment, and collaboration of our incredible employees, colleagues, customers and partners who have been part of this journey.
We are eager to continue to grow with our team and partners!
SPOTLIGHTING ATC: ATC VICE PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER, DR. DALE VANDER HAMM
SPRING 2026
As Allied Technologies & Consulting, LLC (ATC) enters its 25th year, the company is spotlighting one of the co-founders of ATC, Dr. Dale Vander Hamm, R.Ph., Ph.D. the Senior Vice President and co-owner of ATC.
It has been said regarding Dr. Dale Vander Hamm that “What you see is what you get”, direct honesty and integrity with a desire to see good outcomes and win/win situations for others. Dr. Vander Hamm values faith, family and working to create positive outcomes.
Dr. Vander Hamm grew up on a family farm in rural South Dakota. He learned life lessons from his father, as well as his grandfather who was born in 1884, as the second-generation American born of a German immigrant farmer. Both were leaders in their community and local church. A lesson that Dr. Vander Hamm gained from his father, is that a person earns respect by how hard they work, not what race or culture they came from.
Dr. Vander Hamm learned from his grandfather the need to understand “why” some jobs need to be done, and from a college professor the importance of fully comprehending various subjects in depth, such as chemistry/physics, surpassing simple memorization and application. This intellectual desire to perceive “why” has led to Dr. Vander Hamm’s success in understanding religion, his education throughout various college courses, and in an Army career as a Pharmacist and Chief of Regulatory Affairs and Human Use Review. More recently, serving for over 22 years as the former Senior Congressional and Science Advisor to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command.
Dr. Vander Hamm’s leadership philosophy with ATC is grounded in knowledge, integrity and value. In pursuit of knowledge of how things work, he takes a thoughtful and analytical approach across three main areas of interest: public policy, science and personal beliefs. He studies the 5 w’s behind governmental/political questions in order to advise his governmental customers. As a medical scientist, with a Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicology, he digs back into original publications, and applies insights from new discoveries, to challenge medical technologies/pharmaceuticals with a valid emphasis on the risks so as to not overly allow a biased push for the potential benefits. His study of foundational scriptures, along with personal experiences has contributed to his perspective on faith, community and responsibility.
ATC ATTENDS ANNUAL DHA OPERATIONAL MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM 2026
SPRING 2026
Mike Reinemann from our ATC corporate office recently attended the 2026 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Operational Medicine Symposium & Technology Showcase in San Antonio, Texas. This premier military medical event is one of North America’s largest and most impactful forums, uniting senior military and government leaders with industry and academic stakeholders. This year’s symposium centered on better preparing military health for potential large-scale combat operations (LSCO), addressing challenges such as contested logistics, prolonged field care in austere environments, advancements in combat casualty care and trauma systems, digital transformation through telemedicine and AI, and increased joint research and interoperability with allied and interagency partners.
During the symposium, Mike actively networked on the exhibit floor, participated in breakout sessions, and engaged with key stakeholders from government and private industry. He attended panels on digital health, tactical care, and advancements in battlefield medicine, while exploring new technology displays from leading military medicine innovators. Mike also connected with leaders from DHA and military branches, highlighting how ATC’s core values—integrity, excellence, quality service, and value—guide our steadfast support of customer missions. These conversations reinforced ATC’s reputation as a trusted partner, dedicated to delivering results that make a real difference for those we serve.
Mike’s presence spotlighted ATC’s commitment to supporting our nation’s military health mission. He returned with actionable insights on industry trends, emerging technologies, and key areas where ATC can provide critical value. We appreciate Mike’s proactive outreach and look forward to leveraging his insights as we continue to build strong government and industry partnerships.
SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS WITH PLATOON 22
WINTER 2026
This past holiday season, ATC was proud to give back to Frederick’s local veteran community by supporting Platoon 22, a veteran-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those who have served our country. Platoon 22 is an incredible organization committed to ending veteran suicide by fostering meaningful connection, providing critical resources, and strengthening support systems within the community.
With such an impactful organization serving Frederick, ATC felt honored to contribute in a meaningful way. Recognizing that donations are vital to sustaining nonprofit efforts, we organized a holiday donation drive and placed collection boxes at both our President Court location and Corporate Office. The response was truly inspiring, and we are incredibly grateful to work alongside a team that demonstrates such compassion and commitment to our community.
In addition to the collected donations, ATC generously made a monetary contribution to Platoon 22 as a token of appreciation for the invaluable support and care they provide to a community that means so much to us. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Platoon 22 in the future and sincerely thank everyone who helped make this initiative a success!
Visit Platoon 22 here: Welcome to Platoon 22
ATC CELEBRATES 2TH ANNIVERSARY OF BUSINESS WITH TEAMBUILDING
WINTER 2026
Last Friday, January 23rd, members of our ATC Corporate Team came together to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary by putting our team-building skills to the test at Clue IQ in downtown Frederick. The chalenge? Escape, infiltrate the bunker, solve our way past encrypted defenses, and secure the artifact before time ran out.
By putting our minds to the test, communicating efficiently, and using strategy to solve riddles, uncover clues, and defuse the “threat” in the bunker, we were able to escape with less than 10 minutes to spare.
Not only was it a fun way to celebrate this important milestone, but it also served as a great reminder of how vital teamwork is to ATC. Collaboration and teamwork are what continue to drive our success and growth, and we wouldn’t be celebrating 25 years of business without these core values.
ClueIQ offers an excellent opportunity for teams to bond and team build, visit them here: Maryland’s Most Exciting Escape Room Experience | Clue IQ
We are celebrating ATC’s 25th Anniversary while welcoming in 2026! This year marks 25 years of Allied Technologies and Consulting serving our clients and community. As we reflect on our successes, challenges, and growth, we are especially grateful for the employees who make us who we are. Their dedication, talent, and commitment continue to drive our mission forward. We look ahead with excitement and cannot wait to see all that 2026 brings.
CELEBRATING ATC AT OUR FALL LUNCHEON
WINTER 2025
We had a great time honoring our employees and the successes we’ve achieved together at our ATC Employee Fall Celebration. It was a fantastic evening filled with meaningful conversations, strong connections, and a true sense of community.
Our employees are the foundation of ATC, and this event was an opportunity to celebrate their achievements, customer recognition, and important career milestones. We’re proud of the dedication, professionalism, and mission-focused commitment our team demonstrates every day.
We were also honored to recognize ATC President and Co-Founder, Intisar Abbasi, for his leadership and lasting impact on our organization, with thoughtful remarks from Dr. Dale VanderHamm and John Sparks.
As we close out the year, we’re reminded of how fortunate we are to work alongside such a dedicated and talented team. We look forward to the growth, achievements, and successes ahead.
SPOTLIGHTING ATC: ATC PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER INTISAR ABBASI
FALL 2025
This Veterans Day, Allied Technologies and Consulting (ATC) proudly celebrates the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. As a company rooted in supporting the military health mission, we remain committed to serving those who serve — through innovation, integrity, and dedication to our nation’s defense and healthcare communities.
Today, we spotlight one of our own: Mr. Intisar Abbasi, Co-Founder and President of ATC, whose career embodies the spirit of service. Mr. Abbasi’s distinguished journey began in Pakistan, where he earned top honors in pharmacy studies before immigrating to the United States in 1973. He went on to earn a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and a Military Diploma from the Command and General Staff College.
A proud U.S. Army Medical Service Corps veteran, Mr. Abbasi has over 30 years of experience in force health protection, chemical and biological defense, and project management. As a Major at USAMMDA in the 1990s, he played a key role in product development efforts that strengthened the safety and readiness of U.S. soldiers — including advancing chemical defense countermeasures like HI-6 and CANA autoinjectors.
In 2001, Mr. Abbasi co-founded ATC in Frederick, Maryland, channeling his military and scientific expertise into a company built on respect, growth, and belonging. His leadership philosophy remains simple yet powerful: “Create an environment where people want to come to work, feel valued, and are given the tools to succeed.”
ATC celebrates Mr. Abbasi’s lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and community — values that continue to guide our mission every day. This Veterans Day, we honor Mr. Abbasi and all veterans whose dedication strengthens our nation.
CONNECTING INNOVATION, READINESS AND PURPOSE: REFLECTIONS FROM AUSA 2025
FALL 2025
Earlier this month, ATC leadership attended the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.—the Army’s largest professional development and land-power event. With over 30,000 attendees from across the globe and more than 700 exhibitors, AUSA brought together military leaders, government officials, and industry innovators to showcase the future of defense and readiness. As the Army celebrates 250 years of service, the event highlighted not only the newest defense technologies and global partnerships but also the enduring values of readiness, resilience, and innovation that define our military community.
The conference underscored broader priorities that will shape the Army’s future—and in turn, influence our mission at ATC. The message was clear: our military must be ready to do more with less, to act faster, and to adapt smarter in a rapidly changing threat environment. The focus on drone warfare, soldier readiness, and holistic health reflected an urgent push toward integrated solutions that prepare warfighters for the challenges ahead—both on and off the battlefield.
For ATC, these insights reaffirm our role as a trusted partner in advancing military medical and readiness initiatives. Our engagement with other companies revealed new pathways for collaboration in medical technology, engineering, and installation management. Conversations with our Army customers reinforced the importance of maintaining excellence in communication, quality assurance, and team coordination—values that lie at the heart of ATC’s success.
AUSA 2025 served as a powerful reminder: innovation doesn’t just happen in labs or trade shows—it starts with people who care deeply about the mission. Each one of us contributes to that mission by ensuring our work is precise, professional, and impactful. As the Army advances toward a future defined by complexity and global challenge, ATC stands ready to innovate, collaborate, and deliver—driven by purpose and united by our commitment to those who protect and serve.
SUMMER INTERNING AT ATC
FALL 2025
This summer, the ATC Corporate team had the pleasure of welcoming Warner Harper as a Summer Intern. As it had been some time since ATC last hosted an intern, Warner’s presence brought a refreshing perspective and renewed energy to our team.
Warner will be entering his sophomore year at Rochester Institute of Technology where he is pursuing a degree in Software Engineering and working toward a Master’s in Cybersecurity through the university’s BS/MS program.
Over the past three months, Warner contributed to several key projects, including researching and preparing for the CMMC Level 2 compliance and the development of a Fixed Asset Management System (FAMS) as part of a new Inventory Management System. He also gained experience in creating pricing plans, establishing metric systems, and presenting ideas and research to the team—an opportunity that helped him strengthen both his technical and communication skills. Throughout the internship, Warner informed me that he learned new skills by using the MS Teams platform and a stronger sense of the corporate environment.
Warner described the ATC corporate setting as friendly and family-oriented, highlighting the strong sense of connection and support among team members. He shared that his time at ATC has shown him how much he enjoys working in a smaller, close-knit corporate setting—an insight he’ll carry forward as he considers future career opportunities.
ATC ATTENDS ANNUAL MHSRS CONFERENCE 2025
SUMMER 2025
John Sparks, Luanne Houck and James Mooney from our ATC Corporate office attended the annual Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) held on August 4th–7th in Kissimmee, Florida. For the past 20 years, the Department of Defense has hosted this premier scientific conference as a collaborative forum for professionals across the military medical care industry.
Alongside our corporate members, several other ATC employees attended the conference in support of one of our customers, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Operational Medical Systems (OPMED) Program Management Office (PMO), Becky Runyen, Cameron Hewitt, Marcie Conrad, and Jefferson Deken did a fantastic job supporting the OPMED booth. Additionally, Dr. Richard Gonzales, our Blood Program Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Warfighter Protection and Acute Care (WPAC) program, was present. Incidentally, the WPAC project management office received an award for Outstanding Program Management (Team) at MHSRS for their efforts in developing freeze-dried blood plasma for use by the Joint Force. Below is a link to the OPMED news article:
https://dha.mil/News/2025/08/04/15/08/Operational-Medical-Systems-team-recognized-for-outstanding-program-management
With a crowd of over 1500+ participants, MHSRS reinforced the Department of Defense’s commitment to advancing military medical science and we look forward to what next year’s conference entails!
WELCOME MIKE REINEMANN TO THE ATC CORPORATE TEAM
SUMMER 2025
We’re pleased to announce the continued growth of our corporate team with the recent addition of Mike Reinemann!
Mike will support us as a Senior Program Manager. He is responsible for overseeing complex defense health programs, managing key stakeholder relationships, and identifying and advancing strategic growth opportunities. He brings over 17 years of experience in healthcare, biotechnology, and federal contracting. Mike has led successful initiatives in biomedical R&D, product commercialization and launch resulting in hundreds of millions in revenue, and public-private partnerships advancing military medical innovation. His work includes spearheading the creation of the nation’s first National Emergency Telemedicine Network (NETN) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Mike has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University in Maryland and a Master of Public Health from Columbia University in New York.
He brings valuable experience and talent that will further support ATC’s ongoing growth and success. Additionally, Mike will be supporting our networking and business development efforts through actively attending events such as this week’s Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) Defense Medical Innovation Summit in DC and future Fort Detrick Alliance meetings. Mike is a dedicated team player with a strong collaborative spirit. He is looking forward to engaging with ATC employees, customers, and teaming partners support the successful delivery of high-impact solutions.
As we continue to build our foundation with strong new additions like Mike, we look forward to all the great things to come.
WELCOME JAMES MOONEY TO THE ATC CORPORATE TEAM
SUMMER 2025
As we move forward in 2025, Allied Technologies and Consulting (ATC) will continue to build on the strong momentum of our achievements and growth earlier this year. With that, we want to officially introduce the newest member of our corporate team, James Mooney.
James will support us as the Director of Strategy and Growth. He has more than 20 years of experience in federal IT, cybersecurity, and business development. He has led multi-million-dollar government programs for clients including the National Institute of Mental Health, Department of State, and Centers for Disease Control. Mr. Mooney is known for driving transformational growth, having played a pivotal role in scaling three small businesses into competitive large enterprises within the federal contracting space. At ATC, Mr. Mooney supports corporate strategy, proposal development, and program execution. His background includes leadership roles in cloud computing, cybersecurity compliance (FISMA, NIST), and large-scale systems integration. He holds certifications from Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and Google, and earned his Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy credential from MIT in 2024.
Since joining ATC, James has brought fresh insight into the business development team, highlighting the value and potential of integrating AI into our strategies and processes of adapting to new industry trends. We are grateful for the growth and success we have already achieved with the help of all our talented and dedicated employees. We look forward to this new step towards more opportunities in the future!
CELEBRATING OUR ATC TEAM
SPRING 2025
ATC celebrated our team at Dutch’s Daughter on March 15th, 2025. We are greatly appreciative of having such a wonderful turnout. The night was a joyous time to socialize amongst one another and with ATC’s president, Intisar Abbasi and Senior Vice President, Dr. Dale VanderHamm.
The celebration was a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude for getting the privilege to work alongside a team full of such talented individuals. During the event, we had an array of employees being recognized for their hard efforts, accomplishments and contributions to our customers, as well as to those who’ve hit ATC work milestones/anniversaries.
Our teams’ dedication and efforts are the reason we celebrated, but the passion and energy they brought is what made it such a success. It was a night to reflect on how important a sense of community is to our organization. We look forward to many more reasons to celebrate.
ATC REACHES LEVEL 1 CMMC CERTIFICATION
WINTER 2025
Recently ATC reached a momentous milestone in our cybersecurity protocol by acquiring CMMC Level 1 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). As the CMMC rule is now in effect, it obligates any company working with the DoD to follow proper cybersecurity principles. Any organization that handles controlled unclassified information (CUI) or works with the DoD must hold these certifications. Within CMMC, there are three levels that have increasingly stringent requirements. Each level builds on the previous requirements, enforcing he need for higher security as the sensitivity of materials increases.
CMMC is an extremely important aspect of ensuring that ATC complies with government security regulations and is able to keep working within this sector. As we continue to expand, we aspire to work towards obtaining CMMC Level 2 certification as our next goal.
ATC ATTENDS SMARTPROC’S 25TH CONFERENCE IN FREDERICK, MARYLAND
WINTER 2024
December 9-10th, 2024 was a noteworthy occasion for ATC as our corporate staff Intisar Abbasi, John Sparks, Luanne Houck, Amy Reaux, Leila Abbasi and Shannon Houck attended SmartProc Govcon’s 25th Conference at the Clarion Inn in Frederick, MD. The two days were packed full of opportunistic networking and engaging conversations amongst small government businesses, industry leaders and academics amongst state, federal and local government sectors.
Since 1999, the membership organization SMART, has been hosting SmartProc (Govcon) with the goal to strengthen relationships, promote team partnerships and enhance business development amongst fifteen fields such as defense, healthcare and cyber/IT.
ATC was a Gold Sponsor, including a table in the front of the conference venue and advertising in conference brochures. Although the conference was smaller than in previous years, we had many productive conversations with new and familiar organizations and businesses. The conference benefitted ATC immensely as it educated us on new developments and research within the health, AI, defense and transportation realms through the breakout sessions. These sessions included a plethora of intelligent and highly-skilled speakers, such as our corporate staff member, John Sparks, who moderated the Small Business Opportunities discussion.
SmartProc has always been a wonderful opportunity for ATC to gain additional information about the industries we collaborate with as well as chances to connect with new partners and potential customer organizations. Overall, SmartProc always leaves us feeling optimistic for a future full of growth and success.
ATC CELEBRATES 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ORA CONTRACT
FALL 2024
On Wednesday, October 16th we celebrated the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) Office of Regulated Activities (ORA) team over lunch with ATC teammates Heather Hedrick, Saundra Geroux, Nan Guo, Ratha Soumphontphakdy, and Emadeh Tansinda. ATC Vice President, Dale Vanderhamm and ATC corporate staff, Luanne Houck, Shannon Houck, and Amy Reaux also attended.
ATC is a small business subcontractor to a well-known large business prime contractor on this 10-year contract. During the luncheon, we shared insightful discussions to learn more about what our employees’ positions entail and the meaningful impact they have been contributing to the programs they support. We recognized Heather Hedrick, Nan Guo and Saundra Geroux for their three-year anniversary working with ATC. Heather is a Data Manager, Nan is a SAS programmer, and Saundra is a Regulatory Affairs Scientist (RAS). All three individuals have supported ORA for many years prior to the current contract and are well-respected and recognized for their excellent performance. Ratha and Emadeh are both Data Managers who joined ATC in 2024 and are already doing excellent work.
We are fortunate to have an immensely talented and skillful group supporting such a crucial aspect of USAMRDC. Thank you, Heather, Nan and Saundra for being loyal and dedicated employees for the past several years, and to Emadeh and Ratha for being such superstar additions to our team.
