Along U.S. Highway 275 on the west side of Norfolk, a green "G" peeks over the top of the Veterans Affairs facility. That "G" belongs to METGreen Solutions, a company perfectly positioned given its strong connection to veterans.
Established in 2014, METGreen Solutions is a service-disabled, veteran-owned company specializing in IT solutions. The Norfolk facility houses the growing METGreen team and includes warehouse space essential for fulfilling pending contracts.
As a value-added reseller for the federal government, METGreen deals with both hardware and software solutions and offers services that accompany product sales, such as asset tagging, providing plug-and-play solutions for its clients.
The company sells everything from laptops, monitors, and PCs to networking equipment, software, and software services. One of its larger contracts is with the Department of Veterans Affairs for cloud services, enabling the department's clinics, hospitals, and corporate IT to expand and automate their users and clinics. On average, the company estimates it annually moves approximately 100,000 pieces of equipment.
In addition to product sales, METGreen Solutions offers services to minimize space, such as asset tagging, imaging, just-in-time delivery, and "green delivery," which reduces waste in product packaging. The company makes a special effort to understand each agency's needs and match them with the right products. Its team maintains technical certifications in such concentrations as cloud-based integration, network integration, and security infrastructure.
METGreen’s customers span the country, so in addition to its Norfolk headquarters and Omaha branch, it has a presence in Colorado, Washington, D.C., California, and North Carolina. These locations allow them to serve their clients more effectively and provide unmatched services quickly and efficiently. Their client base is comprised entirely of federal government divisions and maintains strong relationships with vendors like Dell, Cisco, Amazon, and ServiceNow.
Brian Moore, president and CEO of METGreen Solutions and an Army veteran, chose Norfolk for the company's headquarters because of the community's unmatched, committed workforce and small-town feel. Moore, a Wayne native, recognizes the value of these assets, having traveled extensively during his eight years of active military service.
He experienced firsthand the quality workforce the region has to offer. “I’ve worked in D.C.; I’ve worked in Colorado; I’ve worked in Texas; and I’ve worked in Florida, and all that experience just brings me back to the fact that the commitment and the work ethic that you get here in Norfolk. You can’t match that.”
During his time in the service, Moore provided technical resource assistance at the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue. As he progressed at Offutt, he moved from hands-on support to sales within the federal government. After leaving the military, Moore connected with Lacohn Anderson, with whom he had previously worked at another company offering similar services to the federal government.
Anderson, the company's director of sales, has played a pivotal role in assembling the local team. MetGreen typically doesn't advertise its positions; instead, it handpicks candidates through its network of contacts. This included hiring Adam Kahloff who specializes in sales and Jill Sock who maintains positive working relationships with the company’s vendors.
With momentum building, METGreen Solutions is looking to the future with plans to expand operations, a testament to the company's growth trajectory. Across its locations, the company has 10 employees working in finance and accounting, contract and program management, and sales.
METGreen Solutions has seen remarkable growth, soaring from $5 million in 2018 to over $100 million today. This growth is not just a statistic but a reflection of its engagement with a growing number of clients seeking cutting-edge technology solutions. Moore said the company’s, ultimate goal is to “quickly outgrow the current building and either expand or build new.”
The company also gives back in significant ways, including donations to the Food Bank for the Heartland and sponsorships of various children’s activities like Express Soccer. Its heart is, of course, with the veterans, sponsoring a veterans golf tournament and even spending a very cold winter day decorating the Norfolk Veterans Home exterior windows during COVID-19.
Looking ahead, METGreen Solutions plans to continue to explore opportunities for expansion, bringing more jobs and opportunities to the Norfolk area. The future looks bright for METGreen Solutions, and its commitment to excellence ensures it will continue to make a positive impact on the community and the clients it serves.
METGreen Solutions stands as a testament to the power of veteran-owned businesses in driving economic growth and fostering innovation. Its journey of perseverance, dedication, and community support showcases the remarkable achievements that can be accomplished when a company remains true to its core values and harnesses the strengths of its local workforce.
As METGreen Solutions continues to grow, it will undoubtedly set a high standard for what veteran-owned enterprises can achieve.
Norfolk Now Magazine: Fall/Winter 2024-25
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