Who We Are

Warrior Focused Solutions (WFS) is comprised of Yorktown Systems Group and V2X through a Populated Joint Venture. WFS offers JRTC a powerful Army training company, combining the expertise of two highly capable & experienced training companies solely focused on JRTC Mission Support. The leadership has decades of relevant combat and recent JRTC experience throughout its management structure. The JRTC mission is PERSONAL to WFS and offers a fresh perspective to support the changing strategic environment while maintaining focus on basic daily operations.

Our Values

Army Training support is a PERSONAL mission to us—we have been on the other side of the fence.

We refuse to compromise on Quality or Ethical Business Practices—that means we will do the right things, the right way.

We believe taking excellent care of our people will in turn enable them to take care of our customers in the best way possible.

That means happy, satisfied employees who will stay with our team and go the extra mile to ensure mission success and customer satisfaction.

OUR LEADERSHIP

LTG(R) Michael L. Howard

Chief Executive Officer

Army veteran Michael Howard retired from active service in October 2022 after serving as the Deputy Commander for United States European Command for two years. Mr. Howard was commissioned into the Infantry in 1986 and held joint, operational, and command tours during his 36 Army year career and saw combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He has a BS in Biology from Mercer University in Macon, GA, and an MS in National Security Strategic Studies from the National War College at Fort McNair, Washington DC.  

His awards include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (2d AWD), Ranger Tab, Master Airborne Wings, and Bronze Star Medal (5th AWD). He wears 11 combat stripes on his right sleeve. 

  • LTC(R) Bryan Dyer

    BOARD MEMBER

    A retired Army officer with a distinguished career as an infantryman and comptroller, Mr. Dyer’s assignments ranged from duty in special operations and airborne units to commanding an infantry battalion. He is a veteran of Operation Just Cause in the Republic of Panama, Operations Desert Shield/Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, the Kosovo Campaign, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Mr. Dyer is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Yorktown Systems Group.

  • Aileen Amirault

    BOARD MEMBER

    Ms. Amirault served as Program Performance Director for Global Training Solutions and was responsible for reviewing and analyzing systemic and individual program performance as well as recommending strategies to grow existing programs. She was responsible for defining and deploying program leadership processes, tools, training, metrics, and initiatives that lead to the establishment of an effective community of practice and program execution excellence. Ms. Amirault has more than 30 years of experience in engineering, contracts, supply chain, program management, and leadership. Ms. Amirault is the Vice President & General Manager at Global Training Solutions (GTS), V2X Inc.

  • Suzanne Mathew

    BOARD MEMBER

    Ms. Mathew brings a wide range of expertise, having worked with both small and large businesses directly supporting numerous and varied government clients. During her early contracting career, she rapidly progressed through the ranks from accountant to vice president of finance before joining Yorktown Systems Group as CFO. She has vast experience implementing competitive pricing structures for proposals, audit support, automating inter-company processes, delivering successful contract execution, and streamlining accounting and budget analyses.

  • Richard Grant

    BOARD MEMBER

    Mr. Grant has over 36 years of experience in Financial Management, supporting various customers within the Department of Defense (DoD), FAA, NASA, and overseas. He was the Director of Finance for the Global Training & Logistics (GTL) Business Unit under Raytheon at $1B+ annually. This included the Warfighter Focus Training Contract based in Orlando, FL. He was responsible for managing the GTL finance team, optimizing financial performance, developing the annual operating plan, and directing cost proposal strategy and overall growth. Mr. Grant is the Director of Finance at Global Training Solutions (GTS), V2X Inc.

  • COL(R) Aidis Zunde

    BOARD MEMBER

    Commissioned as an Infantry Officer, Mr. Zunde has served in positions of increasing responsibility from Second Lieutenant to Colonel in assignments with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the US Army staff, and both Multi-National Force- Northwest (MNF-NW) and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Iraq. After two-and-a half decades of Army service, he has continued to support the national security mission and the Warfighter.  At Lockheed Martin, he was the director of a division providing intelligence analysis, training, and operations/intelligence integration across DoD.  Subsequently, at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), he was the director of a business unit which delivered training, simulations, systems engineering, and cybersecurity support across all the Armed Forces. Mr. Zunde is the Chief Operating Officer for Yorktown Systems Group.

The Populated Joint Venture Members are:

Yorktown Systems Group and V2X

  • WFS JV Managing Partner

  • Founded by a Retired Army Officer (5 JRTC rotations) on a mission to provide customized training solutions

  • Company leadership are dedicated to customers’ missions and their success while operating with ethical business practices.

  • National Training Center and Joint Multinational Readiness Training Center support contracts prime contractor

  • Former ~$11B Warfighter Focus prime, training Army Soldiers at CTCs for 25+ years

  • Runs ~$190M Kuwaiti Range Support under ARCENT Training Services Support Contract – handles all change management.

  • Brings experience with project convergence, multi-domain, joint, and multinational operations—which is the future of the Army