SMS Highlights

Our greatest asset is our employees. We celebrate their contributions to SMS' success.

Honoring Richard Gilbert’s Remarkable Career

After 27 years of dedicated service, Richard embarks on a well-earned retirement, we extend our heartfelt thanks for his decades of service, leadership, and friendship.

Celebrating a Decade as a Washington Post Top Workplace

SMS' DC Metro employees celebrate being voted a Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year! This honor is humbling as it comes from our employees' votes.

Celebrating Scott Darwin’s Dedication to Excellence

After seven years of dedicated leadership, we announce the retirement of Scott Darwin, VP of Service Delivery, whose service shaped SMS and our customers.

President’s Awards – 2nd Quarter 2025

Congratulations to the President’s Award recipients, George Selby, Nelson Vega, and Sean Donnellan for demonstrating collaboration, commitment, and creativity!

President’s Awards – 1st Quarter 2025

Congratulations to the President’s Award recipients, Carl Siltala, Claudia Mottl, and Shawn Little, for demonstrating our values of collaboration, commitment, and creativity!

Celebrating Lexley Bender’s Retirement and Dedication to SMS’ Success

After over a decade of outstanding service, SMS announces the retirement of Lexley Bender, VP of Communications.

SMS’ Veterans Advisory Council – 2024 in Review 

The VAC successfully launched in 2024, raising $7,600 for VSOs and volunteering with Wreaths Across America, while planning new support initiatives for 2025.

Celebrating a Legacy: Chuck Luedke Retires After 25 Years 

Veteran IT leader Chuck Luedke retires after 36 years of service, pioneering operations and network security with unparalleled technical expertise and leadership.

SMS Employee Supports Local Community College as ServiceNow Instructor 

Francisco Dominicci-Aponte, Lead ServiceNow Developer at AFRL, will teach a ServiceNow System Administration course.