Odyssey Celebrates 25 years!
The ride hasn’t been without an occasional speed bump, but we’re proud of what the company has become and achieved.
When Mike Prisco and Mike Sweat started Odyssey, they believed that there was a better way to do business. As former Government employees, they had been customers of existing advisory and assistance service (A&AS) companies; that turned out to be an advantage.
They committed to three ideas:
- Provide the best available talent
- Be more connected to clients
- Make it easy for our team partners to do business with us.
These ideals fueled growth, and are relevant to–and apparent in–Odyssey’s success today.
Odyssey Timeline
Significant events that have helped make Odyssey what it is today…
Odyssey Founded
In May 1997, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is founded in the Boston area by Michael Sweat and Michael Prisco to support the Air Force Electronic Systems Center (ESC).
NMSC
Odyssey is awarded the contract providing Frequency Management and Spectrum Engineering Analysis of Tactical Data Links for the Navy, Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC).
Washington, D.C. Office Opens
Odyssey opens a Washington, D.C. Office.
Hampton Roads Office Opens
In May 2000, Odyssey Opened a Hampton Roads office for delivering the Odyssey developed TACTICS training system used by Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs).
San Diego Office Opens
In October 2003, Odyssey opened a San Diego office supporting the Lockheed Martin integration of Tactical Data Links on Taiwan’s Fleet. The work was performed under the PoSheng Foreign Military Sales contract.
MDA
Odyssey establishes a Space & Missile Defense capability thru support to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency
Colorado Springs Office Opens
Odyssey opens the Colorado Springs office.
Force Protection
In May 2005, Odyssey acquires Force Protection System Support contract from Titan Systems, further expanding A&AS capabilities at Hanscom AFB.
Inc. 5000 Recognition
In April 2005, Odyssey Received an Inc. 5000 Top Small Businesses Award for 2004.
PASS II Contract
In April 2007, Odyssey was selected as one of eight Small Businesses for the Professional Acquisition Support Services (PASS) IDIQ contract at Electronic Systems Center. Odyssey goes on to win four Task Orders.
TAASC Contract Award
Odyssey establishes presence in Oklahoma City through award of Tinker Advisory & Assistance Support Contract (TAASC) IDIQ. Odyssey was the only non-Oklahoma-based contractor to secure an award.
Mike Prisco Retirement
Co-founder Mike Prisco resigns his post at Odyssey. Randy Nunley is named Director of Defense & Security Services.
ISO Certification
Odyssey received ISO 9001 Quality Standards certification.
SeaPort-e Contract Award
Odyssey receives SeaPort-e contract for all six regions.
CSMC / SMDIS III
Odyssey expands Space & Missile Defense capabilities with Prime awards of CSMC and SMDIS IDIQ contracts.
MIT / Lincoln Laboratories Support
In December 2012, Odyssey began providing top engineering support for MIT Lincoln Labs in order to solve some of the country’s most demanding technical challenges.
CEO Transition
In June 2013, Randy Nunley succeeded Mike Sweat as Odyssey CEO. Mike Sweat assumed the role of Chairman of the Board.
GSA OASIS Award
Odyssey awarded GSA OASIS Small Business Contract Pools 4, 5(b), and 6.
EPASS Program Awards
Following contract awards under the AFLCMC EPASS program, Odyssey opens offices in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Dayton, Ohio, and Warner Robbins, Georgia.
Mike Sweat Retirement
Cofounder Mike Sweat retires as Chairman of the Board. Odyssey transitions to a new ownership group following internal management buyout.
Medical Portfolio
Odyssey expands into medical administration and research roles supporting the Dayton, Ohio Naval Medical Research Unit (Aeromedicine).
Inc. 5000 Recognition
Odyssey recognized for the 6th time on the 2019 Inc. 5000 annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.
CEO Transition
Tom Portlock named as third Chief Executive Officer in Odyssey’s history.
Corporate Reorganization
Corporate Reorganization establishes five mission-focused growth centers and consolidated Business Operations infrastructure, paving the way for increased stability and continued business growth.
Odyssey Celebrates 25th Anniversary
