K2, Inc.

K2 is well represented at the American Association of Port Authorities AAPA Annual Convention & Expo in Boston, Massachusetts this week. President Michael Marcell PSP, SP, EVP, Vice President of Borders and Maritime Security Mitch Merriam, Vice President of Business Development Doug Davidson, RPMP Site Manager Erik Deschler, and Application Director Roderick Peace have been busy, networking and manning the company’s booth. More than 850 port professionals and executives representing 90+ Ports from the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America, are attending the premier annual event for the seaport industry. Participants are exploring how ports are expanding opportunities and growing businesses through strategic investments, innovative solutions, and collaborative partnerships. Kathy Yurkunas Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP Nishadi Perera #portauthorities #seaport #securityscreening

Mitch Merriam, our Vice President of Borders and Maritime Security, was in Tampa, Florida last week for the International Propeller Club Convention. The gathering, which attracted maritime and club leaders from around the world, focused on numerous important topics, including port security, how Artificial Intelligence is transforming seaport operations, and growing cyber-attack threats.    Mitch enjoyed catching up with Paul Anderson, the President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, and the Chairman of the Board for the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Recently, Paul played an indispensable role in leading the port and the local maritime community through back-to-back major Hurricanes, Helene and Milton. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Dubina Tampa International Airport (TPA) Propeller Club - Port of Tampa Kathy Yurkunas Steve Karoly Boyd Keith Jeffries Girard (Gerry) Phelan Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP #portsecurity #seaports #AI #cybersecurity

Members of our Critical Path Controls (CPC) division recently attended the Women In Construction Leadership and Networking Conference in Arlington, Virginia. The great event featured numerous impressive speakers who discussed a wide range of important and timely topics, including how AI is shaping the future, how top companies attract the brightest stars, and how to develop effective strategies to overcome challenges in the workplace. CPC Vice President Nishadi Perera and colleagues, Kristen Zvejnieks, CAPM, PMI-SP, Mallory Whitman, Maha Harrison, PMP, CM-BIM, LEED AP, and Kathleen Crouch, thoroughly enjoyed sharing their experiences with other standouts in the construction industry. Kathy Yurkunas Michael Marcell PSP, SP, EVP Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP Tim Boatwright Michael Danish Nathan Hohenstreet #womeninconstruction #leadership

K2 is pleased to announce that our Security Screening Group has been awarded a contract by the The New Terminal One at JFK (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to build a state-of-the-art passenger screening checkpoint. We look forward to working with the the exceptional NTO team, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Analogic, Rohde & Schwarz, CEIA USA, Leidos, and other screening technology providers on this important project. Many thanks to Simon Gandy, NTO’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Marisa Von Wieding, NTO’s Vice President of Operations for giving K2 the opportunity to deliver an exceptional security screening checkpoint which will contribute to the airport's goal of delivering extraordinary experiences for their passengers, service providers and employees. Kathy Yurkunas Steve Karoly Girard (Gerry) Phelan Mitch Merriam Boyd Keith Jeffries Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP Ghim-Lay Yeo #jfk #nto #securityscreening #securitycheckpoint #passengers   https://lnkd.in/edciJAMJ

Congratulations to K2’s road warrior Kristen Zvejnieks, CAPM, PMI-SP, who just ran the Chicago Marathon! Kristen, a Consultant in our Critical Path Controls Division, posted a personal best time, 3 hours and 8 minutes! It was Kristen’s 13th marathon, and her first time competing in the Chicago race. Her husband John Zvejnieks and their 2-year-old daughter Poppy were on hand to provide support and encouragement. It was Poppy’s 3rd marathon! Kudos again to Kristen on this awesome accomplishment! Nishadi Perera Paul Krogh Kathy Yurkunas Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP Michael Marcell PSP, SP, EVP Michael Danish Nathan Hohenstreet Tim Boatwright Maha Harrison, PMP, CM-BIM, LEED AP #chicagomarathon #marathonrunner #personalbest

Michael Marcell PSP, SP, EVP, President of our K2 Critical Path Controls and Government Operating Solutions divisions, was honored to be one of the speakers at the Kahua Enabling Innovation 2024 Conference in Atlanta this week. He shared how the flexibility of Kahua’s system allowed K2 to create a tailored solution in just 6 weeks and score a big win for our clients. Michael thoroughly enjoyed networking with other industry leaders and participating in a lot of fun activities at the gathering. It was a memorable experience! Scott Unger Kate Dodd Guzman Doug Davidson Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP Kathy Yurkunas

Mitch Merriam, our Security Screening Group’s Vice President of Borders and Maritime Security, was in Miami, FL for the recent BASC Global Conference 2024. The event attracted a wide range of experts from seaports, maritime operators, and airlines, as well as past and present leadership from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.   Participants had the opportunity to discuss trends and explore new strategies for securing supply chains, and present solutions to the challenges impacting global trade. Mitch spent time with long time friend and colleague E. Erik Moncayo, International President/Executive Director of the World BASC Organization who helped organize, moderate, and lead the sold-out gathering.   Mitch also connected with Jose Parrondo, Supply Chain Security Specialist and SME at US Customs and Border-Protection (USCBP), where they discussed Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) developments and their experiences working on their respective Contraband Enforcement Teams (CET) with the U.S. Customs Service in Miami and Boston. William Ferrara James (JC) Collins Robert E. Perez Kathy Yurkunas Steve Karoly Boyd Keith Jeffries Girard (Gerry) Phelan Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP #CTPAT #BASC #supplychain #portsecurity #seaports

We are pleased to announce that Michael Marcell PSP, SP, EVP, President of our K2 Critical Path Controls and Government Operating Solutions divisions, will be speaking at the Kahua Enabling Innovation 2024 Conference in Atlanta this week. The event brings together prominent industry leaders to discuss game-changing innovations in capital program management. Kahua, a highly valued K2 partner, is a leading provider of collaborative construction management solutions. In his presentation, “Outside the Box Thinking Got K2 a TSA Contract with a Potentially Large Tail on It," Mike will share how the flexibility of Kahua’s system enabled K2 to create a tailored solution in just 6 weeks and score a big win for our clients. Mike will also discuss how employing Kahua’s agile strategies can help other businesses gain a competitive edge. He’s really looking forward to the conference! Nishadi Perera Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP Tim Boatwright Michael Danish Nathan Hohenstreet Jennifer Coyle Scott Unger Brian Moore #TSAcontract #capitalmanagement #earnedvalue #evm

Aviation leaders and senior officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other regulators recently gathered in Arlington, Virginia for the Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Security Technology Conference. ACI-NA members represent more than 300 airports in the U.S. and Canada, and 400 aviation-related businesses.   Boyd Keith Jeffries, Vice President of our Security Screening Group and Director David M Borges were among the attendees. They had the opportunity to discuss the latest safety and security issues affecting U.S. and Canadian airports and exchange best practices with their peers.   Dave spent time with David Pekarek, Mitch Dorsett, and Mindy Baylor, PMP, exceptional professionals from Rohde & Schwarz, and Joe Kennedy, the Key Account Manager at Smiths Detection. It was a fantastic event! Kathy Yurkunas Steve Karoly Mitch Merriam Girard (Gerry) Phelan Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP #airportsecurity #aviationsecurity #securityscreening #securitytechnology  

K2 is excited to share that Michael Danish successfully completed Deltek’s Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Ready to Sell & Demo course, led by Kasper Toft Sørensen and co-hosted by Denise Russell. Kasper and Denise were excellent instructors who enthusiastically shared their extensive project management expertise.   Deltek, known for its enterprise software for project-based businesses, is a key partner for K2. This demonstrates the strength of our Critical Path Controls team, which is experienced and certified in various Deltek solutions like Cobra, Open Plan, Acumen Fuse, and Acumen Risk, to offer tailored project management services for clients. Whether it's planning, risk analysis, or cost control, K2 emphasizes its ability to ensure efficient and smooth project execution. Michael Marcell PSP, SP, EVP Nishadi Perera Tim Boatwright Nathan Hohenstreet Bruce A. Neiswender CCP, PSP #PPM #projectmanagement #criticalpath #earnedvalue