Vervint Appoints Chuck Tsocanos as President and Chief Consulting Officer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Jan. 13, 2025 - PRLog -- VERVINT, a subsidiary of Koniag is excited to announce the selection of Chuck Tsocanos as President and Chief Consulting Officer, effective immediately. With more than 30 years of experience in IT consulting and professional services, Tsocanos is set to lead Vervint into its next phase of growth and transformation.

Tsocanos joins Vervint from Grid Dynamics, where he led the Cloud and Application Modernization practice. His extensive leadership background includes executive roles at IBM, Orange, Slalom, Accenture, and Morgan Stanley. Tsocanos holds an electrical engineering degree from Rutgers University, a master's in computer science from Pace University, and an MBA from New York University.

"Chuck's deep consulting expertise, technical acumen, and commitment to fostering a warm and collaborative culture are exactly what Vervint needs to achieve its vision of becoming a nationally recognized digital consultancy," said Ron Unger, Chairman and CEO of Koniag. "We are confident his leadership and experience will deliver industry-leading value to our customers and create opportunities for our employees and our Alaska Native communities we serve."

As a subsidiary of Koniag for the last 13 years, the leadership transition marks a new chapter for Vervint, strengthening its position as a national technology, digital and consulting services firm and supporting Koniag's long-term expansion strategy. Unger said, "With over 3,500 employees across the country and growing, Koniag has a depth and breadth of consulting and technology capabilities which enhances Vervint's already extensive portfolio."

"I am honored to lead Vervint as we embark on the next phase of growth in support of Koniag's purpose-driven mission," says Tsocanos. "With a proud history of delivering market-leading solutions and a team of exceptional technology consultants, Vervint is uniquely positioned to be a powerhouse in professional services. Our commitment to innovation and excellence will drive the co-creation of cutting-edge products—from user experience design to full-stack technology solutions—leveraging advancements in data, AI, applications, and cloud technologies."

Alongside Tsocanos' appointment, Koniag has introduced Allen Debes as the inaugural CEO of Koniag Capital, the holding company of the Alaska Native regional corporation's commercial technology sector.

Tsocanos will report to Debes, who will lead growth initiatives within Koniag's commercial technology sector and advance its vision of becoming a global technology firm. These growth initiatives will focus on three key priorities: actively supporting Koniag's existing commercial technology business Vervint in driving organic growth; acquiring and investing in new capabilities through a "buy and build" strategy in the commercial technology sector; and leveraging existing and new capabilities across all Koniag sectors to strengthen Koniag's overall ability to serve customers and drive its continued growth.

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Vervint is a purpose-driven consultancy that is a digital catalyst, empowering people and organizations to thrive in the experience-driven world. Vervint offers cross-functional expertise and guidance that goes beyond great tech — believing technology, thoughtful strategy, and human creativity lead to real progress and transformation. A subsidiary of Koniag since 2012, Vervint is committed to supporting the Alutiiq people and fostering lasting impact for employees, clients, and communities. For more information, visit vervint.com

Based in Kodiak, Alaska, Koniag is an Alaska Native regional corporation that manages a diverse portfolio of operating companies and real estate holdings. Koniag is committed to benefiting its nearly 4,600 Alutiiq Shareholders through growing dividends, educational scholarships, and investments in cultural programs that preserve the Alutiiq heritage of the Kodiak Island region. Koniag operates technology services businesses across the U.S. in four primary areas: energy and infrastructure, commercial technology consulting, government contracting, and Kodiak Island investments. For more information about the Koniag family of companies, visit koniag.com.

Koniag Capital drives the investment in and growth of professional consulting and technology service companies that engage the private sector. As a subsidiary of an Alaska Native corporation, our purpose is unique: We invest in and operate our businesses through sustainable financial practices and resource management to be able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Koniag's Alutiiq Shareholders and Descendants. For more information, visit koniagcap.com.