Peabody, MA – March 7, 2025 – Sumaria Systems, a professional services provider for the Department of Defense and national security customers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Nixon as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO).
In this role, Nixon will lead Sumaria’s growth strategy, overseeing business development, customer acquisition, partnerships, new market opportunities, and proposal development. She will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to drive the company’s expansion and strengthen its market position. With more than 20 years of experience in government contracting, Nixon has held various roles across the business development lifecycle. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Business Development at DCS Corporation, where she led growth strategy, market expansion, and capture management efforts for the engineering-focused defense contracting company.
“We are excited to welcome Michelle to the team to drive company growth,” said Dave Dzaran, Chief Executive Officer of Sumaria Systems. “Her expertise in market expansion and innovation, along with her ability to build strong, trusted relationships with customers and partners, will be instrumental in accelerating our success.”
Nixon holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Foreign Policy from Boston University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from New England College.
About Sumaria Systems
Sumaria Systems, LLC is a leading provider of Information Technology (IT), Engineering, and Professional Services, with operations across the U.S. Since 1982, the company has delivered technical, engineering, and enterprise networking solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Sumaria is committed to quality and continuous improvement and holds certifications including CMMI-SVC Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
Sumaria’s mission is to provide dependable, innovative solutions that support its customers’ most critical missions. For more information about Sumaria Systems and its services at www.sumaria.com.
