Why Calvert
Built on service, focused on mission, grounded in people.
Calvert pairs veteran Air Force leadership, RC-135 mission experience, a family-first culture, and small-business responsiveness for customers who need trusted support.
Mission, vision, values
A culture of excellence that values employees and accomplishes the mission.
Mission and vision set the direction. People, integrity, and excellence define how Calvert supports employees and delivers for customers.
Creating a corporate culture of excellence that ensures mission accomplishment and values employees.
Provide expert services focused on customer success.
People
The company's most important resource.
Integrity
Superior results, the right way.
Excellence
Exceeding expectations across customers, employees, and mission outcomes.
Company history
From Calvert County roots to nationwide defense support.
Founded in 2003 in Calvert County, Maryland, Calvert Systems started with three employees supporting United States Navy contracts. By 2018, the company had grown, moved its headquarters to Bellevue, Nebraska, and transitioned ownership to two Calvert employees: John Cooper and Joe Spivey.
John and Joe are retired U.S. Air Force Colonels with more than 25 years of service across mission domains. Their RC-135 experience helped expand Calvert's Air Force contract portfolio, and Brian Humphrey later added further RC-135 pilot, contractor flight operations, and management depth as Executive Vice President.
Founded in Maryland
Calvert begins with a small team supporting Navy contracts.
Bellevue headquarters
Headquarters moves to Nebraska and ownership transitions to John Cooper and Joe Spivey.
Expanded ownership
Brian Humphrey joins as Executive Vice President, adding more RC-135 pilot and contractor flight operations experience.
Leadership principles
- The Golden Rule: treat people the way they want to be treated.
- Family first: taking care of family comes before the job.
- Employees get the mission done; Calvert takes care of its people.
Leadership
Operational experience at the top of the company.
Calvert's senior leadership brings decades of Air Force experience across RC-135 operations, ISR, EMSO, command and control, contractor flight operations, and mission-focused management.
John Cooper
President / CEORetired Colonel U.S. Air Force with deep expertise in flight operations, ISR, EMSO, space, and UAS/CUAS capabilities. John brings a mission-driven focus to planning, integration, sustainment, and operational readiness work for defense programs.
A member of the Offutt Advisory Council, he is an advocate for supporting retired veterans and the skills they bring to national security missions.
Joseph Spivey
ChairmanRetired Colonel U.S. Air Force and long-time Calvert leader who joined the company in 2011, helped expand the Omaha and ISR portfolio, and strengthened key Air Force partnerships.
Joe's 26-year Air Force career and defense contractor leadership experience support Calvert's steady growth, people-first culture, and mission partnership focus.
Brian Humphrey
Executive Vice PresidentRetired Colonel U.S. Air Force with RC-135 pilot experience, contractor flight operations depth, and expertise in ISR, battle management, command and control, and aircrew training.
Brian brings a deep interest in leadership development and mentorship for multiple generations of Air Force operators and leaders.
Trust signals
Veteran-led, recognized, and built for mission partnership.
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting defense and intelligence missions.
HIRE Vets
Veteran hiring recognition reflects Calvert's commitment to recruiting and supporting service members in civilian mission roles.
ESGR Support
Support for Guard and Reserve employees reflects the company's family-first culture and national defense focus.
SkillBridge
DoW SkillBridge participation helps transitioning service members continue mission-focused work.
20+ Years
Founded in 2003 and grown through steady mission delivery and customer trust.
CertificationCMMC
Cybersecurity and compliance readiness support Calvert's work in federal defense mission environments.
Patriotic mission focus
Committed to the aircraft, people, and missions behind national defense.
Calvert's story is closely tied to service members, Air Force mission communities, and the defense work employees are proud to support.
Locations
150+ employees across 11 states and the District of Columbia.
Calvert continues to grow its national footprint to serve customers close to the mission.
Mission Footprint