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Latest insight June 6, 2026

HX5 and Margarita Howard Show Women Can Lead in Defense Contracts

By Caesar Purdy

Government contracting has long been dominated by large, well-established firms and, historically, by men. Margarita Howard, sole owner and CEO/president of HX5, has spent more than two decades quietly reshaping that expectation. Under her leadership, HX5 has grown from a startup into a firm with over 1,000 employees across 34 states, serving the Department of […]

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Margarita Howard Reflects on 20 Years Building HX5’s Workforce

When HX5 reached its 20th anniversary in 2024, Margarita Howard could point to a track record that few defense contractors have matched. The company she founded and leads as sole owner, CEO, and president operates in 34 states, employs more than 1,000 people, and serves NASA and the Department of Defense across 90 government locations. […]