OSAGE, LLC FACT SHEET
WHAT: On April 8, 2008, resolution number ONCR 08-09 was passed under the Osage Nation Limited Liability Companies Act, by the Osage Nation Congress, to establish a limited liability company, Osage, LLC, to manage the Osage Nation’s business activities separate from the affairs of tribal government. In an effort to enhance and grow the economic development of the Osage Nation, this resolution provided the ability for Osage, LLC to enter into legally-binding contracts and commercial relationships without the need for formal tribal government action.
WHEN: Osage, LLC was established on April 8 by the Osage Nation Congress.
WHO: Following the establishment of Osage, LLC, in 2008, a board of directors was formed to oversee the management of Osage, LLC. Initially, Chuck Maker, Paul Bruce and Skip Iba were elected as board members. In October 2008, Chuck Maker was elected board chairman. In December 2008, Liz Ricketts and Jonathon Taylor were added as interim board members and later confirmed as permanent board members in 2009. In 2010, board member Paul Bruce was reappointed for three years. In spring 2009, Carol Leese accepted the position of chief executive officer and began organizing an executive team to manage and grow Osage, LLC. In March of 2009, the Osage Nation made a resolution to transfer the Osage Data, Tulsa Air Park, and other assets, to Osage, LLC. Through Leese’s leadership, multiple passive investments were made and teaming partnerships along with mergers and acquisition were pursued and established to further increase the revenues of Osage, LLC.
SUBSIDIARIES:
Osage LLC has 11 subsidiaries: American Video & Security; Osage Advisors; Echota Technologies Corporation; Osage Data; Osage Innovative Solutions, LLC; Osage Investments, LLC; Osage Manhattan Builders, LLC; Osage Pinnacle Design Group, LLC; Osage Security Services, LLC; Osage Support Services, LLC; and Osage Technology Services, LLC
American Video & Security NAICS Code 561621)
Founded in 2004 by Rick Verbsky, American Video and Security (AVS) is a full service surveillance/security integrator providing services throughout the United States. The company’s mission is to be the premier provider of these services with an emphasis on service. AVS prides itself on being honest, ethical and responsible in every respect and has already received a stellar reputation of keeping these high standards. The company has grown to become one of the top providers of these types of services in the U.S. AVS provides services to many different types of customers including industrial, commercial, educational, and others, but its main focus is gaming surveillance and security systems. It is the only Native American owned gaming surveillance integrator in the country. From closed circuit surveillance systems to access control/ security systems, AVS excels in professional design, sales, installation, and most importantly, service of these systems. Everything the company does is with the goal of creating long-term relationships. When people hear the name AVS they know it means that quality and professionalism will be provided with every service.
Echota Technologies Corporation
In 2011, Osage LLC acquired Echota Techologies Corporation for 100 percent ownership of the company. Headquartered in Alcoa, Tennessee, Echota Technologies is a Native American-owned company that has successfully graduated from the 8(a) business development program. The company provides technology and consulting services combined with effective management of large-scale projects within the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, international commercial nuclear communities, and private industry. The Echota Techologies acquisition brings 11 years of the company’s government contracting expertise to Osage LLC and the Osage Nation. The Echota Technologies acquisition resulted in the formation of three new companies in 2011: Osage Security Services, LLC; Osage Support Services, LLC; and Osage Technology Services, LLC.
Osage Security Services, LLC’s (Primary NAICS Code 561612) team of highly skilled professionals provides services in the areas of consulting, staffing, support, security, facilities, and augmentation. The company is primarily engaged in providing staff augmentation and training to the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Administration, U.S. Department of Interior, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Defense, as well as a number of commercial entities. Osage Support Services (OSS), LLC (NAICS Code 561210) is a small disadvantaged minority owned start-up business currently petitioning for 8(a) status and primarily focused on the facility support services.
Osage Technology Services, LLC (NAICS Code 541511/SIC 7371) (OTS) was founded in December 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Osage Contracting, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Osage, LLC). OTS’s primary purpose is to build a sustainable business in the areas of software systems analysis, systems design, and custom application software programming services. In 2012, Echota Technologies will transition into Osage Global Services, LLC, the Osage business support Center also to be located in Alcoa, Tennessee, offering five business support services: Human Resources; Contract Administration; Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H); Information Technology; and Finance Administration. The company’s goal is to offer its experience and expertise as a cost-effective, single-source solution for a complete range of business activities to the Osage Nation as well as customers outside the Osage Nation.
Osage Advisors Osage Advisors, LLC (OA) offers general business and economic development consulting services to American Indian tribes. OA also contracts with companies that seek to introduce their products and services to Indian Country. The company is 100% owned by Osage, LLC.
Osage Data is a professional consulting firm that focuses on providing information technology (IT) solutions. In 2010, through its work with 12 other American Indian tribes as part of the Intertribal Information Technology Company, Osage Data proceeded to position itself to be an aggressive competitor in IT industry, providing products and services for network systems, collaboration, voice and video, wireless/mobility, enterprise system services and project management. In 2010, Osage Data continued to serve the Intertribal Information Technology Company contract successfully cataloguing and digitally recording materials for the U.S. Department of Defense to include the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Most significantly, Osage Data began cataloguing digitally recorded materials for other tribal nations, including the Forest County Potawatomi of Wisconsin. In 2010, Osage Data continued to make great strides in diversifying its client base and product offerings to meet the new needs of the firm’s future.
Osage Innovative Solutions, LLC is a company with expertise in areas of the convergence of Internet protocol, the open based language that creates the value of all aspects of today’s technology. In 2010, preparations continued to be made on the development of designations, SBA compliance, and product deliverable construction for Osage Innovative Solutions. In 2011, the company hopes to realize the designation of SBA 8(A) based on the technologies that rely on Internet protocol to communicate. The services coming into alignment will address technology sectors used for 90% of all technical devices that communicate today, including: data; voice; video; security; and all software. Osage Innovative Solutions is skilled in ensuring delivery of technology benefits through the application of new industry standards and industry expertise.
Osage Manhattan Builders, LLC
Created to bring quality construction to Indian Country without sacrificing the vision of its Osage heritage, Osage Manhattan Builders (OMB) is a joint venture between Osage, LLC (55% ownership) and Manhattan Construction Company (45% ownership). Focused primarily on working with American Indian tribes, OMB brings more than 110 years of construction experience through its partner, Manhattan Construction Company. OMB team members have participated in casino, healthcare, institutional, religious, and general office building construction projects and have received numerous awards during these processes.
Osage Pinnacle Design Group, LLC (NAICS Code 236220)
Created to further enhance the construction division by offering architect and engineering services and providing an avenue to pursue an 8(a) certification in construction, Osage Pinnacle Design Group is 100% owned by Osage, LLC. With more than 84 years of combined experience in architect, engineering, and general contracting experience, Pinnacle Design Group provides the past experience, size, and intellectual property necessary to meet the goals set for the construction division. OPDG team members have participated in government, municipality, tribal housing, event center, athletic facilities, and religious and general office building projects, and have received several awards for their design and leadership on these projects.
Osage Security Services, LLC has more than 100 years of collective experience providing a wide range of training and support services, offering strategic planning and development, organizational design and engineering, program and project management, training and exercise development and management, operational intelligence, anti-terrorism/force protection, counterterrorism, security program assessment and design, emergency preparedness and recovery planning, crisis management, and tactical implementation. The company also develops integrated support through a graded approach to its clients’ new and/or existing programs using innovative techniques while focusing upon creativity, flexibility and adaptability.
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO) www.aiccok.org/
DiversityBusiness.com www.diversitybusiness.com
Native American Contractors Association (NACA) www.nativecontractors.org
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) www.ncaied.org
Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce www.pawhuskachamber.com
Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce www.tulsachamber.com
WHERE: Osage, LLC is located at 4500 South 129th East Avenue, Suite 105, Tulsa, OK 74134
PHONE NUMBER: (918) 582-5633
WEBSITE: News and other background information about Osage, LLC can be found at www.osagellc.com.
DUNN’S NUMBER: 83-1399188
MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Hill (202) 744-7629; liz@lizhillpr.com
