Katie Bigelow

There’s a phrase we hear often when something goes wrong: “I’ll take responsibility.” While that sentiment is appreciated, it is not the standard we are building toward. Responsibility is not something we claim after the fact. It is something we demonstrate before outcomes are decided. At Mettle Ops, responsibility is not tied to failure—it is tied to action. It shows up when something feels off and you choose not to ignore it. When you don’t know the process, and you don’t guess. You look...

Mettle Ops, a leading Department of Defense contractor dedicated to serving the warfighter, is proud to announce the expansion of its operations into Huntsville, Alabama.

By Katie Bigelow, Mettle Ops CEO Warfighter First. Mission Always. As 2025 closes, we pause with gratitude and pride to reflect on a year defined by momentum, ingenuity, and grit. From our earliest days, Mettle Ops has stood for disciplined growth and fearless execution—and this year was no different. Growth Fueled by Purpose We more than doubled our 2024 gross revenue—proof that the market responds to a company that delivers. The majority of this growth came from planned work, a sign of...