From Left to Right: Don Nalley, vice chair for economic development for the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County; Delaina Foust, owner of BFA Systems; Dr. Mike Foust, president of BFA Systems; Jeff Brown, executive vice president of BFA Systems; Lisa Brown, owner of BFA Systems; and Dan Bodeker, III, CEO of BFA Systems

Master of Ceremonies and the Vice Chair for Economic Development for the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, Don Nalley, commended the company’s solid reputation and success in the community since their 2005 inception. “In a community with a lot of competition, BFA Systems is already making a name for itself thanks to a group of highly qualified professionals who are working diligently each day to meet and exceed the demands of their government customers,” he said.

“To say that we’re a family is an understatement. We have some great team members,” said Jeff Brown, executive vice president of BFA Systems, Inc. “I changed careers two years ago because I wanted a company that would make it easier for a young professional to grow in their field of expertise. Based on my research, BFA was the perfect fit for my goals.”

The day also marked the three year anniversary of the company’s first contract, according to Dr. Mike Foust, co-founder and company president. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without our employees. We don’t sell products, we sell brain-power,” said Foust.

CEO and co-founder Dan Bodeker noted that BFA Systems, Inc. has expanded to 48 employees and expects to grow to 75 by the end of the year. “Everyone has been so helpful. The Chamber has been fantastic to us the last three years, and it has been an incredible experience,” said Bodeker. He also emphasized the importance of giving back to the community, noting that the company has started an employee-managed charity called BFA Hope. “We are fortunate to have our jobs at BFA, and we would like to give back the community,” he said. To date, the charity has raised over $5,000 from employee contributions and plans to make their first presentation in July.