Don Nalley, vice chair of economic development of the Chamber Board of Directors joins Stanley Associates executives as they cut the ribbon on the company's new facility located in Cummings Research Park.

Stanley is a provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense and federal civilian government agencies. Headquartered in Arlington Virginia, Stanley has more than 4,700 employees at more than 100 locations in the U.S. and worldwide.

“The Huntsville economy and the community at large remains a benchmark of success in this time of economic uncertainty and companies like Stanley remind us all that Huntsville really is a smart place to live, work and play,” said Don Nalley, vice chair of economic development of the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Board of Directors. “Not only is Stanley continuing to grow in Huntsville, they are also contributing to the overall growth of this community by investing in the Huntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative (HREGI). As Progress Partners, Stanley has made a great investment in the future of our region and we thank them for it,” Nalley added.

Chris Torti, Senior Vice President of Stanley’s Technical Programs Group, stated his pleasure with the direction Stanley is taking in Huntsville. “The past year has been phenomenal. Our customers come back time and time again. I can’t tell you how proud I am,” Torti said.

The company won several accolades over its years in business. In 2005, Stanley was named the mid-sized Government Contractor of the Year by the Northern Virginia Government Contractors Council, the Professional Services Council, and Washington Technology. In 2007 and 2008, Stanley was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”