CEO of Virginia-based rugged computer manufacturer and designer lauded for entrepreneurial spirit and passion for giving back to the community.

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA, USA, July 23, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Germane Systems, a designer and manufacturer of rugged computer systems and servers, has announced that its CEO and president has been awarded the SmartCEO's Brava Award. The 30 winners for the Washington, DC area will be recognized at a banquet on July 31st.

The Brava award is designed to recognize female CEOs who "combine their entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community." Kerry O'Brien, owner of Germane Systems, has been chosen for her encouragement of philanthropy, mentorship to others and her ability to grow the business.

"I'm honored to receive the SmartCEO's Brava Award," said O'Brien. "We are focused on providing our clients with quality rugged computer solutions through innovation and a positive customer experience. We are equally committed to supporting our neighbors and community with the same passion we bring to our business. It's a privilege to be able to give back to the community by supporting various charities."

Some of the local projects include donating to the Wounded Warrior Project, March of Dimes, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, food drives and other community activities.

Much has changed in the 16 years since Kerry O'Brien started Germane. As the business climate has altered, she has lead the company in delivering new products to meet the changing needs of her customers, embraced lean manufacturing concepts while driving continuous quality improvement programs for the company's rugged military and industrial computers, servers and storage products.

There were 25 company CEOs and five CEOs for non-profit organizations chosen for the Brava awards in the DC area. They are all featured in the July issue of SmartCEOs magazine.

About Germane Systems: Germane Systems (http://www.germane.com) is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) based in Chantilly, Virginia. The company offers rugged mobile, fanless, sealed and embedded computing systems and high-performance servers. Germane Systems is one of the leading rugged computer manufacturers and designers for mission-critical industrial, aerospace and military applications. It is ISO 9001:2008 certified and ITAR compliant. It is the 2012 winner of the Volt Award for Leaders in Technology from SmartCEO Magazine.


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Gregg Buzard
Germane Systems
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