Cherokee Federal Bolsters Homeland Security Market with Key Hiring

Leading federal contractor recruits seasoned homeland security professional

TULSA, Okla., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, today announced the expansion of its Homeland Security market with the hiring of Roberto Torres as Sr. Director of Homeland Security Solutions.

"This is an exciting time for Cherokee Federal as we strengthen our leadership team to accelerate our mission-critical initiatives and best serve the evolving needs of our federal partners," said Steven Bilby, President of Cherokee Federal. "Roberto is a seasoned professional and well-respected, out-of-the-box thinker who is a natural fit for our organization and strategic growth plans."

Roberto Torres, based in Washington, D.C., brings nearly two decades of experience in federal business development, procurement strategies, cloud solutions and regulatory compliance to the company. His extensive background includes leadership roles at DirectViz Solutions, Deloitte and Lockheed Martin, where he consistently drove strategic growth and operational excellence. His proven track record of fostering critical government partnerships will further strengthen Cherokee Federal's homeland security solutions.

"Cherokee Federal has an impressive track record of delivering dynamic solutions to government agencies, and I am honored to join an innovative team dedicated to serving the mission of our great country with compassion and heart," said Torres. 

Cherokee Federal, comprised of more than 35 tribally owned federal contracting businesses, continues to drive economic growth while addressing complex global challenges through its workforce of more than 5,000 employees. The company earned its sixth consecutive ranking on Washington Technology's Top 100 list last year, highlighting its continued success and leadership within the federal contracting landscape.

For more information on Cherokee Federal and current career opportunities, visit Cherokee-Federal.com.

About Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal is the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses — the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. The mission of Cherokee Federal is to build a talented team that provides innovative solutions that solve America's greatest challenges and serves the Cherokee Nation with strong conviction and heart. For more information, please visit cherokee-federal.com or follow Cherokee Federal on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube.

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