Twenty years after its founding, HX5 stands as a testament to what patient, principled growth looks like in the government contracting sector. The Fort Walton Beach, Florida company, founded and led by Margarita Howard as sole owner and CEO/president, now employs more than 1,000 people across 34 states and 90 government locations. Its clients include…

Margarita Howard’s leadership at HX5 is shaping a disciplined, innovative-driven corporate culture that emphasizes accountability and continuous improvement. As chief executive, Howard has articulated a management philosophy centered on clear expectations, staff empowerment, and measurable outcomes principles that have guided HX5 through an era of rapid growth and operational refinement. Under Margarita Howard’s direction, HX5…