HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Qualis LLC, a leading provider of mission-critical engineering and technology products and services to the Department of Defense, NASA, and other federal agencies, announced today the appointment of Jeremy Mallicoat as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This key executive hire supports Qualis’ ongoing strategy, backed by Bluestone Investment Partners, to scale through targeted growth and acquisitions across the national security and space sectors.
Mallicoat brings over 15 years of senior financial leadership experience in the government contracting industry. He has successfully led multiple post-merger integrations and financial transformations and is a recognized expert in Deltek Costpoint, FAR/CAS compliance, and building scalable finance functions within high-growth, private equity-backed organizations.
“Jeremy’s experience in complex integrations and his mastery of Costpoint make him the ideal financial leader for our next chapter,” said Rod Duke, CEO of Qualis LLC. “As we grow both organically and through acquisition, his leadership will ensure operational discipline, financial rigor, and strategic alignment with our mission.”
Prior to joining Qualis, Mallicoat served as Vice President of Corporate Finance at Agile Defense, where he successfully transitioned multiple acquisitions and internalized accounting operations, resulting in significant performance gains and cost efficiencies.
“I’m honored to join Qualis at such a pivotal moment,” said Jeremy Mallicoat. “The company’s technical excellence, growth vision, and leadership strength form a compelling platform for continued success. I look forward to contributing to Qualis’ transformation as a leading national security partner.”
“Mallicoat’s operational and financial expertise—particularly in government services and M&A integration—aligns seamlessly with Qualis’ and Bluestone’s shared vision to build lasting value. As CFO, he will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, compliance, treasury, and strategic financial planning. He will also play a central role in evaluating and integrating future acquisitions under the company’s platform growth strategy,” Duke said.
About Qualis LLC
Founded in 1993, Qualis LLC is a Huntsville, Alabama-based provider of advanced engineering, testing, and technical advisory services for the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Intelligence Community. With a legacy of mission-focused excellence, Qualis supports many of the nation’s most critical defense and space programs.
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About Bluestone Investment Partners
Bluestone Investment Partners is a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm focused on high-performing lower middle-market companies serving the U.S. government. With deep sector expertise and a collaborative approach, Bluestone accelerates growth and long-term value creation for its portfolio companies.
