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Our Story
"Stay the Course."
BeVera's story is—and always has been—one of conviction and perseverance.
Vincent Lott had enjoyed tremendous success throughout his 22-year career in enterprise IT project and program management with Hewlett-Packard, but in 2013, he could not ignore the conviction that he had a different purpose: that he was meant to lead his own company, one that cultivated, inspired, and recognized excellence in its employees. His wife, Tracy, fully supported his conviction, and they decided to create and name a company in honor of their late and immensely inspiring mothers, Bettie Lott and Vera Times, who both spent their careers as nurses in the public health field. In December of that year, BeVera Solutions was born, and the Lotts set foot on the path to achieving success for the company.
Like many small businesses, BeVera's early years brought numerous challenges that threatened the company's existence. Unlike many small business owners, Vincent and Tracy were determined to "stay the course," to trust that the combined expertise of their core team members and their sheer determination would lead BeVera to success. Sure enough, BeVera found its footing as a data science consulting and training company, securing its first training opportunity with CDC’s Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS) in early 2019.
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Vincent and his team continued knocking on doors at CDC with the faith that BeVera would eventually get accepted into the Small Business Association's (SBA) 8(a) business development program. After receiving multiple 8(a) program denials since 2017, at 3:00 p.m. on December 24, 2019—Christmas Eve—Vincent received an email from the SBA informing him that BeVera had finally been accepted into the 8(a) program. BeVera was awarded our first 8(a) contract within six months of being accepted into the program. Today, BeVera has been awarded 24 prime contracts at CDC and has served as the designer and primary training vendor for CDC's first Data Science Academy.
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The Lotts, along with each and every BeVera employee, are tremendously proud of the success that the company has achieved, but no one wishes to grow complacent. Even now, everyone at BeVera strives to "stay the course," to continue on this path of excellence that the Lotts and their dedication paved for all of us so that we earn the reputation of being the very best at what we do.
Bettie Lott and Vera Times, pictured in 1993. Bettie is on the left, and Vera is on the right.
By the Numbers
10+
years in business, having been established by Vincent M. Lott, our CEO, in 2013
25
prime contracts across 12 different CDC centers, institutes, and offices (CIOs)
100+
years of public health and IT experience across the leadership of our team
10K
person-hours of data science training provided for CDC's top researchers and scientists
A Special Place to Work
BeVera is especially proud to be recognized as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2024 Best Places to Work.
This respected award celebrates the top 100 companies in the Atlanta area that stand out for creating exceptional work environments. It honors businesses that excel in fostering employee satisfaction, nurturing a strong company culture, and promoting a positive and productive workplace. Award winners were announced at the Chronicle’s Healthiest Employers + Best Places to Work Awards ceremony on August 29, 2024.
To select the award winners each year, the Chronicle uses a range of factors, including employee feedback, workplace policies, and overall company practices. Earning this award shows that a company is not only thriving in its industry but is also creating a supportive and engaging environment for its employees.
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Our customers have consistently shown their appreciation for our ability to attract and retain top talent. Our federal government customers have rewarded BeVera with increasingly larger contracts and outstanding annual reviews. Our leadership team is especially proud of the heartfelt endorsement received from employees, as it reflects the strong, positive culture that BeVera has built. They are deeply grateful for both the external recognition and the internal confirmation that BeVera is a genuinely special place to work.
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Read on below for testimonials from current and former BeVera employees.
Team BeVera Testimonials
