Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the acquisition of AMTIS, Inc. by Blackfish Federal, LLC.

AMTIS, Inc. (AMTIS) is a diversified government service company providing leadership development, executive coaching, strategic planning facilitation, training development, business processing and professional services for multiple Federal government agencies.

BlackFish Federal, LLC (BlackFish), is an IT and healthcare solutions provider dedicated to helping solve its customers’ biggest business problems. Whether through applying innovative IT solutions or providing healthcare management support services, BlackFish consultants use their problem-solving skills to turn challenges into opportunities.

Barbara Stankowski, President and owner of AMTIS said “The sale of my company was an extremely lengthy and taxing process. Throughout the entire sales effort, the Benchmark team was very professional, responsive and kept their eye on the end goal, allowing me to continue running my business. I would highly recommend Benchmark to any small to mid-size business owner that is considering the sale or merger of their firm. I am excited for the AMTIS employees, and all of our customers who will remain in qualified and capable hands with BlackFish leadership team now behind the wheel.”

“We’re very pleased to have recently completed the acquisition of AMTIS. Together, BlackFish and AMTIS create a strong strategic fit that will provide our customers a fully integrated leadership and professional services organization. Our overlap in customer base and services offered, accompanied by AMTIS' experienced management team and operational staff will create a seamless transition for each of AMTIS’ existing clients.” said Donald Jones, CEO of BlackFish.

Benchmark International Associate Director David Steverson stated, “We would like to congratulate AMTIS, Inc. and Barbara Stankowski, as well as the buyer, BlackFish Federal. This acquisition was disrupted by a number of external forces, including a partial government shutdown, but ultimately concluded with a completed transaction. Special thanks goes to the various specialists working on both sides of the transaction beyond Benchmark: Shuffield Lowman, PilieroMazza, Genaesis, and McMahon Welch and Learned.”