About Us

Founded in 2022

K2 is a high-performance federal solutions firm delivering complex construction, modernization, technology, and mission support nationwide.

Founded in 2022, we unite former senior government leaders, military experts, and Fortune 100 executives to bring precision, agility, and strategic insight to federal missions.

We pair expert execution with a commitment to community impact and streamlined 8(a) procurement as a Native Hawaiian Organization—driving smarter, faster, and more effective outcomes for the missions we serve.

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Krilla Kaleiwahea 8(a) and NHO

Our 'Ohana

Image of grandparents of founder Peter Krilla.

Michael Krilla
& Rachel Kaleiwahea
1942 - Oahu

Peter's grandmother, Native Hawaiian Rachel Kaleiwahea, met Peter's grandfather Michael while he was stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. army. Six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Rachel gave birth to her first son — she drove the car, while in labor, as her husband illuminated the road with a lantern, since headlights were not permitted on the Island due to air raid threats.

Decades later, Peter and his cousin Jeffrey, who was born and raised in Hawaii, came together to honor their intertwined 'Ohana by creating the Krilla Kaleiwahea Foundation.

Meet the Team

Founders Peter Krilla and Jeffrey Krilla are cousins with Native Hawaiian roots and a blend of executive-level experience in Fortune 100 companies and high-level government service. They founded K2 in 2022 to bring the best of business and the beltway to impactful government contracts around the world.

Co-Founder and Partner

Peter Krilla

Peter Krilla is Native Hawaiian and an executive leader of process improvement with over 27 years of experience across retail, procurement, vendor management, and retail concept management for Nike, including leading a global, cross-functional team to open Nike's new global flagship stores, House of Innovation, in NYC, Shanghai, and Paris.

peter@k2-nho.com

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Co-Founder and Partner

Jeffrey Krilla

Jeffrey Krilla brings a wealth of expertise in international business, management, and diplomacy to K2, thanks to his extensive government, military and corporate experience, including serving as a Senior State Department Official (Senior Executive Service) and a Naval Intelligence Officer.

jeff@k2-nho.com

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World-Class Talent

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

International

Ramsey Day

Former Assistant Administrator for Africa at USAID, overseeing government-wide initiatives such as Power Africa and Prosper Africa. Chief of Public Liaison/Chief of Staff for the Europe and Eurasia Bureau in the George W. Bush Administration.

Technology and Mergers & Acquisitions

Spencer Farrar

Specialist in strategy, operations, finance, and digital transformation, with a focus on value creation in private equity, aerospace & defense, and technology. Experience in national security and international affairs (Asia-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa). US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer with 30+ years active & reserve duty. Holds an MBA from Yale.

Medical + Staffing

Dr. John Lawrence

Physician, author, and wellness strategist with deep expertise in integrative and regenerative medicine. Former urgent care medical director and founder of a functional health clinic blending Eastern and Western approaches. Currently, the Director of Health and Wellness at Voicesense, a voice analytics pioneer advancing mental health care. Author of the Playing Doctor book series and passionate about biking, skiing, and endurance sports.

Commerce

Robert L. Mallett

Served in former President Bill Clinton's administration as Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. He has held senior executive positions at major healthcare companies, including United Healthcare and Pfizer Inc.

Strategic Advisor

Melike Yetken Krilla

Corporate responsibility leader with over 15 years of government experience, advising on human rights, responsible business practices, and risk management for social and economic good. Former White House staffer for President Obama’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

Defense

Kyle Picou

Experienced ISR Program Manager, Flight Operations Manager, and Airborne Sensor Operator at Metrea Special Aerospace. Former US Marine Corps F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer and Intelligence Department Head for Fighter Attack Squadron 242.

Communications

Alexis Krilla

Bachelor's in Business Management and Master's in Environmental Sustainability from Harvard University. Experienced in marketing, communications, and public relations, Alexis has supported numerous organizations in building impactful strategies.

Defense & Technology

Mark Bailey

With a 30-year Navy career as an officer and aviator, he went on to lead in the private sector, driving U.S.Government partnerships as Director of Business Development at BAE Systems and later as Managing Partner at Gartner. He also holds a Master of Science degree from the National Defense University and Boston University.

Intelligence & Defense

Mary Wolff

With more than 16 years of experience in defense, technology, intelligence, and cyber enablement, she has led growth initiatives supporting national security programs and sensitive activities across both government and industry. She earned a BA from Princeton University, where she competed as a varsity lacrosse player, and an MA from JohnsHopkins University.

Resilience, International, Defense

Mark Simakovsky

Founding partner of Heartland Global Advisors, he is a former senior U.S. official who led USAID’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and held key roles at the Departments of Defense and State. He is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Value 01.

Excellence

Our commitment to excellence drives us to continuously innovate and adapt, delivering sustainable and integrated solutions that make a meaningful difference for global partners and communities across the world.

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Our advantages.

SBA U.S. Small Business Administration. 8(a) Certified

Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned small businesses have significant contracting advantages compared to other 8(a) small business firms.

$22M Direct Awards.

May receive direct awards up to $22M that exceed normal SBA thresholds and do not require a Justification & Approval per 13 CFR 124.506(b)(2)

$100M Direct Awards. Effective March 17th, 2020, may receive direct awards up to $100M for our Department of Defense (DoD) customers per the following class deviation

Awards cannot be protested. There is no requirement to complete procurements to NHO before a direct award per 13 CFR 124.517(a)

No procurement competition. There is no requirement to complete procurements to NHO before a direct award per 13 CFR 125.506(b)(3)

Faster procurement via Alpha contracting. Prior to a solicitation, contracting officers can work jointly with the NHO to reduce procurement time and streamline the contract process.

Meet your 8(a) and Small Business Goals. Contracting with an NHO will satisfy 8(a) and small business contracting goals per 13 CFR 124.110(c)