Falls Church, Virginia – May 8, 2025 – 11th Hour Service LLC, a Best for Vets Employer, proudly announces that its Founder and Managing Partner, Alin Popescu, has been nominated for the esteemed 2025 Vetrepreneur® of the Year award presented by VIQTORY, publisher of Military Times. This nomination highlights the company’s commitment since 2006 to service and excellence, both through its professional expertise and community engagement.
With a distinguished military and public sector career spanning three decades, CEO of 11th Hour Service, Alin Popescu, notes that work is more enjoyable and impactful when you elevate others and serve people and communities purposefully, which remains a passionate reminder of the firm’s core values. Since its founding, 11th Hour Service has considered it a core mission to be a people-centric organization in everything it does, putting possibilities before profit. This motto has built a culture that enjoys serving its clients and thrives on participating in and serving communities that support our Veterans and their families, our team members, and our industry communities. These focuses underscore the importance and relevance of the “Our Service” in the 11th Hour Service name.
Through partnerships with our employees, and with nonprofits like Boulder Crest Foundation (which focuses on veteran Post-traumatic Growth), USACares (post-9/11 financial assistance and post-service skills training), LifeStraw (providing clean water solutions), and Employee Driven Programs like Autism Speaks, Walk to End Alzheimers and Lifewater International, the company has expanded its reach and helped drive meaningful change for communities in need of a smile and a helping hand.
Additionally, 11th Hour Service has been a three-year award winner of the prestigious Best for Vets Employer award, along with being a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, championing programs that bridge gaps for veterans transitioning to civilian careers while also assisting veteran and non-veteran employees through skills development and mission readiness initiatives.
11th Hour Service has demonstrated its capabilities in Financial Management, ERM, AI, cybersecurity, data analytics and automation – showcasing how veteran-led businesses can drive innovation while giving back.
What is a Vetrepreneur®?
A Vetrepreneur® is a veteran entrepreneur who has successfully transitioned from military service to business ownership, demonstrating leadership, innovation, and a commitment to giving back. 11th Hour Service, as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), embodies this ideal through its work in Talent Solutions, Healthcare Operations, and Government Contracting (GovCon). The company actively empowers fellow veterans through employment opportunities while supporting critical missions that benefit both the military community and society at large.
A Call to Action: Voting Now Open
While awards are an honor, 11th Hour Service views this nomination as an opportunity to further amplify its mission. The company encourages supporters, clients, partners, and community members to cast their vote and help spread awareness of veteran-led enterprises making a difference.
Voting is quick and easy—click here to support:
https://viqtory.us.launchpad6.com/voy-2025/entry/184
As a Veteran, business owner, and engaged community member, CEO Alin Popescu states,
“The focus and commitment I needed to get to where I am today was directly enabled by first, believing in myself and honing in on the valuable life and leadership skills I gained while serving in the U.S Marine Corps, and second, believing in others. Serving people and communities has always been a passion. I am grateful that I can translate that here through 11th Hour Service, our team members, communities we touch, and the great work we do across the public and private sectors.”
To learn more about 11th Hour Service’s programs, partnerships, and capabilities, visit www.11thhourservice.com.
About 11th Hour Service
11th Hour Service is a trusted risk and financial management advisory firm serving government and commercial clients. We specialize in organizational performance optimization, healthcare operations and delivery support, and staffing solutions. This includes CFO strategy, accounting, audit readiness and remediation, enterprise risk management, and data analytics and intelligent automation. Learn more at 11thhourservice.com.
