Annette Melcher

Annette Melcher is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blacktip Solutions, a Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (WOSB, VOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB) providing program management, management consulting, acquisition support, and mission-focused solutions to federal agencies. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, former Space Officer, and Project Management Professional (PMP), she brings a unique combination of operational leadership, strategic planning, and business execution to the federal contracting community.

A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Annette has served in leadership positions across national security, healthcare administration, financial management, and organizational operations. Throughout her military and civilian career, she has led multidisciplinary teams, managed complex programs, developed strategic initiatives, and supported mission-critical organizations in translating objectives into measurable results. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), further strengthening her ability to align organizational strategy with operational execution.

As CEO of Blacktip Solutions, Annette is leading the company’s growth within the federal marketplace by building strategic partnerships, supporting capture and proposal efforts, and positioning the company to deliver innovative solutions across the Department of Defense and civilian agencies. Blacktip recently earned a U.S. Forest Service Blanket Purchase Agreement and continues expanding its capabilities in program management, acquisition support, cloud modernization, and mission support services.

Annette is passionate about continuous learning, servant leadership, and strengthening the veteran business community. She views the NVSBC Fellowship as an opportunity to deepen her understanding of the federal acquisition ecosystem, build meaningful relationships with industry partners, and accelerate Blacktip’s growth into a trusted long-term federal contractor. Her long-term vision is to build a company known for technical excellence, integrity, and creating opportunities for fellow veterans while delivering exceptional value to government customers.