Darius Porter

My name is Darius Porter, and my path has been defined by service — first in the United States Air Force, and now as the founder and CEO of Porter Brothers Logistics LLC, an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

What sets my experience apart is the vantage point I’ve earned. Over fifteen years in Department of War/Defense logistics and procurement, I’ve worked inside some of the largest names in the industry — Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, AKIMA, and Vectrus. That journey has shown me how major government contractors actually operate: how they price, how they manage supply chains, how they win work, and how they evaluate the small businesses they bring on to team. Most owners starting out see only their side of the table. I’ve spent my career on the other side of it — and I’m now applying that insider’s understanding to build my own company.

The military taught me that details matter and that preparation is a form of respect. I’ve carried that discipline through every role, and I pair it with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a working knowledge of government procurement that runs deep. But I also know that building a business in the federal marketplace takes more than technical skill — it takes readiness, mentorship, and people who’ve walked the path before you.

That’s exactly why the NVSBC Fellowship draws me in. I’m not looking for shortcuts; I’m looking to sharpen — to learn from Senior Fellows who’ve built what I’m building, to grow alongside a cohort of fellow veteran owners, and to give back as much as I take. My goal is to keep building a company that stands the test of time, competes and wins in federal contracting, and opens doors for the next veteran standing where I once stood.