KeyW, once defined by its founder, forges a new path

By Marjorie Censer / September 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM
KeyW was never going to be another forgettable Washington-area contractor. Founder Len Moodispaw set out to ensure it wouldn't blend in, naming it after Key West, FL, forever associated with his beloved Jimmy Buffett, and making its logo a parrot. Moodispaw adorned his office with Buffett memorabilia and used Buffett songs as office hold music. The company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission -- which are normally dry and serious legal documents -- were playful. In his biography in...

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