Victor 12, Inc. Supports Emergency Food Market for Military Families Impacted by Shutdown

LORTON, VA — October 30, 2025

Victor 12, Inc. is a proud supporter of a vital community initiative supporting active-duty military, National Guard, Veterans, and their families affected by the government shutdown. On November 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Veteran Success Resource Group (VSRG), in partnership with Victor 12, Paisano’s With a Purpose, and Great American Community Kitchen, will host a Military Families Food Market at Paisano’s Pizza Lorton, located at 9429 Lorton Market St., Lorton, VA. This emergency market aims to alleviate food insecurity during the shutdown. Coverage for this event aired on WUSA9’s Great Day Washington-Great Community. Coverage for this event aired on WUSA9’s Great Day Washington-Great Community.

“Our intent is simple—to make sure military families and Veterans do not go hungry while the shutdown continues,” said John Coster, Victor 12’s CEO/President.

Active-duty military and National Guard members, Veterans, and their families are invited free of charge
to enjoy:

  • Grocery store gift cards funded through Victor 12.
  • Hot pizza served by Paisano’s With a Purpose, the 501(c)(3) philanthropic affiliate of Paisano’s Pizza.
  • Freshly prepared chicken, vegetable, and pasta meals donated by Great American Community
  • Kitchen, the 501(c)(3) philanthropic affiliate of Great American Restaurants.
  • Canned goods and non-perishable staples.
  • A moment of relief and connection during this difficult time.

To donate to this cause or other notable opportunities, please visit: https://vetresourcegroup.org

About Victor 12

Victor 12 comprises a diverse skill base, bringing together a team of individuals with expertise in information technology, instructional systems design, human performance technology, media and animation, programming, testing, and evaluation. Victor 12 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that is proud to provide services to fellow Veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. For additional information, interviews, or media inquiries, please use: https://victor12.com/contact/

Victor 12, Inc. Named One of Orlando’s 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies and One of the Largest Privately Held Companies by the Orlando Business Journal

ORLANDO, September 25, 2025

Victor 12, Inc., an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a leading player in training support and delivery for the Department of Veterans Affairs, proudly announces its rank as the 14th fastest-growing private company in the Orlando area and the 79th largest privately held company as recognized by the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ). This recognition reflects Victor 12’s strong year-over-year growth and its expanding impact across the Federal government. OBJ surveyed 1,000 companies and awarded Fast 50 recognitions to companies that achieved exceptional growth over the past 3 years and that significantly impact Central Florida’s business landscape. Since its founding, Victor 12 has provided services to over 12 Federal, state, and local government agencies.

“I am extremely proud of our team of professionals who are dedicated every day to serving our fellow Veterans and customers with exceptional performance,” said John Coster, Victor 12’s CEO/President.

About Victor 12

Victor 12 comprises a diverse skill base, bringing together a team of individuals with expertise in information technology, instructional systems design, human performance technology, media and animation, programming, testing, and evaluation. Victor 12 is a (SDVOSB) that is proud to provide services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration.

For additional information, interviews, or media inquiries, please use: https://victor12.com/contact/.

About the Orlando Business Journal

The Orlando Business Journal is Central Florida’s leading source for business news, analysis, and insights. Covering a wide range of industries from real estate and finance to technology and energy, the publication delivers in-depth reporting on the companies, trends, and leaders shaping the region’s economy. The Orlando Business Journal is part of American City Business Journals, the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in the United States. Learn more at https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando.

Orlando Sentinel Media Group Names Victor 12 A Winner Of The Central Florida Top Workplaces 2025 Award

ORLANDO, September 19, 2025 – Victor 12 has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Orlando Sentinel for the third consecutive year. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected and Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.  A total of 3,198 companies were invited and, of those only 160 were awarded with an honor. Victor 12 ranked 4th in the small business category.

Our employees are simply the best, and this is a remarkable achievement for our company. They continue to outperform expectations every day, despite all the dramatic changes in the Federal contracting landscape over the past 12 months,” said John Coster, Victor 12 CEO.

ABOUT VICTOR 12

Victor 12 comprises a diverse skill base, bringing together a team of individuals with expertise in information technology, instructional systems design, human performance technology, media and animation, programming, testing, and evaluation. Victor 12 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that is proud to provide services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration.

For additional information, interviews, or media inquiries, please use: https://victor12.com/contact/

Victor 12, Inc.  Ranks No. 3633 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 106 Percent, This Marks Victor 12’s 6th Time on the List

NEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Victor 12 is No. 3633 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.

“Once again, our outstanding employees have exceeded customer expectations and remained dedicated to serving our Veterans. This has been and will remain our recipe for success,” said John Coster, Victor 12’s CEO/President.

This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine.

Victor 12 is a leading training and IT Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential through impactful and innovative learning experiences. We provide end-to-end training and IT solutions, encompassing expert instructional design, expert infrastructure design, engaging content development, flexible delivery methodologies, and robust infrastructure management. Our client-centric approach ensures that our solutions are tailored to meet specific needs, drive results, and foster long-term growth.

Methodology

Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Victor 12 Awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Orlando Sentinel

ORLANDO, September 26, 2024 – Victor 12 has again been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Orlando Sentinel. A total of 3,198 companies were invited and of those only 160 were awarded with an honor. Victor 12 ranked 11th out of 79 winners in the small business category (35-149 employees). The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measured 15 cultural drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection.

About
Victor 12 is an industry leader in the design and development of instructor-led training (ILT), e-Learning/web-based training (WBT), media production, virtual training delivery and support, programming, testing, evaluation, information technology services, and performance support systems.

“Our continued success is due to our remarkable employees who have outstanding qualifications and provide exceptional service to our customers,” said John Coster, Victor 12 CEO.

Victor 12 comprises a diverse skill base, bringing together a team of individuals with expertise in instructional systems design, human performance technology, virtual ILT, media and animation, programming, testing, and evaluation. Victor 12 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that is proud to provide services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration.

For additional information, interviews, or media inquiries, please
use: https://victor12.com/contact/

Victor 12, Inc. Makes the 2024 Inc. 5000, For the Fifth Time at No. 3958

NEW YORK, August 13, 2024Inc. revealed today that Victor 12, Inc. ranks No. 3958 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“We’re very honored to be ranked for the fifth time to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. We simply have the best employees who work hard every day to solve complex problems for our customers. For the past six years, our team received the highest performance scores possible from our primary Government customer. These exceptional scores are a true testament to the Victor 12 team’s persistent hard work and dedication,” said John Coster, Victor 12’s CEO/President.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

Victor 12 is an industry leader in the design and development of virtual and instructor-led training, complex training infrastructure management, e-Learning/web-based training, media production, virtual training delivery, programming, testing, evaluation, and performance support systems. Victor 12 continues to expand its services and training solutions to meet the training guidelines, regulations, and emerging requirements of its clients, including requirements for real-time metrics, automated training tools, digital media products, gamification, and adapting Adobe’s latest enhancements into current training solutions.

CONTACT:   

Claire Forbes at cforbes@victor12.com or (407) 612-6011 for additional information about Victor 12. 

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Victor 12 Ranked 20th in Orlando Business Journal’s Fast 50

Orlando, FL – July 10, 2024. Victor 12, Inc., an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a leading player in training support and delivery for the Federal government, proudly announces its rank as the 20th fastest-growing private company in the Orlando area, as recognized by the Orlando Business Journal’s prestigious Fast 50 list. The featured companies represent nearly every industry in Central Florida, including technology, construction, hospitality, and professional services. The largest 2023 gross revenue was over $1 billion, and the largest organization employed more than 4,000 employees locally. Victor 12 achieved a remarkable 3-year growth rate of 96%, with 2023 gross revenues hitting $19.22 million.

John Coster, Victor 12 CEO, attributes this impressive growth to two key factors: “The performance of our incredibly talented employees and the sustained partnership and trust of our government customers. Our dedicated employees and customers provide outstanding services to Veterans, which will remain the recipe for continued success.”

Looking ahead, Victor 12 is poised for further growth. “We are extending our offerings to include a new GSA IT contract and secure data center that will support more robust IT service offerings,” according to Mr. Coster. “Victor 12 invested significant funds into a new Dell Hyperconverged Infrastructure architecture capable of securely hosting customer infrastructures with Virtual Machine (VM)-ware servers, operating systems, and database server licenses, with additional storage as needed.”

About

Victor 12 is an industry leader in the design and development of instructor-led training (ILT), e-Learning/web-based training (WBT), media production, virtual training delivery, programming, testing, evaluation, and performance support systems. Victor 12 comprises a diverse skill base, bringing together a team of individuals with expertise in instructional systems design, information technology, human performance technology, virtual ILT, media and animation, programming, testing, and evaluation. Victor 12 is a certified SDVOSB that is proud to provide services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration.

For additional information, interviews, or media inquiries, please use: https://victor12.com/contact/

Orlando Sentinel Media Group Names Victor 12 a Winner of the Central Florida Top Workplaces 2023 Award

Orlando, Florida, August 28, 2023 – Victor 12 has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Orlando Top Workplaces. Victor 12 ranked 11th out of 75 winners in the small business category.  The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

About

Victor 12 is an industry leader in the design and development of instructor-led training (ILT), e-Learning/web-based training (WBT), media production, virtual training delivery, programming, testing, evaluation, and performance support systems. “Our success is due to our exceptional employees who have outstanding qualifications and provide exceptional service to our customers, ” said John Coster, Victor 12 CEO. 

Victor 12 comprises a diverse skill base, bringing together a team of individuals with expertise in instructional systems design, human performance technology, virtual instructor-led training, media and animation, programming, testing, and evaluation.  Victor 12 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and proud to be providing services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. 

Company Contact

Victor 12 INC

jcoster@victor12.com, 3528437157

https://victor12.com

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 17 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

Victor 12 Awarded a Five-Year $81.7M Task Order to provide VBA Training Enterprise-wide Solutions and Support (VTESS) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Human Capital Services (HCS)

Winter Park, FL December 07, 2022 — Victor 12, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) announced today that it has been awarded a $81.7M Task Order, if all options are exercised, on the Training Support Services BPA in support of the VA VBA HCS.  For this effort, Victor 12 will support VBA’s HCS efforts to maintain and update the training infrastructure for tracking, monitoring, and measuring VBA training: complete front-end analysis of job tasks and: design, develop, and deliver a variety of training programs that provide high-quality, interactive, and efficient learning that improves learner proficiency. Additionally, Victor 12 will provide training support services, such as Learning Performance Consultants, Course Advocates for distance learning, training program support personnel, training system administration, and learning management support.  The period of performance for this task order is 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2027.  

About

Victor 12 is an industry leader in the design and development of instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning/web-based training (WBT), media production, virtual training delivery, programming, testing, evaluation, and performance support systems. Victor 12 continues to expand its services and training solutions to meet the training guidelines, regulations, and emerging requirements of its clients; this includes requirements for real-time metrics, automated training tools, digital media products, gamification, and adapting Adobe’s latest enhancements into current training solutions.

For more information, contact Victor 12.

Victor 12 Awarded a Contract on a BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Human Capital Services (HCS) to provide Training Support Services

Winter Park, FL September 09, 2022 — Victor 12, Inc, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) announced today that it has been awarded a Multiple Award BPA with an estimated $108 million ceiling for a variety of training support services.  Victor 12 is one of three awardees on this BPA. Task orders released under this contract will include the following services:

  • Program Management and Reporting
  • Training Infrastructure
  • Training Support and Delivery
  • Training Design and Development

About

Victor 12 is an industry leader in the design and development of instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning/web-based training (WBT), media production, virtual training delivery, programming, testing, evaluation, and performance support systems. Victor 12 continues to expand its services and training solutions to meet the training guidelines, regulations, and emerging requirements of its clients; this includes requirements for real-time metrics, automated training tools, digital media products, gamification, and adapting Adobe’s latest enhancements into current training solutions.

For more information, contact Victor 12