

In the Top 5% of 2013 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
In the Top 5% of 221 Nearby Companies in Washington, DC
1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably
As the CEO of Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc. (PSS), Mr. Ballard oversees and supports all facets of the PSS organization and sets the strategic direction of the company. Mr. Ballard previously served as President, PSS Federal Services Group after his company, Global Services & Solutions, Inc. (GSS), was acquired by PSS in 2014. GSS’ specialties included program management, continuity of operations, and acquisition support services for the Federal Government.
Prior to founding GSS, Mr. Ballard served as President of Perot Systems Government Services (PSGS) and was responsible for strategy, management, operations, and business development. Under his leadership, PSGS grew from $57M to $650M in annual revenues.
Mr. Ballard also had a successful Naval career as an Engineering Duty Officer, Submarines, managing a diverse workforce of Civilian and Military personnel. He held both leadership and command roles in Naval shipyards, the Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Program Executive Office (PEO) Submarines. Mr. Ballard earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is a graduate of Executive Development Programs at the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University and at the Harvard Business School.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Preferred Systems Solutions.
Based on 3 ratings, Jim Ballard ranks right above DLT Solutions' CEO, Art Richer.
Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
Preferred Systems Solutions ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for CEO Rating Score.
Preferred Systems Solutions ranks in the Top 5% of other companies in Washington, DC for CEO Rating Score.
