[White Cloud, Kansas – July 2025] – Grey Snow Professional Services and Native Strategies are proud to announce the launch of a new joint venture: Grey Snow Native Strategies, LLC (GSNS).
GSNS unites two Native-owned powerhouses: Grey Snow Professional Services, a Tribally Owned SBA 8(a) firm and economic engine of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, and Native Strategies, a certified Native American-owned engineering firm. Together, GSNS will serve as a trusted partner to clients facing complex infrastructure and environmental challenges.
Positioned as a Tribally-Owned SBA 8(a) Joint Venture, GSNS is uniquely eligible for direct award contracts. As a “Super 8(a),” GSNS can engage in streamlined procurement processes with no protest, no J&A required, and accelerated timelines—from initial contact to contract execution in as little as 7 days.
Services will include:
- Professional Engineering Services
- Infrastructure & Facilities Improvements
- Environmental & Preservation Services
- Construction Management & Inspection
- Program & Grant Management
- Civil Construction
Combining Technical Strengths in Service of Tribal Sovereignty Grey Snow Native Strategies (GSNS) brings together two proven leaders in Tribal and Federal contracting to deliver comprehensive architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) solutions rooted in cultural stewardship and technical excellence.
Grey Snow Professional Services offers national reach and demonstrated performance in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Base Operations Services (BOS). Its portfolio spans historic preservation, aerospace and defense infrastructure, hydrogen energy systems, and large-scale facility operations and maintenance. With projects delivered across and beyond the Continental U.S.—including contracts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, and NAVFAC—Grey Snow is known
for its robust capabilities, safety standards, and quality record.
“This joint venture is more than a business arrangement—it’s a powerful alignment of missions,” said Timothy Rhodd, Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. “As a Tribally Owned firm, Grey Snow is committed to sovereignty, resiliency, and economic development for Native Nations. Partnering with Native Strategies allows us to deepen that impact with expanded technical capacity and trusted relationships across
Indian Country.”
Native Strategies, led by Cherokee Nation citizen Steven Hollabaugh, PE, CFM, has earned national recognition since its founding in 2020. The firm provides innovative infrastructure solutions for Tribal, Federal, and Municipal clients, specializing in civil and environmental engineering, roadway design, drainage and water systems, and Tribal liaison services.
“We built Native Strategies to increase the standard of living and empower Native communities through smart, sustainable infrastructure,” added Steven Hollabaugh, CEO / President of Native Strategies. “By joining with Grey Snow, we can now offer a larger delivery team, accelerated procurement options, and greater capacity to serve complex projects.”
About Grey Snow Native Strategies, LLC (GSNS)
Grey Snow Native Strategies, LLC is a Tribally-Owned SBA 8(a) Joint Venture formed between Grey Snow Professional Services and Native Strategies. GSNS provides engineering, procurement, construction, and O&M solutions across defense, civil, and Tribal infrastructure markets. GSNS operates nationwide and internationally and is now actively pursuing Federal and Tribal opportunities in infrastructure development, facility modernization, transportation improvements, and sustainability initiatives.
For project inquiries or teaming opportunities, contact Fletcher Burton or Steven Hollabaugh.
About Grey Snow Professional Services
Grey Snow Professional Services (GSPS) is a Tribally-owned business providing comprehensive construction, staffing, engineering, and government services across the energy, defense, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors.
As a subsidiary of Grey Snow Management Solutions, LLC, GSPS is focused on creating a sustainable economic engine for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, while supporting Tribal sovereignty through
contracts with federal, private, and Tribal clients.
Visit Grey Snow’s website, for additional details about Grey Snow Professional Services and other Grey Snow entities.
About Native Strategies
Native Strategies, LLC is a certified Native American-owned small business and ISBEE, founded in 2020. With a fully remote team and nationwide reach, the firm delivers civil engineering, construction management, and program management services to Tribal, public, and private-sector clients. Core strengths include transportation design, site development, stormwater systems, and utility infrastructure—delivered with agility, precision, and cultural insight.
Guided by a vision to raise the standard of living through skill, humility, and perseverance, Native Strategies combines technical excellence with a commitment to sustainable impact. As a DBE, SDB, and ISBEE-certified firm, they bring both capacity and diversity to complex infrastructure projects across the U.S.
Visit Native Strategies website, https://native-strategies.com/, for additional details about Native Strategies.
