OUR HISTORY

Founded in 1981 in a small townhouse in northwest Washington, D.C., we’ve grown in size and presence around the world, and the ability to tackle complex international development challenges.

MSI founded by Larry Cooley; carved out a market niche in the delivery of quality, short-term technical assistance; 30 staff in Washington, D.C.

Broadened technical base; staff expansion to 150 by the end of the 1990’s; offices on houseboats on the Potomac River

Became credible & competent contractor for large field projects

Iraq Tatweer and other large-scale projects underway; staff growth to 600

Acquisition by Coffey, an Australia-based mining, engineering and international development firm listed on the Australia Stock Exchange

Move to new offices in Crystal City, Virginia (USA)

Leadership transition for the first time in MSI’s 30-year history; long-time MSIer Keith Brown takes the helm of MSI

Tetra Tech confirmation of MSI and Coffey acquisition

Continued expansion into Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa; more than a dozen MEL projects

40th anniversary of MSI's founding; launched the Rule of Law/Govt. Accountability and Peace and Security practice areas

Andy Grimminger becomes 3rd MSI President; integration of mission support services practice area

OUR HISTORY

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