O2X’s Program Manager, Jonathan Bachant (United States Marshals Service) receives the USMS ‘Exemplary Contractor Support Award’

O2X’s Program Manager Jonathan Bachant, serving the United States Marshals Service, has received the ‘Exemplary Contractor Support Award’.

The Exemplary Contractor Support Award is presented to one contractor support personnel who has displayed exemplary support services to the Agency. Selection for his award was accomplished through voting by all members of the United States Marshals Service.

Since the U.S. Marshals Training Division’s implementation of the O2X Integrated Specialist Program in 2021, Jonathan has led the charge in driving the O2X impact. The program, which now includes an additional Strength & Conditioning Specialist and an Athletic Trainer, has seen massive success since the program’s inception – most notably reducing the rate of injuries in BDUSM candidates by 70% between fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023.

Jonathan’s citation for the award is as follows:

“Physical Readiness and Wellness Program Manager (PM) Jonathan Bachant of the National Training Academy (NTA) is awarded the Exemplary Contract Support Award for operating as the driving force behind a positive culture change at the NTA. PM Bachant specially focused on making changes to curriculum, policies, and procedures that would emphasize candidate readiness and wellness resulting in training-related injury reduction during the Basic Deputy United States Marshal Integrated (BDUSMI) program. PM Bachant Ied the development of a

20-hour addition to the BDUSMI curriculum, including five Lifestyle Management sessions and a wellness presentation to DUSM’s families on Graduation Day. PM Bachant has also provided expert guidance to the NTA leadership on matters of physical training, hydration, recovery, and other readiness factors. Implementation of these measures resulted in an over 70 percent reduction in the amount of candidate injury dismissals during BDUSMI in fiscal year 2023 versus fiscal year 2022. For his dedication to the success of the NTA, PM Bachant is presented the Exemplary Contractor Support Award.”

Jonathan’s commitment to excellence, ability to adapt and execute, and dedication to those serving in the U.S. Marshals Service are an embodiment of O2X’s core values. We’re incredibly proud to have him representing O2X.