Peter Krilla

About Peter Krilla

I am a co-founder and partner of K2, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) delivering mission-ready federal solutions with a focus on execution, accountability, and lasting community impact.I bring 27 years at Nike, where I built and led enterprise-scale PMOs, global procurement organizations, and operating models, including flagship initiatives such as the Nike House of Innovation. That experience shapes how we operate K2—bringing private-sector rigor, discipline, and speed to federal missions.K2 was intentionally built to be audit-ready from day one, with strong governance, clear ownership and control, and operating practices aligned with SBA 8(a), FAR, and DFARS requirements. We welcome scrutiny because trust and compliance are foundational to long-term federal partnerships.Our leadership team combines world-class talent from the private sector, federal government, and U.S. military, enabling K2 to pair cutting-edge innovation with private-sector speed—without increasing risk or sacrificing compliance.Most recently, K2 supported the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Maui Wildfire Recovery, delivering ahead of schedule, earning Exceptional and Very Good CPARS, and achieving the highest on-island Native Hawaiian hire rate.The result is an organization that moves fast, operates clean, and delivers outcomes agencies can trust.

Experience

1. Co-founder & Partner

   Krilla Kaleiwahea (K2)

   Nov 2022 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Co-founded and lead an audit-ready NHO 8(a) delivering federal, defense, disaster response, technology, and workforce solutions-Built governance, financial controls, and operating procedures aligned with SBA 8(a), FAR, DFARS, and agency oversight standards-Structured mentor-protégé, JV, and partner relationships to preserve clear ownership, control, and independence-Recruited and retained world-class talent from government, military, and Fortune 100 organizations-Designed an operating model that blends private-sector speed and innovation with institutional federal compliance-Supported USACE Maui Wildfire Recovery (Phase 1 & 2), delivering ahead of schedule with Exceptional/Very Good CPARS-Achieved the highest on-island Native Hawaiian hire rate, reinvesting directly into the Maui community

Education

• University of Tampa

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing, Sports Management

  1988 — 1991

Skills

• Merchandise Planning
• Project Management
• Procurement
• Transition Management
• Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Management
• Presentations
• Strategic Communications
• Negotiation
• Visual Merchandising
• Supply Chain
• Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sportswear
• Retail
• Cost Reduction
• Persuasion
• Global Sourcing
• Turn Around Management
• Influence at All Levels
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Retail Buying
• Assortment
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Coaching Staff
• Critical Thinking
• Demand Planning
• Total Cost of Ownership
• Process Improvement
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Executive Leadership
• Sporting Goods
• Sourcing