So. Utah tribal firm announces merger

Ivins-based Kaiva Services LLC has merged with Banning Contracting Services Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kaiva Services is a management consulting, project management and administrative management services company owned by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, a federal recognized Native American tribe based in Southern Utah. Kaiva said the transaction expands the existing offerings of Kaiva Services to a suite of low-voltage electrical infrastructure services. The business provides an income stream for the Shivwits Band, which is used to fund tribal programs and provide benefits to Shivwits Band members.

Banning Contracting Services is a full-service information technology integrator providing professional design, installation, project management/supervision, maintenance services, product procurement and consulting. It is a service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone small business.

“Banning joins Kaiva as an extremely valuable asset with a portfolio of great success and respect through their talented team and capabilities in the low-voltage infrastructure sector,” said Cameron Echo Hawk, CEO of Kaiva Services. “Their targeted service offerings and client base are an exciting addition to our organization and will greatly accelerate the forecasted growth of both companies.”

“My No. 1 goal as the CEO of Banning Contracting Services is to protect this company and its employees,” said Chris Banning, CEO of BanningCS. “This merger will not only allow Banning’s employees to reach their full potential, but it will allow the entity itself to become more than we ever imagined. This team is my family. Together we will be able to continue offering a quality product while exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

The two organizations said they “merged today with a common vision to provide their customers a more agile and competitive experience in their markets while offering an expanded set of comprehensive services.”