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Who We Are

640 Acres is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that helps organizations integrate science, technology and healthcare to enhance quality of life.


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Using his experience in technical and start-up domains, Wade advances 640’s mission to support wellbeing through technology and innovation. He provides potential partners, employees, and clients with a forward-looking, successful alternative to the status quo.

Meet Wade Jost, Founder

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Wade Jost is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of 640 Acres. He is leading the Company to achieve its focus on technology entrepreneurship, venture creation, and commercialization of future capabilities.

Wade graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management. He spent 20 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer for 10 years before transferring to the Acquisition Corps. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from George Mason University and Science & Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin.

​Since retirement from the Army in 2006, Wade has continued to serve his country as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business entrepreneur.
Wade combines military operational and acquisition expertise with executive leadership experience in the commercial sector. He has been instrumental in developing multiple high visibility programs and organizations. These include:

  • Leading the Army’s efforts at transforming the standard acquisition system into a rapid and responsive capability as part of the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF). 
  • Developing the Joint IED Defeat Organization’s (JIEDDO) Technology & Integration Team and running it for its first two years of existence. 
  • Heading R&D for on demand energy reduction efforts and developing alternative energy capabilities for the DoD’s Power Surety Task Force (PSTF).
  • Supporting the VA as a Business Process Engineer in maturing their Employee Engagement Services (EES).
  • Co-founding the Red Gate Group and helping to grow the company from inception to a $15M enterprise.
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640 Acres
3302 Harborview Drive, Suite A
Gig Harbor, WA 98332


253-514-6398
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