About Us
Driven by Purpose,
Guided by Experience
Driven by a commitment to service and a passion for making a positive impact, Tikaani Group embodies a legacy of service and a deep respect for cultural heritage. As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Native American Owned and Managed company, these values are woven into the very fabric of who we are and what we do.
OUR MISSION
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES
Foster self-sufficiency and self-direction through community ownership and capacity building.
Delivering SOLUTIONS
Utilize our diverse expertise to address complex economic development challenges.
ENHANCING STABILITY
Promote sustainable solutions that strengthen community resilience and safety.
What We Do
We provide pragmatic leadership, advice and project management to our counterparts overseas in developing directives/SOPs and executing infrastructure, construction, and economic development programs.
Our team has extensive experience in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and in Central Africa, working with the US DoD and many host nation governments.
Our Team
MICHAEL SAUER
PRESIDENT
President of Tikaani Group is a retired US Army (30 years) AH-64, Apache helicopter pilot; member of the Bering Straits Native Corporation in Nome, AK.
In 2019, was the Project Manager (PAE) on the OSS-TAAC Air project in Afghanistan, a $20 million DOD project that oversaw 23 people in 11 different positions working with and mentoring the Afghan Air Force (AAF) to expand its ownership aviation operational responsibility.
Previously worked as an air advisor in Saudi Arabia and piloted the Bell 214 ST and worked with US Special Forces to limit the operations of Joseph Kony in central Africa.
FAA certified: rotary wing, commercial, instrument and UAS. Flown over 4,000 hours, 1725 hours in combat.