U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
PilieroMazza PLLC
Write Way Digital
Knight Point Systems
Mild Red LLC
Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)
First Financial Group
Savan Group
Department of the Air Force, Office of Small Business Programs
APEX Accelerator
Sands Consulting Group, Inc. dba Center for Performance Mastery
APEX Accelerator
Entellect, LLC
13th Annual NoVA B2G Matchmaking Conference & Expo
Carahsoft Technology Corporation HQ
11493 Sunset Hills Rd.
Reston, VA 20190
If you have any questions, please contact the Operations Manager, Torrie Turner, at torriet@restonchamber.org or (703) 707-9045
This event is produced by:
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
1886 Metro Center Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 707-9045
Larry Webb serves as District Director for the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). He leads a team that supports small businesses throughout the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland. Webb joined the SBA as Senior Legal Counsel in 2011. His most recent position was lead attorney for SBA’s Outreach and Marketing Team, during which he oversaw public-private partnerships, gifts to the Agency, memoranda of understanding, branding, social media and marketing.
Prior to joining the SBA, Larry Webb served as the Assistant Director of Law for the City of Cleveland in Ohio. During his tenure, he helped the Office of Equal Opportunity to streamline and bolster its enforcement procedures. His earlier roles include being a criminal defense attorney, business analyst and executive director of a nonprofit organization. Webb holds a Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. He and his husband currently reside in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Cy Alba is a Partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group. He counsels clients in a broad range of government contracting matters before government agencies and federal courts that include overall regulatory compliance with numerous regulatory schemes, including FAR and DFARS requirements. Cy also represents companies of all sizes with compliant corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and small business rules and regulations. He handles the prosecution and defense of small business size and status protests and appeals, as well as bid protests and claims and appeals before administrative agencies and federal courts.
Adrianne M. Depew is the founder and President of Write Way Digital, bringing 15 years of multifaceted expertise to organizations across healthcare, financial services, technology, and government sectors. Her unique professional background spans marketing leadership, publishing management, and academic instruction at George Mason University’s School of Business—creating a distinctive perspective at the intersection of strategic communication and business application.
Adrianne specializes in bridging the gap between innovative digital solutions and measurable business outcomes, delivering customized marketing solutions with precision and integrity. Website development, SEO, marketing and business development are key areas of her expertise. Currently focused on navigating the intersection of AI, marketing strategy, and government contracting, Adrianne helps businesses successfully grow in the private sector and federal marketplace.
Memberships:
Bob Eisiminger was the co-founder/CEO of Knight Point Systems, with 35+ years of professional experience. Prior to the founding of KPS Bob served in various sales/sales leadership roles winning accolades at every level for a Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Company. In his last role serving in the Leadership and Management Development Team he made the decision to start a company that he could shape the culture. He is a firm believer in creating an environment where team members can do their best work. He led Knight Point Systems to 8 years in a row on the Inc 5000 list; best places to work awards from the Washington Post; the Washingtonian Magazine; and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce multiple times. He sold KPS to Perspecta in July 2019.
Eisiminger earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an Executive MBA from Auburn University. He was named one of the Distinguished Members of the West Point Society of DC in 2018 and was named The EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Government Contracting category for the Mid-Atlantic in 2019. He is a serial investor in Veteran Led Companies to include everything from a Training Company to a Brewery to a Software Company. He currently serves on the board of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and the Military Child Education Coalition. Bob also serves as the President of the West Point Class of 1988. He currently serves as the Special Assistant to the Athletic Director at West Point.
Katie Helwig’s sales and marketing experience embarked during the time where WYSIWYG and GUI were buzzwords and Touchscreen technology was leading edge.
Since 2015, Katie Helwig has served many roles in the GovCon arena including marketing, sales, education, corporate and business development and client services.
“I’m happiest when I have the opportunity to engage, inform and connect. ”
Before starting Mild Red, Katie’s role was to support small businesses to maximize their potential on the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle. Success was realized with more than $600 million in contract awards on and off the vehicle.
Katie Helwig is President & CEO of Mild Red LLC … An Air Force Spouse (retired), she is also the most recent Chair Emeritus for AFCEA International’s Small Business Committee while serving on AFCEA International’s Board of Directors. She is co-author of “Government Marketing Best Practices 2.0” discussing Association Engagement. She advises and supports small and mid-size companies to help them create a flexible infrastructure to be ready to scale.
Christopher “Chris” Jones is an Air Force veteran and the Director, Small Business Programs, for the Air Force District of Washington, headquartered on Joint Base Andrews, MD. He is responsible for the direct management and execution of this office is support of Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Headquarters Air Force (HAF), HQ United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), 844th Communications Group, and other Air Force organizations’ requirements.
Mr. Jones has a demonstrated history of impactful strategic leadership and organizational development throughout several DoD and Civilian agencies, as well as his stint in industry where he was responsible for the implementation of multiple operational effectiveness, efficiency, and business development initiatives. These positions have equipped him with the tools needed to help cultivate a number of benchmarking acquisition strategies for meaningful small business participation. He continues to provide results-driven developmental assistance for emerging small businesses, capability exposure for new entrants to the federal marketplace, and subcontracting-related assistance to large defense contractors. His experience in FAR-based and statutory strategies helps to systematically strengthen the defense industrial base while keeping national security at the forefront.
Mr. Jones graduated from Macon State College with an Associate of Science in Business Administration, Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Master of Science in Organizational Development & Strategic Human Resources from The Johns Hopkins University.
Mr. Randy Jones is a Wealth Management Advisor for First Financial Group with over 25 years in the Finance Services industry. His personal mission is “To give an experience so incredible that you forget about the transaction; To teach; It’s Better to Give than to Receive; To become what I dream about; To appreciate life and live in the ‘WOW!!”
Mr. Jones lives his mission daily and serves his clients based on his breadth of experience in many different aspects of the Finance industry. His #1 Product is The Experience. His #1 Client is his “Process” and he believes the “3rd referral” is the true test of success.
Veeral Majmudar [vee-rul maj-mu-dar] is the Founder, President, and CEO of Savan, a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in data and information management for the public sector. Under his leadership, Savan has become a premier government contractor (GovCon), known for helping federal agencies solve their most complex data challenges through a powerful combination of thought leadership, deep expertise, and innovative technology. With over 20+ years of experience in the industry, Veeral is deeply committed to building a collaborative and inclusive culture centered on transparency, engagement, and diversity. That commitment has earned Savan recognition from Inc. 5000, Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, Consulting Magazine, and others. Most recently, the firm was named a 2024 SECAF Contractor of the Year finalist. In his role, Veeral oversees both daily operations and long-term strategy, driving the company’s growth while aligning its mission with evolving public sector needs. Beyond Savan, he is an active civic leader and supporter of organizations such as D.C. Central Kitchen, Girls on the Run, and Toys for Tots. An engaged alumnus of Georgetown University, Veeral serves on the McDonough School of Business Advisory Board and helped launch its entrepreneurship program, where he also served as an Entrepreneur in Residence. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Birmingham Southern College and an MBA from Georgetown University.
Over 33 years of acquisition experience as an active-duty military professional, a contractor and in the civilian federal service. Mr. Morgan is former Director, Logistics Support and Products for the Joint Strike Fighter. Mr. Morgan has a cradle-to-grave logistics background that includes assignments in the following: product center, two combat wings, an air logistics center and the Pentagon. Currently, serving as the DAF Air and Space, Office of Small Business Programs, Acquisition Program Manager. Providing outreach for small business owners and professionals to include: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Programs; Historically Underutilized Business Zones; Women Owned Small Business Section 8(a) Programs
Lisa Powell worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration at the Connecticut District Office from 1998 to 2019 as an Economic Development Specialist and Business Opportunity Specialist. She monitored the HUBZone and 8(a) portfolios for the local office before joining the team as a Procurement Counselor in January 2021. During her time at the SBA, Lisa worked closely with all of SBA’s resource partners to facilitate economic development and procurement workshops held at local Community Colleges, Chambers of Commerce and libraries. As a Business Opportunity Specialist, she was involved with the Government Contracting programs that the SBA provides and worked very closely with the representatives for the Federal and State Agencies as well as the larger prime contractors while organizing SBA Matchmakers and assisting small business.
Michael Sands is President/CEO and founder of Sands Consulting Group, Inc dba Center for Performance Mastery. His firm provides project management expertise and training and development solutions for GovCon and private industry. He is a retired US Army Officer with leadership experience in a variety of demanding assignments and has over 25 years of experience in leadership, project management, organization development and change management. While in the military, Mr. Sands led a variety of projects from new technology to new organization creation. He leveraged these insights to support organizations wanting to develop their workforces, engage organizational change, manage projects and improve business processes. His firm also provides facilitation services for project teams and mentors project managers. Mr. Sands is an executive and leadership coach and an adjunct faculty member for the Georgetown Leadership Coaching Program.
Michael Townsend is a Procurement Counselor with the Virginia APEX Accelerator at George Mason University. He provides procurement counseling to small and large businesses seeking to establish or grow their footprint in federal government, state and local government and commercial markets. His clients include newly formed and start up businesses, to those who have an established footprint, seeking new markets, customers and teaming partners.
Mr. Townsend is the former Sr. Director for Small Business Development and Utilization at SAIC. He was the corporate point of contact for all small business matters related to federal government, state and local government customers and commercial small business vendors and partners. His responsibilities included promoting small business utilization and outreach within the company, government customers and industry.
Tan Wilson is the Founder and President of Entellect, LLC, a consulting firm focused on strategic growth, capture, and competitive positioning for government contractors. With 25+ years in Federal and commercial IT, she has helped teams win over $150 billion in contracts through disciplined, lifecycle-driven BD strategies.
She is the host of the Tan’s Two Cents Podcast, delivering candid GovCon insights, and the Founder of PraXima Recruiting, a video resume platform reimagining how federal talent and employers connect. Formerly based in Reston, VA and now in The Woodlands, TX, Tan supports clients and speaks at industry events across the country. Known for aligning compliance, growth, and operational agility, she is a trusted advisor to executives navigating the evolving federal marketplace.
