Month: October 2022

Murray Expands Her Role to Lead Professional Services for Public Sector Markets at growth[period].

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – April 23, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Deirdre Murray has increased her role within the firm to become Principal, Professional Services. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, Murray will now take the lead for Professional Services, advising clients on strategic growth and business development across the public sector.

“Deirdre has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in telecom, government contracting, and business development,” said Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO of growth[period]. “Her expanded role as Principal, Professional Services, will allow her to leverage her extensive experience to drive even greater value for our clients. We are thrilled to see her take on this new challenge and know she will continue to be a vital asset to our team.”

Deirdre Murray brings 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors, having held key positions in management, operations, marketing, and business development at GTE (now Verizon), Sprint (now T-Mobile), and CenturyLink (earlier US WEST and Qwest Communications, now Lumen Technologies). She remains active in the Federal IT community, serving in leadership roles with several professional associations. Murray is a two-time Federal Computer Week “FED 100” and Women in Technology’s “Lifetime Achievement” honoree.

growth[period] supports clients at every stage, whether the client is a high-growth start-up, a late-stage company preparing for a transaction, or a multinational public company. For more information, visit www.growthprd.com.

About growth[period]

For more than 15 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the federal contractors and commercial businesses hoping to enter the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; assist with navigating the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and/or advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – May 20, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Andie Huberty has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, she will work with clients on strategic approaches for growth and development.

Andie brings to growth[period] over two decades of executive leadership in agricultural policy, regulatory compliance, and organizational transformation within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She is recognized for her ability to drive strategic initiatives that enhance food system resilience, modernize regulatory frameworks, and foster cross-agency collaboration. Most recently, Andie has served as the Assistant Deputy Administrator at USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), leading business process improvements in U.S. domestic plant health response, developing strategic and operational plans, facilitating financial management processes, and supporting culture change and employee engagement. Her tenure throughout the USDA APHIS highlights her capacity to coordinate complex programs and expertise in regulatory analysis and environmental compliance. Additionally, Ms. Huberty’s scientific foundation is rooted in her academic achievements, holding a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Rochester, and both a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Maryland.

Huberty joins growth[period]’s innovative Strategic Advisory Team, which offers clients experience-based, actionable, and business-focused advice. As an experienced executive, Huberty helps growth[period]’s clients develop and prioritize practical approaches and solutions suited to each client’s unique culture, circumstances, and business development needs. growth[period]’s Strategic Advisory Program supports clients at every stage, whether the client is a high-growth start-up, a late-stage company preparing for a transaction, or a multinational public company. Similarly, the program is intended to support companies ranging from those with no or limited business development resources to those with well-established growth/transaction teams. For more information, visit growth[period] at www.growthprd.com.

About growth[period]

For more than 15 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the federal contractors and commercial businesses hoping to enter the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; assist with navigating the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and/or advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com

CONTACT

JackRyan Moore

703 556 0111

info@growthprd.com

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – May 20, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Lisa Weiss has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, she will work with clients on strategic approaches for growth and development.

Lisa Weiss brings to growth[period] over 28 years of leadership experience in regulatory operations, quality management, and operational excellence within FDA-regulated environments. Ms. Weiss has held senior roles within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in which she successfully implemented governance reforms that achieved 100% compliance improvement, reduced operational costs by 20%, and increased stakeholder collaboration by 465%. Her expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) process ownership and cross-agency collaboration has been instrumental in optimizing performance and ensuring regulatory compliance. A passionate advocate for developing high-performing teams, Ms. Weiss specializes in empowering talent through leadership coaching, workforce development, and enterprise-wide training programs. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University.

Weiss joins growth[period]’s innovative Strategic Advisory Team, which offers clients experience-based, actionable, and business-focused advice. As an experienced executive, Weiss helps growth[period]’s clients develop and prioritize practical approaches and solutions suited to each client’s unique culture, circumstances, and business development needs. growth[period]’s Strategic Advisory Program supports clients at every stage, whether the client is a high-growth start-up, a late-stage company preparing for a transaction, or a multinational public company. Similarly, the program is intended to support companies ranging from those with no or limited business development resources to those with well-established growth/transaction teams. For more information, visit growth[period] at www.growthprd.com.

About growth[period]

For more than 15 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the federal contractors and commercial businesses hoping to enter the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; assist with navigating the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and/or advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com

CONTACT

JackRyan Moore

703 556 0111

info@growthprd.com

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – July 23, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Marnix (Mark) R. Koumans has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, Mr. Koumans will draw from decades of transformational executive leadership experience in foreign and domestic security, trade, immigration policymaking, operations, and mission support at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – including at DHS Headquarters, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative – to advise our clients on solving complex problems.

Mr. Koumans’ extensive experience includes having served most recently as the Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) for Operations Support (OS) at CBP from 2021 to 2025. Prior to that Mr. Koumans served as the Deputy Director of USCIS, as well as the Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) for Enterprise Services at CBP. He also previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at DHS and as a Foreign Service Officer at the Department of State.

Koumans joins growth[period]’s innovative Strategic Advisory Team, which offers clients experience-based, actionable, and strategic advice. growth[period] CEO, Courtney B. Spaeth, stated that “Mark adds tremendous value to growth[period] as a global organization. His experience and insights will greatly expand our expertise in the Homeland Security, customs and immigration sectors with corporate and private equity clients.” As an experienced executive, Koumans helps growth[period]’s clients develop and prioritize practical approaches and solutions suited to each client’s unique culture, circumstances, and business development needs. growth[period]’s Strategic Advisory Program supports clients at every stage, whether the client is a high-growth start-up, a late-stage company preparing for a transaction, or a multinational public company. Similarly, the program is intended to support companies ranging from those with no or limited business development resources to those with well-established growth/transaction teams. For more information, visit growth[period] at www.growthprd.com.

About growth[period]

For more than 18 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the federal contractors and commercial businesses hoping to enter the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; assist with navigating the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and/or advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com

CONTACT

Talia Frey

703 556 0111

info@growthprd.com

Tysons Corner, Virginia – July 25, 2025 – ESGI-Potomac Recruiting is delighted to announce that Megan Norris has joined the firm as Director-Career Services. In this key leadership role, Megan will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive career development strategies designed to support the continued growth and success of our team members.

Megan Norris comes to ESGI Potomac Recruiting with over 25 years of strategic communications expertise. A Certified Professional Résumé Writer, she excels at crafting compelling career narratives for a diverse cadre of accomplished professionals.

Her unique background blends two distinct careers. Megan served 12 years as a Federal Air Marshal, undertaking covert domestic and international missions and contributing in roles such as Public Affairs Officer and Taskings Division specialist. She also built a strong communications résumé prior to her federal service, holding senior roles—including Communications Manager—at the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, Brookdale Living, and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. In these positions she oversaw public relations, media training, crisis communications, and executive speech writing.

Following her 2018 retirement from the Federal Air Marshal Service, Megan launched her own firm, Norris Editorial and Writing Services, delivering résumé, bio, and document writing and editing to a diverse clientele. At growth[period], she will focus on developing executive career documentation—including résumés, cover letters, executive biographies—as well as optimizing LinkedIn profiles to ensure her clients present themselves powerfully across all career platforms.

Megan has a proven ability to translate complex experience into compelling narratives. In May 2024, she received First Place in the Federal Résumé Category of the PARWCC Elite Circle Résumé Contest. She also presented at the 2024 Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., on “Creating Effective Job Application Documents for Female Law Enforcement and Civilian Career Advancement,” and is a regular contributor to WIFLE’s Quarterly Newsletter.

She holds a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University in Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in English/Journalism with a minor in Political Analysis from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio).

“I’m excited to join ESGI Potomac Recruiting and support senior leaders in shaping their professional narratives,” said Megan Norris. “Helping clients articulate their career stories, to align with their ambitions, while standing out in competitive environments is incredibly rewarding work.”

Megan’s approach centers on thorough comprehension, strategic storytelling, and meticulous attention to detail—ensuring clients confidently present their credentials, align with industry expectations, and successfully navigate career transitions.

ESGI-Potomac Recruiting is a premier retainer based executive search firm specializing in recruiting top-tier executive and professional talent across various industries. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of client needs, ESGI-Potomac Recruiting delivers tailored solutions that drive organizational success. For more information about ESGI-Potomac Recruiting and its services, please visitwww.executivesearchgroupinc.com

CONTACT

Talia Frey

info@esgipotomac.com

703.894.2121

Tysons, VA — July 30^th, 2025 — growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, is pleased to announce the release of its Mid-Year Review and Outlook. This comprehensive report delivers forward-looking insights into funding trends, policy shifts, procurement priorities, and emerging opportunities shaping the government and defense landscape. Designed for industry leaders, policy experts, and decision-makers, the outlook provides strategic intelligence to navigate the months ahead. To access the full report, please sign up here.

Tysons, VA– August 5, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Matthew Waggoner has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, he will work with clients on strategic approaches for growth and development.

Matthew Waggoner brings to growth[period] over 25 years of leadership in financial management, acquisitions, and program oversight within both the federal government and defense sectors. Mr. Waggoner most recently served as Director of Vendor Performance at Federal Student Aid (FSA), an office within the U.S. Department of Education. In this role, he oversaw the performance of federal student loan servicers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across a $1.6 trillion loan portfolio. He led initiatives to improve vendor accountability and service delivery, directly impacting millions of borrowers nationwide. Prior to his tenure at FSA, Mr. Waggoner held the position of Chief of Budget Formulation for the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Waggoner holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and has completed advanced studies in public administration and financial management.

Waggoner joins growth[period]’s innovative Strategic Advisory Team, which offers clients experience-based, actionable, and business-focused advice. As an experienced executive, Waggoner helps growth[period]’s clients develop and prioritize practical approaches and solutions suited to each client’s unique culture, circumstances, and business development needs. growth[period]’s Strategic Advisory Program supports clients at every stage, whether the client is a high-growth start-up, a late-stage company preparing for a transaction, or a multinational public company. Similarly, the program is intended to support companies ranging from those with no or limited business development resources to those with well-established growth/transaction teams. For more information, visit growth[period] at www.growthprd.com.

About growth[period]

For more than 18 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the federal contractors and commercial businesses hoping to enter the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; assist with navigating the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and/or advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com

CONTACT

Talia Frey

703 556 0111

info@growthprd.com