Month: December 2024

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – December 16, 2024 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Chris Thayer has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, he will work with clients on approaches for strategic growth and business development at the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense writ large in his role as a Strategic Client Advisor.

Mr. Thayer served over 37 years at the Navy’s Military Sealift Command, the last 17 years as a member of the Senior Executive Service before retiring in December, 2023. His last 6 years were serving as the Director, Ship Management, and then as the Director, Maritime Operations and was the principal advisor to the Commander on all matters related to force employment for more than 100 ships in the MSC fleet. Mr. Thayer received numerous awards during his distinguished career including the Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award. He is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy, the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces

Thayer joins growth[period]’s innovative Strategic Advisory Team, which offers clients experience-based, actionable, and business-focused advice. As an experienced executive, Thayer 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

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – December 4, 2024 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Stacy Schwartz has joined the firm’s executive leadership team. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, she will advise clients in the telecommunications, technology, and public safety markets on growth strategies and mergers and acquisitions.

“Stacy’s track record of achieving astronomical growth throughout her career on behalf of her clients makes her an invaluable addition to growth[period]’s Executive Leadership Team. Her ability to build high-performing teams, deliver creative business strategies, and lead transformative initiatives like FirstNet will provide tremendous value to our clients,” commented Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO of growth[period].

Ms. Schwartz most recently led the Public Sector business at RingCentral, where she drove significant growth and initiated the FedRamp certification process. Prior to RingCentral, she served in executive roles at AT&T for 26 years, generating growth in Federal, State, and Local Government Markets, including Education.

Notably, Ms. Schwartz spearheaded the strategy for FirstNet, the nation’s first-ever Public Safety Broadband Network, a transformative project that supported the safety community with cutting-edge communication capabilities. Her leadership in building the go-to market strategy and growing the program to over 4.5 million subscribers within three years was recognized with multiple industry accolades, including a Federal 100 Award and a Stevie Award for Women in Business.

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 federal contractors and commercial businesses entering 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; navigate the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and 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.