Month: August 2025

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – August 21, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Lance Spencer has joined the firm’s executive leadership team as Principal, Federal, Aerospace & Defense. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, he will advise clients in the defense, aerospace, cyber, and technology sectors on growth strategies, innovation initiatives, and market expansion.

“Lance’s record of achievement across both military and commercial leadership is unparalleled,” says Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO of growth[period]. “His ability to drive innovation, forge strategic alliances, and lead transformative initiatives in emerging technologies such as 5G and cyberspace operations will provide tremendous value to our clients as they navigate today’s competitive and rapidly evolving marketplace.”

Mr. Spencer is an award-winning corporate P&L and military leader with experience driving results through talent acquisition, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions. He most recently served as Client Executive Vice President – Defense at AT&T Global Public Sector, where he reshaped the business into a market-defining leader, generating $1.5B+ in new sales. His accomplishments include launching the Air Force Enterprise IT as a Service programs, leading DoD’s 5G innovation efforts, and spearheading a consortium of 30+ global companies that secured a CHIPS Act grant to accelerate next-generation wireless networks.

Prior to AT&T, Mr. Spencer served 26 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Colonel. He held senior leadership roles at the Pentagon, the National Guard Bureau, and multiple Major Commands. Mr. Spencer has been inducted into the Air Force Cyberspace Hall of Fame and the AT&T Diamond Club (2019, top 1%). He earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University, a master’s in Engineering from the University of Nebraska, and completed the Air War College.

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 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.

 

CONTACT

Talia Frey

703 556 0111

info@growthprd.com

 

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – August 14, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Andrew Haeuptle 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.

Mr. Andy Haeuptle is a retired Senior Executive with over 44 years of distinguished civilian and military service to the Department of Defense. He most recently served as Director of the Navy Staff, advising the Chief of Naval Operations on manning, training, and equipping a 650,000-member global workforce and managing a $245 billion budget. His career includes roles as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of the White House Situation Room, Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of the Navy, and Senior Director in the Office of the Chief Management Officer, where he led DoD’s $46 billion business reform initiative and enhanced contingency contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan. A retired Marine Corps Colonel with 26 years of operational and senior-level service, Mr. Haeuptle holds degrees from The Ohio State University, Georgetown University, and the National Defense University, and has been recognized with the Presidential Rank Award, the Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Award, and numerous military decorations.

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