Month: May 2026

Tysons Corner, Virginia – May 21, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, announced Tony Arcadi joined the firm in the role of Strategic Client Advisor.

With 28 years of federal technology leadership spanning the U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Department of Justice, Mr. Arcadi joins growth[period] to support clients navigating federal IT modernization, AI adoption, and cybersecurity strategy.

“We are excited to have Tony join the growth[period] team. His deep knowledge of technology and how it can solve mission problems will bring a wealth of insight and differentiation to our clients,” said Stacy Schwartz, Senior Partner of Public Sector and Public Safety at growth[period]. “With his firsthand experience as a CIO, we’re confident Tony will make an immediate and positive impact to everything he does.”

Mr. Arcadi most recently served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Systems and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he provided governance and strategic oversight for $8 billion in IT spend across Treasury’s bureaus, directed a $500 million departmental IT budget, and led 375 employees and 1,000+ contractors across 650 locations. During his tenure, he spearheaded Treasury’s AI governance framework, architected Treasury Cloud, and enhanced cybersecurity posture across 300,000+ endpoints, earning three consecutive Congressional FITARA Awards for IT and cybersecurity improvement and two Secretary’s Awards for distinguished and meritorious service. Earlier in his career at the U.S. Marshals Service, he led IT recovery operations following 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, earning the Director’s Distinguished Service Award.

Mr. Arcadi attended Brooklyn College in New York, where he studied economics and computer science.

About growth[period]

For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, geopolitical risk, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by companies in highly regulated industries. We are nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established firms 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 90 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 – May 19, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, announced that Bill Menner has joined the firm in the role of Strategic Client Advisor. 

With extensive experience as an economic developer and federal agency leader, Mr. Menner joins growth[period] to support clients navigating the intersection of federal programs, rural development, and community investment. 

Mr. Menner most recently founded The Bill Menner Group, an Iowa-based consulting firm specializing in rural development initiatives, community-based infrastructure, housing, and healthcare, serving clients including USDA Rural Development, the Iowa Rural Health Association, and the Iowa Housing Partnership. Prior to that, he served as Iowa’s State Director of USDA Rural Development under the Obama Administration, overseeing more than $5 billion in loans and grants invested in rural Iowa communities between 2009 and 2017 across housing, community facilities, energy, and business development. Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Director of Poweshiek Iowa Development, coordinating economic development efforts across Poweshiek County, and began his professional career with 15 years as a public radio reporter covering government and politics in Ohio and Iowa. 

Mr. Menner holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in Political Science from Ohio State University. 

About growth[period] 

For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, geopolitical risk, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by companies in highly regulated industries. We are nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established firms 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 90 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 – May 11, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, is proud to announce it has been named Best Management Consulting Business of the Year for 2026 by London’s Global Publishing Media Group (GPMG), a distinction awarded through the prestigious Global 100 program.

Since 2012, GPMG has shone a spotlight on standout companies across industries and continents, reaching over 600,000 subscribers and 500,000 monthly visitors. The Global 100 Awards exist to celebrate the companies and individuals raising global standards, honoring world-class leadership, innovation, and achievement across every sector.

This year’s recognition places growth[period] among an elite group of organizations acknowledged for their complexity of work, strategic impact, and commitment to innovative execution. The Global 100 selection process is intentionally rigorous, ensuring that only the most credible and high-performing organizations carry the distinction.

For growth[period], the award reflects the firm’s continued focus on delivering results that matter: navigating demanding, high-stakes engagements for clients across the public and private sectors, and doing so with both creative thinking and disciplined execution.

“This recognition means a great deal to our team, and ultimately to the clients who trust us with their most complex challenges,” said Courtney Spaeth, CEO of growth[period]. “We’ve always believed that great advisory work isn’t just about strategy on paper; it’s about real, lasting impact. Being named Best Management Consulting Business of the Year is a wonderful affirmation that we’re on the right path, and it only deepens our commitment to the work ahead.”

This international recognition underscores growth[period]’s position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking transformative results, and its place among the global leaders shaping the future of business.

About growth[period]

For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, geopolitical risk, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by companies in highly regulated industries. We are nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established firms 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 90 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 – May 4, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, today named Daniel Lockert as the firm’s newest Strategic Client Advisor.

Mr. Lockert joins growth[period] with 33 years of senior military and defense leadership experience and will support clients navigating the defense and federal markets, leveraging his expertise in depot maintenance, supply chain management, and defense logistics.

Mr. Lockert most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of the Aircraft Maintenance Group at Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, Tinker AFB, overseeing programmed depot maintenance across a broad range of military aircraft. Prior to that, he served as Site Commander and COO for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden Air Logistics Complex, managing $8 billion in stocks supporting overhaul and repair for 500 aircraft, and as Aircraft Maintenance Group Commander at Little Rock, leading 1,800 personnel maintaining 52 C-130 aircraft. Earlier in his career, he developed integrated lifecycle management policy for the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon and supported strategic logistics planning for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Theater.

Mr. Lockert holds a Master’s in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College and a B.S. in Business Administration from Auburn University.

About growth[period]

For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, geopolitical risk, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by companies in highly regulated industries. We are nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established firms 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 90 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 7, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Dwayne Lockett has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, Mr. Locket will draw from over 29 years of distinguished federal service spanning the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2012–present), United States Secret Service (2000–2012), United States Army Reserve (2011-2012), and United States Marine Corps (1996–2000) to advise and work with clients on strategic approaches for growth and development.

Lockett currently serves as a Supervisory Special Agent at the FBI, where he provided operational and administrative guidance on complex criminal, counterterrorism, and counterintelligence matters. He is a certified Crisis Management Coordinator, Emotional Intelligence Leadership Instructor, and Adjunct Faculty member for the FBI, with additional expertise in tactical leadership, surveillance, and critical incident response. His prior assignments include serving in the Presidential Protection Division, where he was responsible for devising and executing tactical security plans for high-level domestic and international events. Mr. Lockett is a certified firefighter, HAZMAT responder, and former nationally registered tactical paramedic. He holds a Master of Arts in Intelligence and a Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency & Disaster Management from American Public University and has been recognized with numerous commendations, including the Presidential Support Badge and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

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