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Tysons Corner, Virginia – August 20, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, today announced that Chris Detter has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor.

Dr. J. Chris Detter is a molecular and microbiologist with more than 25 years of technical and strategic leadership experience spanning global health, agriculture health, biosurveillance, and biosecurity. Dr. Detter provided programmatic and technical guidance to organizations such as Advanced Research Projects Agency for Heath (ARPA-H), SIA Partners, GeneInfoSec, and JumpCode Genomics. Previously, he held leadership roles at Discovery Life Sciences, Illumina, Latham BioPharm Group, and MRIGlobal, where he led multidisciplinary research programs exceeding $30 million annually. He also spent 15 years at the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories and served as a Science Advisor and Program Manager for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, advising senior Department of Defense leadership on biodefense, infectious disease detection, and next-generation sequencing diagnostics.

As a Strategic Client Advisor for growth[period], Dr. Detter will assist clients with solution architecture, program execution management, business case development, and strategic consulting across government, academic, and commercial organizations.

Dr. Detter earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology from the University of Florida and his B.S. in Biology from Baylor University. He holds an active DOD Top Secret clearance and is a certified Contracting Officer’s Representative and Program Manager. The author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, he is also the founder and lead organizer of the annual Sequencing, Finishing, and Analysis in the Future (SFAF) Genomic Meeting.

About growth[period]

For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, global risk, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on helping companies in highly regulated industries achieve their growth goals. 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 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.

 

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703 556 0111

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Tysons Corner, Virginia – July 24, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, today announced that Candice Foley has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor.

From 2007 to 2025, Ms. Foley served as a Special Agent for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), where she was a recognized expert in strategic technology transfer investigations, weapons of mass destruction proliferation networks, U.S. export laws and regulations, and international money laundering, with a practice concentration in violations of the Arms Export Control Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and the Export Control Reform Act.

In her role as Strategic Client Advisor, Ms. Foley will support growth[period] clients navigating export control compliance, national security, and international regulatory challenges, drawing on her extensive experience advising government and private sector leaders on border security operations, strategic technology interdiction, and counterproliferation measures.

During her tenure at HSI, she led multi-agency international strategic operations targeting illicit supply chains of autonomous weapon systems utilized against U.S. forces and allies, ultimately disrupting adversary procurement of more than 300,000 weapon components. She served as HSI New England’s liaison to the Central Intelligence Agency and as HSI’s appointed representative to the U.S. Department of Justice Strategic Technology Strike Force, and is a two-time recipient of the HSI Executive Director Award for Outstanding Investigative Accomplishment and Emergency Management and the World Customs Organization International Customs Award.

About growth[period]

For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, global risk, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on helping companies in highly regulated industries achieve their growth goals. 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 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 – June 15, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, today announced that Gregory Jaffe has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor.

Mr. Jaffe brings extensive experience advising national and international policies and regulations related to agriculture, food, and the environment to growth[period]. In his role as Strategic Client Advisor, he will support clients navigating complex regulatory and policy challenges, leveraging his expertise in sustainability, climate, bioeconomy, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, food safety, pesticides, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and food loss waste.

Mr. Jaffe previously served as the Chief Regulatory Officer of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a Senior Advisor to the Secretary. In this role, he managed USDA’s regulatory agenda, coordinated interdepartmental review of significant regulations, and led engagement with the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration on policies affecting USDA programs and stakeholders. He also oversaw and coordinated USDA’s bioeconomy initiatives, investments, and regulatory activities.

Prior to joining USDA, Mr. Jaffe worked at the Center for Science in Public Interest, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization focused on food and nutrition issues. Mr. Jaffe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

About growth[period]
For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, global risk, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on helping companies in highly regulated industries achieve their growth goals. 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 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 – June 10, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, today announced that Andy McCann has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor.

Mr. McCann brings more than 35 years of experience in business development, strategic capture, and P&L performance across the information technology and government contracting industries to growth[period]. In his role as Strategic Client Advisor, he will support clients navigating complex federal markets, leveraging his expertise in growth strategy, business development, and market expansion.

Most recently, Mr. McCann served as Senior Vice President for Enterprise at Deep Water Point associates, where he advised clients on navigating complex government contracting markets. Previously, he served as Assistant Vice President for Global Sales at Cognizant, leading a global sales transformation initiative. He also held senior executive leadership positions at EDS, Hewlett Packard, and Dell, where he consistently drove revenue growth, profitability, and business performance. Known for his collaborative and client-focused leadership style, Mr. McCann has a proven track record of driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and delivering measurable results.

Mr. McCann graduated from Elon University and completed advanced studies at London Business School. He is active in the community and has supported organizations including the American Heart Association, the Washington, D.C. Roundtable for the Wounded Warrior Project, and the Brendan Looney Foundation. He is also a past recipient of the FED 100 Award.

About growth[period]

For more than 19 years, growth[period] is a leading international strategic business development and transaction advisory services firm. We specialize in delivering sustainable solutions that improve our clients’ overall market performance. The firm is recognized globally 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; support partnering strategies; and advise on diligence matters. With deep global roots, growth[period] has more than 90 experts and offices 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

March 3, 2026

By Mirriam-Grace MacIntyre, Senior Partner, Global Geopolitical Risk Management

The Situation:

The United States and Israel on February 28 launched waves of attacks on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior leaders of the Iranian regime. Iran responded swiftly, launching missile and drone strikes against U.S. bases in several Gulf countries, striking civilian infrastructure and oil refineries, and shuttering flights through some of the world’s busiest airports. Iranian-backed armed groups throughout the region also began to react, most notably with Hezbollah in Lebanon launching rockets into Israel.

No quick end is in sight. The President and Israeli government encouraged Iranians to take over their government, but thus far, after 2,000 U.S. and Israeli strikes, the Iranian regime appears to maintain control of the government. The President acknowledged on Monday that military operations were projected to continue for 4-5 weeks, but the U.S. had the ability to continue operations much longer. He later announced the deployment of additional troops and fighter jets to the region.

Immediate Effects:

• With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to maritime traffic, approximately 10% of global maritime traffic and 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas is blocked from leaving the region. The effects are already being felt in energy markets. Qatar announced it would halt liquefied natural gas shipments after an attack on QatarEnergy, and the price of brent crude rose nearly 10% following attacks on three oil tankers over the weekend. Oil and energy costs will continue to rise, impacting consumers, affecting airline and freight costs, and introducing pricing volatility on longer-term contracts. Some US LNG companies are seeking to fill the gap and Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Administration would begin rolling out a plan to address concerns about rising oil prices.
• Multiple insurance companies issued war-risk cancellations on maritime insurance effective March 5 while terms and premiums can be reissued, resulting in further delays to delivery timelines and threatening failures to meet terms of service-level agreements. As the conflict drags on, we can expect to see more inventory consumed and more invocations of force majeure claims to insurance companies.
• Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi airports were forced to shutter in recent days, resulting in over 4,000 canceled flights that stranded passengers and flight crews, disrupted air freight across pharmaceutical and electronics industries, and required airlines to take longer, costlier flight routes.
• Companies operating in the region have encouraged their staff to work remotely; however, if tensions continue, ensuring workforce safety will become increasingly important.
• Amazon reported outages after two data centers in the United Arab Emirates and a facility in Bahrain were struck by Iranian drones, causing data and service outages in the affected regions.

What Companies Should Do Now:

• Test Company Scenarios: Companies should evaluate business strategies, supply chains, dependencies, and financial models across a range of potential scenarios, ranging from a short and limited regional crisis to a prolonged, cross-regional conflict.
• Map supply chain exposure: Companies should map their Tier 1 and 2 suppliers transiting through the Straits of Hormuz or through logistics hubs in the Middle East. Executives should prioritize rebooking critical shipments, shift logistics transport through secondary pre-conflict, and adjust delivery timelines.
• Review Insurance Coverage: Legal departments should review terms of agreement, war-risk cancellation causes, force majeure triggers and required notices, ensuring relevant documentation is prepared.
• Establish Crisis Inventory Planning and Policies: Companies should plan for delays in deliveries of critical components and implement crisis plans, which should include pre-positioning spare components at operational locations as well as tracking and rationing use, as necessary.
• Plan for Rising Energy Costs: Companies should evaluate their financial posture in the face of rising energy costs. This should include ensuring pricing tracks against real benchmarks, activating surcharges early, or negotiating new pricing caps or indexed formulas.
• Bolster Physical and Cyber Security Programs: Heightened tensions increase the physical and cyber risks to companies. The Director of National Intelligence’s 2025 Annual Threat Assessment noted that Iran’s growing expertise and willingness to conduct cyber operations make it a major threat to the security of U.S. and allied partner networks and data. Companies should anticipate and implement heightened physical and cybersecurity plans for facilities and networks and should monitor for disinformation aimed at causing reputational damage to a company.
• Implement Security Plans for Affected Staff: As the conflict widens, companies should ensure workforce communication plans are updated, safety guidance is issued, and medical evacuation plans are in order.

 

 

 

Mirriam-Grace MacIntyre is the Senior Partner for Global Geopolitical Risk Management at growth[period], where she advises clients on business market expansion and global risk management strategies. Ms. MacIntyre is a distinguished national security leader with over two decades of experience in intelligence, counterintelligence, and global security operations. She previously served as Executive Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, where she led the U.S. government’s top counterintelligence and security programs, and also served as the Director for Counterintelligence at the White House National Security Council.

 

Tysons Corner, Virginia – February 25, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, today announced that Howie Lind has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor.

Mr. Lind brings more than two decades of senior military, government, and corporate leadership experience to growth[period]. In his role as Strategic Client Advisor, he will support clients navigating the defense and federal markets, leveraging his deep understanding of Department of Defense, legislative processes, and high-level stakeholder engagement.

“I am excited about the potential for Howie to help drive transformation for so many of our clients. Howie brings a wealth of experience and expertise and I am thrilled to have him join the team” said Darryle Conway, President of Global Defense at growth[period].

Mr. Lind served 20 years on active duty in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard five surface combatants, retiring at the rank of Commander. Following his military career, Mr. Lind served as a Senior Director for Government Relations and Business Development at Fluor Corporation in Washington, DC, where he advised on complex federal initiatives and supported strategic growth efforts. He was also a Department of Defense appointee during the Bush Administration, supporting U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2003 to 2007, including serving as a Legislative Liaison for Iraq Reconstruction and contributing to infrastructure development efforts.

In addition to his government and corporate leadership roles, Mr. Lind has served as President of the International Stability Operations Association and has been a corporate consultant to the Department of Defense. He is widely respected for his ability to guide complex legislative initiatives, build trusted relationships at the highest levels of government and industry, and consistently deliver results. He was also a candidate for the U.S. Senate and Congress in 2013–2014. Mr. Lind holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in Information Systems from the Naval Postgraduate School.

About growth[period]
For more than 19 years, growth[period] is a leading international strategic business development and transaction advisory services firm. We specialize in delivering sustainable solutions that improve our clients’ overall market performance. The firm is recognized globally 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; support partnering strategies; and advise on diligence matters. With deep global roots, growth[period] has more than 90 experts and offices 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 – January 28, 2026 – growth[period], a strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients at moments of growth, complexity, and transformation, today announced that Kim Pack has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor – Strategy.

Ms. Pack brings a distinguished record of leadership, strategic execution, and trusted advisory experience to growth[period]. In this role, she will help advance the firm’s mission of delivering high-impact advisory services while expanding growth[period]’s capabilities and partnerships across its core markets.

“Ms. Packs leadership, judgment, and depth of experience make her an exceptional addition to our senior team,” said Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO of growth[period]. “As our clients navigate increasingly complex operating and risk environments, her expertise will strengthen our ability to deliver impactful solutions. We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm.”

Ms. Pack is widely respected for her ability to operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout her career, she has advised senior leaders, built high-performing teams, and guided organizations through periods of growth and transition.

Ms. Pack has more than 35 years of leadership experience across the federal and commercial markets, with a background spanning strategic planning, IT services, management consulting, and business development and capture. Most recently, she served as President of Federal at AIS, where she supported clients in navigating complex government markets. Previously, she was CEO of Wolf Den Associates, advising organizations ranging from $10 million to $20 billion in revenue. In this role, Ms. Pack guided leadership teams in driving operational excellence, accelerating growth, and positioning companies for long-term, sustainable success.

About growth[period]
For more than 19 years, growth[period] is a leading international strategic business development and transaction advisory services firm. We specialize in delivering sustainable solutions that improve our clients’ overall market performance. The firm is recognized globally 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; support partnering strategies; and advise on diligence matters. With deep global roots, growth[period] has more than 90 experts and offices 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