Courtney Spaeth, Lyn Sherlock and Hunter Congdon named to Washinton Business Journal’s People on the Move

May 2023– growth[period] is excited to announce that CEO Courtney Spaeth, Senior Partner Lyn Sherlock, and Senior Project Director Hunter Congdon have been featured in Washington Business Journal’s People on the Move in Washington DC. Courtney B. Spaeth is the CEO and founder of growth[period], and is proud to lead a team recognized as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for the 7th time in 9 years. You can view Courtney’s recognition here. Brigadier General (USAF ret.) Lyn Sherlock is the Senior Partner for growth[period]’s Federal, Aerospace & Defense practice. Lyn oversees client accounts and delivers innovative and results-oriented solutions. You can view Lyn’s recognition here. Hunter Congdon is a Senior Director with growth[period] where he supports commercial and federal clients across growth[period]’s five verticals. You can view his recognition here. growth[period] is proud to have these highly skilled achievers on the team!

Megan Norris Joins ESGI-Potomac Recruiting as Senior Director-Career Services

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

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CEO Courtney Spaeth featured on NABOE Podcast

October 2020 – growth[period] CEO Courtney Spaeth appeared on The Big Idea (R) podcast of the National Association of Business Owners & Entrepreneurs (NABOE) hosted by Ron Wills. Courtney discussed the challenges small businesses face and her focus on success, not survival. Watch the full episode here: Why Courtney Spaeth Is Focused On Success, Not Survival – YouTube.

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