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.
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