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17th Annual Small Business Conference
July 8 & 9, 2025 | Capital Turnaround (The Navy Yard), Washington, DC
Academy Energy Group (AEG), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), exists to "Go into Battle Every Day to Protect and Serve our Partners". AEG is a consultative Electrical, Mechanical, & Solar PV, Products Distributor with PreCon Services. AEG manufactures our Altaire Systems Advanced Dehumidification Airstream Pretreat Technology (ADAPT™).
Happy Hour Sponsor | Exhibit Booth 21
Derek Kernus, Chief Executive Officer
✉️ derek.kernus@aethonsecurity.com
🌐 https://www.aethonsecurity.com
Aethon Security is a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP specializing in tailored cybersecurity and CMMC compliance, offering expert solutions to maintain regulatory standards. Our mission is to empower businesses with reliable security through advanced threat protection, risk management, and compliance support. Our services ensure businesses remain secure and compliant.
Silver Sponsor | Panel Sponsor - US Coast Guard Session 1, NAVFAC Washington Session 2, Morning Federal Panel
Kenneth Nassif, Principal
✉️ knassif@alliance.us.com
🌐 https://www.alliance.us.com
Alliance Consulting Group, Inc. delivers integrated solutions in planning, cost engineering, and design. We provide responsive, agile, and high-quality services in facility planning, programming, civil and structural engineering, fire protection, cost analysis, risk management, and related disciplines—ensuring efficient, unified support for federal and institutional clients.
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) manages planning, construction, and preservation across the U.S. Capitol Complex. AOC actively partners with small businesses to deliver high-quality design, construction, maintenance, and professional services that support Congress and the Supreme Court while preserving the historic and architectural integrity of the nation’s legislative campus.
Gold Sponsor | Exhibit Booth #41
Layli Pietri, Minority Business Development Director
✉️ lpietri@balfourbeattyus.com
🌐 https://www.balfourbeattyus.com
An industry leader for 92 years, Balfour Beatty provides general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services for a wide variety of markets. The Mid-Atlantic team, led by Division President Dan Novack with offices in Falls Church and Richmond, VA, employs 300+ professionals with an annual revenue of approximately $700M.
Veterans Career Lounge Sponsor
Kurt Riesenberg, Business Development
✉️ kurtr@bearenvelop.com
🌐 https://www.bearenvelope.com
BEAR LLC is a proven and self-performing full-service building envelope company, delivering turnkey solutions to government and commercial clients for new construction and existing buildings. Our high-performance services include Building Envelope Performance Assessments (IGA) for ESCOs, new and renovation-install of sprayfoam insulation and fluid-applied air-barriers.
Exhibit Booth #20
Brooke Marshall, Marketing Coordinator
✉️ bmarshall@biohabitats.com
🌐 https://www.biohabitats.com
Biohabitats is an applied ecology firm that delivers nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity, protect clean water, and enhance community well-being. Biohabitats provides an array of services to support every phase and aspect of your work: assessment and monitoring; analysis and planning; design; design-build; construction; and policy, program, and system support.
Exhibit Booth #5
Ed Newman, Chief Growth Officer
✉️ ed.newman@bcservices-inc.com
🌐 https://www.bcservices-inc.com
BCS is a National Capital Region-based woman owned small business providing construction management as advisor and facilities management services. Since 1997, our technical expertise and customer-focused, responsive service has enabled our clients to achieve their scope, schedule, cost and quality goals during the delivery of their design and construction programs.
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving federal and commercial clients. With deep experience in infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects, the firm actively mentors and teams with small businesses to deliver complex, mission-critical solutions across the U.S. and around the world.
CCI Prime Contractors, LLC (CCI-PC) is an SBA-certified 8(a) small, disadvantaged business providing diverse offerings, primarily specializing in construction. Our team of experts provides strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to mission-critical problems for both government and commercial clients.
Veterans Career Lounge Sponsor
Chowdhary Gondy, Principal and Executive Vice President
✉️ cgondy@ces-consultingllc.com
🌐 www.ces-consultingllc.com
CES is a go-to construction management and engineering firms in the Mid-Atlantic Region with more than 200 engineers, construction managers, inspectors, and utility and project controls professionals who have a passion for resolving complex construction, schedule, and cost issues to ensure public facilities are safe, durable, and compliant.
Founded in 1949, Cianbro is one of the United States’ largest 100% employee-owned construction and construction services companies. Cianbro presently operates in more than 40 states and employs more than 4,000 team members. Cianbro manages and self-performs all elements of construction.
Consigli Construction is a leading construction manager and general contractor with experience in federal, institutional, and historic restoration projects. With a focus on collaboration, quality, and safety, Consigli actively engages with small businesses as trade partners and subcontractors to deliver high-performance, sustainable buildings across government and mission-driven sectors.
Corgan is an architecture and design firm with 19 locations and over 1,200 team members globally. Ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Building Design + Construction, Corgan works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace.
From idea to delivery, Cribworks is a business development consulting and advisory firm that partners with clients focused on overcoming their biggest growth challenges. From sales pipelines, enhancing account management and go-to-market strategies, to fostering new relationships, to winning the next contract. We position you to ultimately win more business.
Diallo Group is a minority- and veteran-owned consulting firm specializing in project management, facilities support, and logistics solutions. With expertise serving federal agencies and commercial clients, Diallo Group partners with small businesses to drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality results in secure and mission-critical environments.
As a federal contractor, EA has executed more than 10,000 projects valued at over $1.5 billion in site characterization and remediation; munitions response; environmental, health, and safety compliance and information management solutions; environmental engineering; natural resources; dredged material testing and management; coastal resilience; and civil infrastructure design and construction-phase services.
Panel Sponsor - Coast Guard | Exhibit Booth #29
Joseph Gross, PE, PMP, Vice President — Mid-Atlantic Region
✉️ joeg@envirovantage.com
🌐 www.EnviroVantage.com
EnviroVantage is a trusted demolition and environmental remediation contractor, self-performing asbestos abatement, mold remediation, lead removal, NADCA certified air duct cleaning, select demolition, structural takedown, PCB removal, and soil/groundwater remediation. Clients include federal agencies, general contractors, commercial businesses, industrial manufacturers, state/municipal government, property managers, and residential customers.
Exhibit Booth #7
Guy Sheets, Account Executive
✉️ guy.sheets@et.eruofinsus.com
🌐 https://www.eurofinsus.com/Env
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratory works continually to deliver technical expertise and environmental analytical services to government, consulting engineers, and the private sector clients across the US. Our laboratory and local service center test soils, water, air, and waste for remediation, permit compliance and disposal acceptance.
Exhibit Booth #9
Nikeya Gibbs, Chief Operating Officer
✉️ ngibbs@foundationsurety.com
🌐 https://www.foundationsurety.com
Foundation Surety is committed to breaking surety bond barriers for underserved small businesses—including minority-owned, veteran-owned, 8(a), and HUBZone firms. Led by Peter Gibbs, former Director of SBA’s Office of Surety Guarantees, we leverage the SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program to expand bonding access and unlock growth opportunities for small businesses.
Platinum Sponsor | Exhibit Booth #23
Alexandra Maimone, Regional Marketing Specialist
✉️ amaimone@foxrothschild.com
🌐 https://www.foxrothschild.com
Ranked among the leading government contract firms in the U.S. by Chambers & Partners, Fox Rothschild is home to an accomplished group of attorneys who focus primarily on federal government contracts, and are backed by the resources of a national law firm with 1,000 attorneys coast to coast.
Bronze Sponsor
Amanda Allen, Strategic Communications & Government Relations Manager
✉️ amallen@hntb.com
🌐 https://www.hntb.com
For over a century, HNTB has delivered transformative infrastructure solutions that enhance mobility and strengthen communities. In collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, HNTB is leading Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion - realigning roadways and integrating memorials to honor national heritage through thoughtful planning, engineering, and architectural excellence.
Exhibit Booth #4
Jim Wink, Vice President & Managing Principal
✉️ jwink@huitt-zollars.com
🌐 https://www.huitt-zollars.com
Huitt-Zollars is a full-service A/E firm with 20 U.S. offices and 600+ professionals. Ranked in ENR’s Top 500, we deliver large-firm capabilities with small-firm focus. We support federal clients through IDIQ contracts, offering traditional and alternative delivery methods, including design-build, all under ISO 9001:2015-compliant quality systems.
Interior Architects (IA) is a global design and architecture firm focused exclusively on interior environments. IA delivers innovative, human-centered workplace solutions for government and commercial clients. The firm values teaming with small businesses to bring design excellence, strategic planning, and sustainable practices to mission-driven and high-performance spaces.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, mission-critical outcomes, and operational advancement. With $12 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 44,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services for the government and private sector.
JMT is an employee-owned firm with 2,400+ staff across the US. Our client base consists of 50+ DoD agencies including USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, USSF, MPO, WHS & NRO. JMT is ranked #50 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms for our full complement of A/E, environmental, technology & construction management services.
Digital Program Sponsor
Bree Beal, Dir. of Business Development
✉️ bbeal@kcct.com
🌐 https://www.kcct.com
KCCT is a Washington, DC-based CBE architecture, planning, and interiors firm with over 40 years of experience. We specialize in ICD 705-compliant, mission-critical design and have completed projects in more than 185 cities across 132 countries. KCCT delivers high-performance, secure solutions for government, institutional, and private-sector clients worldwide.
Exhibit Booth #39
Neb Aynu, Founder & Owner
✉️ neb@kingdombonding.com
🌐 https://www.kingdombonding.com
Kingdom Bonding, one of the few minority-owned bonding-only agencies in the country, was formed with a mission to empower the construction community in the bonding process, enabling them to thrive as multi-million-dollar firms. We provide technical expertise to help firms achieve generational wealth and break the cycle of poverty.
LOGOS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) engineering and design firm based in Washington, DC. With expertise in healthcare, infrastructure, and energy services, LOGOS delivers planning, commissioning, and transformation strategies that improve outcomes and environments. The firm partners with clients to create sustainable, high-impact solutions across sectors.
Exhibit Booth #15
Jason Lorenzetti, Director, Site Assessment & Remediation / Mid-Atlantic Regional Office Manager
✉️ lorenzetti@mabbett.com
🌐 www.mabbett.com
Mabbett & Associates, Inc. (Mabbett®) is a US Small Business Administration Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 45 years of corporate experience and 18 years of federal environmental, health and safety consulting and engineering services experience.
Exhibit Booth #6
Brian Gomez, Business Development Analyst
✉️ info@matosbuilders.com
🌐 www.matosbuilders.com
Matos is an SBA-certified 8(a), HUBZone, and CVE Veteran-Owned Small Business. We are committed to quality and safety, supported by a top-tier team of employees and partners. For seventeen years, Matos has delivered outstanding construction and maintenance services to federal and institutional clients across a wide range of project types.
Exhibit Booth #35
Christine Merdon, CEO/President
✉️ christine@merdonstrategies.com
🌐https://www.merdonstrategies.com
Merdon Strategies, a WOSB, provides consulting services for program, project, and construction management, team leadership, and owner’s advisory services on high-profile, iconic mission-critical projects. We partner with clients to ensure successful outcomes through proven leadership, risk mitigation, data-driven management, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
Exhibit Booth #40
Jordan Harkless, Business Development Compliance Specialist
✉️jordan.harkless@mwaa.com
🌐https://www.mwaa.com
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is an independent agency established to manage and develop Reagan National and Dulles International airports, serving the U.S. capital region.
Veterans Career Lounge Exhibitor
Brian Anderson, Senior Director
✉️ Transition@moaa.org
🌐 https://www.moaa.org
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan association of officers from America’s military services and the commissioned corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and NOAA. MOAA advocates to preserve and protect earned benefits through advocacy, leadership, and service, fulfilling MOAA’s promise to “Never Stop Serving.”
NAVFAC delivers planning, design, construction, and environmental services in support of Navy and Marine Corps missions worldwide. With a strong commitment to small business participation, NAVFAC offers opportunities across the A/E/C industry to help develop resilient, secure, and sustainable infrastructure that supports national defense and global readiness.
WiFi Sponsor | Exhibit Booth #14
Matt Noordhoff, Supplier Diversity Specialist
✉️ matthew.noordhoff@parsons.us
🌐 https://www.parsons.com
Parsons is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we’re making an impact.
PDQ Industries Inc. is a U.S. based manufacturer of door hardware products in Lancaster, PA. In addition to our full catalog offering, we participate as a supplier to the AbilityOne Program for SKILCRAFT PDQ door hardware on federal projects, per FAR 52.208-9 mandatory sourcing.
Exhibit Booth #36
Sheryl Miller, Director of Client Engagement
✉️ smiller@pilieromazza.com
🌐 https://www.pilieromazza.com
PilieroMazza is the go-to law firm for construction contractors navigating federal procurement. We advise on small business programs, strategic partnerships, workplace issues, corporate transactions, and disputes—including litigation against the government and other businesses—offering deep industry insight and comprehensive legal support at every stage of the contract lifecycle.
Gold Sponsor | Exhibit Booth #26
Rich Hayes, Navy Client Account Manager
✉️ rich.hayes@pondco.com
🌐 https://www.pondco.com
Founded in 1965, Pond is a full-service consulting firm with 800+ professionals delivering integrated architecture, engineering, planning, and construction solutions. We support government and commercial clients worldwide with expertise in federal planning, asset integrity, fueling, and compliance—offering agile, cross-capable teams dedicated to mission success, technical excellence, and community enrichment.
PHE is an innovative environmental, planning and technology consulting firm, providing responsive, cost-effective, and high-quality services to federal and private clients for 35+ years. PHE consistently delivers outstanding results across the following service areas: Environmental Analysis, Communication, and Documentation; Environmental Compliance, Management, and Sustainability; and Site Evaluation, Characterization, and Planning.
Panel Sponsor - NAVFAC Washington Session 1, Morning Federal Panel
Ed Chamberlayne, Sr Vice President - Federal Programs
✉️ ed.chamberlayne@primeeng.com
🌐 https://www.primeeng.com
PRIME AE Group is a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, serving clients since 1992. PRIME AE has over 520 employees in 22 offices providing the full range of AE services including planning, DD1391 development, facility assessments, conceptual design, Design-Build RFP development, construction documents, and construction phase services.
Bronze Sponsor | Exhibit Booth #12
Sally Clark, Vice President, BD + Marketing
✉️ sclark@proconconsulting.com
🌐 www.proconconsulting.com
Procon Consulting is the market leader for technology and innovation in the AEC industry. For over 25 years, our full-service CM firm has provided government and private clients with planning, design, construction, and digital solutions to successfully manage and deliver building and infrastructure projects.
Exhibit Booth #10
Wesley Harvey, Business Development Manager
✉️ wesley@sandowconstruction.com
🌐 http://www.sandowconstruction.com
SanDow Construction, Inc. (SCI) works tirelessly to provide responsive, construction, demolition & and environmental clean-up projects with a standard of excellence to numerous clients in the DMV region and beyond. SCI is very fortunate to have established clients who rely on us to meet their demand for general construction and environmental services.
Exhibit Booth #38
John Tabella, Federal Programs Manager
✉️ jtabella@scsengineers.com
🌐 www.scsengineers.com
SCS Engineers is an employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering and environmental consulting firm, founded in 1970. Through our nationwide network of offices and staff, we have advised and partnered with Government agencies and private industry clients on thousands of projects, helping customers overcome complex engineering and environmental challenges and maintain compliance.
Exhibit Booth #22
Doug Smith, Vice President
✉️ doug.smith@soilconsultants.net
🌐 https://soilconsultants.net
Founded in 1960, Soil Consultants Engineering is a family-owned and operated full-service geotechnical engineering consulting firm. With three generations of expertise, our team of professional engineers, geologists, soil scientists, commercial and residential building inspectors, and field personnel is dedicated to providing timely and cost-effective solutions that meet our clients' needs.
Gold Sponsor | Exhibit Booth #37
Gabrielle Potter, Training Program Administrator
✉️ brielle@spgsecure.com
🌐 https://www.spgsecure.com
SPG Inc. is a small business focused on design/build, with core competencies in construction, testing, training, accreditation assistance, and consulting/management of SCIFs and SAPFs and secure environment requirements. From security measures to designs, we leverage our in-depth understanding of ICD 705 guidelines to create spaces that exceed client expectations.
Bronze Sponsor
Madison Leverich, Director, Industry Engagement
✉️ mleverich@suffolk.com
🌐 www.suffolk.com
Suffolk is a national, privately held enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests across the entire project lifecycle. With $5B in revenue and 2,600 employees, Suffolk integrates construction, capital, design, tech, and R&D to transform the industry through AI, data, and innovation—delivering safer, smarter, and more efficient projects nationwide.
Exhibit Booth #28
Jim Hoffman, President
✉️ hoffman@summerconsultants.com
🌐 https://www.summerconsultants.com
Summer Consultants is a small business mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and telecommunications engineering, commissioning and architecture design and consulting firm. With innovative, efficient, cost-effective designs, we develop creative solutions to meet our client's needs, and built a reputation as one of the most reliable firms in the business.
Day 2 | Panel Session - Morning Keynote with Kelly Loeffler, Small Business Administration
S-Works Construction is a licensed Class A, bonded general contractor and small disadvantaged business with over 25 years of experience. Serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, S-Works delivers high-quality construction services, collaborating with top architects and developers to build commercial spaces that meet demanding schedules, budgets, and design goals.
Veterans Career Lounge Exhibitor
Joe Mornini, Team River Runner
✉️ joe@teamriverrunner.org
🌐 https://www.teamriverrunner.org
Team River Runner's Mission is to provide all active duty, veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!
Veterans Career Lounge Exhibitor
Orlando Roberson Sr, State Adjutant
✉️ orlando.roberson@vfwmd.org
🌐 https://vfwmd.org
Foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. Serve veterans, the military and communities. Advocate on behalf of all veterans. Ensure veterans are respected for service, always receive respect for earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they, their loved ones made on behalf of this great country.
Veterans Career Lounge Exhibitor
Katie Spinazzola, Transition Resource Coordinator
✉️ katie.spinazzoa@dvs.virginia.gov
🌐 https://dvs.virginia.gov
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services provides services and support to Virginia's Veterans and Families through various programs, including Disability Claims Assistance, Healthcare, Family Support, Education, Transition, and Employment. Our Agency is here to show Veterans why Virginia is a great place to Live, Work, and Thrive.
VisioneerIT is a minority-owned, SBA 8(a)-certified small business delivering cybersecurity, digital transformation, and IT consulting services. Trusted by federal agencies and private-sector clients, VisioneerIT helps organizations modernize operations, safeguard data, and enhance mission performance through tailored technology solutions, strategic communications, and enterprise-wide digital strategies.
Veterans Career Lounge Exhibitor
Alexandra Blake, Outreach and Events Coordinator
✉️ blakea@cua.edu
🌐 https://vub.catholic.edu
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) empowers eligible U.S. military veterans to prepare for college success through free academic support. The program offers tutoring, mentoring, and guidance in a supportive environment, helping veterans build confidence, improve essential skills, and transition smoothly into postsecondary education.
Exhibit Booth #8
Devon Greer, Account Executive
✉️ Devon.Greer@wildflowerintl.com
🌐 https://www.wildflowerintl.com
Empowering a secure, efficient, and innovative future for our nation’s most critical missions. Since 1991, Wildflower International, a WOSB, HUBZone business, headquartered in Santa Fe, NM has been providing information technology products, services, and solutions to Federal Government, specifically, the Department of Energy NNSA sites, DOD, DHS, and other agencies.
Exhibit Booth #32
Shavila Singh, President
✉️ shavila@zerowastesolutions.com
🌐 https://www.zerowastesolutions.com
Zero Waste Solutions delivers comprehensive solid waste management services, with a strong focus on achieving zero waste