Tommy Benz

About Tommy Benz

For over fifteen years, I’ve helped Federal contractors of nearly every type and size find their way to sustainable growth. During that time we’ve seen bull markets and bear markets. Democrat and Republican Administrations. BlackBerry’s came into and out of style, EVs became mainstream and NASA achieved the first powered flight on another planet. Through it all, I’ve helped federal contractors mitigate risk and grow their bottom line.I’m a connector first. I’ve managed large, high-performing teams and regularly bring people and companies together to co-create novel solutions to complex problems. I help contractors create and manage pipelines that bring multi-million dollar awards to bear. I’ve led efforts that resulted in awards of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal contracts. Long term growth isn\'t gained or lost in a single award and it requires more than a temporary shift in how business development teams operate. More than anything else in my working life, I’m passionate about leading shifts in culture, processes, and mindset that enable federal contractors to achieve steady, reliable growth.

Experience

1. Principal Lead Strategist

   Growthlab

   Jan 2019 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Principal at a boutique consulting firm that works with companies in the public sector with strategic planning for explosive growth• Create relationships for clients with government agencies and other potential teaming partners• Expert in the SBA Mentor Protege program, and successful in aligning companies to take full advantage of the program as both mentors and proteges• Strategically position companies for sizing out of their small business status to continue to grow and thrive in the Federal market

Education

• University of Kentucky

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• International Project Management
• Business
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Management
• Team Building
• Analysis
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Procurement
• Operations Management
• Non-Profit Administration
• Customer Service
• Recruiting
• Client Liaison
• Project Management
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Logistics
• Training
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Management
• Policy
• Management Consulting
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Proposal Writing
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Development
• Dod