Fergal is the founder and CPO of VisibleThread. Works closely with our strategic accounts including 11 of the top 15 US government contractors. Fergal’s vision is all about building trust, engagement, and understanding through AI-powered solutions that streamline operations and foster collaboration.

Kyle Peterson is a seasoned leader in Customer Success and Contracts Management. As Vice President of Account Strategy & Customer Success at VisibleThread, he drives initiatives to enhance RFP and contract clarity and compliance, ensuring maximum customer value. Previously, he managed $500M+ contracts at Sierra Nevada Corporation, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and leading key negotiations. With a strong background in operations and contracts analysis, Kyle excels at optimizing processes and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

VP of Marketing & Business Development at VisibleThread, Micheál is a seasoned professional known for producing thought leadership communication events with organizations like Capital One, HSBC, Deloitte, McDonald’s, and IKEA. His frequent appearances at IABC events and as a Marketing Lecturer at MTU Cork demonstrate his dedication to inspiring and educating fellow marketers.

As a dedicated and results-oriented Field Marketing Manager with a passion for orchestrating impactful events, Chloe has skillfully managed a diverse range of events. Her approach involves meticulous planning, precise coordination of logistics, and a keen eye for creating an immersive event atmosphere for attendees. Chloe’s commitment to end-to-end management ensures that every detail, from collaborating with industry professionals to on-site operations ensures a seamless experience. 

Tan Wilson is the President of Entellect LLC. She provides full-lifecycle business support to primarily small businesses. Tan is an experienced and successful entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business development and program management across federal and commercial IT business sectors. She supports the small business community, aiding businesses in their strategic planning, business development, capture management, proposal management, partnership development, operations support, and leadership coaching.

Founder of Sticky Communications, LLC, Rachel is a marketing expert, combining creative and strategic brilliance. With a decade of AEC industry experience, she helps clients unlock the power of storytelling for their businesses, making her a compelling speaker on marketing and creativity.

Anatalia is the Director of Proposals Operations at Excella and the founder of Kanda Consulting, a client-centric model offering a comprehensive and tailored approach to content, proposal development, and business strategy. She is an award-winning Certified Practitioner, with a 20-year successful career in writing/editing, fortified by 14 years in business development and a decade in management. Anatalia was honored as a member of APMP’s ’40 Under 40’ Class of 2020 and recognized as a ‘Technology Rising Star’ by STEM Women of Color in 2022, reflecting her exceptional skills in process development, interdepartmental coordination, and communication.

Sam Le is the Managing Member of Sam Le Law in Fairfax, Virginia, where he advises clients on complex federal procurement regulations with a focus on SBA programs and FAR Part 19. As a former career member of the Federal senior executive service, Mr. Le is one of only two people to have ever served as SBA’s director of procurement policy. In this role, he was a principal drafter of the government’s small business contracting regulations. His extensive litigation experience includes 55 published SBA OHA appeals, 42 published GAO bid protests, and victories at the Federal Circuit. He currently co-chairs the American Bar Association’s Small Business Committee and is admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Marcia is a proven leader in the field of proposal operations. She formerly led the Proposal Operation Group of a large tribally-owned company, where she collaborated with executive stakeholders and business development teams to ensure pipeline opportunities reflected strategic growth objectives and incorporated strategies focused toward winning. During Marcia’s tenure, the organization grew from $600M in contract wins to well over $2B in FY23.

Jeff is a Partner at CohnReznick, where he specializes in serving the Government Contracting industry, providing comprehensive contract audit and advisory services. With over 20 years of experience as a CPA and MBA, Jeff has a distinguished career in financial management, Federal Government contract auditing and compliance. His extensive background includes significant roles at a Big 5 firm, within the Federal Government, and across a diverse range of commercial enterprises. Jeff has expertise in performing financial statement audits, federal contract/systems audits, internal audits, and compliance audits on both domestic and international fronts.

Krystn is a nationally recognized expert in government contracting strategy, with 20+ years of experience helping firms navigate the intersection of BD, marketing, and proposal development. She has trained + advised more than 200 organizations across the federal, state, and local sectors.

David Timm helps contractors navigate challenges when their work with the government goes wrong. He represents contractors in complex disputes, claims, and bid protests involving federal, state, and local government contracts. David chairs the Bid Protest Committee for the Federal Bar Association, co-chairs Burr & Forman’s AI Committee, and holds an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. His practice includes matters before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Boards of Contract Appeals, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, various state courts, as well as arbitration and mediation. In addition to dispute resolution, David advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters across all levels of government.

Aaron Tilock is a recognized expert in Federal IT contracting. With nearly 30 years of experience in Government, industry and a former DOD contracting officer, Mr. Tilock has guest lectured at Defense Acquisition University as well as three state level PTAC/APEX Accelerators. He is a member of the AFCEA International Small Business Committee and chairs their Small Business Center of Excellence. Mr. Tilock has worked in both large and small GovCon firms on programs ranging up to $5B and 1450 personnel, managed global programs including contracts in Afghanistan, and built innovative acquisition structures to field DOD’s current global communications infrastructure. As a growth executive, Mr. Tilock leads his companies’ business development, proposal management and contracts teams, setting the strategies to grow and thrive.

Brian Lindholm is the founder and Managing Principal of FedSavvy Strategies, a firm he has guided since its inception in 2012. With a career spanning various roles including capture, business development, proposal management, and a strong focus on market and competitive intelligence. He is well known for his proficiency in designing and running over 500 Black Hat Reviews and has successfully established corporate functions dedicated to market and competitive intelligence.

Jon Williams is the UK managing director of Strategic Proposals. He holds the unique status of being a Fellow of each of APMP, the Institute of Sales Management and the Royal Society of Arts. In over twenty-five years in proposals, he’s worked with sales organizations in nearly forty countries, helping them to radically improve their win rates. He’s recognized as a passionate presenter about all things proposals!