NVC and the Professional Services Council (PSC) have named Jefferson Consulting Group as a 2024 Greater Washington GovCon finalist as part of their Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™. Jefferson is one of six finalists in the Contractor of the Year $25 – $75 Million category.  

The award is presented to a Greater Washington-area government contractor for distinguished financial and operational accomplishments and for outstanding contributions to its employees, the government contracting industry, and the U.S. Government in the past year. 

Jefferson is honored to be named a finalist for this prestigious award. NVC and PSC will host the awards ceremony and dinner on November 6, 2024.  

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Kevin Houley has been named vice president and defense portfolio lead of Jefferson Consulting Group.

In his new role, Houley will spearhead Jefferson Consulting Group’s advanced growth in the defense sector, the Washington, D.C.-based company announced Wednesday.

Martin Mackes, chief delivery officer of Jefferson Consulting Group, said, “His extensive experience and proven leadership in critical government initiatives will be invaluable as we continue to deliver on our current contracts and expand our presence in DoD and Intel agencies.”

Before joining Jefferson Consulting Group, Houley was an executive director for Teradata’s public sector business. Houley also served as the vice president of what was then L-3 Communications and held numerous leadership roles at TASC, overseeing worldwide classified initiatives.

Houley said he is excited to contribute to Jefferson Consulting Group’s mission of providing technical services to government customers.

“Jefferson is widely respected across our industry for its technical acumen and unwavering customer focus,” Houley said. “I look forward to contributing to our mission-critical work in support of our customers’ missions of consequence.”

During his career, Houley has supported national security programs for government agencies, including the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.

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About Jefferson
Jefferson Consulting Group is an award-winning professional services firm dedicated to helping government and industry solve problems and deliver results. Jefferson has over 25 years of experience supporting more than 70 federal agency clients, helping them to address challenges and improve performance in the U.S. and overseas.

For more information about Jefferson, reach out to our team at:

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Email Address: contact@jeffersonconsulting.com

Karen O’Brien, a 19-year veteran of Jefferson, has been a beacon of leadership and innovation throughout her career. Having embarked on her journey from the Army JAG Corps, Karen’s trajectory has been marked by remarkable achievements, including managing the Government Contracts Program Publications at George Washington Law School. In her latest role as VP of the EA Portfolio, Karen expanded with numerous new customers and double-digit growth. Her steadfast dedication and leadership have contributed to Jefferson’s success.

Eric Bolstad, having 10 years with Jefferson and over 30 years supporting USAID, has been instrumental in expanding Jefferson’s footprint within the agency, recently winning contracts with the Africa Bureau, Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security, Office of Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment, and the USAID Ghana. His extensive background with USAID contributed to cementing Jefferson as a leader in Institutional Support for USAID. Eric’s leadership exemplifies Jefferson’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

Michelle Straughn has brought a wealth of experience from higher education and management consulting. In her 4 years at Jefferson, Michelle spearheaded the formation of the INR portfolio, driving growth, customer expansion, and capability development. The portfolio has expanded presence in the Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Michelle’s foresight and dedication have been instrumental in advancing Jefferson’s delivery growth and service diversity.

“I’m excited for the next chapter with these talented leaders,” said Martin Mackes, Chief Delivery Officer, “their contributions to growth and customer expansion has been extraordinary.”

“Their unwavering commitment to customer service and to excellence embody the core values of Jefferson, and their contributions will continue to drive success in the years to come,” said Janet Clement, Chief Executive Officer.

About Jefferson: Jefferson is an award-winning, minority- and woman-owned small business and a proven leader in acquisition, program management and strategic services, and human capital. Jefferson has more than 25 years of experience supporting more than 60 federal agency clients, helping them to address challenges and improve performance in the U.S. and overseas.

For more information about Jefferson, reach out to our team at:

Jefferson Consulting Group – Contact Us
Email Address: contact@jeffersonconsulting.com 

Jd Walter has been named Executive Director, Human Capital Programs for Jefferson Consulting Group. Walter is a proven subject matter expert designing and implementing organizational development, workforce optimization and human capital transformation strategies to elevate the employee experience, enhance performance and productivity, and meet emerging demands.

Jefferson Business Consulting today announced a strategic partnership with High Top Public Affairs to provide clients with Capitol Hill insights and expertise. High Top Public Affairs specializes in public policy and government relations. The firm was founded by Adam Reece, former staff director of the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and has over a decade of policy experience working on Capitol Hill.

“Over the years, we’ve worked with Adam both at High Top and in Congress and are thrilled to continue the relationship. Adam’s deep expertise on the Department of Veterans Affairs, public policy, and the inner workings of Congress will bring significant value to our clients,” said MJ Sivulich, Senior Vice President at Jefferson Business Consulting.

“I started High Top Public Affairs to provide clients with honest assessments and a comprehensive approach to make informed business decisions. My philosophy has always been to surround myself with leaders who consistently raise the bar for what can be achieved. Since day one, the team at Jefferson has been one of those partners for High Top. I believe our combined expertise will only enhance what we can accomplish for clients, and I could not be more excited for this partnership,” said Adam Reece, Founder of High Top Public Affairs.

About Jefferson Business Consulting, LLC
Jefferson Business Consulting has a track record for helping companies create, build, and sustain business with the federal government. Jefferson professionals are intimately familiar with the internal procurement processes, contractor community, and politics of the federal government and are adept at incorporating this knowledge into strategy and implementation plans for growth.

About High Top Public Affairs, LLC
High Top Public Affairs brings nearly two decades of experience in working in public policy and the private sector. High Top works with clients to navigate both the political and regulatory process, leaning on proven strategies in guiding private and public entities through change, crisis, and opportunity.