About Us
Who we are
We are an organization founded on the mission of bringing rapid growth and scalability to government contractors.
Purpose
Our purpose is to empower tribal 8(a) and small businesses by leveraging our govcon expertise to unlock growth opportunities and access the vast resources of the U.S. government.
MISSION
Our mission is to accelerate business growth with expert support, creating economic opportunities & navigating government contracting to harness U.S. government resources.
VISION
We envision a future where our clients thrive through our expertise, catalyzing their success in government contracting for a more equitable, prosperous economy.
Our industry experts span countless markets
We Empower You with Resources For Many Solutions.
Construction
Information Technology
Infrastructure
Cyber Security
Mission Systems
Application Services
Advanced Analytics
Professional Services
Cloud + Virtualization
Environmental Services
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Our Leadership Team
The SGA team is built from decades of experience and diverse talent. Our organization works with top-notch resources with a proud history of success.
John Cook
CEO
John Cook, CEO of Strategic Growth Advisors, helps Tribal 8(a) organizations and small businesses grow through strategic partnerships. With 25+ years in mergers and acquisitions, he excels in developing startups, joint ventures, and established companies. Previously, he led global integrators and Tribal 8(a)s, driving significant revenue growth. At SGA, John provides strategic consulting for business expansion and scalability.
Kurt Walters
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
With an impressive track record and wealth of knowledge in navigating the complexities of the 8(a) Business Development Program for tribal entities, Kurt is an invaluable asset. His vast experience and deep understanding of the unique needs of tribal communities will guide our organization further to facilitate economic growth and development for our tribal partners. We are excited to have Kurt’s innovative and inclusive approach on our squad!
Melissa Palmer
VP of Proposals
Melissa has been providing federal, state, local, commercial, and foreign tender proposal support services to companies across the US for more than 14 years, and her experience spans a variety of industries. Working in many, vastly different proposal environments, she has been a major contributor to developing compliant and compelling proposals resulting in billions of dollars in contract wins.
Sam Griego
VP of Marketing & Brand
Sam brings SGA over a decade of experience in developing company brands and overall visual presence, while assisting businesses in putting their brands & identities to work through their marketing collateral and channels. From digital to print design & marketing, she possesses a diverse skillset that elevates our clients to a higher professional level.
Jon Barker
VP of Pricing
Jon is the VP of Pricing and leads a new offering for SGA after merging PTW Solutions that he founded in 2018. Jon has been in the federal government contracting industry since 2000, has submitted thousands of proposals, and administered contracts totaling billions in obligations with a diverse array of agency customers.
Our Advisors
Our access to seasoned advisors brings unparalleled expertise and experience to empower tribal 8(a) and small businesses, driving growth and unlocking government contracting opportunities with strategic, hands-on support.
George Allen
Former Virginia Governor,
U.S. Senator
Having been labeled by the Washington Post as “one of the most influential governors in recent Virginia history,” Governor Allen listened, learned & was a leader in finding solutions to provide Native Americans better opportunities & fair treatment in Virginia & nationally. His extensive experience & success provides companies & individuals with insightful & effective counsel, consulting & strategic advice on a range of issues including energy, technology, and business development.
Rick Grams
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Accomplished executive leader adept at executing strategic plans; effectively and transparently transitioning multimillion dollar budgets and contracts; and employing strategies to accelerate growth and profits. Skilled at advancing joint ventures, stakeholder relationships, and contractual arrangements targeting high quality deliverables and outcomes. Rick comes to SGA with significant tribal 8(a)/HUBZone/ISBEE experience in the government contracting space.
