Epic Consulting (Epic) is a District of Columbia-based, Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business that specializes in providing real estate solutions for both public and private-sector clients. Throughout its history, Epic Consulting has worked with both the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on numerous real estate projects. Each project would require Epic to lead a highly experienced and accomplished team. Collectively, our team has worked on more than 65 build-to-suit properties for the U.S. Federal Government, including six (6) build-to-suit facilities for the VA and brings expertise to all aspects of an endeavor. Given this, Epic Consulting is extremely confident in its ability to develop and deliver a facility that would exceed the expectations of any federal tenant while providing an exceptional experience for the client. It goes without saying that every project is unique and brings a different set of challenges: devising new project concepts and designs, preparing site presentations, and coordinating the financing. Establishing and administering project work plans, schedules, and budgets, monitoring status and costs for both internal and external clients. Overseeing site selection, evaluation, and due diligence. Coordinating entitlements, zoning, and permitting with government agencies. Spearheading the sales and marketing efforts, responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), bidding processes, and contract negotiation. Epic Consulting prides itself on a culture of continuous learning and improvement and as a result, it has incorporated key learnings from past experiences into our Project Management Plan (PMP). As it does with all projects, Epic Consulting intends to do an in-depth analysis of all facets of a project - with the highest priority being schedule and budget. Incorporated into our PMP is a preliminary review of critical issues, with a focus on how those issues could impact the project.

Having well established business relationships and strong credibility with federal customers along with a demonstrated small business agility and responsiveness, Epic Consulting, LLC (Epic) is a commercial real estate development, brokerage, investment advisory (real estate) & consulting firm that provides collaborative investment, design, construction, and asset management to opportunities in high-growth markets throughout the United States. Epic seeks opportunities whereby they can achieve value-add federal real estate consultation on our client’s investment targets through cost-effective, efficient, and quality execution of capital improvements, redevelopment, rehab, or extensive tenant improvements.

Currently working as a sub-committee member in the planning of DCBIA's DCBIA Capital Markets CEO Forum for 2015 that would include discussions on private equity funds, REITs, sovereign wealth funds, developers, as well as local, domestic, and international investors.

Epic Consulting, LLC (License Number LL98371344) is a District of Columbia-based, corporate real estate company that focuses on assisting both public and private-sector clients in identifying early-on potential opportunities for business development within the Federal government. Such opportunities could be as follows: direct broker contracts with GSA and other Federal agencies; awards for build-to-suit and lease-construction projects by both civilian and military agencies; architectural IDIQ contracts, GSA repair & alteration contracts, and MILCON construction contracts. Clients include, but are not limited to: (1) long-term real estate investors wishing to acquire assets upon completion of development through forward contracts of sale, conditioned upon completion of development, binding occupancy agreements with government tenants, and government-approved novation; (2) financial intermediaries and lenders seeking to provide the private financing of public projects; (3) insurance companies wishing to provide residual value insurance and other performance guarantees; and (4) providers of a wide range of goods and services, including commercial real estate brokerage, furniture and equipment, repair and maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, perimeter fencing, and security for GSA PBS and their tenants, independent federal agencies and corporate users worldwide. We take pride in providing creative solutions for our clients through highly skilled professionals whose average industry tenure exceeds 15 years. By offering a full scope of services, Epic Consulting ensures the client receives the most thorough and aggressive representation therefore maximizing value and decreasing overhead. These services also include government affairs, public relations & outreach, strategic planning, tenant representation, portfolio management, project management, economic and business incentives, expense audits and financial services.

NFDA brings together members of the private and public real estate sectors to discuss numerous issues of concern with respect to buildings leased to and owned by agencies of the federal government. These issues include the ongoing efforts by the government to make the space acquisition process more efficient, to reduce inventory costs through footprint reduction and better workplace utilization, and more effective control of energy and maintenance costs. Longer-term issues include goal setting for the modernization of the government’s aging building stock, and the introduction and phase-in of greater security requirements for buildings and facilities leased to Federal agencies. NFDA works closely with those within our government who have responsibility for oversight of public buildings, federal real estate programs and the Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the General Services Administration (GSA), which is the civilian landlord of the federal government.NFDA conducts meetings between industry and Government, serves as an educational and training organization for both members of the private sector and their counterparts across all Federal agencies and seeks to improve coordination and communication between public and private sectors in achieving common objectives.

Board member and Advisor to organization dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded in battle. Provides families with the means to visit during the service member's hospitalization and rehabilitation.

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Velocity Capital is a Real Estate Investment Company with a strong focus on Retail Acquisitions & Mixed-Use, Transportation-Oriented Development, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic Region. In this role, Theo is team lead for retail, hospitality, GSA-leased office and industrial property acquisitions and responsible for identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities, build-to-suit (BTS) opportunities, preliminary underwriting, and execution.With leading experts in all aspects of real estate development, supported by state-of-the-art building performance-analysis tools and sophisticated design technology, we bring influential philosophy to any design team worldwide, whatever the project. Working collaboratively, we always engage in a sustainable solution - exploring the use of the building's location, orientation, shading and structural form. Our sustainable, high-performance, low-energy solutions will be integrated into the very fabric of the buildings that are designed and constructed. This will create light and airy spaces for living and working.

Director of Real Estate Leasing assist clients with site selection, leasing and sale of freestanding properties, shopping centers, power centers, urban retail, life style centers and other retail properties. We have provided tenant representation site selection services for the needs for some of the nation’s top retailers, including Wawa, Dollar General, Starbucks, and CVS.

Employing subject matter experts from military, law enforcement, and civilian backgrounds, TrustComm self-funded a family of devices with the broadest range of spectrum and most user-friendly interface in mind. These early decisions have produced agile devices that combine a wide range of capabilities in cost-effective, small, exportable platforms. Our delivery model ensures continued support and enhancement without recurring fees that delay employment of devices when they are needed for emergency operations or excess configuration management. With decades of experience in commercial satellite and special operations communities, we are eager to hear from our customers and address their specific use cases and problems as we continue to improve our products. It is our commitment to earn our customers’ trust and provide the best service possible. Our new Cellular Analysis Solution was developed for the Federal Law Enforcement Sector. We are classified to perform under the following NAICS codes: 334220; 334290; 334419; 423690; 517110; 517210; 517410; 517911; 518210; 541511; 541512; 541513; 541519; 541611; 541618; 541990; 561210; 811212 and are on GSA's IT 70 Schedule #GS-35F-195AA

Worked on a fundraiser aka "Friend-Raiser"​ in support of DCH's plans to procure 3D mammography equipment. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Capital Campaign Committee.

The Man & Woman of the Year campaign is a 10-week fundraising challenge for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society which takes place in the spring. The man and woman that raise the most during the 10-week period are named the Man and Woman of the Year. Funds raised in this campaign benefit lifesaving cancer research and services for patients & their families. The goal for the National Capital Area candidates this year is $1.65 million! and my personal goal is to raise more than $100,000 during the campaign (April 2 – June 13) to support the cutting-edge research that LLS is doing to benefit not only blood cancers patients but also patients with other cancers and illnesses. Many of you may not know this, but my best friend, Mark is a survivor of leukemia and has been in remission for years thanks to a drug Gleevec, which was developed with LLS funding. The mission of LLS means the world to me and I am determined to reach my goal! But I know that I can’t do this alone… I would love your support in any of the following ways: - Make a tax-deductible donation to my fundraising web page http://www.mwoy.org/pages/nca/dcmetro15/tbell . You can also send checks made out to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to me at: 3210 Grace Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20007. Please write “Theo Bell” in the memo of the check. - Help raise funds toward our goal! The staff at LLS can help set up your own fundraising Web page to achieve this. Let me know if you are interested. - Corporate Sponsorship: Does your company want to be a part of this unique campaign? Sponsorships start at $5,000 and ad purchases in the grand finale gala program book begin at $250. Sponsorships include great benefits such as a table amongst other sponsors at the campaign Grand Finale Gala, exposure in Washingtonian magazine & more! - Help secure auction items or donate one yourself! We can leverage these item donations to raise funds throughout the campaign.

CoreNet Global’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter, recipient of the 2009 Chapter Development Award, invites you to partner with us for 2012 in creating compelling and valuable events for our membership while helping to meet the professional goals of your company.

As landlord/purchaser Douglas Development Corporation purchases the fee simple interests in land and improvements of Federal government and commercial occupied and utilized net leased properties located in Washington, DC and abroad. For over two decades Douglas Development Corporation has garnered redevelopment successes in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. The company has earned a reputation for revitalizing underdeveloped, emerging areas.Founder and President Douglas Jemal established the company in 1985 as a private family-owned company and it has since grown into a fully integrated real estate developer with more than 125 employees. Top executives – Jack Brownell, Douglas Jemal, Norman Jemal, Matthew Jemal, Paul Millstein & Tim Roberts have over 50 years of combined tenure and have played an integral role in contributing to its growth. Mr. Jemal hand-picks each member of the design and construction team to ensure the highest caliber of work for each project including nationally recognized architects, historical consultants, brokers and construction managers.Between 1990-2007 the company expanded its portfolio from less than 250,000 sf to nearly nine million sf expanding from 15 properties to over 180. Its specialty is restoring and preserving mixed-use buildings with the most well-known projects located in the East End of Washington serving as catalysts for the redevelopment of the entire area.The current portfolio is nearly 9 million sf and there is more than 9 million sf in the development pipeline. Douglas Development one of the most dominant and successful real estate developers in the Washington area.

As 501(c)(3) company based in Howard County, Maryland, the Pinnacle Empowerment Center (PEC) is a nonprofit organization that provides women who are at a crossroads in their career or their life with customized career and life coaching, career management training, and access to financial and educational resources. PEC understands the real challenges women face in order to get ahead and we help give you the tools and resources you will need for long-term success!

Responsible for responding to national GSA, VA and independent federal agency real estate programs. Lead the agency pursuit for new business and proposal development and presentation for GSA government projects and assists all Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) offices in monitoring federal leasing, design and construction of projects. NKF offers a full-service platform for both corporate and government clients. Building from its roots in brokerage, Newmark's array of complementary services has been strategically developed to provide a client-focused and comprehensive resource designed to enhance our leasing and advisory service offering. For our military, civil and defense contractor clients, the Global Client Resources team's platform is structured to deliver an exceptional benefit: a seamless service with a uniform and superior level of quality, regardless of geography.

The Federal Real Property Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of Federal property asset managers and real estate professional working together to solve today’s asset management and workplace challenges. As part of its on-going mission, the Federal Real Property Association (FRPA) supports and promotes professionalism among real property executives, managers and vendors in the public and private sectors. Our members strive to provide effective and efficient management of real property.FRPA membership includes Individual, Corporate and Agency membership. By becoming a member of the FRPA, you will join an association whose members have a keen interest in maximizing the effective and efficient management of real property. Association members include facility managers, space planners, realty specialists, commercial brokers, attorneys, interior designers, developers, architects, and vendors of facilities products and services.FRPA is a 100% voluntary organization. All Board Members and Conference Chairs have full time jobs outside of the FRPA organizations.

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Federal government practice group leader providing strategic planning for implementing and monitoring business opportunities within the National FBI Field Office Lease Construction Program. On a regular basis, I met with both regional and national managers at both GSA and FBI on a bi-monthly basis (more frequently on high profile projects) and with senior FBI FLSD (formerly PPMU) senior staff to discuss issues affecting each project and their overall project goals. I was responsible for developing a deeper understanding of various agencies, develop relationships and to seek more business opportunities for the company.

Past board member of organization that offers opportunities to grow both personally and professionally The Association provides its members with a wealth of educational, career enhancement and personal development resources. Members have access to a multitude of resources and career opportunities.

Generated new leasing and development deals for this regional real estate development company that focuses on GSA-related and commercial office projects, including real-estate market analysis.

Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Advising business owners on formation of new business structures, drafting contracting policies and structuring commercial transactions. Generated new business development deals for the company that focuses on GSA projects, including real-estate market advisory, construction project management, relocation planning, data planning, furniture design/layout and asset management.

Worked primarily in the Greater Washington, DC area, traveling to Federal customer sites on a routine basis to provide consulting services. The primary purpose of the my business as the Mid Atlantic/Regional office's Director of Government Sales was to provide a value added service to real estate, design and construction customers, who will improve their overall proficiency, productivity, and profitability associated with their use of DuPont Flooring Solutions. I possessed the unique ability within DuPont to both understand the Federal government end user and utilize the potential of GSA knowledge to gain revenue for the Regional DuPont office. In this role, I was expected to understand the GSA tenant agency customer's needs and be able to know when and what productivity tools should be implemented. Additionally, I was included in strategy decisions at the Regional level and was expected to provide input on key targeted Federal and military accounts.

This company operated under two reporting segments, which were interior construction and the manufacture and distribution of office systems and furniture. Developed a set of requirements for our small business partner (ISI), obtained approvals from GSA on new products developed and offered; performed market analysis of potentially new business area; performed site surveys with my project managers to determine if site meets requirements for our products/services; analyze potential developer partners and select the most qualified to work with, reviewed initial design and recommended necessary changes based on changing mission and specialized requirements of the customers; help develop the project schedule; helped develop the budget; coordinated design, construction, installation of government equipment and installation of all furniture; coordinate with end-users to relocate from old building into their new facility.

Leading the Formica Corporation Government Relations/Regulatory Affairs team; Member of the executive sales team; reporting to the Formica Corporation VP of Sales and CEO; advising senior Formica Corporation management on Federal Prison Industries (FPI) and GSA FSS legislation and public policy with direct business impact; planning/execution of annual business plan/budget designed to assist the company in achieving its strategic sales goals in major markets; developing positions with company lines of business and account primes; maintaining relations with government customers in the public policy field; participating in and steering activities of relevant manufacturing trade policy organizations. Formica's spokesperson for FPI public policy issues and regulatory affairs.

Responsible for the business development strategy within the Federal government, military and transportation industries and all government sales for the corporation-nationwide. Helped develop and manage the government pricing and contract management function. Developed long-term, productive relationships with the Federal procurement and specification community: GSA, federal agency decision makers, etc. Lead and direct the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and other key negotiations.

Started a fitness services company and expanded it to a full service facility that provided corporate, group and individual wellness programs. Operated under both Fit For Life and Powerhouse Gym brands due to potential conflicts of interest while also serving as a contractor to Fort Hood's military installation as the Wellness Program Services provider (contractor) to the Physical Activities Division. Hired and trained a staff of 42 employees that operated both on and off base fitness services that included gym management, personal training, a variety of group (aerobic) fitness services, juice bar management and retail sales of clothing and supplements. Certifications included ACE, IDEA, ACSM, U.S. Army Master Fitness, AFAA and NCMA.

U.S. Army Master Fitness Training Course

CONDUCT AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE AND SCREENING; AIR ASSAULT; AIR MOVEMENT; ATTACK; AIR COMBAT; COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, AND INTELLIGENCE (C3I)ENHANCEMENT; AND COMBAT ELECTRONIC WARFARE AND INTELLIGENCE (CEWI) OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT(ACR). TS/SCI with SBI UH/EH-60A "Blackhawk" Helicopter Pilot. Pilot-in-Command (PIC) responsible for successful mission (classified) planning, implementation and completion of each flight. Primary liaison with military leaders and the agency(s) supported.