GovGains US Speakers

Speakers

Tommy Benz

Principal + Lead Strategist at GrowthLab

Tommy has spent the last fifteen years working in federal government contracting. He has worked broadly throughout the federal civilian and defense sectors, both bringing in business and managing the work. Tommy has stood up new verticals within companies and doubled the federal portfolio in multiple agencies. His entire career, Tommy has served as an executive within small businesses, and he has extensive experience in growth strategies and strategic planning for that sector.

Tommy is also an expert in the SBA Mentor-Protege Program, and he is passionate about helping small businesses grow in that capacity. Tommy is an advisor and instructor at the Bowie State Government Contracting Center of Excellence, the Bowie Innovation Center 8(a) Accelerator, and the Veteran Institute of Procurement. He also serves as an advisor for the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Kel Raleigh, CF APMP

Proposal Manager at K2 Inc.

Kel brings more than five years of proposal industry experience, complemented by a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Baltimore and a diverse professional background spanning aquatics, poetry, marketing, and publishing. Kel is the author of The Skin & Bones of It, a book of poetry crafted during their MFA program, and hosts a writing and brunch salon out of their home, fostering creativity and community.

After three years teaching in higher education, Kel now approaches proposal management with a blend of innovation and storytelling to deliver exceptional results. In addition to government proposals, they provide grant writing and editing assistance to nonprofits in the Baltimore area. Passionate about the art and strategy of proposal development, Kel is dedicated to sharing knowledge and empowering others in the proposal industry.

Arthur Runno

Co-Founder/CEO of Turingon, Inc.

With nearly two decades of experience in government contracting and proposal management and having led bids securing billions of dollars in federal contracts, Arthur brings a wealth of practical expertise and strategic insights into leveraging technology to drive innovation. He is an active thought leader in AI's role in government contracting and has a passion for empowering professionals with tools and strategies to excel in the evolving landscape of bids and proposals..

Ryanne Spigelman

Senior Competitive Analyst at Citrin Cooperman

Ryanne specializes in Competitive Intelligence and Market Analysis, bringing over seven years of experience delivering actionable insights across diverse market domains. She has supported programs valued between $50 million and $5 billion for both Defense and Civilian customers, spanning areas such as vehicle and soldier weapon systems to large-scale IT initiatives.