SAME Small Business Council Webinar: Navigating the FAR Overhaul from a Business Leader’s Perspective

With more than 35 years of experience in the government market, Josh brings deep expertise in crafting and executing the tactics and strategies essential for differentiation, strategic positioning, and successful contract acquisition. As a growth consultant, author, and professional speaker, he serves as managing partner at RSM Federal, where he is renowned for his dedication to helping others achieve success both personally and professionally. An accomplished and passionate public speaker, Josh has supported more than one hundred conferences and events nationwide. His presentations are consistently praised for their real-world applications, educational value, and thought-provoking insights that resonate with audiences across the GovCon market. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Josh maintains an active lifestyle that reflects his commitment to both personal wellness and community engagement. He balances his professional responsibilities with outdoor pursuits and volunteer service, notably serving as a Boy Scout leader alongside his family, where he continues his passion for mentoring and developing others.

Scott Semple is Founder & Managing Partner of NewTHINK Solutions, LLC, a DC-metro based consultancy that specializes in creative strategies and actionable growth plans for firms serving as federal government contractors (GovCons). Scott also serves as the Senior Director of National Events for the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC.org). In this role he leads the planning and delivery of NVSBC events including our flagship annual VETS Conference, the NVSBC Awards Gala, and the DC Networking Dinner & VetFedAcademy programs. Scott received a BS from Cornell University and an MS in Finance from Johns Hopkins University where he served as Faculty Member and Board Advisor for over 20 years. Scott maintains a federal TS level security clearance.

Ed Chamberlayne is the Senior Vice President for Federal Programs with PRIME AE Group, responsible for the maintenance, development, and growth of PRIME AE's growing federal client portfolio of architecture and engineering services. He completed a 25-year active duty career in the U.S. Army in 2018 as a Colonel after serving in numerous leadership positions. Most notably, he commanded the Baltimore and Charleston Districts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Ed has extensive experience working with federal clients in areas involving military construction, the intelligence community, civil works, water resources, environmental remediation, and construction management. Ed is a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri. He is “triple” graduate of Virginia Tech with degrees in Civil Engineering (BS in 1993 and MS in 2002) and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering in 2011.