Matthew Sisul, P.E., is Vice President of Infrastructure at Green Powered Technology (GPTech), an Arlington, Virginia-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing energy and infrastructure advisory and engineering services. He leads GPTech’s Sustainable Infrastructure practice, overseeing engineering, quality assurance, construction oversight, and infrastructure advisory programs in the United States and internationally. His experience includes work for the U.S. Department of State, USAID, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Asian Development Bank, and other federal and international development clients. Matt also supports GPTech’s business development and strategic growth efforts, with a focus on federal infrastructure, international development, and partnerships with large and small businesses. An active member of the Society of American Military Engineers, he serves in leadership and educational roles supporting SAME’s small business and international communities. Matt is a licensed Professional Engineer and an Envision Sustainability Professional with more than 20 years of engineering and infrastructure experience.

Timothy Stufft serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Planate Management Group, where he leads global operations for the professional services and facilities engineering firm. A registered Professional Engineer with over 29 years of experience, Tim provides a deep understanding of what it takes to execute successful projects across the public and private sectors.

Throughout his career, Tim has managed high-stakes construction and engineering projects for major federal clients, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). Since joining Planate in 2012, he has successfully scaled the company's portfolio across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, moving from Installation Energy Manager to Vice President of Engineering Services, and finally to COO in 2023. Tim holds a degree from Case Western Reserve University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Allison Smith is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Soaring Eagles Concierge Event Services and Soaring Eagles Services, where she champions a "people-first" approach to corporate growth. With more than 20 years of experience across business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, and event execution, Allison specializes in helping organizations build trust and connect with the right stakeholders.

Through Soaring Eagles, Allison provides a unique, hands-on, concierge-style service that helps businesses confidently navigate conferences, identify strategic teaming partners, and expand into new markets. Her expertise is backed by a proven track record in business development leadership roles within the construction and horticulture industries, where she focused heavily on client relationship management and market expansion. Dedicated to turning networking opportunities into lasting results, Allison excels at bringing people together to solve complex business challenges.

Summer Holt is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Soaring Eagles Concierge Event Services and Soaring Eagle Services, and founder of SummerwearS merchandising. With degrees in International Political Science, Communication and Marketing and Behavioral Psychology, concentrating on sensory experiences, she brings a unique perspective to business and human connection. Summer has a zest for life, cultures, people, and experiences...and she believes the best opportunities usually start with a conversation you didn’t plan to have.

Jeff Duguid’s career began with a flop. His first proposal, submitted to his parents at age 16, was rejected. Fortunately, that early setback didn’t stall his trajectory. Since then, he has developed winning strategies for pursuits on five continents, supporting both primes and subs across design and construction teams. His 360-degree view of the AEC landscape gives him an uncommon insight into what it really takes to win. Known for decoding complex federal processes and transforming technical detail into clear, compelling narratives, Jeff operates at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and structure. He blends deep industry knowledge with emerging tools, leveraging AI, data, and design thinking to help teams think smarter, move faster, and win more. As a forward-thinking leader in the proposal space, he mentors both marketers and technical staff, brings clarity to complexity, and challenges teams to rethink what a winning pursuit can be. Outside the RFP grind, Jeff prefers his weekends analog. He loves being outdoors, has a passion for antique cars (ask him about the 1917 Buick or 1924 Franklin), and rides a high-wheel bicycle from the 1880s.