Team
The B2G Victory team is as diverse as our expertise. We have thought leaders in proposal management, certifications, contracting, procurement, proposal, grant and technical writing, capacity building, and connecting. We become part of our client’s teams by leveraging the synergies of our industry experience, depth and breadth of knowledge, and best practices.
Julie Irvin Hartman
EMBA, CF, APMP, Co-Founder
“Checks cash the same way”
As unique as every curl on her head, Julie’s expertise includes procurement/government contracting, marketing/design, business strategy, and community outreach. She empowers companies to harness their strengths, cover some things that are standing in their way, exceed their goals, drive operational excellence, and increase profitability. As a certified proposal manager and recent MBA graduate, Julie has used her skills to maintain an 87%-win rate for her clients, resulting in $5 billion in contract awards globally.
You can find Julie passionately developing a business strategy mid-flight, brainstorming the next seminar while walking Adele, and skiing down a double black diamond every chance she gets. Focused on the greatest impact, her voracious mind is always asking why not and pushing boundaries in everything she does, which makes her a perfect part of the “Sulie” leadership team.
Susan M. Repka
Co-Founder
“Your Certification Expert”
Having done more site visits than the fire marshal, Susan has worked with businesses of all types and sizes. After more than 15 years serving female entrepreneurs, Susan wields experts’ knowledge of certification, supplier diversity, and the ins and outs of countless industries.
Whether cheerleading at one her grandkid’s events, or for the success of her clients (and friends!), or serving on the board of Focusing Families, Susan’s passion for people comes through in all she does. Her deep roots in the community, rich career, and genuine desire to see others succeed make her the perfect half of the “Sulie” leadership team.
Emily Kelley
Project Manager
“Where design and details meet, there is magic!”
Emily is a lover of details, a good process, and has built a career organizing her way through client projects, non-profit events, and community development initiatives. She’s an expert wrangler, whether it be of her colleagues, clients, pets, or her tiny engineering toddler. She can often be found with a really hot cup of coffee making lists while listening to a podcast, hosting friends and family in her meticulously decorated home, or hiking through nature. As B2G Victory’s Project Manager, she sorts all the puzzle pieces, keeping our projects and our people on track, on time, and in harmony.
Dawn Dunsford
Lead Proposal Manager
“Fortune favors the bold”
Dawn is an enthusiastic and strategic proposal manager. Having been in Business Development for most of her career, Dawn shifted to proposal management five years ago and it’s been love at first write! She uncovers clients win themes, drives proposal strategy, does full proposal lifecycle from writing to designing to layout.
She has won over $2.2 billion dollars for clients, maintains a 91% win rate and has submitted over 250+ proposals to US Department of Commerce, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, BristolMyerSquibb, Facebook, and various state, local and municipality clients. Dawn is an account owner for B2G Victory assisting clients with scaling their business, leveraging their expertise in contracting, creating strategic business development and marketing plans and assisting businesses with growing their revenue through innovative sales funnels.
Bella Skrbirch
Marketing Coordinator
“Better to have and not need, than need and not have”
Bella maximizes her fresh perspective as a recent college graduate in her role as B2G Victory’s Marketing Coordinator. Having been a nomad all her life, moving around countries and states, Bella does not know the meaning of “settling”. She will always search out and create the best there is to offer. She edits copy lightning quick, fabricates gorgeous layouts, and has a keen eye for market trends. Her motivation to seek information and love of conducting industry research equips her team with tactical and strategic plans. She helps B2G Victory and their clients find the tools to share their stories and give voice to those who do meaningful work in the government contracting space.
Ariel Uribe
Client Services
“Do it with passion or not at all”
Ariel is a dynamic professional coming from the nonprofit sector to continue her work as an advocate for small and diverse businesses with B2G Victory. Ariel’s passion for community outreach started as a young Girl Scout, and whether she is selling cookies or looking for new opportunities, she has never been scared to be the first to knock on a new door!
Having a natural affinity for people, her role as the Client Service Specialist suits her personality perfectly. Her ability to quickly solve a client’s problem or find a contact to help them solve it before they even finish their sentence makes her the perfect connector! “If it takes a village to raise a child, imagine how many people it takes to build and scale a business!”
As part of the B2G Victory team, Ariel assists with certifications, builds Victory Plans, and helps them leverage them to their fullest extent.
Mark Praigg
Business Advisor
“Sharing My Expertise”
An expert connector and networker, Business Advisor Mark Praigg links B2G Victory and its clients to his connections across the construction and financial services industries. A well-known member of Houston’s small business ecosystem, you’re likely to see this friendly face at community events with his expertise and vivacious personality in tow.
Hannah Brock
Client Services
“Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks”
In her Client Services role, Hannah provides additional support to the B2G Victory team through project management, social media networking, and accounting. She believes in providing meaningful work to those that need it most. In doing so, clients have more confidence in themselves and in their ability to be victorious! Hannah holds a BBA in General Business from Texas Tech University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. You can find her listening to the latest true crime podcast, having her nose buried in a romance book, or practicing yoga.
Huge thank you to our behind the scenes team of independent contractors:
Jenny, Miranda, Melissa, Casey, Tony & others
Do you love winning as much as we do? We are always looking for inclusive, problem-solving, entrepreneurial-minded go getters that want to do meaningful work. Send us an email with your resume and your super power to start the conversation.
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