GLOBAL SERVICES - Key Persons
Caphare serves as a Proposal Coordinator at Global Services, bringing valuable experience from the finance and aviation industries. Starting in 2023, Caphare has played a pivotal role in assisting clients in securing contract awards. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Mass Communication, she is a collaborative and results-driven professional. With a passion for making a positive impact through her work, Caphare is known for her high organizational efficiency. Beyond work, Caphare finds joy in laughter, dancing, sightseeing, hiking, and grilling with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Co - Founder
- President
- Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
Courtney Fairchild is the Co-Founder, President, and CEO at Global Services. For twenty-five (25) years, Courtney has led her team in obtaining over 3,000 contract awards in excess of $20B in value. Ms. Fairchild provides pro bono services to APEX Accelerators (Formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)) to assist their constituents in learning about selling to the federal government, specifically via the GSA Schedule. Courtney is a Graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program (2017) and SBA's Emerging Leaders Program (2015) and is the recipient of the following awards: Enterprising Women Award (2017), Women Impacting Policy's Founder's Award (2016), SmartCEO's Brava Award (2015), MEA Magazine's 50 Women of Influence and Power Award (2011), Washington Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Awards - Rising Star Award (2009), and The American Small Business Coalition (ASBC) Member of the Year Award (2008). Ms. Fairchild is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). Courtney holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Georgetown University (GU). When she's not spearheading Global Services' success, Courtney is running an Instagram account
Job Titles:
- VP & Director of Schedule Accounts
Jody Franklin is the VP & Director of Schedule Accounts at Global Services. In his twenty (20) years at Global Services, Jody has contributed to Global Services' long history of successfully preparing, negotiating, and managing thousands of GSA Schedule contracts for clients. In addition to working with his government contractor clients in the private sector, Jody provides pro bono services to the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the CIRAS APEX Accelerator. Jody has been awarded Service Corps of Retired Executives' (SCORE) 2009 Outstanding Contribution to the Success of Chapter One. Jody holds a Bachelor's Degree in Language and Linguistics from Georgetown University. When he's not winning and sustaining MAS contracts for clients, Jody enjoys pandemic-induced hobbies such as perfecting baked goods recipes and cross-stitch projects.
Since January 2022, Kate has worked in our GSA MAS department, helping clients obtain contract awards. A former elementary school teacher, Kate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Old Dominion University. When Kate is off the clock, she can be found reading, cooking, practicing yoga, and enjoying the outdoors with her dogs on her family's farm, where they raise over 600 beef cattle.
Job Titles:
- VP & Director of Proposal Management
- VP, Director of Proposal Development
Martin Hicks is the VP & Director of Proposal Management at Global Services. In his twenty-two (22) years at Global Services, Martin has performed federal proposal management and procurement consulting with a special focus on clients in the Information Technology (IT), Management Consulting, Intelligence Community (IC), and Professional Services markets. Martin holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from George Washington University (GWU) and a Bachelor's of Arts (BA) Degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina (UNC). When he's not working, Martin is studying the French language and traveling to wine regions around the world.
Job Titles:
- Certified Association of Proposal Management Professionals
- Proposal Coordinator
Maureen Meyer, certified Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner, is the Proposal Coordinator at Global Services. For the last three (3) years, Maureen has audited, compiled, and reviewed GSA MAS submissions and coordinated GWAC proposal efforts for clients. Maureen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Writing with a Minor in Saxophone Performance. When she's not helping clients win government contracts, Maureen spends her time painting with oil pastels and rock-climbing with our partners at GovCon Rockstars.
Since September 2022, Melanie has trained in GSA MAS, and federal proposal management, as well as assist Proposal Coordinators, VP, Director of Schedule Accounts, and VP, Director of Proposal Development. Melanie joins Global Services as a Junior Proposal Coordinator. Melanie holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and has a diverse professional background including nonprofit, sales enablement, research, and editing. Melanie is also a veteran of the United States Navy.
When Melanie is not busy training and assisting her colleagues at Global Services, she is teaching group fitness and tending to her small farm she is just beginning with her husband and stepdaughter.
Molly joins Global Services as a Junior Proposal Coordinator. Molly specializes in working on GWAC and GSA MAS submissions for our clients who are looking to expand their business lines. Molly holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music, concentrating in Oboe, with a Minor in Communication and Social Interaction. In her free time, you can find Molly reading, playing board games, and snuggling with her three cats Catalie Portman, Jean Grey, and Lucy Goose.