EZ8A - Key Persons


Andi Manuel

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager for Internal Business Development ( General Services Administration ) .

Camille Ibay

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager for Internal Business Development ( General Services Administration ) .
Justin Fritz, Account Manager, has uncovered solutions for customers that positively impact both their personal and professional lives for over a decade. Justin now uses the people skills and creative thinking that he developed over his career to qualify and guide business owners through the various contracting opportunities in the government space, specializing in GSA Schedules.

Carlene Villalobos

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager for Internal Business Development ( SBA Certifications and IDIQs ) .

Emily Hatchel

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
Emily Hatchel, Account Manager, joined ez8a in 2020. She was formerly employed by Charter Communications, where she managed a large sales team. Emily currently works with our clients to uncover how to best position their company within the government contracting space, offering guidance and engagement with ez8a. Emily's expertise will help you determine what you qualify for and explain how that can benefit your small business.

Heidi Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Lead
Heidi Garcia Lead Analyst, Government Databases - 8 years of experience manipulating large amounts of government data in order to assist clients in finding federal contracts and spending in their industry.

Jay Bee Bondoc

Jay Bee Bondoc has nearly 17 years' worth of professional experience in various industries, including the financial and banking industry, training, education, sales, drop shipping and virtual assistance. He has a Bachelor of Science as well as a Master of Arts. He is detail-oriented, analytical, logical and thinks outside the box.

Josie Olegario

Job Titles:
  • Analyst With 3 Years of Experience Focusing on Information Technology Clients Identifying Business Development Opportunities.

Jovy Olegario

Jovy Olegario is our former Account Manager developing client relationships for internal business development for GSA, SBA Certifications and IDIQs. Jovy currently serves as our Lead Ez8a Analyst. She also has experience with enrolling firms with top 100 federal prime contractors in their subcontractor databases. Jovy has more than 15 years of extensive knowledge and experience in excellent customer service. Her main focus is on the Small Disadvantaged Business Certifications.

Kathy Maxel

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager
Kathy Maxel is the Finance Manager as well as a Program Analyst. Kathy has over 30 years of professional business experience of which 13 were spent in a federally funded company working with GSA Schedules for procurement of goods and services. Kathy focuses on ensuring the most complete application; presenting the information in the most favorable light for the client; and working through the occasional bump in the process to achieve a successful outcome for the client. Kathy holds a BS in Accounting and Finance (Wright State University) and a MS in Management (Minot University).

Kelly Will

Kelly Will is a former business advisor with impressive experience managing a diverse array of people, functions, and projects. Her impressive business acumen, analytical skills, and detail orientation effectively serve the needs of clients. Her current client engagements include joint venture and mentor protégé services as well as GSA. Kelly has completed several business certifications and holds a bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University.

Kris Herald

Kris Herald is our Lead GSA Analyst. She has over 25 years assisting clients in many diverse fields. During that time, she spent 6 years in the publishing industry, then worked as an account administrator at an investment firm. She has successfully worked with all levels of management from first-level managers to CEOs. Kris focuses on GSA Schedule Contracts as well as 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business certifications that best suits their business.

Lavanya Sathish

Lavanya Sathish is former Continuous Improvement Lead for a business process outsourcing multi-national and helped standardize and improvise business operations between UK and India teams. She has successfully worked across the team hierarchy in her career of 10 years. Her analytic skills combined with detail orientation helps her achieve the best for her clients. She holds a bachelor's degree in commerce and masters in computer applications

Liam Gatapia

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Analyst
Liam Gatapia is an Administrative Analyst, joining ez8a in 2021. After graduating with a degree in Development Studies, he briefly worked in a law firm with a diverse set of clients from different levels and industries, increasing his familiarity in administrative and legal assistance.

Mark Ryan

Mark Ryan is regarded as one of the foremost experts on government socioeconomic program certifications. He has been selected by the SBA as their SME (Subject Matter Expert) for mandatory lifecycle training for 8(a) program participants. He is also extraordinarily focused on client relations, personally becoming very familiar with each client's business arrangement and government business goals. His business expertise and administrative knowledge on the variety of government small business programs support our strategic consultation and emergency rescue services. Mark is a proud alumnus of the University of Kentucky, School of Engineering, graduating summa cum laude.

Megan Cortez

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager for Internal Business Development ( General Services Administration ) .

Michelle Darnell

Michelle Darnell has 25 years of professional business experience of which 20 years were spent in healthcare administration. She has worked on all levels of managements, from administrative secretary to Healthcare Facility Administrator. Her current client engagements are focused on GSA Schedule, VA GSA Schedule and GWAC STARS programs. She is very detailed and analytical assuring all information is accurate for a successful submission. Michelle holds a degree of Business Administration from DeVry University.

Nicole Hatchel

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager for the Business
Nicole Hatchel is the Operations Manager for the Business as well as the Direct Supervisor for Ez8a Analysts. Nicole has a degree in Business Administration/Management with an Accounting Major. Nicole is dedicated to making the most seamless client experience here at ez8a.

Patrick Massey

Patrick Massey handles Information Technology and Website Development initiatives as well as Information Security for the firm. He works with stakeholders to understand emerging firm and customer needs and how our firm will be able to meet those needs in the future.

Rizza Dagohoy

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager for Internal Business Development ( General Services Administration ) .
Patrick Massey handles Information Technology and Website Development initiatives as well as Information Security for the firm. He works with stakeholders to understand emerging firm and customer needs and how our firm will be able to meet those needs in the future.

Robin James

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
Robin James, Account Manager, joined ez8a in 2012. She was formerly employed by Coca-Cola Enterprises, where she was assigned as the North American Fleet Support Analyst responsible for procurement and maintenance management budget of 50K+ vehicles. Robin now works with our clients to determine their best government contracting direction, offering guidance and engagement with ez8a. Her experience at ez8a helping clients with obtaining all the various approvals through SBA, the VA, as well as state agencies, and preparing GSA proposals, allows her to offer our clients advice regarding their most beneficial course of action.

Romy Mapile

Romy Mapile has experience in working with diverse clients throughout his career. Romy has worked with professionals of different nationalities and backgrounds to further enhance their set of skills. He has familiarity in working with clients from different levels and departments.

Sarah Beck

Job Titles:
  • Advance GSA Supervisor
Sarah Beck is the Advance GSA Supervisor. Sarah spent 2 years working with investment accounts before coming to ez8a in 2015. Sarah focuses on GSA schedule contracts, is the lead on Proposal Writing and IDIQ/GWAC submissions as well as assists on the 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business certification side of things. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and has remarkable attention to detail and uses this to ensure that each application is complete.

Todd Luttenegger

Todd Luttenegger has over 20 years' experience as an entrepreneur business owner. Todd performs a rigorous review of all client financial documents and is the primary partner for client business plan development. The result has been hundreds of clients with business development plans approved by the Small Business Administration. Todd's professional education includes a Master's in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University with a focus on Finance and Electronic Commerce. He is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.