STRATEGIC GROWTH ADVISORS - Key Persons


Desiere Genet

Job Titles:
  • COORDINATOR
Desiere is a skilled communications professional with experience in client communication, project planning and oversight, and proposal management. As a proposal coordinator for SGA, Desiere is serves many functions in the proposal planning, execution and post analysis processes. She is a vital component in maintaining our proposal support organization and success. When she's not working, Desiere enjoys hiking, traveling, and almost any outdoor activity. Her positive energy and willingness to assist with any task is contagious, both personally and professionally.

Ed Rattie

Job Titles:
  • STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Ed serves as our interface to Department of Defense and Intelligence Agencies facilitating business development opportunities with 15+ years of federal government experience. Ed is also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and we thank him for his service.

John Cook - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
John is a highly skilled, results-oriented executive with 25+ years of experience in high tempo, demanding environments both CONUS and Overseas. Experienced in mergers and acquisitions, the development of startups, joint ventures, divisions and business units within companies ranging between a few million in annual revenue to companies exceeding several hundred million in revenue.

Melissa Palmer

Job Titles:
  • VP of Proposals
Melissa has been providing federal, state, local, commercial, and foreign tender proposal support services to companies across the US for more than 14 years, and her experience has spans a variety of industries. Working in many, vastly different proposal environments, she has been a major contributor to developing compliant and compelling proposals resulting in billions of dollars in contract wins.

Nataly Saenz

Job Titles:
  • MARCOM MANAGER
As a seasoned Marketing and Communications professional, Nataly offers a unique blend of strategic thinking, creative problem solving and practical implementation skills. She has established and developed brands with social media and emerging digital communications tools and techniques. Offering over 7 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, and public relations, Nataly offers a visionary and holistic approach to developing communication strategies that are both effective and efficient.

Rick Grams - EVP

Job Titles:
  • EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Accomplished executive leader adept at executing strategic plans; effectively and transparently transitioning multimillion dollar budgets and contracts; and employing strategies to accelerate growth and profits. Skilled at advancing joint ventures, stakeholder relationships, and contractual arrangements targeting high quality deliverables and outcomes. Rick comes to SGA with significant tribal 8(a)/HUBZone/ISBEE experience in the government contracting space.

Samantha Griego

Job Titles:
  • VP of Marketing & Brand
Sam brings SGA over a decade of experience in developing company brands and overall visual presence, while assisting businesses in putting their brands & identities to work through their marketing collateral and channels. From digital to print design & marketing, she possesses a diverse skillset that elevates our clients to a higher professional level.

Tyler Olson

Job Titles:
  • VISUAL DESIGNER
Tyler is an experienced visual designer who has a deep passion for creating captivating experiences. With a background in UX, Graphic Design, and Strategic Communication, he brings a unique perspective to each project. Tyler has honed a talent for delivering creative and effective design solutions while working with clients ranging from small agencies to multinational corporations. Additionally, he's a skilled communicator and collaborator, dedicated to bringing clients' visions to life.