Annapolis Lunch & Learn

2023 GAUGE Report: Leading with Forecasting

U.S. Naval Academy  - Coral Sea Room
2 Truxtun Rd. Annapolis, MD 21402

09/19/23 | 11:00 AM  - 2:00 PM 

Join Unanet and other GovCon professionals for an exclusive sneak peek of this year's GAUGE findings focusing on "Leading with Forecasting". The GAUGE is the leading GovCon industry report that covers important metrics like Indirect Rates, DSO, DCAA Audits, and other trends in government contracting. We will also offer a brief, high-level overview of how Unanet helps government contractors win more of the right business, streamline operations, and increase margins.

Agenda:

  • 11:00 AM - Arrivals & Networking
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch Served | GAUGE Presentation & Unanet Overview
  • 1:15 PM - Wrap-Up & Networking.

Learning Objectives:

Gain valuable insights into the latest best practices and trends for the GovCon industry, with a focus on Leading with Forecasting.

  • Learn how to set your business up for success with accurate forecasting.
  • Conduct thorough competitive analysis to better position yourself in the market
  • Streamline your operations by comparing your business to industry standards.
  • Learn how the current environment is affecting indirect rates

Register (Max 2 Per Company)

Speakers

Kim Koster-1

Kim Koster

Vice President of GovCon Strategy
Unanet

Kim is currently the Vice President of GovCon Strategy for Unanet. She concentrates on thought leadership and market positioning specifically in the areas of project management, accounting and government contracting.

She started her career working for Raytheon where she held multiple management positions such as the Javelin Joint Venture Controller and Product Line Business Manager. Her love of Earned Value Management (EVM) developed in the early years of her career and today still enjoys talking about it and providing direction on best practices. After 17 years at Raytheon she joined ATK where she held the positions of Director of Business Systems, EVM Focal Point, and Finance Director.

Over the years Kim led multiple large ERP system implementations. She has been a mentor for her organizations and has provided guidance to many project and executive teams. Kim holds a BBA in Finance from the University of North Texas.

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Chris Crowder

Executive Vice President, GovCon
Unanet

Chris Crowder leads Unanet’s GovCon business unit.  He is responsible for collaborating with Unanet customers, partners, key industry stakeholders, and his colleagues in product, sales, customer success, and marketing to grow and enhance our GovCon customers’ experience with Unanet.     

Prior to joining Unanet, Chris was a principal at Baker Tilly, where his practice focused on providing technology and other business solutions to Government Contractors and Federal agencies. He also previously held leadership positions with BearingPoint/KPMG Consulting and Arthur Andersen.

Chris serves on the board of SECAF (Small & Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum) and is an active member of PSC (Professional Services Council), NVTC (Northern Virginia Technology Council), and other industry organizations.  Chris holds a BS from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce.