Live Webinar

Mastering Mergers & Acquisitions for Government Contractors

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:00 EST

Summary

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a key growth strategy for government contractors, but true success depends on the integration that follows. Aligning people, streamlining processes, and unifying technology are essential to realizing the full value of a deal.

Join us for this targeted webinar as we explore industry trends and integration-focused strategies for government contracting M&A. Gain expert guidance on managing cultural alignment, operational harmonization, and technology consolidation. Learn how to avoid common integration pitfalls, accelerate synergy realization, and drive long-term organizational performance post-acquisition.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand Key Industry Trends in Government Contracting M&A: Explore the latest trends shaping mergers and acquisitions in the government contracting sector. Gain insights into how these trends influence integration strategies and the long-term success of deals.
  • Master Cultural Alignment for Seamless Integration: Learn how to identify and address cultural differences between merging organizations. Discover actionable strategies to foster collaboration, build trust, and create a unified organizational culture that supports post-acquisition success.
  • Streamline Operational Processes for Greater Efficiency: Dive into proven methods for harmonizing operational workflows, aligning business processes, and eliminating redundancies. Understand how to avoid common integration pitfalls that can derail efficiency and value creation.
  • Optimize Technology Consolidation to Support Growth: Uncover best practices for unifying technology systems, integrating IT infrastructures, and leveraging digital tools to enhance operational performance. Learn how to ensure a smooth transition while minimizing disruptions to business operations.
  • Accelerate Synergy Realization and Drive Long-Term Performance: Gain expert guidance on how to achieve faster synergy realization by aligning people, processes, and technology. Learn how to measure integration success and sustain organizational performance in the long term.

Attendees must attend LIVE to be eligible to earn CPE Credit. On-Demand Webinars do not offer CPE Credit. 

Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Overview
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Webinar Duration: 1 hour
CPE Credits: 1 in Computer Software & Application
CPE Credit Program: Unanet affirms our commitment to the delivery of high quality continuing professional education in compliance with the Statement of Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs and the program requirements of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Credits are awarded upon completion of the post-class survey. No partial credits will be awarded. 
NASBA Field of Study: Computer Software & Applications

For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact us at webinars@unanet.com.

Unanet is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

National Registry of CPE Sponsors ID Number: 109545

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Speakers

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Nikki Tercero

VP, Financial Systems Consulting
The Alliance Group

Nikki Tercero is the leader of the Business Systems & Technology Consulting Practice at Alliance.  Nikki has over twenty years of Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology experience working with middle and enterprise organizations.  Serving as a member of the Finance Leadership Team and Business Transformation Office for a $1.5B+ international high acquisitive organization, Nikki was responsible for successfully leading teams through Accounting and Finance related technology-based transformation initiatives encompassing acquisition integrations.

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Jean Herbst

Senior Director, Financial Systems Consulting
The Alliance Group

Jean Herbst is the leader of the Unanet Consulting Practice at Alliance. Before joining Alliance, Jean spent over 8 years implementing the Unanet GovCon ERP system. There Jean led many of the most complex implementations earning acknowledgements for her deep knowledge of both the product and the challenges clients in the government contracting industry face. Since joining Alliance Jean and her team have supported several highly acquisitive organizations with implementing Unanet and developing their acquisition integration playbook. Prior to her time with Unanet Jean was a Finance Director for a government contractor. Jean started her career earning her CPA working for a big 4 firm and later received her MBA.  

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Chris Crowder

Executive VP, GovCon Solutions
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. Before 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.