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SDVOSB Certification Discussion

The oversight of the checks and balances for SDVOSB application process is changing hands and moving from the VA to the SBA. With this, procedural changes will begin with regard to self-designation, in addition to the verification process oversight changing agencies.

While this change is not set to be in effect unitl 2023, the self-certified SDVOSBs will need to apply for CVE certification with the SBA, and self-designation will no longer be accepted. What will this mean for this portion of small businesses? Will we see a decrease in participation as a result? Get insight from veteran-owned business advocates, and stay ahead of the deadlines!

Spilling the Tea on GovCon

In her online chat series, Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa Moon, Business Development Manager at Parabilis, highlights a supporting industry and topics that are top priorities for government contractors. Viewers will have front row access to learn tips of the trade and ask questions of the experts who can help you run a viable business and potentially win more contracts.

Leaders in GovCon law, accounting, banking, consulting, cybersecurity, and acquisition are all scheduled to share with you and engage in an open forum of information sharing. The best part? You can join us live or at your leisure for free.

About Scott Jensen

Scott Jensen is the Executive Director of the National Veteran Small Business Coalition.

A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business owner and an executive with extensive experience in leadership and management across a 30-plus year career, he is the President of Alpine Global Solutions and has served as the Chief Operations Officer for Team RWB, Chief Executive Officer for Protect Our Defenders and as the Assistant Vice President for Leadership Development Programs at the American Council on Education. Jensen also currently sits on the National Small Business Association’s leadership council.

His three decades of management, leadership and cultural experience provide holistic expertise, understanding, and keen insight into optimizing and growing organizations. With a passion for serving the Veteran and nonprofit communities, he leverages his experience and expertise to support Veteran focused businesses and organizations, helping them maximize their capabilities through practices that achieve top performance.

He frequently addresses military, civilian, and higher education organizations on an array of topics that include leadership, strong culture, trauma survivor care and support, and workplace harassment and violence prevention. An author and speaker, he has been featured as an expert in print, radio, and television media including Forbes, USA Today, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, and Headline News.

A retired Marine Corps Colonel and naval aviator, Jensen completed his military service by serving as the Chief of the Marine Corps’ Behavioral Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps where he was responsible for developing and leading a portfolio of programs that included the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention and Response, Community Counseling Services, and Substance Abuse and Drug Demand Reduction Programs.

As a helicopter pilot, Jensen served in various assignments in operational units, participating in peace keeping operations in Somalia, noncombatant evacuation operations in Rwanda, Operation Southern Watch in Kuwait, and multiple combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

He commanded at the platoon, Headquarters Squadron, Light Attack Helicopter Detachment, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group, and Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) levels. Additionally, he served as an instructor and staff officer at The Basic School, as the Aide-de-Camp to the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, on the Joint Staff J-8, and as an Assistant Wing Commander.

Not only is Jensen a proud Veteran himself, he is equally proud to be the son of a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and the father of an active duty Navy officer.

Jensen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the United States Naval Academy, a Master of Science degree in Military Studies from Marine Corps University, and a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

About Teresa Moon

Teresa Moon joined the Parabilis team in late Fall 2020. She brings to the team her extensive experience in business development within government contracting, marketing and branding, relationship building, and partnership management. Her impact is best recognized in her abilities to generate business opportunities within several industries through networking, developing partnerships, and understanding how to effectively create reciprocal referral relationships. Ms. Moon builds lasting relationships through loyal and trustworthy cooperation and commitment.

She is a consummate academic and began her career as a teacher both at the university and high school levels. She worked several years in B2B sales for a Fortune 100 company and led her Division in corporate partnership collaborations that resulted in sales. In 2018, she reignited her professional career, and devoted her efforts to business development in government contracting, specifically within the simulation community in her hometown of Orlando, FL. Her understanding of the contract award process is a necessary support to the small to mid-sized contractors Parabilis services. She has earned contracts within contract staffing and cybersecurity and is proficient in traditional RFP processes. Ms.Moon has her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Literature from the University of Central Florida and is the proud mother of 2 girls, 8 and 11.