GTSC™ has supported the DoD for more than a decade, applying our expertise and knowledge to develop technical and strategic communications solutions that support our nation’s defense and our military communities. Learn more about our work with the Department of Defense.
The Bowen Group supports the development, implementation, centralization, standardization, communication and evaluation of Department of Defense (DoD) suicide programs, policies, research and data surveillance activities.
The Bowen Group provides support for the coordination and delivery of a broad range of quality-of-life programs within the DoD. The user base consists of 5.2 million participants including active duty members, members of the reserve services, retirees and eligible family members.
The WH/VA Hotline began operations in September 2017 using improved user experience (UX) as its guiding objective and provided for a 24/7 Tier 1 contact center. We provide Tier 1 hotline support as a referral contact center to resolve veteran problems as they come in.
Bowen maintains a deployable network of PFCs to support multiple locations and meet the government’s need for rotational, surge and on-demand support for both financial counseling and mandatory financial training requirements.
Bowen supports the government with strategic communication, educational outreach and development, and management support services delivered across multiple modalities and communication avenues. Our services help develop and sustain financially ready and resilient service members and families across the military life cycle.
GTSC™ has supported U.S. national security and intelligence agencies, providing innovative cybersecurity, systems engineering and Zero Trust solutions that empower our nation’s defense and IT strategies. Learn more about our work in these sectors.
GTSC™ has applied our diverse expertise and knowledge in support of various U.S. civil agencies. Our work covers technical solutions, strategic communications, recruitment campaigns and more. See how we’ve elevated these agencies’ operations over the years.
GSA Professional Services Schedule (00CORP) – GS-00F-251CA
874-1, 874-4, 874-7, 541-1, 541-2, 541-3, 541-4A, 541-4D, 541-4F, 541-5
Seaport-e Prime Contract – N00187-12-D-6802
GSA and OPM HCaTS Large and Small Business – GS02Q16DCR0059
GSA OASIS Small Business, Pool 1 – GS00Q14OADS127
Albert has nearly 30 years of accounting and finance experience, most of which is in the government contracting services space. Prior to joining GTSC, he held senior financial positions at GDIT, FC Business Systems, BMT, etc., where he increased both project margins and accelerated project delivery through improved financial planning, cost and schedule control, earned value management, and by integrating disparate divisional policies, procedures and management tools.
Albert has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Averett University and earned a Bachelor of Science from Longwood University and a Certificate in Strategic Financial Leadership from Dartmouth College.
Laurie SangerLaurie has over two decades of firsthand experience with DoD and IC program resource management, high-volume staffing management, full life cycle recruiting, capture management and proposal work, and PMO team leadership supporting civilian, DoD and IC programs. She currently serves as a vice president of operations, managing the portfolio of contracts under Advanced Engineering and IT Solutions (AEITS), a wholly owned GTSC subsidiary. She has strategic responsibility for bringing program management, business professional services, IT solutions, Zero Trust policy guidance, and cyber and IT services to GTSC’s clients.
Laurie has a Master of Business Administration, Executive Leadership, from James Madison University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Education from Virginia Tech. She lives in Loudoun County, Virginia, with her husband and three amazing rescue dogs.
Lisa SchulzeLisa has over two decades of hands-on experience with high-level project and portfolio management, strategic communications, employee engagement relationship management and team leadership supporting Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs programs. She currently serves as a vice president of operations, managing the portfolio of contracts under The Bowen Group, a wholly owned GTSC subsidiary. She has strategic responsibility for bringing program management, professional services, strategic communications, digital engagement, and behavioral health and wellness services to GTSC’s clients.
Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Ideas in the Humanities and a JD, both from the University of Michigan. She has been supporting The Bowen Group for much of her career. Prior to that, she managed a grant program for the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program and spent time working to address issues of family violence prevention and response. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, son and daughter.
Schaeffer has 20 years of in-depth experience in market development, portfolio and program management, senior client relationship development and corporate business development. He currently serves as a vice president of operations, managing GTSC’s lines of business supporting the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. He has strategic responsibility for bringing program management, professional services, strategic communications, digital engagement, and behavioral health and wellness services to GTSC’s clients.
Schaeffer’s graduate degree in international conflict analysis is rooted in both quantitative and qualitative methods of producing effective policy analysis. His principal academic and professional experience is focused on OSD, NATO and DoD equities in central Asia. His career has included a wide range of global travel to 42 countries across four continents in support of the Department of Defense. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and two red-headed sons.
PAMELA EGANPamela is a seasoned executive leader with over 15 years of experience in both strategic business management and contract operations. Her knowledge and experience in leadership, staffing, program and quality management allow her to focus on developing and implementing optimized business processes across the GTSC family of companies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness without sacrificing quality. Her career foundation was built upon becoming a respected expert on military quality-of-life programs and resources with 13 years of experience at installation, headquarters and DoD levels. Pamela resides with her husband in North Dakota and collectively they have six children and six grandchildren.
MARY PROVUSMary is a seasoned human resources leader with extensive experience as a strategic business partner to leadership teams in organizations of varying sizes and industries. Throughout her career, Mary has managed all aspects of human capital management and built highly effective HR teams to support corporate growth by linking HR strategy to business objectives. She has managed HR functions in government contracting, nonprofit and public sector environments. At The Bowen Group, Mary is responsible for setting the strategic direction for human capital management and building HR systems that support organizational performance and growth. Mary also leads a team of talented HR professionals who are dedicated to building a culture and environment where our employees feel valued and can thrive in their careers.
Mary holds a SPHR and a SHRM-SCP certification. Mary has two adult children and resides in Northern Virginia. She enjoys biking, horses and being at the beach or anywhere in nature as much as possible.
DON SHOFFDon has more than 40 years of extensive experience in accounting and finance for both private and publicly traded companies. After graduating from college and moving to the Washington, D.C. area, Don’s career turned to government contracting, and he has been heavily involved in this industry ever since.
Don has led professional managers and staff in all areas of the “back office,” covering a wide range of day-to-day activities, as well as leading strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions; treasury and banking; credit facilities and relationships; and private equity and public offerings.
Don lives in Virginia with his wife, Judi, who has two adult children and two grandchildren. He enjoys reading and attempting to play golf.
RAYMOND ROBERTSRaymond has been a founder and operator of IT product development and professional services firms since the 1980s. While his initial focus was on providing financial and telecom solutions, Raymond turned his attention to government markets in the mid ’90s. An unrelenting innovator, he’s been a leader in bringing novel products to the market in health care IT and more recently in blockchain.
A graduate of University of Waterloo and Harvard Business School, Raymond has an extensive background in mathematics, computer science and business. Raymond lives in Loudoun County with his wife and two young children. He enjoys reading, skiing and motorbikes.
ROBERT LECHRobert has been in the GovCon market for almost 25 years with experience spanning the entire business. He has significant executive experience with large-scale P&L and a proven track record in management and leadership resulting in significant growth impact. In his last role, he was responsible for a $240 million P&L and growth strategy providing professional services to all of DoD, including logistics, digital IT, advanced analytics and management advisory support services.
Robert is a graduate of Cal Poly in Computer Information Systems. The bulk of his career has been focused on large transformational solutions. Robert is married with three children and enjoys fishing and golf.
