Get To Know Our Federal Business Development Advisors
During your journey with Select GCR, you will have one primary point of contact. This is one of our Federal Business Development Advisor team members. Our FBDA team is full of professionals who are well educated in the Government contracting world. They know the ins and outs of contracting and how to find low competition, high value contracts that you will win.
Get To Know Our Federal Business Development Advisors
During your journey with Select GCR, you will have one primary point of contact. This is one of our Federal Business Development Advisor team members. Our FBDA team is full of professionals who are well educated in the Government contracting world. They know the ins and outs of contracting and how to find low competition, high value contracts that you will win.
Meet the Team Behind Your Dream
Jason Bortz
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Jason is one of the managing partners and has been helping small businesses succeed in government contracting since 2012. He helped build a team of professionals that have well over 100 combined years’ experience in government contracting. Jason’s experience in building numerous businesses from the ground up has provided him with in-depth knowledge of processes, marketing, R & D, and overall business development. He’s played an integral part in creating marketing concepts, knowledge base information, and the services that SGCR offers their clients, which have produced close to a billion dollars in contracts, grants, loans, and other financial assistance. Jason wears many hats at SGCR, and each day is still heavily involved from the initial conversation with potential clients all the way through their success of attaining government contracts.
His knowledge and passion for government contracting is contagious and continually uplifts our internal staff and all clients that experience his webinars, trainings, and one on one sessions. He is always accessible and ready to help all that are willing to learn.
“Clients that follow our plan do succeed, that’s a fact!”
– Jason B.
Rick Kasnow
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Rick has been a life-long entrepreneur but considers these past several years working with Select GCR clients among the most rewarding. Throughout his career, he has been involved in more than a dozen companies from startup to turn around. Selling to the federal government figured prominently in many of them. For over 20 years, he sold to dozens of federal clients as both sub and prime and mastered multiple types of contract vehicles and procurement methods. Whether you’re best suited for SAP, DIBBS, FSS, GWAC or IDVs of all stripes, he can position your company to increase your federal cash flow. After finalizing the sale of his last company in 2018, he joined the Federal Business Development Team at Select GCR.
While the government provides a mountain of free material on how to do business with the Feds, most attempts still produce no results. The Select GCR team brings the perspective of successful entrepreneurs and a deep understanding of several strategies for scaling your business within the federal sector. We are honored to say that through his industry knowledge and the support of an amazing team he has attained Platinum Elite Status by his clients attaining over 200M dollars in government contracts, grants, and other financial assistance.
“I look forward to the opportunity to discuss your business objectives and ultimately help you achieve success in government contracting.”
– Rick K.
Nick Waters
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We are happy to have Nick as a part of our Federal Business Development Advisor team. We brought him on to the team because of his focus on analytics and in-depth understanding of technology. As a key member of the team, he has mastered Select GCR Pro and researching all accessible public information that is produced by the US government. He is an expert at finding the contacts involved in awarding contracts, and providing clients with the steps that must be taken to introduce their firm as a viable option for awards. Additionally, he has a tremendous record of finding targeted contracts for clients with a high probability of bid acceptance. Over the past few years, he has helped our clients attain over 100M in federal awards and has achieved Gold Elite Status at Select GCR. He spends thousands of hours researching and uses our proven strategy to ensure quick success in Government contracting for all his clients.
“I am happy to share my tips and tricks with you as my client to help you accomplish your government business development goals. “
– Nick W.
Ed Harrold
Federal Support Specialist
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Ed has been helping businesses of all sizes succeed in government contracting since 2018, working with everyone from brand-new startups to established companies already performing at a high level in the federal space. His ability to meet clients where they are—and elevate them beyond where they thought possible—has made him a trusted advisor within Select GCR.
With a deep understanding of federal procurement systems, market positioning, and opportunity identification, Ed specializes in uncovering pathways to revenue that many businesses overlook. Whether it’s guiding a new company through its first contract win or helping an experienced contractor scale into larger contract vehicles and agencies, he brings a strategic, results-driven approach tailored to each client’s goals.
Ed is known for being the “go-to” resource for insights, strategies, and creative approaches that unlock new levels of success. From identifying key decision-makers and leveraging underutilized contract vehicles to sharing insider tips, proven tactics, and unique positioning strategies, he consistently delivers value that extends beyond traditional consulting.
Over the years, Ed has built an extensive network within the government contracting space, allowing him to provide clients with access, knowledge, and opportunities that give them a competitive edge. His hands-on approach ensures that clients not only understand the process but are equipped to execute and win.
Driven by innovation and a passion for client success, Ed is committed to helping businesses break barriers, think bigger, and achieve results they didn’t previously think possible.
“I believe every business—no matter the starting point—has the potential to succeed in government contracting with the right strategy, mindset, and execution.“
– Ed H.
Ethan Benoff
Federal Support Specialist
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Ethan is a business development and technology professional with over 20 years of experience helping businesses navigate complex systems and unlock new growth opportunities, now specializing in guiding companies through the government contracting landscape. His passion lies in working closely with clients to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and government requirements while translating complex processes into clear, actionable strategies that drive results. From initial market entry and registration to capability alignment, proposal support, and long-term growth strategies, he brings a comprehensive, hands-on approach to every stage of the journey. His background in CRM, ERP, SaaS, and enterprise technology enables him to align business infrastructure with contracting requirements while ensuring smooth coordination between stakeholders, sales teams, and technical experts. Ethan goal is not just to win contracts, but to build sustainable, scalable success for every client within the government marketplace. Outside of professional work, he is a proud father of four and a man of faith; operating with a servant leadership mindset, guided by integrity, trust, and a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals.
“When I go after an opportunity, it’s never just about winning. It’s about being the right partner. I lead with integrity, I believe in hard work, and I make every decision with a clear strategy so my clients always know they can rely on the results.“
– Ethan B.
Shivonne Laviolette
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Shivonne LaViolette is a seasoned government contracting expert and executive leader with more than 25 years of experience navigating and mastering the federal marketplace. Previously as CEO and Owner of her own consulting firm, she built a reputation for helping businesses successfully enter, compete, and thrive in government contracting. Thus, becoming a recognized authority in federal contracting and procurement.
Shivonne is widely recognized for her deep expertise in federal procurement strategy and execution. She has guided more than 4,000 companies through the process of obtaining Federal and State contracts, contributing to over $368 million in client-generated revenue. Her expertise spans strategic contract acquisition and advanced contract vehicle management—including MATOC, GWAC, IDIQ, and BPA—and full lifecycle oversight of complex task orders. She brings deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Process and FAR regulations, ensuring precision in compliance, proposal development, and contract execution.
With an in-depth command of the federal acquisition process, Shivonne leads clients through every stage of the contracting lifecycle—from opportunity identification and capture strategy to RFP response, proposal development, compliance, and contract execution. Her work ensures not only successful awards but long-term sustainability and growth within the federal space.
Through strategic partnerships with organizations and her leadership in high-performance sales environments, her results-driven approach and unmatched knowledge of government procurement, Shivonne LaViolette remains a trusted authority for organizations seeking to win and grow in the federal marketplace.
“Government contracting is not about who you know — it’s about who knows how to navigate the process.“
– Shivonne L.
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Select GCR is proud to have been named the 2026 Most Trusted Government Contract Consulting Firm. With over a decade of experience, our administrative, marketing, and business development services have helped our clients procure over $800 million in contracts, grants, loans, and other financial assistance.