The Peel

In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire welcomes Jeanmarie Loria, CEO of Advize Health LLC, a trailblazer in healthcare audit and compliance. With over a decade of leadership and a background at KPMG, Jeanmarie has built a powerhouse firm that just landed its first prime contract with CMS—a major milestone in the commercial healthcare space.
Jeanmarie dives into the biggest challenges facing program integrity, from fragmented vendor oversight to the growing influence of AI in fraud detection, and the need for human expertise to keep systems in check. She also unpacks the complex relationships between plans and providers, debunks common myths about healthcare fraud, and shares how her team brings federal-level audit standards to the commercial sector. Listen in and take a look behind the curtain of healthcare audits.
To connect with Jeanmarie, follow her on LinkedIn here.Learn more about Advize Health by visiting their website here.
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In this episode of The Peel, David Blackburn sits down with Luke Nascimento, the CEO and founder of Arctas, as they dive into a bold new platform purpose-built to help government leaders tackle one of the toughest parts of their job: market research.
Only 90 days since launch, Arctas is already reshaping how government and industry connect - offering access to thousands of verified contractor profiles, real performance insights, and crowd-sourced industry research to support smarter partner selection.
In this episode, we talk about:✅ Why market research remains one of the most time-consuming and complex challenges in Federal acquisition✅ How Arctas is streamlining discovery and evaluation with AI-driven insights✅ The rollout of their new teaming component, which has already surfaced billions in subcontracting opportunities✅ The February acquisition of the OrangeSlices listings platform and what it means for the future of the GovCon ecosystem
Teaming matches are already happening - and this is just the beginning.
To connect with Luke, visit his LinkedIn page here.
To learn more about Arctas, visit their website here.
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Just months after the successful sale of HUBZone and Cybersecurity leader Valiant Solutions — a leading Cybersecurity firm he founded and led for nearly two decades — Matt Raydo isn’t slowing down. A former Maryland Terrapin under legendary coach Gary Williams, Matt brings the same grit and determination that earned him a spot on the court at the highest collegiate level to everything he touches. His story of building a GovCon business from scratch, weathering years of uncertainty, and ultimately driving toward acquisition is one that resonates with CEOs and entrepreneurs alike.
In this episode, we sit down with Matt to talk about the challenges of leadership, the reality of long-haul growth, and what’s next. From launching the Shell Shock TBT team that unites Maryland basketball alumni, to building a state-of-the-art basketball facility in Raleigh, to continuing his work as Executive Director of the HUBZone Technology Initiative, Matt remains focused on mission, community, and impact.
Whether you're in the boardroom, on the court, or looking for inspiration to push through tough seasons — this conversation delivers.
Listen now.
Links to items discussed during the episode:
🏀 Raydo Basketball Lab (RBL): https://www.raydobasketball.org/
💰 TBT - The Basketball Tournament: https://tbthoops.com/
🐢 Shell Shock - Maryland's TBT Team: https://www.shellshocktbt.com/
🌐 HTI - HubZone Technology Initiative: https://www.hubzonetech.org/
To connect with Matt, visit his LinkedIn page here.
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On this episode of The Peel, David Blackburn has a conversation with Arthur Runno, a Navy veteran and 20-year GovCon proposal expert turned tech founder. Arthur is the CEO of Turingon, the company behind Proposal Pilot, an AI-native platform purpose-built for government contractors.
Unlike generic tools wrapped around ChatGPT, Proposal Pilot is fine-tuned for federal acquisition regulations, real RFPs, and customer proposal libraries, offering real intelligence and automation, not just language generation. Backed by a team with serious Silicon Valley and AI credentials, Turingon isn’t just creating another GovCon platform - they’re building a future where proposal managers finally get their summers back.
Hear how Arthur’s battle-tested experience is reshaping proposal development and what makes Turingon’s  this first compliance-first AI platform for automating federal RFP responses so different. 
 
To connect with Arthur, visit his LinkedIn page here.To learn more about Turingon by visiting their website here.
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Federal contractors and acquisition pros, get ready. In this episode of The Peel Podcast, Shelley McGuire sits down with Eric Nusbaum, CEO of ENcompass Consulting Group, to break down the historic FAR overhaul—its goals, challenges, and rollout strategy.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing a major rewrite aimed at modernizing and streamlining the federal procurement process. This effort is being led by the FAR Council and involves input from across government and industry to simplify language, improve usability, and remove outdated content.
Why it matters: This is a rare and significant opportunity to shape the future of federal contracting. Industry voices are encouraged to get involved early and often.
How to engage:
Explore the FAR Rewrite: Review background materials, FAQs, and the timeline at acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
Submit Comments: Industry stakeholders can provide feedback and submit public comments through the same site.
Stay Informed: Sign up for updates from the Regulatory Secretariat Division at GSA.gov.
This is a key moment for contractors, legal experts, and acquisition professionals to help influence more efficient, accessible federal procurement rules for the next generation.
To connect with Eric, visit him on LinkedIn here.To learn more about ENcompass Consulting Group, visit their website here.

In this episode of The Peel, David Blackburn sits down with Courtney Modecki, CEO of 3C Digital Solutions, a woman-owned small business specializing in cloud migration, hosting optimization, and hybrid cloud efficiency. Courtney shares how her experience at major tech companies and federal agencies inspired her to start a niche firm focused on automating and optimizing digital transformation. She explains how 3C uses automation to reduce migration costs by up to 50% and support agencies looking to modernize infrastructure or even repatriate from the cloud. Courtney discusses the growing demand for infrastructure for this purpose, where hosting decisions align more closely with mission outcomes, and highlights why now is a prime time for small businesses to step up with innovative, scalable solutions in the federal IT space.
 
To connect with Courtney, visit her LinkedIn page here.To learn more about 3C Digital Solutions by visiting their website here.
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In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire catches up with Sarah Sanchez, Vice President of Digital Services at RELI Group, to explore how purpose-driven solutions are transforming the federal contracting space. With over 20 years in GovCon and a background in the U.S. Air Force, Sarah brings powerful insights on aligning technology with mission goals, leveraging government data, and the urgent need for scalable, citizen-focused solutions. She shares why GovCon must shift from reactive to proactive, and how Rely is helping lead that charge by blending agility with deep domain expertise.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the evolving digital demands of government agencies in 2025 and beyond.
To connect with Sarah, follow him on LinkedIn here.Learn more about RELI Group by visiting their website here.
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In this episode of The Peel, David Blackburn sits down with Katey Grogan, President of K&G Enterprises, a leading a government business development firm that specializes in the United States government procurement process and whose results-oriented team creates federal and state business development programs for companies interested in selling their products and services to government entities.
Katey offers a sharp, no-nonsense breakdown of her 5 key takeaways from this week's GSA industry event - including what she heard (and didn't hear). 
2025 is a year of change and Katey’s straight forward guidance will help you understand how to adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing federal marketplace.
 
To connect with Katey visit her LinkedIn page here.
To learn more about K&G Enterprisses by visiting their website here.
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In this episode, David Blackburn sits down with Travis Sorensen, CEO, and Rob Wilkinson, CTO of Oddball—the “strangely human” digital agency making major waves in federal IT. Oddball partners with federal agencies like VA, CMS, and others to deliver modern, scalable software solutions that are intuitive, secure, and citizen-focused. Their work helps modernize critical services—from health benefits to digital accessibility—by blending thoughtful UX, agile delivery, and deep mission alignment.
Travis and Rob share the story behind the Oddball name, how their remote-first culture fuels innovation, and why understanding the why behind every federal project sets their team apart. They also dive into the future of AI in government, the importance of company culture, and what it takes for newer digital firms to succeed in an increasingly complex GovCon space.
To connect with Travis, visit his LinkedIn page here.To connect with Rob, visit his LinkedIn page here.To learn more about Oddball, visit their website here.
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In July 2024, OrangeSlices hosted a Lunch & Learn session. Listen in on this panel as two of the sharpest minds in federal health business development—Nichol Case, CEO of Insight Advisors Federal Consulting, and Matt Smith, President and Owner of Business Acumen Consulting Group—joined me on Orange Slices to break down what it really takes to succeed at CMS.
Nichol brings over 25 years of strategic experience in client engagement, capture, teaming, and one of the most overlooked differentiators in federal contracting - orals coaching. Her expertise in CMS-specific strategies and program alignment is unmatched. Matt contributes more than 30 years of leadership in both commercial and federal health, with a specialty in payer systems and a deep understanding of the outsourced operational model that drives CMS.
Together, they offer a candid, experience-backed look at how CMS differs from other health agencies like VA and DHA—not just in what they buy, but in how and why they buy it. From their thoughts on risk tolerance and modernization to practical guidance on BD alignment and cultural fit, Nicole and Matt don’t hold back.
To connect with Nichol, visit her LinkedIn page here.To connect with Matt, visit his LinkedIn page here.
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