Government Contracting Pipeline

Published: Wed, 08/27/25

Updated: Wed, 08/27/25

Insights and guidance shared by former public officials

by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

SPI's team of former public officials share guidance for sales executives entering new states, highlighting territory analysis, capture planning, and dos and don’ts for selling in the public sector marketplace.

California greenlights $3B for highway, multimodal safety improvements

California advanced $3 billion in funding for projects to enhance travel times, boost safety and expand multimodal infrastructure.

North Carolina continues statewide recovery, resilience effort following Hurricane Helene

North Carolina continues recovery from Hurricane Helene with $409 million in EPA funding, alongside FEMA grants and Renew NC programs targeting infrastructure, housing and economic revitalization.

Pennsylvania bridges digital divides with $793M in newly approved broadband grants

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority advanced $793 million in BEAD grants to expand high-speed internet statewide.

Oklahoma City plans water infrastructure expansion under Kiamichi River project

The Kiamichi River Water Management Project will build a new pipeline from Sardis Reservoir to Oklahoma City, boosting long-term supply.

Allentown school district advances $133M expansion project to design phase

Allentown School District approved a $126 million K-8 school on a former state hospital site, with construction set for 2026 and capacity for 1,200 students.

Coral Springs plans $101M water treatment plant to meet growing demand

A $101 million Coral Springs project will build a nanofiltration-based water treatment plant, adding new infrastructure and deep wells to improve efficiency and quality.

Tampa Bay authority adopts $752M plan to invigorate transportation infrastructure

Tampa’s Expressway Authority approved a $752 million plan, funding major projects such as the $392 million South Selmon Capacity expansion and technology-driven roadway modernization initiatives.

Mississippi clears hurdle for federal grant funding to expedite disaster recovery

Mississippi finalized its disaster recovery plan, unlocking nearly $135 million in HUD funding to rebuild housing, infrastructure and businesses after tornadoes devastated the state in 2023 and 2024.

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Georgia - Joe Phillips has been appointed as chief strategy and technology officer for Fulton County Schools. Phillips brings 10 years of experience with school districts to the role and began his career with FCS as chief information officer.

Arizona - Djordje Pavlovic has been appointed as the new engineering services director for the city of Glendale. Pavlovic has been with the city for over 10 years and previously served as a structural engineer and building official for the city.

California - Joan Powe has been named the new procurement contracts administrator for the city of South Pasadena. Powe brings experience with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and Los Angeles County in public sector procurement, contract management and RFP development.

Arkansas - Shelley Short has been elected as the Arkansas Alternate Director on the Southern Economic Development Council Board of Directors. Short currently serves as the Arkadelphia Alliance President and CEO.

Virginia - Bradley Gotshall has been appointed as the next county administrator for Warren County. Gotchall will step into the role following the retirement of Edwin Daley and previously served as the Lower Paxton Township manager in Dauphin County, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

California - Ryan Gohlich has been appointed next city manager of Beverly Hills. Gohlich currently serves as assistant city manager and will step into the role following the retirement of Nancy Hunt-Coffey.

North Carolina - Rosetta Davis has been appointed as deputy city attorney for the city of Greensboro. Rosetta steps into the role following the departure of Lora Cubbage and has been with the city since 2016.

Arizona - Tony Moore has been selected as the executive director of information technology at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Moore brings nearly 20 years of experience in higher education IT and previously served as chief information officer at Prairie View A&M University.

New York - Michael Dylan Pal has been named director of public transit at the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Metro in the city of Buffalo. Dylan Pal most recently served as the chief transportation officer for Valley Metro River Parishes Transit Authority and brings 28 years of experience to the role.

Delaware - Caroline Klinger has been appointed as the new director of communications for the city of Wilmington. Klinger steps into the role following the departure of Matt Ford and joins the city after serving as deputy director of communications for the Delaware State Senate Majority Caucus.

Michigan - Malisa McCreedy has been named the next transportation manager for the city of Ann Arbor. McCreedy brings over 20 years of leadership experience in transportation to the role and most recently served as director of transportation and mobility for the city of Gainesville.

Florida - Crystal Feast has been appointed as the next finance director for the city of Cape Coral. Feast brings over 10 years of municipal and financial management experience to the role and joined the city in 2022 as deputy director of financial services.

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