The Small Business Consulting Company (SBCC) serves as a strategic advisor to the Department of Defense, specializing in military procurement and technology integration [3]. Founded by retired Brigadier General Gerald Goodfellow, following his tenure as Director of Strategic Plans at Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), the organization was established to address critical technology acquisition challenges [2].
SBCC's distinctive strength lies in its leadership team of veterans, educators, and tech entrepreneurs who collectively bring over 650 years of military experience [3]. The executive team includes:
- Gerald Goodfellow - Chief Executive Officer, Founder [1]
- Eric Froehlich - Chief Growth Officer, Brigadier General (Ret) USAF [2]
- William Spangenthal - Executive Vice President [5]
- Chad Gallagher - VP, Commercial Engagement & Integration [6]
- Chris Stewart - Executive Vice President, Government Relations [7]
- Evan Dertien - Chief Technology Officer, Major General (Ret) USAF [4]
The company maintains significant partnerships with key military commands, including Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Air Education & Training Command (AETC), and the Air Sustainment Center [3]. Through these relationships, SBCC delivers comprehensive services across two primary program areas:
- Manages SBIR grant funding initiatives
- Coordinates technology showcase events
- Provides direct access to MAJCOM decision makers
- Supports transition pathways for commercial solutions [3]
- Delivers custom solutions on Air Force platforms
- Achieves 95% cost reduction vs commercial alternatives
- Reduces delivery timeframes by 50-87%
- Generates $2.5M-$10M annual savings per contract [3]
To maintain operational excellence, SBCC implements robust security and compliance frameworks, including:
- CMMC compliance configuration and management capabilities [1]
- DoD Directive 8570.01 Certification program [1]
- Microsoft 365 Enterprise Admin Expert certification pathway [1]
- Implementation of commercial best practices for requirements development [1]
- Utilization of design thinking and lean startup methodologies [1]
- Maintenance of government platform integration standards [5]
Operating as a small business entity [4], SBCC actively engages with small business and non-traditional defense partners while participating in SBIR grant programs [1]. The company maintains specialized advisory teams supporting specific commands, with dedicated site directors for AFGSC, AETC, and AMC [3], ensuring comprehensive support across all operational areas.