Meet The Team

Ann Marie Bryant

Founder and CEO

A recognized and credible member of the DC community with 20+ years of experience in Federal Government Contracting, Ann Marie Bryant has an extensive network of 2,000+ relationships with Civilian Agencies, including DHS, HHS, DOS and NASA, and a Top Secret Security Clearance. Her unique background includes both Fortune 500 and start-up environments, providing a strong backbone for serving as a strategic business leader and catalyst for enhancing your organization’s profitability and market position.

Cheryl Waldrup

Strategist and Consultant

Cheryl Waldrup, MBA is a growth strategist and consultant with extensive experience in the information technology (IT) and federal government contracting arena. She has served at both privately-held and publicly-traded companies, as well as one of the largest ESOPs in the U.S. Specializing in corporate growth, capture, brand management, partner marketing, strategic planning, business development and product launch, Cheryl’s experience spans diverse markets in both large scale and smaller, entrepreneurial environments. A graduate of the ACT-IAC Partners program, a governance fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors and recipient of the Wall Street Journal-Capella University Business Leader Award, Cheryl has an extensive network in both government and industry which AIMC and its clients leverage for success.

Earl Warrington

Business Development Strategist

Earl is a dynamic technology entrepreneur with impeccable record of executive leadership across the federal government. With a reputation as a thought leader, visionary, strategist, tactician, ethical business and solution architect and leader, and innovator, he is customer-focused, solution-oriented, and will always answers your call. His track record is one of success, including transforming IT business across the federal enterprise and industry, delivering product/services, technological innovation, and new IT business entities/tools serving the public.

Anthony Carlisi

Senior Acquisition Expert / CONSULTANT

Anthony “Tony” brings more than 36 years of experience as a Senior Acquisition Expert / Consultant to AIMC with extensive technical and business expertise in Government contracts. He is a Fellow with the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and is also currently serving on the NCMA National Board of Advisors and as President of the NCMA Bethesda Chapter. He is also an ACT-IAC Fellow. Tony retired after 33 years of Federal Service in March 2023. Prior to his retirement, he served as Director, Acquisition Management & Analytics at the Naval Medical Logistics Command and as the Senior Contracting Official for BUMED. He was responsible for directing a team of 100 acquisition professionals in conducting major procurement operations involving the planning, negotiating, and awarding of contracts for an array of medical programs in support of new construction ships, ships undergoing major conversion, healthcare personal services, non-personal services and research/development contracts. In addition, he designed and implemented new procurement methods and processes in response to changes in mission requirements. He oversaw awards obligating $2B annually. His federal service includes senior positions at NAVSEA, Veteran’s Affairs (VA) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and he brings an impressive network of government and industry contacts to AIMC.

Julie Dyke

Senior Contracting Advisor

Julie Dyke (née Basile) provides substantive, trusted advice on all federal contracting situations, business development strategies, and post-award contract administration and management. Through her deep and transformative experience in federal contracting, Julie helps C-suite clients and other private-sector leaders translate federal requirements, navigate the contracting landscape, and build a foundation for continuous improvement through effective business development.

Elly Zupko

Sr. Proposal Manager & Contracts Administrator

Elly has been designing, managing, and writing winning proposals for 15 years. Formally trained in writing, communications, and design, she has been accredited as a Proposal Manager by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). She combines time-tested best practices with innovative communication design to create effective business communications that speak directly to your customers’ needs — and win business.

Marceen Burgher

HUMAN RESOURCES SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Highly Experience Human Resources (HR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with over 15 year’s [10+ leading] senior level HR Program Management Principles, Compliance, Advisory, Change Management, Policy / Process Improvement and Development, Systems Implementation, Restructuring, Training and Continuity for federal and private sector complex, multi-layered initiative.

HR Functional expertise includes covering the full spectrum of developing and implementing strategic and operational programs and policy in specialized areas such as but not limited to: *Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Implementation and Training *Labor and Employee Relations *Recruitment and Interviewing *Onboarding and Classification *Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) *Performance Management *Total Rewards includes Health Benefits Administration [COBRA, HIPAA compliance, 401(k) and Pension Plans [ERISA compliance, 125 Programs *Training Programs [Facilitator and Trainer] *HR Laws and Regulations *508 Compliance  People Manager: Managing highly complex, professional workload *Quality management [former ISO certified professional and in-house trainer