Defense

We proudly support the organizations that keep our nation safe.

There are few things more rewarding than supporting our nation's military and veterans. That’s why we have long-standing partnerships providing services to Washington Headquarters Services, U.S. Marine Corps, and other defense clients. 

We also make it a priority to hire and support veterans. In fact, 17% of our workforce consists of veterans. Our professionals have the knowledge and experience necessary to provide your organization with exceptional services.

Whether you need help with procurement policy, a facilities/construction program, security challenge, or financial modeling/analysis, our subject matter experts are here to help.

To learn more, contact Steve Genn, Defense Portfolio Lead.

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Steve Genn Steve Genn Vice President Read Bio
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Steve Genn

Vice President

Steve leads client delivery and portfolio growth at the Department of Defense (DoD). He is accountable for the team’s professional growth and development, client satisfaction, and the portfolio’s success. He has served clients across the DoD, Intelligence Community, federal civilian, and commercial healthcare markets. With a passion for developing the next generation of leaders, Steve co-developed and facilitates Markon’s Leadership Development Program.

 

Prior to Markon, Steve supported clients for PwC, West Hudson/Cardinal Health, and several highly regarded management consulting firms. He received his MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and a BA from Louisiana State University, where he was commissioned through Air Force ROTC. Steve's military career includes service as an active duty Air Force Air Battle Manager, during which he flew missions in Desert Storm. He retired as a Colonel from the Air Force Reserves.

 

Steve currently holds the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential and is a Certified Executive Coach (CEC), as well as a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner.

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Eric Hammerschmidt Eric Hammerschmidt Senior Director Read Bio
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Eric Hammerschmidt

Senior Director

Eric leads the market for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. As Program Manager, he provides owner's representative services for multiple projects at the Pentagon. As an owner’s representative at the Department of Homeland Security and the Washington Headquarters Services, he was responsible for the design and construction of nearly two dozen projects with a combined value exceeding $100 million. These projects supported missions of federal law enforcement and the intelligence community and the development and execution of national border protection projects.

In recognition of his exceptional construction management support for the Pentagon Visitor Screening Facility, which was completed on schedule and under budget, Eric was awarded the 2016 Construction Management Excellence Award by the Construction Management Association of America National Capital Chapter. 

Eric is also a driving force behind Markon University and encourages continuing education and training among the novice and veteran teams. Twice named Markon’s Employee of the Year, Eric maintains certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), and as a Design-Build Professional (DBIA). Eric earned a BS in Building Construction Management from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and a MS in Project Management from the George Washington University.