Courtney Schlusser
LEAD ASSOCIATE
Courtney Schlusser is an accomplished federal acquisition professional with over seven years of progressive experience in Department of Defense contracting, including positions of increasing responsibility across NAVSEA and DARPA. She previously held an unlimited Contracting Officer warrant and has led complex contract negotiations totaling billions in obligated funds for ship repair, advanced weapon systems, and research & development programs.
Courtney is known for her leadership in high-stakes acquisition efforts—successfully transitioning major submarine and surface ship contracts, executing sole source and competitive actions, and mentoring junior staff. She brings advanced knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), strong cost analysis expertise, and hands-on proficiency with key contracting systems such as SPS, Navy ERP, PIEE/WAWF, FPDS-NG, EDA, and contract e-filing systems (CDMS/e-Triever).
She holds an MBA with a focus in Business Analytics and is DAWIA Level III certified in Contracting. With a proven record of innovation, technical rigor, and collaborative leadership, Courtney continues to drive mission-critical outcomes for the Department of Defense.
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Our Team
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Bona Tilahun
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Bona Tilahun is a seasoned management and business consultant with nearly thirty (30) years of experience in federal acquisition, assistance, other transaction agreements, program and risk management.
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Andrew Tibbetts
SENIOR ASSOCIATE AND DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Andrew Tibbetts has been a management and business consultant serving a variety of federal clients in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
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Bret Middleton
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Bret Middleton is an experienced management and business consultant with fifteen years of experience in federal acquisition, assistance, other transaction agreements, source selection, and program and risk management.
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Mark Mizzell
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Mark Mizzell is a contracting and acquisition professional and a military veteran with a 20-year career in the United States Air Force.
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John M. Gyorda
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
John M. Gyorda is a Senior Contracts Specialist at AMRA, supporting DARPA Contracts Management Office since January 2024 where he helps execute Contracts, OTAs, and financial assistance instruments.
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Ida Demmellash
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Ida Demmellash is a Contracting/Procurement Specialist with AMRA Consulting, LLC (AMRA) and she currently supports the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Contracts Management Office (CMO) as a Contract Specialist.
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Ginnafer Burnett
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Ginnafer Burnett is a seasoned Contracting Professional working for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with a robust background in drafting and managing contracts.
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Kyle Zinnel
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Kyle Zinnel is an experienced contracts manager with 13 years of experience in federal acquisition.
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Andres Rincon
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Andres Rincon is a contract management professional with 12 years of experience in federal acquisition, assistance, other transaction agreements, program and risk management.
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Kevin P. Lonergan
LEAD ASSOCIATE
Kevin P. Lonergan is a Contracting Specialist at AMRA Consulting, with a strong background in declassification analysis, government contracting, and national security.
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Reed Fenimore
LEAD ASSOCIATE
Reed Fenimore is a Contract Specialist with nearly five (5) years of experience in federal acquisition, assistance, other transaction agreements, and program and risk management.
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Delaney Mikre
LEAD ASSOCIATE
Delaney Mikre is a contract specialist and licensed attorney with experience supporting ARPA-H, DARPA, IRS litigation, and federal technology law initiatives across multiple agencies and research institutions.
