How do you align business development and delivery in federal contracting? J29 leaders Kathy Klapacz and Dion Trahan share the secrets behind building a culture of trust, collaboration, and growth on The Peel Podcast. In this episode of The Peel Podcast, host Shelley McGuire sits down with Kathy Klapacz, VP of Programs and Delivery, and Dion Trahan, VP of Growth at J29 Inc., for an energizing and candid conversation about what it really takes to align business development and delivery in federal contracting.
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Together, they unpack how J29 has cultivated a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and teamwork-where growth and delivery aren’t siloed functions, but part of a continuous feedback loop. Kathy and Dion share how intentional collaboration drives better client outcomes, how delivery teams can become engines for organic growth, and why alignment is the key to winning new work and excelling on recompetes.
They also dive into J29’s people-first philosophy and its commitment to giving back through community impact and nonprofit support. Along the way, you’ll hear practical advice on building a high-trust culture where everyone rows in the same direction. If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between business development and delivery-or how to create a mission-driven, people-centered company that stands out in the federal space-this episode delivers inspiration straight from two leaders who live it every day.
