D&G Support Services has successfully supported DoD, DHS, and other Federal Clients since 2007. Our highly technical and motivated employees constantly deliver best-in-class solutions, with DHS Secretary and Secretary of the Army Awards for outstanding performance in Program Management, Engineering, IT, Data Analytics and Integrated Logistics. Both the Washington Business Journal and Inc.Com recognized D&G as “Best Places to Work” in 2021, 2022, and 2023. D&G was also recognized as one of the area’s fastest growing companies in 2021 and 2023.

Our Mission

To deliver best-in-class support and solutions to our Nation’s Warfighters and First Responders.

Senior Leadership

Leah Sanders
Leah SandersChief Executive Officer

Leah Sanders is responsible for the overall success of D&G as a $50M+ annual revenue, 170+ employee company. This includes establishing the goals and objectives for future growth.  She is a proven leader, veteran, licensed attorney, and analytical thinker with superior communications and negotiation skills. Professional certifications include AWS Certified Practitioner and IBM Data Science Professional. Recognition Awards include Next GovCon Leader and North Carolina Bar Association Outstanding Lawyer of the Year.  Leah is also a national level equestrian rider.

Wake Forest University – J.D.

Virginia Tech – B.A.

United States Military Academy

Mark Jones
Mark JonesChief Financial Officer

Mark Jones as CFO is responsible for the Planning and Execution Oversight of all Budgeting and Financial Requirements across D&G’s combined $240M+ portfolio. He is the original founder and driving force behind D&G’s early success. Mark is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and Acquisition Subject Matter Expert with 30+ years in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Programs with key leadership positions within the Army, DoD, DISA, DHS, and Industry across C4ISR, IT, and CWMD programs. Mark is DAWIA Level III Certified in PM, IT and Systems Engineering.  Mark is also an avid golfer and accomplished musician that enjoys playing bass in several VA/DC area churches.

Industrial College of Armed Forces – M.S.

Florida Institute of Technology – MBA

United States Military Academy – B.S.

Scott Washburn
Scott WashburnChief Operating Officer

Scott Washburn as COO is responsible for the oversight and execution of D&G’s operations, human resources, contracting and financial support.  He is a  retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with over 25 years of leadership in program management, contracting, logistics, and systems engineering. He has held key positions in the USCG including CO/XO tours at the Response Boat Medium PRO and as a Program Manager for multiple USCG, CBP and TSA CWMD programs. He has also served as senior advisor to the DHS Office of Systems Engineering (OSE) as DHS S&T R&D and DHS CWMD Test Manager. Scott is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE) and DHS Level 3 Program Manager.

University of New Hampshire – M.S.

United States Coast Guard Academy – B.S.

Dan Fox
Dan FoxChief Growth Officer

Dan Fox leads D&G’s business development team, focusing on executing the company’s growth strategy. Before joining D&G, Dan held leadership roles at Frontier Technology, Inc. (FTI), where he managed Navy-Marine Corps portfolio growth, and at Client Solution Architects (CSA) as COO, where he directed operating units in IT solutions, mission support, management consulting, and logistics. He joined CSA after its acquisition of Capstone Corporation, where he served as COO, doubling revenue and profit over three years. Previously, as a Senior Program Manager at Insignia Technology, he led programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Special Operations Command, specializing in systems and software engineering. Dan began his career at SAIC, serving over 17 years in leadership positions, including work on the Navy’s DDG-1000 destroyer and the USCG National Distress and Response System, with expertise in areas like ground combat vehicle acquisition, unmanned systems, and Joint command and control.

Lafayette College – B.A.

The George Washington University – M.A.

Certified Project Management Professional

Awards

Our team is consistently recognized at the highest levels for our expertise and outstanding support, to include the following Secretariat Level Awards:

Top Workplaces 2024

The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2024

DLA

DLA Director (LTG Williams):  Defense Manufacturing Team of Year Award

USTRANSCOM

USTRANSCOM Team of the Year

Secretary of the Army

IT Program Team of the Year

DHS

DHS Secretary Awards – Program Team of the Year (CBP); Program Manager of the Year (DNDO) and Acquisition Team of the Year (CWMD)

Washington Business Journal

Best Places to work 2021, 2022, and 2023

Washington Business Journal

75 Fastest Growing Companies honoree 2021 and 2023

OrangeSlices AI

Elev8 Govcon Honoree 2023

Recognizing federal government contractors doing it the right way

Moxie Award Finalist

2023 Moxie Award finalist recognizing boldness in business

Inc.

Prosperous and Thriving, Company Stage: Established Excellence category

NoVa Chamber of Commerce

Distinguished Service Award Finalist 2023

Certifications

D&G’s employee certifications are extensive across all of our Centers of Excellence. 100% of our employees have Advanced Degrees, PMP and/or possess DAWIA Level III in Program Management, Systems, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, Logistics, and Information Technology. D&G ‘s company-level certifications include the following: