ABOUT THE TEAM
Chief Executive Officer
DAN PURCELL – Dan Purcell founded Managing Procurement Solutions in Aug 2013 after 25 years of Government service. Managing Procurement Solutions eventually became DC Holdings, a consulting agency that is constantly expanding to meet customer needs. DC Holdings' business portfolio now includes consulting on government contracting actions, Vendor Scouting, and Program Documentation for Medical Simulation communities as well as IT Solutions to support Commercial and Government needs.
During 25 years of government experience, Dan developed a unique problem-solving style for everything from Logistics Support to Program Management. Most of those 25 years were spent as an acquisition professional, developing and evaluating Request for Proposals (RFP) used to ensure Warfighters deployed in theaters of operation had the best gear available to them. Dan's greatest achievement was his unique approach to acquisition strategies using both competitive and mandatory source vehicles to ensure Program Managers' cost, schedule, and performance goals were met. During the last 12 years with the government, Dan used this unique approach to build the acquisition strategies used to field multiple items including the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform (FR-ACU), the Army Combat Shirt (ACS) and multiple versions of Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEFCP) Clothing and Individual Equipment.
Dan's unique experience and problem-solving techniques have created a high-performing DC Holdings team that can address the needs of the warfighter through a solution-based approach to current and future federal contracting opportunities.
During 25 years of government experience, Dan developed a unique problem-solving style for everything from Logistics Support to Program Management. Most of those 25 years were spent as an acquisition professional, developing and evaluating Request for Proposals (RFP) used to ensure Warfighters deployed in theaters of operation had the best gear available to them. Dan's greatest achievement was his unique approach to acquisition strategies using both competitive and mandatory source vehicles to ensure Program Managers' cost, schedule, and performance goals were met. During the last 12 years with the government, Dan used this unique approach to build the acquisition strategies used to field multiple items including the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform (FR-ACU), the Army Combat Shirt (ACS) and multiple versions of Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEFCP) Clothing and Individual Equipment.
Dan's unique experience and problem-solving techniques have created a high-performing DC Holdings team that can address the needs of the warfighter through a solution-based approach to current and future federal contracting opportunities.
Chief Operating Officer
CHRIS STEARNS - Chris has twenty-eight years’ experience specializing in solving complex problems in challenging business environments in key leadership roles in the United States and Europe.
The last fourteen years he has be instrumental in determining buying influences and trends of federal agencies and served as liaison between federal procurement personnel, program management offices and manufacturers covering multiple industries. He has led large-scale program of record efforts for various military services, as well as smaller strategic efforts, and has overseen and supported large transformation initiatives for a number of manufactures with high profile or complex project actions.
The last fourteen years he has be instrumental in determining buying influences and trends of federal agencies and served as liaison between federal procurement personnel, program management offices and manufacturers covering multiple industries. He has led large-scale program of record efforts for various military services, as well as smaller strategic efforts, and has overseen and supported large transformation initiatives for a number of manufactures with high profile or complex project actions.
Director of Operations
DARREN BEAN - A retired US Army Sergeant Major, Darren spent much of his career leading the way in mountain and cold weather operations, across the entire DOTMLPF spectrum. He developed the doctrine by which all Soldiers are trained, equipped, and structured in those areas which was then shared with our NATO and strategic militaries around the world.
After retirement, Darren worked for US Army Program Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM SCIE) and USMC PM ICE as a Project Officer. Darren managed many projects including fielding the Military Mountaineering Kits, Soldier Sleep System, Army Combat Glove and numerous Soldier Enhancement Program items. While at PM SCIE, he led many aspects of the organization including Contracting & Milestone planning, business process improvement, and data management.
Darren, who founded and was President of a nonprofit for Veterans for 10 years, has a degree in Business Management and is Defense Acquisition University Program Management Level 3 certified. Darren, who holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate, brings a wealth of operational, acquisition and business process improvement knowledge to DC Holdings.
After retirement, Darren worked for US Army Program Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM SCIE) and USMC PM ICE as a Project Officer. Darren managed many projects including fielding the Military Mountaineering Kits, Soldier Sleep System, Army Combat Glove and numerous Soldier Enhancement Program items. While at PM SCIE, he led many aspects of the organization including Contracting & Milestone planning, business process improvement, and data management.
Darren, who founded and was President of a nonprofit for Veterans for 10 years, has a degree in Business Management and is Defense Acquisition University Program Management Level 3 certified. Darren, who holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate, brings a wealth of operational, acquisition and business process improvement knowledge to DC Holdings.
Program Analyst
DONNA BULGER - Donna has over 35 years of experience as a government civilian specializing in Workforce Development, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy and Business Development for a US Army R&D Facility involved in providing materiel solutions and systems focused on the Soldier. Prior to her retirement in January 2016, Donna served as one of the top Executives and had oversight and responsibility for operations and outreach for the facility.
Her business development experience includes partnering with the State of Massachusetts in leveraging technology development efforts to benefit ongoing R&D activities, partnering with academia to work partnership agreements, and review of proposals for cooperative research, manufacturing technology and the rapid innovation fund. Donna’s financial management experience includes R&D project cost estimating and approval of overhead expenditures. Her Human Resource Management experience and contributions include strategic workforce management of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) talent.
Donna’s experience is applied to the development of a long term strategy for DC Holdings by scanning the environment for strategic opportunities for the benefit of DC Holdings and our partners.
Her business development experience includes partnering with the State of Massachusetts in leveraging technology development efforts to benefit ongoing R&D activities, partnering with academia to work partnership agreements, and review of proposals for cooperative research, manufacturing technology and the rapid innovation fund. Donna’s financial management experience includes R&D project cost estimating and approval of overhead expenditures. Her Human Resource Management experience and contributions include strategic workforce management of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) talent.
Donna’s experience is applied to the development of a long term strategy for DC Holdings by scanning the environment for strategic opportunities for the benefit of DC Holdings and our partners.
Program Analyst
AMANDA GAUTHIER - Amanda is an experienced leader in several areas of non-profit, specifically within the at risk youth community. Over the past 10+ years Amanda has worked under AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps VISTA, Project Smile and numerous other non-profit agencies in a multitude of leadership roles as well as human resources and research and development roles. She is highly skilled in program leadership, program development, grant writing and human resources. As a program specialist Amanda ensures complete accuracy in all aspects of provided projects, prioritizing time sensitive tasks, building both interpersonal and external relationships with clients and the general public.
Amanda holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sociology and is currently in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). She hopes to continue her care for the general public within the medical field upon graduation.
Amanda holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sociology and is currently in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). She hopes to continue her care for the general public within the medical field upon graduation.
Program Analyst
KRISTEN HEAVENS - Kristen holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Vermont in physical education. She then went on to receive a Masters of Science degree from the University of Connecticut in Kinesiology. That is where her research career began. She then took an exercise physiology position at the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine in the Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division. Shortly thereafter, she commissioned into the US Army as a Medical Service Corp Officer. She then decided to further her career and attended the Interservice Physician Assistant Program, earning a Bachelor’s and Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the university of Nebraska. Shortly after finishing school, she served on a combat deployment to the Middle East. She now also works in primary care and orthopedics.
Business Development
KAYLA TROMBLY - Kayla has 10+ years of management experience in direct customer care, personnel and events management. Being a part of the Business Development Team will allow Kayla to use her skills to help develop partnerships with both prospective and existing clients.
Kayla is goal focused and is looking forward to building growing relationships with clients while keeping their Business at the front of mind using her acquired skills in communication, time management, organization, teamwork, and support.
Kayla is goal focused and is looking forward to building growing relationships with clients while keeping their Business at the front of mind using her acquired skills in communication, time management, organization, teamwork, and support.
Program Analyst
STEVE SWAN - Steve served 20 years in the U.S. Army at various levels of leadership, command, and staff. After retirement, he provided support to the United States Armor Center and School for live, virtual and constructive training. Subsequently, Steve provided training integration support for the Armor Center and School with the Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) (STRICOM), Orlando, FL.
From 2009 though 2015, Steve was a team member of Product Manager (PdM) – Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (SCIE), Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier. He initially served in the role of acquisition support specialist for two portfolio teams culminating as the Assistant Product Manager (APM) for the Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing and Individual Equipment team.
As a member of SCIE, he facilitated bringing both the FR Army Combat Uniform and the Army Combat Shirt to successful Materiel Development Decision (MDD) and Milestone C (MS C) in the Department of Defense Acquisition Life Cycle, establishing Army programs of record for current and future deploying Soldiers.
Steve certified in Program Management at Level II, certified as a contract officer representative and was a member of the U.S. Army Acquisition Corp. He holds a Master of Education (Occupational Training and Development) from the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH.
From 2009 though 2015, Steve was a team member of Product Manager (PdM) – Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (SCIE), Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier. He initially served in the role of acquisition support specialist for two portfolio teams culminating as the Assistant Product Manager (APM) for the Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing and Individual Equipment team.
As a member of SCIE, he facilitated bringing both the FR Army Combat Uniform and the Army Combat Shirt to successful Materiel Development Decision (MDD) and Milestone C (MS C) in the Department of Defense Acquisition Life Cycle, establishing Army programs of record for current and future deploying Soldiers.
Steve certified in Program Management at Level II, certified as a contract officer representative and was a member of the U.S. Army Acquisition Corp. He holds a Master of Education (Occupational Training and Development) from the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH.
Program Analyst
CURT QUICK - Retired U.S. Navy Captain (O6). Curt spent much of his career leading the way as a Plans, Operations, and Medical Intelligence Officer, support the Navy/Marine Corps Team as well as U.S. Special Operations Command, delivering strategic and program management solutions, aligning medical strategy with operational needs, supporting global deployments. As the principal medical requirements advisor, he wrote doctrine and developed the USMC first Health Service Support Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), which established the future HSS warfighting capability. Using the DOTMLPF spectrum as a framework, he ensured Navy Medical personnel were ready, trained, equipped, and structured to support the USMC warfighting concepts.
After retirement, Curt has led many projects and has a proven track record of streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving significant cost savings. He has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project execution, and client relationship management across both military and civilian sectors, overseeing all phases of program execution from inception to completion, including scope, schedule, and budget management.
Curt holds a Bachelors of Science in Education, Masters degrees in Healthcare Administration and Masters of Art in National Security and Strategic Studies. Curt’s unique approach can solve complex challenges, increasing client satisfaction scores supporting DC Holdings mission.
After retirement, Curt has led many projects and has a proven track record of streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving significant cost savings. He has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project execution, and client relationship management across both military and civilian sectors, overseeing all phases of program execution from inception to completion, including scope, schedule, and budget management.
Curt holds a Bachelors of Science in Education, Masters degrees in Healthcare Administration and Masters of Art in National Security and Strategic Studies. Curt’s unique approach can solve complex challenges, increasing client satisfaction scores supporting DC Holdings mission.
MICHAEL MAHONEY - An experienced professional currently serving as a Program Logistic Manager at DC Holdings LLC, where he supports the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier) in Soldier Medical Devices (SMD). He started with DC Holdings in May 2024.
Before joining DC Holdings, Mr. Mahoney held key leaderships positions. Notably, he served in Southwest Asia (SWA) enduring multiple deployments, where he played a critical role as the GS-14 Theater Lead for CECOM’s Field Sustainment Support Divisions and Electronic Sustainment Support Centers. In this capacity, he managed over 850 civilian contractors throughout the Combined Joint Operations Area Afghanistan (CJOA), overseeing product sustainment support for Program Managers (PM).
Mr. Mahoney began his career in the U.S. Army, serving in the Ordnance Corps. He held prestigious roles, including serving as a Technical Foreign Military Advisor, Combat Readiness Evaluator, and Master Instructor. He completed multiple deployments across the world, gaining experience in leadership and military operations. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer after 23 years of active service.
Born in Libya, North Africa, to a U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, he attended Camden College in New Jersey and holds an Automotive Applied Science Degree. He has earned multiple professional certifications, including Level II Acquisitions Certification, and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification. Additionally, awarded the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Corps “Samuel Sharpe Award” for exhibiting exceptional integrity, moral character, and professional competence. Mr. Mahoney’s career demonstrates a commitment to service, leadership, and excellence, both in the military and in his civilian roles.
Before joining DC Holdings, Mr. Mahoney held key leaderships positions. Notably, he served in Southwest Asia (SWA) enduring multiple deployments, where he played a critical role as the GS-14 Theater Lead for CECOM’s Field Sustainment Support Divisions and Electronic Sustainment Support Centers. In this capacity, he managed over 850 civilian contractors throughout the Combined Joint Operations Area Afghanistan (CJOA), overseeing product sustainment support for Program Managers (PM).
Mr. Mahoney began his career in the U.S. Army, serving in the Ordnance Corps. He held prestigious roles, including serving as a Technical Foreign Military Advisor, Combat Readiness Evaluator, and Master Instructor. He completed multiple deployments across the world, gaining experience in leadership and military operations. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer after 23 years of active service.
Born in Libya, North Africa, to a U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, he attended Camden College in New Jersey and holds an Automotive Applied Science Degree. He has earned multiple professional certifications, including Level II Acquisitions Certification, and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification. Additionally, awarded the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Corps “Samuel Sharpe Award” for exhibiting exceptional integrity, moral character, and professional competence. Mr. Mahoney’s career demonstrates a commitment to service, leadership, and excellence, both in the military and in his civilian roles.
Program Analyst
OLIVIA MYERS - Olivia has spent her entire career as a cost analyst specializing in financial analysis, cost modeling, and decision support for multi-million-dollar defense projects. She holds a Master's degree in Cost Estimating and Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire.
Most recently, Olivia led cost analysis efforts for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, shaping key financial strategies and establishing the cost function for the division. Olivia's expertise extends across Foreign Military Sales, program objective memorandums, budget execution reviews, and source selections for acquisition programs across the Air Force.
She is dedicated to delivering timely and accurate results, optimizing resources, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, CrossFit, and binge-watching a good show.
Most recently, Olivia led cost analysis efforts for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, shaping key financial strategies and establishing the cost function for the division. Olivia's expertise extends across Foreign Military Sales, program objective memorandums, budget execution reviews, and source selections for acquisition programs across the Air Force.
She is dedicated to delivering timely and accurate results, optimizing resources, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, CrossFit, and binge-watching a good show.
Program Analyst
JAMES PURCELL - James has four years of experience in logistics and program management, contributing to projects like DoD Commonality and Medical Logistics. With a background in Information Technology and a degree in Business Information Technology from Framingham State University, James blends technical skills with practical solutions to support operational success.
His approach emphasizes efficiency, collaboration, and delivering results that align with project goals. Outside of work, James enjoys photography and videography, where he brings a creative perspective to visual storytelling.
His approach emphasizes efficiency, collaboration, and delivering results that align with project goals. Outside of work, James enjoys photography and videography, where he brings a creative perspective to visual storytelling.
