“Go-To-Guy” Timberlake doesn’t just inform audiences—he transforms how they approach growth in federal contracting so they achieve it. With 35+ years of frontline expertise and a track record of contributing to over $8 billion in documented contract revenues through The American Small Business Coalition, Guy delivers immediately actionable insights that attendees implement before they leave the room.

Guy earned his “Go-To-Guy” call sign in the 1990s when Air Force and Navy acquisition professionals consistently directed colleagues his way—“go to Guy to ensure the job is done right.” That reputation now defines his speaking engagements: high-energy delivery, zero fluff, maximum impact. (full bio below)

“Go-To-Guy” Timberlake doesn’t just inform audiences—he transforms how they approach growth in federal contracting so they achieve it. With 35+ years of frontline expertise and a track record of contributing to over $8 billion in documented contract revenues through The American Small Business Coalition, Guy delivers immediately actionable insights that attendees implement before they leave the room.

Guy earned his “Go-To-Guy” call sign in the 1990s when Air Force and Navy acquisition professionals consistently directed colleagues his way—“go to Guy to ensure the job is done right.” That reputation now defines his speaking engagements: high-energy delivery, zero fluff, maximum impact.

As creator of Ethical Stalking for Government Contractors® body of knowledge, and architect of the Wingman SOARR™ mastermind accelerator, Guy reveals the critical blind spots that cost 80% of contractors millions in missed opportunities while delivering the proven strategies that make the other 20% thrive. The frameworks built by him and his team help companies understand risk from the perspective of contracting officers and their customers, develop ground truth-based intelligence capabilities, and make better-informed capture decisions with confidence.

Conference organizers from WIPP, VIP, AFCEA, APEX Accelerator, Military Influencer Conference, NDIA, and APMP frequently request he present multiple sessions because attendees consistently rate him their top speaker. “Guy is incredibly informative and knows exactly how to grab the audience’s attention and keep them engaged throughout his sessions,” notes one organizer. Another attendee shares: “I learned more about Government Contracting from Guy in 1.5 hours than I had learned in the past 3 years.”

Guy serves small to mid-tier firms with annual revenues ranging from early growth to $500M+. Recognized with honors from the U.S. Treasury, State Department, Maryland Department of Commerce, and recipient of the 2022 GAINer Lifetime Achievement Award, he serves on the boards of HUBZone Communities Alliance and American Freedom Foundation.