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Gene Moran, founder and President of Capitol Integration, is the foremost expert on federal defense and security lobbying. He guides and advises defense companies of all sizes to dramatically improve federal sales through funding and policy change in Washington DC. Thanks to his strategic advisement and proven methodology for success, Gene’s clients enjoy extraordinary returns on investment. With 10+ years operating as a highly successful independent consultant, lobbyist and advisor, Gene’s results for his clients are measured in billions of dollars.
The extent of his impact has seen Gene’s policy initiatives implemented by Congress (in law), The President (in Executive Order), and the Executive branch (in agency policy and contracts).
Gene’s relentless pursuit of innovation in his field has garnered multiple accolades. Spearheaded by Gene’s leadership, his firm, Capitol Integration, has been twice-recognized by Bloomberg Government as a Top-Performing Lobbying Firm. Gene is an inductee in the Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame ® and a personal recipient of the prestigious Corrie Shanahan Memorial Award for Advancing Consulting (Consultant of the Year). Florida State University has twice-heralded Capitol Integration as one of the 100 fastest growing alumni-led Florida companies. He is also twice-recognized as a ‘’Top Lobbyist” by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics.
Gene’s groundbreaking academic research earned him a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University. His dissertation explored the impact of congressional lobbying on contracting and the performance of democracy. He also holds a Master’s in Financial Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; and a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.
As a retired senior naval officer, Gene offers an incomparable breadth and depth of expertise. He served his country for 24 years in the U.S. Navy, operationally commanding ships at sea, and working in Washington DC. Gene’s exceptional insights and vision were sought out by the senior most influential decision makers of the Department of Defense and Congress. Gene was designated a Joint Specialty Officer and Proven Financial Manager before eventually transitioning from active duty as a Captain.
He is the author of Pitching the Big Top: How to Master the 3-Ring Circus of Federal Sales, which explores the intricate processes involved in federal sales, and co-author of Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions Through Language, Leverage, and Leadership with Alan Weiss. Government Deals Are Funded, Not Sold: How to Integrate Lobbying in to Your Federal Sales Strategy, is a capstone to Gene’s groundbreaking research of defense executives understanding to Congress and Washington, DC.
Drawing on his unique blend of military service and strategic advisement, Gene developed and launched Capitol Currency®, the only comprehensive multi-modal learning experience of its kind. Capitol Currency® is specifically focused on helping executives navigate the complex federal sales landscape.
His experience during transition from active duty to corporate was the inspiration behind Make Your Move, a book and podcast dedicated to helping veterans self-assess and address the challenges they face when charting their post-military careers. The proceeds from Make Your Move continue to benefit Freedom Fighter Outdoors, an organization which seeks to support injured veterans.
Gene’s most recent e-books, Ziplining Through the Valley of Death and Cleared Hot offer concise and insightful prescriptions to succeed in the early phases of the transition from small business to free and open competition.
Gene is married to Julie and lives in Florida where they are avid boaters. They are blessed with four adult daughters and a growing extended family.
Gene continues to hold active security clearance and remains SCI eligible.
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