Since 1989, Bold Concepts has been enhancing the growth of small businesses participating in Federal Government construction programs.
Bold Concepts, Inc. provides comprehensive support services for Small Business (SB) General Contractors specializing in Federal Government Construction Programs— namely 8(a), Tribally-owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, SB, and WOSB contractors.
Please view our video presentations below to learn more about Bold Concepts, our shared services, and our team.
Bold Concepts works with the top construction professionals in the nation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a dynamic work environment, and travel opportunities for motivated professionals. Interested in joining Bold Concepts' team? We’d love to hear from you. Our business is currently expanding, and we are always looking for potential candidates to fill newly created positions in our firm. Email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@boldconcepts.com.
As Founder of Bold Concepts, Inc., David Wimsatt is closely involved with all aspects of client development along with his senior staff. His guidance on issues such as bonding sources, financing options, teaming arrangements, business structures, and team building are based on practical, proven, and time-tested methods. Dave's 30+ years of experience includes hands-on 8(a) business development work for small firms and the founding and running of multiple construction, building supply, real estate development and management, internet, and promotional firms.
Kevin Wimsatt brings to Bold Concepts' clients extensive strategic marketing experience and well-established relationships with Federal Government contracting agencies, ensuring efficient and effective marketing of Bold’s small and disadvantaged 8(a) clients using a variety of contract vehicles and teaming arrangements. He oversees Construction Division operations including direct sales, capture management, strategic marketing, and planning, estimating, project management as well as company and client conflict resolution. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Northern Arizona University and has completed numerous industry-related certification courses from George Washington University.
Robert McCool provides a full range of support for Bold Concepts' clients' construction businesses from initial cost impact studies through design-build, operational reviews, CPM scheduling, on-site supervision, contractor coordination, quality control, and contract documentation. Bob oversees his experienced staff, who are responsible for cost estimating, pricing, project management, and technical proposals. With over two decades in the construction industry, Bob has the knowledge and experience to optimize construction resources and access top materials suppliers. He is a known and trusted partner of many Federal customers in the National Capital Region and elsewhere in the Middle Atlantic.
Craig Gangloff oversees the Estimating Department, reviewing the cost estimates and subcontractor bids for all client projects, and lending his direct input to the largest, most complex, and high-profile bids. He provides our clients nearly 30 years of architectural and design-build construction building experience, in a full range of roles. Craig has served as draftsman, project manager, scheduler, on-site supervisor, and estimator for small and mid-size firms, as well as a Maryland State agency. Craig holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural Design and Building Science & Construction Management, and a Graduate-Level Certificate in Architecture.
Derrick Locker is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience in the construction, human resources, and printing industries. A proven strategist, technical generalist, and facilitator, he works with Bold and its clients to develop and actualize short- and long-term investment and accounting goals. Derrick's background also includes experience in credit and cash flow forecasting, risk management, payroll, employee health care, pension plans, and information technology systems. Derrick holds a Bachelors of Accountancy from George Washington University and is a current member of the National Society of Accountants.
Maria has been working with and for Bold Concepts for over 12 years. She started working as an Administrative Assistant, spent a few years in Operations, and then moved into Accounting and Payroll. At present, Maria is the Director of Human Resources. She is a Human Resource Generalist and holds several certifications, some of which are in Cobra, Leave Management, and Workers’ Compensation.
Gabe has spent the last 15 years leading business development and marketing efforts across a wide array of industries including construction, health care, manufacturing, and telecommunications. He began supporting Federal 8(a) contractors in 2008 with an emphasis on providing permanent modular building solutions to both DOD and non-DOD agencies. Prior to joining Bold Concepts, Gabe acted as a consultant to a variety of Woman-Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses who were looking to kick start their journeys to become successful government contractors. Gabe holds a Bachelors’ degree in Theology from Northland International University and a Television and Radio Broadcasting Diploma from the Illinois Media School.
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