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About
JAMCO Associates LLC, is a Maryland based minority owned small business firm specializing in Information Technology (IT) consulting services. Founded and created as a sole proprietorship in 2012, JAMCO specializes in delivering mission driven solutions across the full life cycle of procurement, acquisition and Contract management services including all IT products and services. The services include assessments, planning, purchasing, installation and setup, technical support and training, project and program management and other professional and management services.
At JAMCO, we partnership with federal acquisition officials and small to mid-sized businesses to help them navigate the IT procurement world by providing expert guidance and assistance to the challenges facing them and other procurement officials in today’s evolving IT demands.
Our deep institutional knowledge and experience with preparing Government Agencies and DoW (Department of War) Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) as well as performing technical assessments on agencies and businesses procurement packages. As a partner, you are the ultimate decision maker and JAMCO offers guidance simply as a value-added service.
Our Experience Drives Unparalleled Solutions
Diverse Expertise
Our team of professionals brings decades of collective experience in the IT sector, with specialized knowledge in key areas like acquisition support and business intelligence.
Ethical and Agile Approach
We balance technical expertise with ethical responsibility, providing agile solutions that are customized to the unique challenges of small businesses and government entities.
Trusted Partnerships
We build long-term relationships that go beyond a single project, delivering confidence and continuous support to every client.
Leadership Team
James E Williams is founder, president and CEO of JAMCO Associates LLC, a minority-owned firm based in Brookeville, Maryland. He is a SME (subject matter expert) in acquisition and has extensive experience in contract management, program support and technical expertise within government and private sectors. In addition, his background includes customer relationship management and financial expertise.
Expertise in Government Acquisitions: Williams has over thirty years of experience managing contracts and providing specialist support in government acquisitions, including multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects across various federal agencies. Â
Program and Contract Management: Experience includes program management roles at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), managing proposal processing, contract budgets, and workflow improvements to ensure contract deliverables are met.  Â
Customer Relationship Management: He served as a Customer Relationship Manager facilitating communication between customers and contractors under Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and assisted in strategic planning and proposal processing guidelines.  Â
Technical and Acquisition Support: Provides expert advice on acquisition strategy, risk mitigation, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of acquisition regulations and industry best practices to optimize client outcomes. Â
Educational Background: Holds a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology and a Master of Science in Management, both from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with high academic honors.
James E Williams is founder, president and CEO of JAMCO Associates LLC, a minority-owned firm based in Brookeville, Maryland. He is a SME (subject matter expert) in acquisition and has extensive experience in contract management, program support and technical expertise within government and private sectors. In addition, his background includes customer relationship management and financial expertise.
Expertise in Government Acquisitions: Williams has over thirty years of experience managing contracts and providing specialist support in government acquisitions, including multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects across various federal agencies. Â
Program and Contract Management: Experience includes program management roles at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), managing proposal processing, contract budgets, and workflow improvements to ensure contract deliverables are met.  Â
Customer Relationship Management: He served as a Customer Relationship Manager facilitating communication between customers and contractors under Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and assisted in strategic planning and proposal processing guidelines.  Â
Technical and Acquisition Support: Provides expert advice on acquisition strategy, risk mitigation, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of acquisition regulations and industry best practices to optimize client outcomes. Â
Educational Background: Holds a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology and a Master of Science in Management, both from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with high academic honors.
Pamela Williams is Chief Financial Officer, (CFO) and is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations and making decisions based on the company’s financial stability. She holds an advanced degree in finance from the University of Maryland. She uses her financial expertise and analytical thinking to accurately evaluate the company’s financial health. She also has a creative mindset that helps her develop innovative solutions to capital structure and budgeting limitations. She has excellent communication skills for writing reports, giving presentations, and providing suggestions about company finances.
Her duties include monitoring cash flow, meeting with the CEO to discuss the best practices for company finances and preparing strategic plans to improve the company’s overall financial health. Her responsibilities include
Executing the company’s financial strategy
Developing plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditures.
Identifying investment opportunities and managing mergers and acquisitions
Assisting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in developing financial plans and Analyzing data to create models based on the analysis.
Pamela Williams is Chief Financial Officer, (CFO) and is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations and making decisions based on the company’s financial stability. She holds an advanced degree in finance from the University of Maryland. She uses her financial expertise and analytical thinking to accurately evaluate the company’s financial health. She also has a creative mindset that helps her develop innovative solutions to capital structure and budgeting limitations. She has excellent communication skills for writing reports, giving presentations, and providing suggestions about company finances.
Her duties include monitoring cash flow, meeting with the CEO to discuss the best practices for company finances and preparing strategic plans to improve the company’s overall financial health. Her responsibilities include
Executing the company’s financial strategy
Developing plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditures.
Identifying investment opportunities and managing mergers and acquisitions
Assisting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in developing financial plans and Analyzing data to create models based on the analysis.
Charles Warren IV is the Business Manager and provides expertise in business processes and system analysis, design, improvement, and implementation efforts in translating business process needs and goals into technical requirements. He provides organizational and strategic planning for a wide variety of technical and functional environments, but is not limited to, Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management, Business Analysis and Technical Analysis. He holds a bachelor’s Degree from PENN State University.
He is responsible for the development of the business management goals and objectives with an eye on changes that will ultimately lead to growth and prosperity of the company.Â
He provides supervision and leads the company's operations and its employees and is responsible for various tasks that ensure the employees are both efficient and productive. He implements business strategies, evaluate overall and specific company performance, and supervise staff and employees.
He develops, designs, and implement plans and strategies that promote the attainment of reasonably set company goals and work products to ensure that company resources are adequate and suitable so that activities and goals are realized.Â
He Organizes and coordinate operations that ensures productivity is efficient and the work schedules remains accurate and timely. Develops marketing collateral (case studies, references, client quotes, etc.).
He assists with managing and growing a team of professionals, including team lead(s) and manages risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and project budgets and assist with Cost proposal support for assigned programs and proposal price analysis/strategy development.
Performs data mining for both monthly and ad hoc reporting requirements and collect fiscal and operational data to assist with the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Submit accurate and timely reports regarding expenses, activities, results, market position, and forecasts and maintains office staff by manage the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of associates.
Assists the CFO in completing the annual budget and manage and assist with day-to-day operations.
Charles Warren IV is the Business Manager and provides expertise in business processes and system analysis, design, improvement, and implementation efforts in translating business process needs and goals into technical requirements. He provides organizational and strategic planning for a wide variety of technical and functional environments, but is not limited to, Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management, Business Analysis and Technical Analysis. He holds a bachelor’s Degree from PENN State University.
He is responsible for the development of the business management goals and objectives with an eye on changes that will ultimately lead to growth and prosperity of the company.Â
He provides supervision and leads the company's operations and its employees and is responsible for various tasks that ensure the employees are both efficient and productive. He implements business strategies, evaluate overall and specific company performance, and supervise staff and employees.
He develops, designs, and implement plans and strategies that promote the attainment of reasonably set company goals and work products to ensure that company resources are adequate and suitable so that activities and goals are realized.Â
He Organizes and coordinate operations that ensures productivity is efficient and the work schedules remains accurate and timely. Develops marketing collateral (case studies, references, client quotes, etc.).
He assists with managing and growing a team of professionals, including team lead(s) and manages risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and project budgets and assist with Cost proposal support for assigned programs and proposal price analysis/strategy development.
Performs data mining for both monthly and ad hoc reporting requirements and collect fiscal and operational data to assist with the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Submit accurate and timely reports regarding expenses, activities, results, market position, and forecasts and maintains office staff by manage the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of associates.
Assists the CFO in completing the annual budget and manage and assist with day-to-day operations.
Eric Richmond is a seasoned IT and program management professional and brings over two decades of experience delivering mission-critical solutions across government and commercial sectors. With a strong foundation in operations research and mathematics, Eric Richmond has consistently driven innovation, efficiency, and strategic alignment in complex, high-stakes environments.
Currently serving as a Subject Matter Expert at Synergetic Information Services, he provides thought leadership and domain expertise to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), shaping the future of the Department of Defense’s global telecommunications network. Notable achievements include spearheading a 5-to-7-year technical roadmap, optimizing asset oversight through key metrics, and ensuring technology refreshment plans align with strategic goals.
Previously, as a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager at Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits, Eric Richmond led critical IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives, supporting rapid business expansion and operational resilience.
During a nine-year tenure at Enterprise Information Services, Eric Richmond excelled as a Program Manager, securing over $10 million in follow-on contracts and guiding programs through key Defense Acquisition milestones. Their leadership in risk management, cybersecurity accreditation, and earned value reporting significantly enhanced program execution and visibility.
Earlier roles at Technica Corporation and the American Red Cross showcased Eric Richmond’s ability to implement ITIL-based service management and compliance frameworks, while a pivotal role at Sprint Nextel Corporation involved managing an $80 million datacenter outsourcing contract and delivering a $10 million eCommerce platform for WiMAX services.
With prior experience at Lockheed Martin and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Eric Richmond has cultivated a deep understanding of systems engineering, change management, and IT operations.
Eric holds a Master of Science in Operations Research from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Florida A&M University. They are a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and hold multiple ITIL certifications, underscoring a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
Eric Richmond is a seasoned IT and program management professional and brings over two decades of experience delivering mission-critical solutions across government and commercial sectors. With a strong foundation in operations research and mathematics, Eric Richmond has consistently driven innovation, efficiency, and strategic alignment in complex, high-stakes environments.
Currently serving as a Subject Matter Expert at Synergetic Information Services, he provides thought leadership and domain expertise to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), shaping the future of the Department of Defense’s global telecommunications network. Notable achievements include spearheading a 5-to-7-year technical roadmap, optimizing asset oversight through key metrics, and ensuring technology refreshment plans align with strategic goals.
Previously, as a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager at Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits, Eric Richmond led critical IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives, supporting rapid business expansion and operational resilience.
During a nine-year tenure at Enterprise Information Services, Eric Richmond excelled as a Program Manager, securing over $10 million in follow-on contracts and guiding programs through key Defense Acquisition milestones. Their leadership in risk management, cybersecurity accreditation, and earned value reporting significantly enhanced program execution and visibility.
Earlier roles at Technica Corporation and the American Red Cross showcased Eric Richmond’s ability to implement ITIL-based service management and compliance frameworks, while a pivotal role at Sprint Nextel Corporation involved managing an $80 million datacenter outsourcing contract and delivering a $10 million eCommerce platform for WiMAX services.
With prior experience at Lockheed Martin and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Eric Richmond has cultivated a deep understanding of systems engineering, change management, and IT operations.
Eric holds a Master of Science in Operations Research from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Florida A&M University. They are a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and hold multiple ITIL certifications, underscoring a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
VINCENT M WILLIAMS is a Senior Consultant and experienced IT leader with over 25 years in various technical and managerial roles, primarily focusing on Microsoft technologies, cloud solutions, and enterprise infrastructure.
Extensive IT leadership experience:Â Vincent has led long-term technological strategies, directed technical teams, and managed resources with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, security, and business value. They have acted as CTO and senior technical manager in government and manufacturing sectors.Â
Educational background and certifications:Â He holds a BS in Business Information Systems and multiple certifications including MCSE in Cloud Platform and SharePoint, MCP, MCTS, MCITP, and CompTIA Network+ and A+ certifications.Â
Comprehensive training:Â Completed training in M-365 Administration, Microsoft DevOps, Azure Cloud, Project Management Professional, SharePoint development and project management, VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, and compliance standards like HIPAA and SOX.Â
Security clearance:Â Holds active Secret Security Clearance, enabling work within sensitive government environments.Â
Technical skills:Â Over 18 years of experience in system engineering, SharePoint architecture, database and security administration, infrastructure engineering, Active Directory, VMware, Microsoft SQL Server, and network technologies including Cisco and Juniper. Skilled in Microsoft DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Office 365 administration, mobile device management, and performance troubleshooting.Â
Recent role as O365 Operations Manager:Â Responsible for strategic planning, engineering, implementation, migration, and support of Office 365 and SharePoint environments at AARP. Managed cloud transitions, security, compliance, disaster recovery, vendor negotiations, and IT budgeting. Utilized Microsoft DevOps and cloud security tools to optimize performance and governance.Â
SharePoint Technical Leadership:Â Led SharePoint migrations, custom solution development, governance, and administration for clients including Price Waterhouse Cooper and Defense Health Affairs. Managed teams, designed portals for healthcare data, integrated business systems, and implemented agile delivery methods.Â
Earlier roles and responsibilities:Â As SharePoint Architect and Systems Engineer for federal agencies, planned and managed enterprise SharePoint environments, ensured high availability, data security, and compliance. As Director of ITS Operations at Navistar International, directed all technical aspects, strategic planning, research, budgeting, and cross-departmental technology advisory.Â
VINCENT M WILLIAMS is a Senior Consultant and experienced IT leader with over 25 years in various technical and managerial roles, primarily focusing on Microsoft technologies, cloud solutions, and enterprise infrastructure.
Extensive IT leadership experience:Â Vincent has led long-term technological strategies, directed technical teams, and managed resources with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, security, and business value. They have acted as CTO and senior technical manager in government and manufacturing sectors.Â
Educational background and certifications:Â He holds a BS in Business Information Systems and multiple certifications including MCSE in Cloud Platform and SharePoint, MCP, MCTS, MCITP, and CompTIA Network+ and A+ certifications.Â
Comprehensive training:Â Completed training in M-365 Administration, Microsoft DevOps, Azure Cloud, Project Management Professional, SharePoint development and project management, VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, and compliance standards like HIPAA and SOX.Â
Security clearance:Â Holds active Secret Security Clearance, enabling work within sensitive government environments.Â
Technical skills:Â Over 18 years of experience in system engineering, SharePoint architecture, database and security administration, infrastructure engineering, Active Directory, VMware, Microsoft SQL Server, and network technologies including Cisco and Juniper. Skilled in Microsoft DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Office 365 administration, mobile device management, and performance troubleshooting.Â
Recent role as O365 Operations Manager:Â Responsible for strategic planning, engineering, implementation, migration, and support of Office 365 and SharePoint environments at AARP. Managed cloud transitions, security, compliance, disaster recovery, vendor negotiations, and IT budgeting. Utilized Microsoft DevOps and cloud security tools to optimize performance and governance.Â
SharePoint Technical Leadership:Â Led SharePoint migrations, custom solution development, governance, and administration for clients including Price Waterhouse Cooper and Defense Health Affairs. Managed teams, designed portals for healthcare data, integrated business systems, and implemented agile delivery methods.Â
Earlier roles and responsibilities:Â As SharePoint Architect and Systems Engineer for federal agencies, planned and managed enterprise SharePoint environments, ensured high availability, data security, and compliance. As Director of ITS Operations at Navistar International, directed all technical aspects, strategic planning, research, budgeting, and cross-departmental technology advisory.Â
Kimberly D. Monroe is a senior Consultant and has over two decades of expertise in federal acquisition, contract management, policy development, and training across major U.S. government agencies and defense sectors.Â
Diverse Professional Roles and Clearances: She holds multiple acquisition-related roles including Consultant, Senior Contract Specialist, and Acquisition Project Manager. She maintains a Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph reinstatement, along with Contracting Officer Warrants for high-value contracts.Â
Advanced Education and Certifications: She earned a Master of Science in Information Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, complemented by APDP/DAWIA certifications in Contracting and Program Management, and a Victim Advocate certification.Â
Extensive Government and Defense Experience: Her recent roles include managing federal contract lifecycles at FAA, providing acquisition expertise at NIH, supporting acquisition policy and training at the Missile Defense Agency and DHS, and senior contracting at the U.S. Census Bureau. Earlier positions involved contract administration at IARPA, subcontract management at defense contractors, and leadership in contracting at US Cyber Command and Wright Patterson AFB.Â
Government Training, Awards, and Memberships: Monroe completed extensive government leadership and acquisition training, received multiple awards recognizing acquisition excellence and leadership, and holds memberships in Federally Employed Women and Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society.
Kimberly D. Monroe is a senior Consultant and has over two decades of expertise in federal acquisition, contract management, policy development, and training across major U.S. government agencies and defense sectors.Â
Diverse Professional Roles and Clearances: She holds multiple acquisition-related roles including Consultant, Senior Contract Specialist, and Acquisition Project Manager. She maintains a Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph reinstatement, along with Contracting Officer Warrants for high-value contracts.Â
Advanced Education and Certifications: She earned a Master of Science in Information Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, complemented by APDP/DAWIA certifications in Contracting and Program Management, and a Victim Advocate certification.Â
Extensive Government and Defense Experience: Her recent roles include managing federal contract lifecycles at FAA, providing acquisition expertise at NIH, supporting acquisition policy and training at the Missile Defense Agency and DHS, and senior contracting at the U.S. Census Bureau. Earlier positions involved contract administration at IARPA, subcontract management at defense contractors, and leadership in contracting at US Cyber Command and Wright Patterson AFB.Â
Government Training, Awards, and Memberships: Monroe completed extensive government leadership and acquisition training, received multiple awards recognizing acquisition excellence and leadership, and holds memberships in Federally Employed Women and Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society.
John Chukwumah is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in program management, process improvement, and strategic planning, with a primary focus on supporting the National Science Foundation (NSF). His proficiency encompasses proposal processing, communications, IT support, and stakeholder coordination, underpinned by a robust background in engineering and oilfield services.
In his current role at NSF, he oversees onsite contract staff supporting the NSF’s TIP Directorate. He is responsible for managing workflow, staff assignments, and deliverables related to proposal processing and administrative tasks. Additionally, he coordinates with NSF leadership to ensure efficient operations.
Previously, he supervised staff providing proposal processing support, reviewer recruitment, and database management at NSF. He led transitions to continuous proposal submission cycles and virtual work environments, developed standard operating procedures, and managed a $1.6 million contract budget.
In his capacity as a Program Support Specialist, he supported proposal compliance and peer-review panel coordination for the Engineering IIP Division at NSF. He ensured adherence to solicitation requirements and assisted in strategic planning.
Mr. Chukwumah also has significant technical and field engineering experience. He managed oilfield wireline operations for Schlumberger in Canada, including reservoir evaluation, production logging, crew management, and technical training. His contributions to reservoir management, reserve estimation, and data analysis were instrumental in optimizing production.Â
He possesses an Electrical Engineering, Master of Science degree from The George Washington University, Washington, DC and an Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Science from the University of Nigeria. His studies focused on Analog & Digital Circuits, Electrical Circuit Design, Control Engineering, Power Processing, Electronics Components, Electromagnetic Theory, Microcontroller based circuits, Communication Theory, and Circuit Design.
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John Chukwumah is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in program management, process improvement, and strategic planning, with a primary focus on supporting the National Science Foundation (NSF). His proficiency encompasses proposal processing, communications, IT support, and stakeholder coordination, underpinned by a robust background in engineering and oilfield services.
In his current role at NSF, he oversees onsite contract staff supporting the NSF’s TIP Directorate. He is responsible for managing workflow, staff assignments, and deliverables related to proposal processing and administrative tasks. Additionally, he coordinates with NSF leadership to ensure efficient operations.
Previously, he supervised staff providing proposal processing support, reviewer recruitment, and database management at NSF. He led transitions to continuous proposal submission cycles and virtual work environments, developed standard operating procedures, and managed a $1.6 million contract budget.
In his capacity as a Program Support Specialist, he supported proposal compliance and peer-review panel coordination for the Engineering IIP Division at NSF. He ensured adherence to solicitation requirements and assisted in strategic planning.
Mr. Chukwumah also has significant technical and field engineering experience. He managed oilfield wireline operations for Schlumberger in Canada, including reservoir evaluation, production logging, crew management, and technical training. His contributions to reservoir management, reserve estimation, and data analysis were instrumental in optimizing production.Â
He possesses an Electrical Engineering, Master of Science degree from The George Washington University, Washington, DC and an Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Science from the University of Nigeria. His studies focused on Analog & Digital Circuits, Electrical Circuit Design, Control Engineering, Power Processing, Electronics Components, Electromagnetic Theory, Microcontroller based circuits, Communication Theory, and Circuit Design.
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