Coley GCS
Since 2001 Coley GCS has helped companies located across the U.S. and around the world successfully win and manage more than $26 Billion in Government Contracts. We have a long history of delivering high-quality service and advice that helps our clients accelerate and sustain long-term success–many who have put their trust in our advice for over 16 years. Our Clients represent the full spectrum of industries and business classification from start-ups to multi-billion dollar conglomerates.
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
Coley exists to make a positive difference in our world. We provide services and solutions that make a real and measurable impact for those we serve.
Our Values
Our Values
Our values reflect who we are as people and guide our approach to working with others. Every member of the Coley team embraces and lives to “G.O R.E.A.L.”
Growth
We believe that we must continuously innovate and grow professionally to deliver the superior service we desire for our customers.
Our team members thirst for continuous growth professionally, emotionally, and spiritually in order to better serve our customers.
Optimism
Our can-do attitude and relentless focus on positive outcomes enable us to see solutions to challenges others may miss.
We believe we can change the world for the better and thrive on solving and overcoming challenges that create win-win situations.
Respect
We treat others with respect and act with integrity that gives others reason to respect us.
We demonstrate respect through our actions as we interact with our:
- Customers
- Teammates
- Profession
- Ourselves
Excellence
We believe that anything worth doing is worth doing well and that focus on the details make the difference.
We pursue excellence in all that we do and continuously innovate to improve and achieve better results for our customers, our partners, and ourselves.
Accountable
We hold ourselves to a high standard and believe that we are accountable to our customers, partners, and each other to deliver on our promises.
We believe it starts with individual accountability—being the best that we can be by exceeding expectations and living Coley’s corporate values daily.
Love
We love what we do and take pride in every aspect of our work.
We hire and work with people who share our passion for doing great things with a focus on helping others.
Committed to Service
Coley offers support to small and large companies to help accelerate and sustain long-term success as a government contractor. Our experienced consultants are focused on developing a strategy for our clients to reach long-term success. We are proud of the long-term relationships with our clients, including some that have been with us for over 20 years. Our commitment to all our customers is to deliver superior customer service and professional services that provide results.
- New Business from Client Referrals 80%
- Customer Retention rate in past 20 years 98.3%
- Respond to client requests within 4 hours 96%
- Overall Customer Happiness with Coley 98%
- Clients that exceed minimum GSA sales requirements 90%
Client Kudos
Meet Our Team
Coley’s team has been built with experts from both government and industry to create a special mix of talent and experience needed to deliver the full range of expert advice companies need during the government contract life-cycle.
Jack Coley
President/Founder
Jack Coley is CEO of Coley & Associates, Inc., Coley GCS, LLC, and founder of FedMap™– the government contractor accelerator. He is a results-driven executive, and successful entrepreneur who has a deep understanding of the super competitive government contracts marketplace. He has used his understanding, along with his more than 25 years of experience, to help small businesses win more than $26 Billion in new contracts. Jack has advised more than 1,000 small and large businesses, spoke at conferences, sat on expert panels, and been quoted in numerous articles. His experience spans a broad range of government agencies and functional areas. He is an Air Force Veteran, received his MBA with Honors from Webster University, and a Bachelor’s with distinction from Wayland Baptist University.
J.F. Bierlein
Senior Associate - Senior Consultant Contracts & Proposals
J.F. is a Senior Consultant with over 35 years’ experience working with Federal, State, and Local agencies and government contractors, including substantial experience writing and managing winning proposals. Since 2004 when he joined Coley, J.F. has been successful in developing long-term relationships with clients by providing dependable, expert advice, putting his customers’ interests first, and helping them win more government contracts through his exceptional proposal writing skills.
J.F. started his government career working on Capitol Hill as a legislative analyst and assistant and was an Adjunct Professor at American University in Washington DC for 10 years. Prior to joining the Coley Team, J.F. was a lead contracts writer/editor in support of the US Departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, and Department of Justice; and then served as a senior proposal manager for CH2M HILL; a very large government contractor.
Mr. Bierlein is the author of three published books in English, and two in Spanish and Portuguese. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, German, French, and Spanish.
J.F. received his BA from Valparaiso University and his MA from American University.
Ramiro Delgado, CFCM
Director of Contracts Management and Acquisition
As a Senior Consultant, Ramiro manages GSA Schedule contracts for Coley’s clients where he provides advice while ensuring that contracts are compliant and current. Ramiro worked in the customer service industry for 6 years prior to joining Coley in 2009 where he has been active in GSA Schedule support. Since joining the Coley Team, Ramiro has earned a reputation among our clients for being willing to go above and beyond to meet their GSA Schedule contract needs and for being a team player among his coworkers.Ramiro received his BBA in Business with a minor in Economics from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is a Certified Federal Contract Manager.
John Cardenas
Contracts Advisor
Since 2015, John has continually supported product-based and service provider contractors win and manage their GSA Schedules. John grown at Coley to a contracting expert with specialization in in advanced excel management, contract compliance, and market research. Over the years, John has grown very familiar with the MAS solicitation, as well as modification and offer requirements.
John has completed his Associates degree in Computer Science at St. Phillip’s College and now works as a full-time Contract Manager. John continues to follow his interest in illustration, design, and programming.
Roman Morales
Contracts Advisor
Roman joined Coley GCS in 2019 providing support to GSA Schedule contracts. In his role as contract adviser, he works tirelessly to keep clients up to date and compliant. His work includes helping companies that want to offer both products and services to government clients wanting to use the GSA Schedule.
Roman’s supports companies currently on schedule who depend on him to update their GSA pricelist as well as those who seek to understand the implications of a recent Mass modification to their contract.
Prior to joining Coley, Roman worked in the hospitality and customer service industry, including support for client management and data analysis for clients. Roman attended Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas.
Daniel Coley, CFCM
Vice President
Daniel is Vice President of Coley GCS, where he leads the day-to-day contract consulting division operations and management. Daniel is a Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) and has years of experience with the acquisition, management (compliance and administration) and marketing of Federal, State, and Local government contracts since 2002. Daniel specializes in GSA Schedules, FAR 8 and 12 regulation acquisition and compliance, as well as other aspects of contract management and marketing. He has helped hundreds of Coley clients win opportunities and remain compliant with the terms of their contract while helping them expand their government business. Daniel understand contract compliance including areas such as the Sales Tracking Systems, Services Contract Act, Price Reduction Clause, Contract Modifications, Novations, and the full range of auditable procedures. Daniel leads based on Coley’s philosophy of delivering the very best customer service with integrity. He earned his degree from Texas State University.
Jim Vinarskai
Senior Associate
Jim is responsible for implementing Coley’s business development strategies targeting Federal, State and Local government. Using his over 35 years’ of experience in Federal government and private industry, Jim helps develop new business strategies, identifies new opportunities, and develops teaming relationships.
Prior to joining Coley in 2001, Jim held a senior position at USAA’s Information Technology Company, ITCO, where he worked with ITCO leadership in promoting and integrating new technology enterprise-wide, which required business planning, marketing, and management studies and analysis. Prior to USAA, Jim held various senior leadership positions with the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army where he developed experience in management, strategic and technology planning, engineering, technology transfer, business development, research and analysis, and marketing.
Mr. Vinarskai received his MS in Electrical Engineering in Bioengineering from the University of Nebraska and his BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from North Dakota State University.
Julio Cardenas
Sr. Contract Advisor
For over ten years, Julio has helped companies maximize the benefits of GSA Schedule ownership. His expertise spans a broad range of services, including helping companies acquire their GSA Schedule, remaining compliant with the myriad terms and conditions, and enhancing their online presence. Julio is an expert in GSA Advantage catalog optimization as well as DOD FedMall registration and maintenance that has translated into accelerated market traction in the Federal marketplace.
Before joining Coley, Julio faithfully served in the US Army for over 10 years. His military service instilled within him a strong tradition of “service-before-self” that benefits his clients by putting their interests first. Julio has worked with complex government regulations and understands the importance of being detail-oriented to help his clients remain compliant.
Cindy Toscano
Senior Consultant - Marketing
Cindy joined Coley in 2012 and has over 25 years of marketing experience in both corporate and government markets. She uses her knowledge and expertise to help our clients develop integrated marketing strategies, including branding, campaign management, analytics, budgeting, print production, digital marketing, social media, CRM, vendor management, and exhibit and event management.
Cindy received her BBA in Business Administration from the University of Texas Pan-American.