Chris Lockwood

Supervisory Advisor

Mr. Lockwood is a Supervisory Auditor with the DCAA Southeastern Maryland Branch, Patuxent River Suboffice. In this capacity, he supervises and leads a team of Contract Auditors in performing varying audits in support procurement, administration, and closeout of contracts with the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis.

Mr. Lockwood graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an Accounting focus. Mr. Lockwood also holds a Master’s Degree of Science with a focus of Accounting and Financial Management. Mr. Lockwood is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Maryland. He began his DCAA career in 2009 as an Auditor with the Southeastern Maryland Branch Office, Patuxent River Suboffice in California, MD. He was promoted to Financial Liaison Advisor in 2014 to support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and rotated to his current Supervisory position in 2017. Mr. Lockwood has performed and supervised numerous accounting/billing systems, proposals, CAS compliance, and incurred costs audits for contractors ranging in size from sole proprietors to billion dollar

companies.

Mr. Lockwood resides in California, Maryland.

Azunna Anyanwu is the founder of the Agile CIO. As a Fractional CIO, he helps small to medium businesses (SMBs) quickly improve business outcomes by accelerating digital transformation. He is an award-winning Technology Executive, Servant Leader, Problem Solver, and Trusted Advisor.

He has 25+ years of diverse technology experience and is a 3-time CIO/CTO of Top 100 accounting firms. Azunna graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; The John Hopkins University with a Master of Sciences in Computer Science; and the Quantic School of Business & Technology with an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Jacelyn Ferriell

Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Partner, Aerospace, Defense & Government Advisory

Overview

As a partner in Government Contracting at Aprio, Jacelyn is dedicated to supporting federal contractors. She leads the GSA consulting practice and oversees the firm’s comprehensive federal joint venture selection. Her unique approach involves building trusted partnerships with each client, proactively identifying ways to mitigate risks associated with federal contracting, and helping clients increase their revenue through their federal business.

Experience

Jacelyn is exclusively focused on government contracting and possesses an in-depth understanding and hands-on experience. She brings 12 years of experience in federal contracting with a primary focus on GSA schedule consulting. She excels in proposal preparation, contract administration, and developing federal business strategies. Jacelyn also supports federal joint venture companies, guiding them through the complexities of compliance and helping them thrive in the federal marketplace.

Jacelyn’s extensive experience and strategic approach to client service helps ensure that each client receives personalized and effective solutions. Her commitment to understanding their unique needs and goals fosters a collaborative environment where clients feel supported and empowered to achieve their objectives.

Education & Affiliations

Jacelyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.