Shipley Associates: We Help Companies Win Business

Meet Leon Butler, Shipley’s Regional Vice President overseeing Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.   Leon has over 32 years of experience as a business development expert. His background includes military aviation, defense department civil service, and defense industry capture management. He is passionate about helping companies win business by providing strategic guidance, training, and consulting services.   During his time in the Air Force, he served as a flight instructor and an air advisor, building airpower capability with our international allied air forces. Later, he managed training program contracts as a civilian program manager. Before joining Shipley, he was a capture manager and demonstration pilot for CAE USA, a major defense industry leader in flight simulation and integration of training systems.    When he’s not working on Shipley pursuits, he serves our military legacy community as the National President of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a 501c3 charity dedicated to the legacy preservation of America’s first Black Aviators and Support personnel from World War II.   In his leisure time, Leon enjoys playing golf, watching football, and continuing his passion for aviation as a Civilian Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). He’s married the former Stephanie Keyes for 32 years and has two sons, Leon III and Jordan. 

In today’s competitive market, a strong proposal isn’t just about words—it’s about how you present your ideas. Visuals can significantly elevate your message, making complex information clearer and your proposals more persuasive. At Shipley Associates, our team of expert graphic artists specializes in creating high-impact visuals that resonate with your audience. Whether you need clear and concise charts, engaging graphs, or eye-catching infographics, we are here to help you transform your proposals. Please reach out to us today to learn how we can support your next proposal with compelling visuals that win contracts. https://lnkd.in/g-diaZN8

Shipley is proud to have Albert serving as our Regional Vice President in Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Albert Tillman, is a highly accomplished business development professional and strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years. His extensive experience has been pivotal in helping companies reach their revenue goals, tackle challenges, and embrace diversity.    As a founding member of Bloomberg Government, Albert played a crucial role in developing the BGOV product, ultimately establishing it as the premier legislative research tool on Capitol Hill. Albert's expertise is rooted in his ability to understand the unique needs of clients, colleagues, and employees, and his talent for tailoring solutions to address each challenge effectively.    He was also instrumental in forming and leading a team of subject matter experts to support sales professionals in closing large and strategic deals. This team's success was recognized when it was voted the top sales support team in Bloomberg Industry Group for 2022.    Outside of work, Albert enjoys playing tennis, spending quality time with his family, and traveling to tropical climates. 🎾 🌴

In Shipley’s Business Development Bootcamp (BDBC), we provide the business development process roadmap (ranging from gates 0-4) and teach the skills that help participants plan and manage strong capture efforts. We also provide the tools and processes needed to connect capture activities to proposal planning and apply knowledge and strategies developed during capture to writing high-scoring proposal sections. Click the link below to enroll in our Business Development Bootcamp to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gTDvzU5q

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Join industry leaders Kimberly Pack, President of Federal at AIS (Applied Information Sciences) and Amy McGeady, SVP of Shipley Associates: We Help Companies Win Business on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET, and discover how AI is not just a tool but a game-changing team player. Learn how pWin.ai and Shipley’s expertise can reshape your capture culture from the ground up. 🎯 Key Takeaways from the Webinar: 1. AI in Action: Make data-driven decisions before the RFP even lands. 2. Streamlined Success: Achieve a unified, efficient capture process. 3. Winning with Shipley: Apply proven strategies for greater results. Don’t miss the chance to transform your approach—secure your spot today! 🔗 Register Now: https://hubs.li/Q02MK4qX0 #AIInnovation #CaptureCulture #ProposalMastery #pWinAI #Shipley #ProudToBeAPMP #Webinar

This one-day, online, instructor-led training is tailored for business development leaders and proposal professionals who are exploring how to integrate AI into proposal development. For people new to Shipley’s BD. ai approach, this is an actionable strategy for applying AI to proposal activities. Our approach provides a deeper understanding of AI’s strengths and limitations and how to use AI in ways that complement the uniquely human capabilities that are critical to winning business. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI’s role in enhancing proposal development through practical, hands-on experience with pWin.ai, Shipley’s recommended platform. For a limited time, use the code "ONLINEREGIS15" to save 15% on this workshop. Follow the link below to register now👇 https://lnkd.in/ggbtWQ7m

Ready to take your business development skills to the next level? Join us at Shipley's most popular workshop—our Business Development Boot Camp! 🌟 Save $1,710 with our exclusive three-course bundle, designed to give you the tools and strategies you need to succeed. 📅 10 Public Courses available from September to November—registration is open now! ✨ Don't just take our word for it—187 participants in the last 90 days rated our courses an average of 9.3/10. Secure your spot today and invest in your success by following the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dajAympb

We’re excited to introduce Constance Brown, our new Payroll and Benefits Administrator! Please join us in welcoming her as she embarks on this new journey with us. We're looking forward to the positive impact she will bring to Shipley! 👏