Gritter Francona

Proud to support the 39th Annual Traverse City Optimist Club Duck Race as a corporate sponsor and even prouder of the Gritter Francona Corporate Duck who took 1st place this year! Together, we raised $47,875 in to directly support youth and family programs in the Traverse City area. Thank you to the Traver City Optimist Club for another great race. It's been a pleasure to watch this effort grow year by year and we're honored to be apart of the cause!

250 years of freedom 🎆 Wishing everyone at Gritter Francona and across our networks a happy Independence Day filled with good conversations, good food, a little time to recharge and an unapologetic pride for the USA 🇺🇸

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Sawyer, PhD, PMP as Chief Strategy Officer for Gritter Francona and its joint venture, Greenside Solutions.   Dr. Sawyer brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience and 15 years of consulting expertise, including extensive work supporting the Veterans Health Administration and Military Health System. As Chief Strategy Officer, he will lead strategic planning and market analysis efforts, ensuring the company's investments, capabilities, and partnerships remain aligned with emerging federal priorities and client needs. A globally recognized expert in implementation science and high reliability organizations, Dr. Sawyer will help drive innovation and strengthen the company's ability to anticipate and respond to evolving mission requirements. His leadership will further enhance Gritter Francona's ability to deliver measurable value and mission impact for Veterans, service members, and other national security stakeholders. https://lnkd.in/e-ZpXDtv

Even when the Nationals lose, it still feels like winning when you're watching the game with the Gritter Francona team. Thank you to all our partners and peers for joining us to cheer on the home team while celebrating the momentum here at Gritter Francona!

Today, we pause to celebrate Juneteenth. It is a powerful reminder of the enduring fight for freedom, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of progress. True progress isn't passive; it requires deliberate, intentional action. At Gritter Francona, we believe that building a better future means honoring the history that shaped us while actively creating environments where opportunity, excellence, and shared success can thrive. This Juneteenth, We honor the legacy of those who fought for liberation and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture where every voice is valued and empowered to lead.

What a week at VETS26! A huge thank you to everyone who attended Ajit Pai's session on winning VA healthcare contracts. Between Dr. Pai's clinical insight, the large turnout, and the conversations that followed, it was clear that the health of veterans remains one of the most urgent priorities in federal contracting. We look forward to continuing these conversations and bringing the right people together to move this work forward! #vets26 #sdvosb #federalcontracting #va #vha National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Richard Burke Rob Mitchell Greenside Solutions

Already at VETS26 and serious about growing your footprint in VA healthcare? If VHA growth is one of your top priorities this year, today's session should be blocked on your calendar. Join us as our very own, Ajit Pai, goes beyond talking points and digs into how clinical leaders at VA really make decisions about innovation, funding, and scale. Mission-Driven Growth: Winning VA Healthcare Through Clinical Insight 🕑 Wednesday, June 3 | 2:00–2:50 pm CDT 📍 Strand 12AB, Hyatt Regency New Orleans | BO603 In the room, we’ll work through: 🎯 What “mission-driven” actually means to VA clinicians 🎯 How to frame your solution in terms of outcomes they care about 🎯 Ways to position your company for long-term VA healthcare growth, not one-off wins Grab a seat a few minutes early as we’re expecting a strong turnout from teams serious about VA healthcare. https://lnkd.in/ejfJp3bg #VETS26 #SDBOSB #VAHealthcare National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Richard Burke Rob Mitchell

Heading to the VETS26 Conference next week in New Orleans? Spending a lot of time chasing VA opportunities but not seeing it translate into real VHA wins? Too many teams show up with generic capability briefs and leave without real traction. The differentiator? A credible clinical story that resonates with the leaders who own the mission. That’s exactly what we’ll dive into at: Mission-Driven Growth: Winning VA Healthcare Through Clinical Insight 📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 2:00–2:50 pm CDT 📍 Strand 12AB, Hyatt Regency New Orleans | Session Code: BO603 Ajit Pai, MD will share lessons from 15+ years inside VA and from supporting major transformation efforts, including VHA’s Integrated Healthcare Transformation 2.0 (IHT 2.0) work through Greenside Solutions and Gritter Francona. If your growth strategy includes VA healthcare, block the time now and bring your BD and delivery leads, you’ll leave with concrete ideas you can apply in this year’s pursuits. Learn more about the session here: https://lnkd.in/ejfJp3bg #VETS26 #FederalContracting #SDVOSB #VeteranHealthcare National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We are deeply grateful for their courage, dedication, and legacy. We also extend our appreciation to the military families who carry that sacrifice with pride and strength. May your holiday be full of rest as we enjoy the freedom won by those who gave their all.