USFCR Staff
Eric Knellinger
Eric Knellinger is Chairman and CEO of US Federal Contractor Registration, Inc., the world’s largest and most respected third-party government registration firm. With more than 30 years of government acquisition, advertising, marketing, sales, and business development experience, Eric has helped secure federal contracts for Google Services, Hilton Hotels, McGraw Hill, Inc., Raytheon, and more. Eric has also worked for the U.S. government as a private consultant on foreign negotiation, policy, and trade relations, and was instrumental in the creation of an effective program for international businesses looking to work with the federal government. ( Read More )
Matthew Pulver
Matt Pulver knows firsthand the pitfalls small business owners face in today’s market. He ran his own development and design business for eight years, after which he transitioned to working alongside business owners, which brought him to US Federal Contractor Registration. Today, Matt is an integral part in daily operations and development towards new products and services that assist in the world of federal contracting. ( Read More )
Our Training Team
Anna Rose
Anna transfers a lot of positive energy to the people around her. She’s done this in the past as a teacher and she continues to do this at US Federal Contractor Registration. Currently holding an Education degree from Boston’s Bunker Hill Community College, she has taught everyone from preschoolers to corporate agents. At USFCR she sees herself as a reference point for businesses looking for answers, as well as a friend to turn to when the process becomes overwhelming. ( Read More )
Our Acquisitions Team
Shawn Smeltz
Shawn believes in putting 110% into everything he does. As USFCR’s Director of Sales, he believes that leaders should give all the credit for success to their team members because without them, everything implodes. When you surround yourself with positive and energetic people who are smarter than you are, the results will align with your efforts. ( Read More )
Client Relations Specialists
Department of Support
Ericka Price
Ericka finds that stressed business owners have difficulty moving forward, especially when it comes to federal contracting. That’s where her extensive experience with customer service in a variety of environments comes in. She is comfortable being the main point of contact for her clients. Ultimately her knowledge and expertise builds confidence so that her clients can reach their goals. Prior to working on team at USFCR with Acquisition Specialist Marianne Swager and Wendy Coutinho, Ericka attended Taylor College for Medical Assisting where she received CCMA certification. She has found direction in a career change and now provides direction for clients moving toward federal contracting. The most important thing she recommends to people is to never be afraid to ask for help. ( Read More )
Our Special Services Team
Christie Jackson
Christie Jackson joined US Federal Contractor Registration in 2012 as a Lead Case Manager. Since joining our team, she has helped thousands of small business owners complete their System for Award Management (SAM) Registration. She fields client questions, remains current on regulatory changes, and makes sure that clients are eligible to bid on government contracts. Christie directs our Special Services department and oversees all types of registrations and certifications including SAM, 8(a), DAPA, GSA, HUBZone, Veteran-owned small business, WAWF, and Woman-owned small business. ( Read More )
Special Services
Our CASE Team
Jessica Summers
Since 2010, Jessica Summers has overseen the case managers at USFCR, making sure that they know when the government rolls out changes to the System for Award Management, understand what these changes mean for our clients, and make these changes so that our clients’ SAM Registrations remain current, accurate, and complete. She works directly with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) when she identifies problems with their contracting systems, and also works closely with clients interested in applying for and receiving grants. Jessica is the USFCR go-to for clients who have questions about how to best remain compliant, and prides herself on going out of her way to make sure clients understand what they need to know to work as government contractors. ( Read More )
CASE Managers
Multimedia & Marketing Team
Rob Wadzinski
With an IT career that began in the U.S. Air Force and with a passion for the science of marketing, it’s no surprise that Rob’s career path has led him to digital marketing. As USFCR’s Director of Marketing, his overall goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of federal government contracting. For over 25 years, he has worked with B2B IT and SaaS Solutions in various positions including product manager, sales manager, business owner, and marketing director. ( Read More )