July 2008
Washington Business Journal Daily Three: Ron Adolph
Ron Adolph, chief executive at TAC Companies, says the best advice he has for young entrepreneurs is to hang around experienced people already doing what you want to do. See Video
May 2008
Prince George’s Institutes Program to Help Minority Developers Win Bids
The TAC Companies works with Prince George’s County to better position local and minority developers for future megaprojects in Prince George’s. The TAC Companies is managing the local and minority business enterprise programs for The Peterson Companies and the Nashville, Tennessee-based Gaylord Entertainment Co. Read more
November 2007
National Harbor is the “Super Bowl” for Contractors
Ron Adolph, President and CEO of The TAC Companies, believes that contractors must demonstrate a specific expertise and experience, and show that they have the financial capacity, staff, equipment and lines of credit to do the work; then they must compete on price. This competitive environment is like going from high school to a college football team – it’s another speed. Read more
September 2007
Hitting the Target: National Harbor is Reaching its Goals for Hiring Minority or Local Contractors
The TAC Companies, a minority-owned consulting company, is helping handle the procurement process at National Harbor and the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center. Developers of the National Harbor have been hitting and sometimes exceeding the mark set for local and minority business participation. Read more
July 2007
National Harbor: This Place Changes Everything
National Harbor is a $2 billion, 300-acre, mixed-use development complex that is producing substantial jobs, contracting, and investment opportunities for area residents and businesses. Read more
April 2007
NFBPA National Conference
TAC Companies participated in the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (www.nfbpa.org) annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona from April 21st–25th. TAC is a member of the Corporate Advisory Council and supports the mission of this twenty-four-year-old organization to improve and support the participation of African Americans in public administration at all levels. TAC works with many members of this organization to deliver services to the public sector.
January 2007
New Faces at TAC
TAC would like to welcome the following new employees:
Terry Kenner, formerly of Clark Construction Group, LLC, and a veteran in minority business development and community outreach, joined TAC Companies as a Project Manager in our M/DBE Consulting Practice. Terry brings twenty years of MBE experience from one of the flagship construction companies in the country. Terry has worked on a multitude of projects across the United States ensuring that the MBE community was appropriately represented and that contract goals were achieved. “Terry is a great asset to our team and we expect her to make an immediate impact on our business,“ said Ron Adolph, President and CEO of TAC Companies.
Sonya Lucas, a Certified Project Manager (PMI), joined the TAC consulting practice to lead the Compliance Department. Sonya has a master’s degree in Organization Development/Knowledge Management from George Mason University. Prior to joining TAC, Sonya was a Project Manager for the National Science Foundation where she managed a $350M project and a $100M Small Business Innovation Research Program. Ron Adolph, President and CEO of TAC Companies said “We welcome the internal controls, project methodology, and discipline that Sonya brings to our practice and look forward to the effects of her continuous improvement mindset.”
Nicole Copeland joined TAC as Project Manager to lead the DBE Outreach and Supportive Services Process for the Intercounty Connector Project as part of the ICC Corridor Partners Team for the Maryland Department of Transportation. Nicole brings a wealth of experience working with MBEs/DBEs as former Certification Manager for the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development from December 2001 to June 2006. Nicole has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Howard University, considerable knowledge of government regulations, and a firm commitment to the development of MBEs/DBEs. “Nicole will quickly add value to our company and the ICC Project. We are thrilled to have her on our team,” said Ron Adolph, President and CEO of TAC Companies.
May 2006
M/DBE Certification
TAC Companies received Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority Disadvantaged Business Enterprise M/DBE Certification. “This certification gives our company access to additional opportunities in the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County,” said Ron Adolph, President and CEO of TAC Companies.
April 2006
TAC Companies’ New Corporate Office
TAC Companies opened its new corporate office in National Harbor, Maryland, expanding Real Estate Development and M/DBE Consulting Services to private and public sector clients. “We are very excited about the dynamic new National Harbor location, which will be the hub for our consulting practice,” said Ron Adolph, President and CEO of TAC Companies.
