Megan VanHorn

Megan VanHorn is a seasoned acquisition and contracting expert with over a decade of experience in the federal government and defense contracting. She served as a contracting officer in the United States Air Force for eight years, where she worked with several organizations, including the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, Air Combat Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office, and United States Special Operations Command.

Throughout her time in the Air Force, Megan was acknowledged for her unique approach to contract management and her utilization of innovative contracting techniques. Her objective in the private sector is to lead and motivate teams of small business and acquisition professionals to upgrade the federal procurement system and reinforce the national security framework and the Defense Industrial Base of the United States.

After her successful career in the Air Force, Megan continued her quest to improve service members' access to critical technologies as the Chief Financial Officer of Small Business Consulting Corporation, a start-up aimed at bringing commercial technology to US Airmen. Most recently, Megan has started her own consultancy firm, Bridge4Acquisitions with her husband Tyler, who is also a former Air Force Contracting Officer. Bridge4Acquisitions focuses on shepherding small and non-traditional businesses in successfully securing and executing government contracts. The team specializes in providing expertise in federal acquisitions, program management, contracting, and financial management services to small and non-traditional defense contractors providing critical technology to support our Nation’s warfighters. Bridge4Acquisitions offers tiered service options tailored to meet the specific needs of clients seeking contract administration support, strategic acquisition solutions, and integrated acquisition expertise.