Paul Bailey is a Partner for Capital Edge Consulting. Mr. Bailey has broad experience with federal procurement rules and regulation through combined industry and public accounting experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG. Over the course of his 30-year career, Paul has provided expert advice and testimony for government contractors and their counsel, government agencies including Inspector General and the Department of Justice on the administration of contracts and resolution of complex government accounting and compliance disputes. While in public accounting, Paul was responsible for the Department of Energy’s outsourced contractor audits to KPMG, including Incurred Cost and Price Proposals, CAS compliance and Business System adequacy. Paul has conducted audits for and on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice and Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General.

Paul joined Capital Edge Consulting from Harris Corporation in Melbourne, Florida where he was Vice President of Government Accounting and Compliance. In the accounting and compliance role, Paul was responsible for the oversight and approvals of the Business Systems to satisfy DCAA/DCMA surveillance and adequacy determinations. Paul orchestrated and directed an External Restructuring of CAS segments to align cost allocations and synergies following a major acquisition. Paul has been an industry leader in settlement of indirect rates based on past company experience foregoing the DCAA Incurred Cost Audit process. In addition to extensive accounting and compliance experience, he has held Vice President roles leading Contracts, Subcontract Administration, and Procurement functions.

Chad Braley is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Capital Edge Consulting, Inc. Since its inception, Capital Edge has grown into the country’s leading firm, focusing solely on serving both foreign and domestic contractors who do business with the US Government.

Chad’s areas of expertise include the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplement regulations, Contractor Accounting, Purchasing, Estimating, MMAS, and EVM Business Systems, Truth in Negotiations Act, government accounting requirements Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), DCAA Audits support and preparation, other regulatory non-compliance support, Terminations, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA), ERP systems and risk mitigation.

Lew Gaydon is a Director at Capital Edge Consulting and an accomplished financial executive in the Government Aerospace Sector. Based in Nashville, Lew rejoined Capital Edge in 2024, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in government contracting. He has led finance, pricing, accounting, and compliance organizations, working closely with contracting and audit offices within the Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and other civilian agencies. Lew was previously with Capital Edge from 2013 to 2017.

With extensive expertise in aerospace, defense, and government contracts, Lew has a proven track record in financial leadership and compliance governance. He led the finance, accounting, and compliance organization for the government business unit of a $2B+ publicly traded company, playing a pivotal role in transitioning to a full CAS-covered contractor. This transition involved implementing Deltek Costpoint, strategic indirect rate structuring, and combining two CAS-covered segments. Lew's areas of expertise include Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), contractor accounting, estimating, purchasing systems, strategic finance, pricing, REAs, ICSs, terminations, M&A due diligence, ERP implementation, business integration, and DCAA audit support.

Eric Hayman has over 15 years of experience providing professional support to government contractors and government agencies in the areas of compliance, accounting and training. He specializes in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, Government Audits and Contract’s Finance Management. He has worked closely with Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, Vice Presidents, and General Counsels among others, and brings experience from a wide range of engagements.

Eric has provided Government Contracting Services to a wide range of Industries, including Aerospace and Defense, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Sectors, Manufacturing and Professional Services. His clients range from small start-ups to large, publicly-held, multi-national organizations.

Tony Worick is a Partner at Capital Edge Consulting, where he specializes in helping businesses navigate and succeed in working with the United States Government. With extensive experience with large aerospace and defense contractors and aiding commercial companies in establishing public sector ventures, Tony leverages his expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to drive business growth and compliance.

Tony's comprehensive approach includes establishing robust internal control frameworks, continuous risk and control monitoring, and providing actionable recommendations to ensure compliance and business continuity. His clients span various industries, including aerospace, biotech, defense, energy, healthcare, IT, intelligence, and manufacturing. Tony's in-depth knowledge of DCAA audit methodologies has contributed to numerous successful government business system audits. Additionally, he supports clients through large-scale transformations, deals due diligence, and integration plans, ensuring seamless operations and compliance throughout acquisitions involving government contracts.