The first time we met was in 2009 at an SBA 7J training series as we were both learning to navigate the program. 

Originally we both started as construction contractors. Patricia Bonilla was forging her way as a newcomer into the market as the CEO of a little known company, Lunacon Construciton
I was a recent contractor who due to the collapse of the housing market was looking to make my own path into government contracting consulting with a residential Air Conditioning company. 

Over the last 13 years we’ve both overcome what seemed like insurmountable odds at times to cement our place as builders creators entrepreneurs. But we agree that is was more than well worth the fight. 

I’ve watched her grow from a distance without saying much or checking in but always remembering the short time we shared together in those classes. 

In 2018 she came onto my show as I was just launching my new podcast, Govcon Giants, to help level the playing field for small businesses who needed to learn about Government Contracting. One year earlier 2017 we launched on YouTube making this content and the information readily available and widely accessible for those who could not afford to attend a conference or events, travel to learn. 

With the launch of her foundation Patricia to reaching back to help others. Now she is growing her online presence to solve market inefficiencies for construction firms that she has recognized over her years of being in the biz. 

And I am fully committed to helping and supporting her 100%. 

This picture is a great representation of when two people have great admiration and respect for one another. Patricia your amazing!