Richard Paden

Procurement Specialist Counselor & VA Certified Counselor

Richard Paden currently serves as a Maryland APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist. Mr. Paden has been a part of our program since 2014, and his primary area of assistance lies in Howard, Prince George’s, and Montgomery Counties. During a career spanning over 30 years, Mr. Paden has identified, qualified, and conducted capture management and key personnel recruiting for numerous multi-year government contract awards. Since joining the APEX Accelerator Richard has serviced 500 clients, done over 3,000 counseling hours, and assisted his clients in winning 53 contracts totaling over $18 million. Mr. Paden also has a wide array of experience in:

Sales & Sales Management:
Mr. Paden has had over a decade of experience working in management and sales positions at different firms and companies.

Small Business Owner:
As a small business owner of Government Sales and Marketing Consultants Inc. (GSMC), Mr. Paden helped new companies acquire new business from the Federal Government.

Leadership:
Mr. Paden has been recognized for his leadership skills by receiving several awards during his experience in high positions in sales and sales management.