140: Michael Sanders - Responsive leadership in providing innovative solutions to complicated problems

Michael V. Sanders is the Founder and CEO of Interactive Government Holdings, a global company serving defense and civilian agencies. Michael started IGH as a service-disabled, veteran owned small business in 2006 following his time in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He's a graduate from Harvard Business School in 2018 and currently serves on the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) Board to help veterans in the government contracting field. In 2020 and 2021 IGH was recognized with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Platinum Level HIRE Vets Medallion Award.

IGH’s humble start in government contracting was a $2,500 contract from Prince George’s County in Maryland. Under Michael’s leadership, today IGH is a global company serving defense and civilian agencies. Michael believes in using a progressive mix of data, technology and human capital strategies to help federal agencies maximize every dollar in order to advance their missions.

IGH’s successful growth received prominent attention when the company landed on the INC Magazine 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies for three consecutive years (2016 - 2018). It was second on the Vet50 2016 list of Fastest Growing Veteran-Owned Companies. In 2016, Michael was a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneurs of the Year. 

Michael is committed to giving back to veterans and entrepreneurs. IGH was recognized in 2020 and 2021 with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Platinum Level HIRE Vets Medallion Award. Michael serves on the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) Board to help veterans in the government contracting field. He also is on the Advisory Board for the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University.

Let’s welcome our next Govcon Giant, Michael Sanders.