Company Profile
Founded in February 2022, Premier Strategic Solutions, LLC (PSS) is a woman, minority, and service-disabled veteran owned small business located in Springfield, Virginia. PSS provides management consulting, strategic and operational planning, project management/information technology consulting, organization/executive leadership development, and business writing consulting services to government, corporate, non-profits, schools, universities, and professionals.
Our Mission
To deliver the highest quality consulting services that enable our clients to improve their productivity, maximize their organizational effectiveness, and improve / grow their bottom line.
Our Core Values
- Integrity without compromise.
- Honesty with our clients, partners, and team.
- Commitment to excellence.
- Respect for all.
About Dr. Mary Gillam, Founder & CEO
A graduate of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, Dr. Mary M. Gillam is founder and CEO of Premier Strategic Solutions, LLC. A former member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) Corps, and a retired Air Force Colonel, Dr. Gillam brings over 35+ years of executive-level leadership, management, and technology expertise to the business.
Servant Leadership
Prior to pursuing entrepreneurship, Dr. Gillam worked as a senior executive at the highest level of the department of defense (DoD) serving as the Director of Technology, Innovation, and Engineering at the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. While on an earlier assignment at DoD, Dr. Gillam also served as the Chief of Staff for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense supporting the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO). Before her appointment to the SES Corps, Dr. Gillam worked in private industry for the government consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton where she leveraged her experience as a former Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Director of Information Technology at the Air Force largest Air Logistics Center (ALC). A servant leader, Dr. Gillam has commanded or led several organizations (managing millions of dollars) and deployed in support of numerous real-world and humanitarian operations around the world. Dr. Gillam’s international front-line experience coupled with her congressional expertise enables her to provide a global strategic perspective while valuing diversity of thought and culture differences.
Press & Media
Featured in various media outlets and magazines for her leadership, management, technology, and business acumen, Dr. Gillam is the author of 13 books, and the host of a local television show, "Leadership Table Talk." A three-time Telly award winning television host, and an Amazon #1 bestselling author, Dr. Gillam is also the inventor of the highly acclaimed leadership training tool - the “Leadership Build Zone,” which has been used by government, academia, non-profits, and professionals seeking to grow their leadership skills and talents.
Education & Experience
A strong supporter of women in science and technology, Dr. Gillam earned a PhD in Management Information Systems Technology, four masters' degrees to include a Masters in Executive Leadership, and a Master’s degree in Computers and Information Resource Management. With a scholarship from Dow Chemicals and the Air Force, Dr. Gillam earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Legislative Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Project Management. She is a graduate of the Naval War College in Newport, RI, and the Air Command and Staff College in Montgomery, AL. Dr. Gillam is a certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma and a certified John Maxwell Speaker, Coach, and Trainer.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Gillam is very active in her church and sets on multiple nonprofit boards. She is the recipient of numerous civic and military leadership awards for her service and devotion to helping others.
What Drives Us
PSS thrives on developing a “win-win” relationship with its clients, partners, and team. We are only as successful as those that we work with, whether that be an internal or external stakeholder.
PSS seeks to create a tangible return on investment (ROI) for the clients, leaving them better off for having engaged the company’s services. Our client's success is our main goal and ensuring that all agreed-upon initiatives are completed and completed to satisfaction.
PSS strives to be a “value-add” to its clients and not just a one-and-done company. We want our services to help our clients reach their goals therefore do not recognize the one-and-done model. We strive to bring you value and the best optimal ROI with our services.