OBXtek Announces Appointment of Michael Schaefer as Chief Growth Officer
McLean, VA – January 6, 2026 – OBXtek is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Schaefer as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Mike brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in government contracting, growth strategy, and technology-driven transformation, with a proven record of scaling organizations and driving enterprise performance across portfolios exceeding $100M.
In his new role, Mike will lead OBXtek’s growth initiatives, focusing on strategic planning, business development, and market expansion across the DoD and Federal Civilian sectors. His expertise spans federal contracting, mergers and acquisitions, and operational execution, positioning him to advance OBXtek’s vision for disciplined, sustainable growth.
Prior to joining OBXtek, Mike held senior leadership roles where he led complex growth initiatives, strengthened execution discipline, and built high-performing teams across business development, capture, and operations. He is recognized for driving measurable growth through disciplined strategy, customer alignment, and technology-enabled execution.
Quote from Leadership:
“Mike’s appointment reflects OBXtek’s continued focus on deliberate, long-term growth,” said Dale Spencer, President and CEO of OBXtek. “His depth of experience in government contracting and strategic leadership will strengthen our ability to scale responsibly and deliver consistent value to our clients and partners.”
Mike holds an MBA and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), reflecting a strong foundation in operational discipline and strategic execution.
