Mission Focus. Agile Innovation.
Established in 2005, and headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, C. Mack Solutions (CMS) was founded to bring Agile expertise to all levels of an organization, ensuring our clients benefit from this flexible and dynamic approach. We achieve this by aligning industry leading Agile technology professionals with client needs in order to deliver innovative solutions that exceed expectations. CMS believes that developing long term partnerships with our customers is the key toward helping our clients achieve success with their missions. To build those relationships, CMS drives the principles of integrity, agility, and delivery throughout our organization. C. Mack Solutions’ approach has yielded successful results for numerous clients throughout the public sector including the Department of Defense, US Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of the Interior. Additionally, CMS was accepted in the prestigious U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Mentor-Protege Program.
CMS Capability Statement
Why Choose Us?
Our team blends deep industry experience with Agile Certifications & Quality Certifications to ensure our clients are getting informed and impactful solutioning. We have a proven track record of bringing innovative solutions that enable the missions of our clients. Our focus on long-term partnerships ensure that our success is aligned with that of our clients.
Core Values
CMS is not just a place to work, it’s a community of supportive and like-minded individuals that understand we can achieve great things when we work together.
FOCUS ON THE TEAM
The best technology solutions can only be developed as a team. We work together and succeed together.
BE MISSION INSPIRED
Our passion is to fulfill the customer’s mission with innovative and sound solutions. We ask, at each turn, if this benefits our customer in the long term.
TRUST EMPOWERS COLLABORATION
Our culture fosters trust. We trust in the expertise and judgment of our collaborators. Every contribution is valued.
THRIVE ON CHANGE
We believe in agility, flexibility, and constant growth. Expect challenges and prepare to pivot.
COMMIT TO THE COMMUNITY
We value giving back to our local community by sharing our talents, in-kind support, donations, and time.
Leadership Team
Chris McGarrigal Founder and Managing Principal
After graduating from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Commerce in 1996 and an M.S. in MIS in 1997, I joined Price Waterhouse as a consultant. Through my first 6 years of consulting for Fortune 500 companies and Federal clients the company I started with migrated from Price Waterhouse, to PricewaterhouseCoopers, and ultimately to IBM. The training and experience I received at these top tier clients, gave me a great foundation to work from but also left me with a desire to work for a smaller company. I left IBM in 2003 and worked for a few medium sized consulting firms where I was able to focus on delivering SAP solutions to the Public Sector.
In 2005, I was able to leverage the experiences I had had over my first decade of consulting and founded C. Mack Solutions based on a passion for delivering innovative solutions and building long-lasting customer relationships. We have grown into an organization committed to Agile Best practices and lean solutions that deliver high value to our clients. We recruit like-minded individuals who are driven to demonstrate the power of Agile Methodologies to our clients. I’m constantly amazed by the impressive accomplishments of our team and the value we have been able to deliver to our clients.
Outside of the office, I stay busy chasing four young children that are currently participating in activities that include Tae Kwon Do, Gymnastics, Tee Ball, and Soccer (just to name a few). I also enjoy running and cheering on UVA Athletics!
Chris McGarrigal
Christopher Behar Vice President of Delivery
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Graduating from Lafayette College in 2002 with a degree in Computer Science, just as the tech bubble had burst, I began my career working for Metier Ltd. as a scheduler supporting U.S. Customs & Border Protection. I gained an understanding into the value sound schedule management can bring to an organization, but found that where my interests lay was in helping a team to achieve their milestones, rather than simply reporting upon their progress.
In 2006 I joined Lockheed Martin, and over the next 6 years I worked as a functional manager, driving teams of developers, testers, and systems engineers to deliver innovative solutions for mission critical systems within U.S. Customs & Border Protection. By 2011 the concepts of Agile development had begun to gain significant momentum within the industry. The idea of assembling a small, cross functional team of individuals, to support the delivery of an end-to-end user capability resonated strongly with me. So I joined a small commercial venture at Lockheed Martin as Scrum Master, where over the next year I led a scrum team through the prototype phase of a product Lockheed Martin had targeted for sale within DHS.
This led me in 2012 to join C. Mack Solutions, a company committed to delivering Agile best practices and Lean solutions to our customers, at a value which cannot be matched by the large system integrators. Initially working with several of our partner companies to bring Agile transformation to the CBP Passenger Systems Directorate’s TECS Modernization program, I’ve since returned to the Cargo Systems Directorate where I oversee delivery across the program.
Outside of the office, I have three young daughters all focused on becoming the next great ballerina, and whom I strive to make passionate fans of the Washington football team!
Christopher Behar
Will Watts Senior Director of Capture
After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2008 with bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Politics, I joined SRA International as a consultant. I worked as a functional ERP consultant supporting the implementation of modernized financial systems for Federal Government agencies. After a few years, I moved into a position in SRA’s Corporate Growth department leading volumes and major sections of proposals for the company’s top opportunities across our client base. I am also proud of the time that I spent leading and expanding our college hire development program focused on developing SRA’s leaders of the future through rotational assignments in business capture and technical roles.
I subsequently took on capture manager responsibilities focused on DHS at a couple of mid-size companies before to returning to CSRA (now GDIT through acquisition) in 2017. While at GDIT, I was the capture lead for large-scale enterprise opportunities across DHS and DOD. Leading multi-functional teams, I was the lead for the successful capture of more than $2.5 billion in funded contracts and task orders.
With the incredible mentorship from leaders I have worked with over my career, I felt the time was right to take on a broader leadership and growth role with an innovative and rapidly growing business. Soon it became clear that C. Mack Solutions (CMS) meets those criteria and is the right choice. CMS is a leading provider of mission-focused Digital Transformation Solutions to the Federal Government using the Scaled Agile Framework. I look forward to working with the CMS leadership team and our strategic partners to deliver impactful solutions that enable client mission success.
Outside of the office, I stay busy hiking, reading books on leadership, and watching sports and latest Netflix shows. I am a D.C. United season ticket holder and look forward to the team’s return to the successful days of the past. In the coming year, I also hope to return to traveling more.
Will Watts
Stacey Leimbach Business Operations Manager
After graduating from Auburn University, I started my software development career at CSC Global PeopleSoft Practice (formerly The Pinnacle Group). I enjoyed my days as a traveling consultant, growing my experience with each new client, and learning new skills from a talented group of co-workers.
I continued my development career with Northrop Grumman with various clients, working my way up the leadership path. Moving through these career roles allowed me to learn about the various life cycles of a software development project and understand the importance of strong client relationships. After taking a few years to start a family, I started back with Northrop Grumman in the program management practice.
Seeking an experience to work with a small business that was willing to accommodate my work/life balance, I was lucky to find CMS, who I joined as their Business Operations Manager. I have found working with a growing small business to be exciting, rewarding, and challenging. Every day is a new and exciting adventure with CMS and I would not want to be any other place!
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband, three children and our doggie, Riggs. We love to camp, hike, and take road trips. I also enjoy volunteering to help with their many activities and cheering on my Auburn Tigers! WAR EAGLE!!
Stacey Leimbach
Glen Lyle Chief Technology Officer
After graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering (class of ’92 ), I began working for the Naval Air Systems Command. While at NAVAIR I experienced the discipline associated with large scale weapons systems acquisition and completed a master’s degree in systems engineering and management from The George Washington University.
NAVAIR moved out of Virginia in 1997 which led me to KPMG Consulting and my introduction into software development and systems integration. I continued to work for large consulting organizations until 2005, picking up tremendous experience and obtaining my Project Management Professional Certification. In addition, I began working on an engagement at the US Customs Service in May 2001. During my time on this engagement, I got to witness firsthand the creation of Customs and Border Protection, a new bureau under the Department of Homeland Security.
In 2005 I joined Washington Consulting, a small business quickly acquired by a large defense contractor and later helped start Dominion Business Solutions in 2009. While at Dominion, I continued to support DHS across multiple engagements with a particular focus at CBP and began helping agencies make the transition from waterfall software development to agile and scaled agile methodologies. Dominion merged with TeraThink, graduated from the small business designation, and was acquired by CGI Federal in 2020.
While at CGI, I led all delivery and growth efforts across the DHS sector until joining the dynamic team at C. Mack Solutions in 2024.
Outside the office, I enjoy traveling with my wife and two daughters, rooting for VT and Pittsburgh sports teams, and suffering through workouts at CrossFit Reston.
Glen Lyle
Nicole McGarrigal Community Outreach Director
After graduating from James Madison University with a degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education, I spent several years teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools. I then went on to graduate from George Mason University with a Masters in Linguistics combined with TESL(Teaching English as a Second Language) and ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) certifications.
Working with and supporting our community has been a passion of mine for many years. I am thrilled to be in the role of CMS Community Outreach Director, as it allows me to leverage my background of volunteering, teaching, and supporting our community. Transitioning from being an active volunteer to this role has allowed me to explore how CMS can best support our surrounding communities. Over the last 15 years, CMS has been involved with many local charities and organizations such as Food for Others, Second Story, Doorways for Women and Families, and Vienna Youth Soccer. Most recently we created the CMS Pathways Scholarship and hosted a food packing event with CMS employees benefitting Food for Others.
Outside of work, you will likely find me transporting my four kids to one of their many activities, reading a good book, or taking the newest member of our family (a Yorkie-Poo named Pepper Potts) for a walk.
Nicole McGarrigal
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