Gene Moran is a nationally recognized authority on federal sales, lobbying, and influence. A retired U.S. Navy Captain, he served at sea in command and in Washington, DC in the Pentagon and in Congress. Today, he is the founder and president of Capitol Integration, a top-performing lobbying firm repeatedly recognized by Bloomberg Government and the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics. Gene has guided companies of all sizes-from startups to industry leaders-through the turbulent airspace of federal funding, securing billions in contracts and policy wins. He is the award-winning author of multiple works on government influence, including Pitching the Big Top; Government Deals Are Funded, Not Sold; Million Dollar Influence (with Alan Weiss), and Ziplining Through the Valley of Death. Respected for his candor, strategic clarity, and results-driven approach, Gene equips executives with the tools to navigate Washington's complexity, transform one win into lasting momentum, and ultimately achieve orbit in the federal market.