JOEY GRISMORE

President | Federal Contractors Chamber of Commerce (FCCOC®)

Executive Leadership • Federal Acquisition Expertise • National Industry  

Advancement

Executive Leadership

As President of the Federal Contractors Chamber of Commerce (FCCOC®), Joey Grismore leads the Chamber's vision to become a national center for federal contracting education, executive collaboration, and strategic industry advancement.

A U.S. Navy veteran and federal acquisition professional with nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Grismore brings an operational understanding of the federal procurement environment and the rules governing how government contracts are competed, awarded, and executed.

His mission is to help build a more capable, competitive, and resilient federal contractor industrial base by equipping businesses of every size with the acquisition knowledge, regulatory insight, and operational discipline required to compete and perform in the nation's most demanding marketplace.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

Mr. Grismore's federal acquisition experience spans the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Department of Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Department of Agriculture. His background encompasses the federal acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, solicitation planning, source selection, contract award, contract administration, compliance, and post-award oversight, with specialized experience in construction and architecture and engineering (A/E) contracting.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Administration, with a concentration in Legal Administration, from Jones College. His professional qualifications include:

• Warranted Contracting Officer
• Construction and A/E Contracting Officer
• Contract Administrator / Manager
• Project Manager
• Acquisition Utilization Specialist
• Acquisition Disaster Response Task Force Manager
• Federal Acquisition Case Law Analyst (CLA)
• SAM.gov Business Professional™
• SAM.gov Train-the-Trainer Professional™

This combination of acquisition operations, regulatory analysis, and instructional expertise informs his approach to strengthening contractor readiness through practical, application-focused education.

Strategic Focus

Under Mr. Grismore's leadership, FCCOC® is focused on integrating federal 

acquisition education, regulatory interpretation, procurement case law, and 

business readiness into a specialized platform for the federal contracting 

community.

Key priorities include:

• Acquisition Mastery: Practical application of the FAR, DFARS, applicable agency supplements, and governing statutes.
• Case Law and Procurement Decisions: Connecting procurement rules to real-world decisions, bid protests, and contract administration challenges.
• Contractor Readiness: Strengthening understanding of solicitation requirements, competition, performance obligations, subcontracting, and compliance.
• Executive Leadership and Industry Partnerships: Building strategic relationships across government-facing organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and industry leaders.
• Institutional Growth and Governance: Advancing the Chamber's national presence, financial sustainability, organizational performance, and long-term strategic direction.

His guiding principle is that certifications and access to opportunities do not, by themselves, establish a contractor's ability to compete or perform. 

Leadership Philosophy and Vision

Grounded in military service and executive accountability, Mr. Grismore leads with an emphasis on mission, integrity, preparation, and measurable results. He views FCCOC® as more than a business organization or training provider. Its purpose is to strengthen the knowledge, competence, and resilience of the businesses that support America's federal missions and contribute to the nation's industrial and economic strength.

His vision is to help develop a generation of federal contractors equipped to 

understand the rules, manage risk, compete responsibly, and execute with 

confidence.

Know the Rules. Understand the Mission. Build the Capability to Perform.

“Leadership is not position—it is command. And command requires service.”