Spry Methods is delighted to announce the appointment of Nichole Gohman as our new Chief Operating Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Nichole is a dynamic and strategic executive with over 20 years of proven leadership driving explosive growth, profitability, and operational excellence in complex, technology-driven organizations. She brings renowned expertise in aligning cutting-edge technical solutions with ambitious business goals to consistently deliver multimillion-dollar profit and loss (P&L) outcomes. Nichole is celebrated for her ability to build and inspire high-performing teams, foster cultures of innovation, and lead transformative growth initiatives while adeptly navigating evolving market demands through visionary leadership and disciplined program management.
Key highlights of Nichole’s distinguished track record include:
- Grew revenue by over 300% and profit by 50% for a multimillion-dollar P&L organization over the last five years, establishing sustainable financial performance.
- Secured more than $1.86 billion in high-value contracts over five years, including a landmark $563 million Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Mission task order, $550 million and $750 million IDIQs, and an $8 billion Department of Justice (DoJ) blanket purchase agreement (BPA). She provided strategic subject matter expertise to win multi-phase, high-stakes federal contracts.
In her new role as COO, Nichole will oversee all operational functions, drive cross-functional alignment, optimize processes for scale, and ensure we continue to deliver mission-critical value to our customers while advancing our strategic priorities in national security, cyber, and advanced technology solutions.
Quote from Co‑CEO, Ed Kim:
“As we accelerate our next phase of expansion and innovation, Nichole’s extraordinary track record of scaling operations, securing transformative contracts, and building world-class teams makes her the perfect leader to guide Spry forward. Her proven ability to turn vision into measurable, sustainable results will be invaluable to our continued success.”
Quote from Co‑CEO, Ted Ahn:
“Nichole’s operational rigor and mission-first mindset are exactly what our customers—and our teams—need as we scale. She blends deep federal market experience with disciplined execution, enabling Spry to move faster, integrate capabilities more effectively, and deliver superior outcomes across national security and cyber programs. I’m excited to partner with her to strengthen our operating model and sustain high-performance delivery.”
Quote from Nichole Gohman:
“I am truly honored to begin a new chapter supporting Spry Methods whose daily work strengthens our nation’s security and protects those who defend us. In this domain, the true importance lies in the mission itself — the dedicated people, the advanced capabilities delivered, and the enduring commitment to safeguarding freedom. I am grateful for the trust placed in me to help advance that purpose. I’m drawn to the agility, innovation, and sheer potential of a fast-growing company like Spry. Together with this talented team, I look forward to scaling operations efficiently, accelerating our momentum, and turning ambitious vision into sustainable, market-leading results.”
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Nichole Gohman! We are confident her leadership will propel Spry to new levels of achievement.
