Welcome back to GovCon Unscripted! In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Jena Jones, CEO and Founder of PGT Solutions and the Molly Jones Foundation.

Jena shares her journey from Army service to running a veteran-owned small business, securing prime contracts, and learning how to pivot when the market shifts. She also opens up about the Molly Jones Foundation, which is focused on animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and veteran services.

On this episode, we discuss:

• Transitioning from Army service to GovCon entrepreneurship
• How PGT Solutions went from sub to prime contractor
• The contract crisis and how she kept her team intact
• Diversifying beyond VA contracts and into innovation
• Why she launched the Molly Jones Foundation

Timestamps:

[04:53 ] - Jena’s military background and transition into GovCon

[16:19 ] - Starting PGT Solutions and first international contract in Bangladesh

[27:04 ] - Becoming a prime through novation and re-competes

[38:36 ] - Market instability, contract crisis & retaining staff

[45:43 ] - The Molly Jones Foundation and its three pillars

[51:36 ] - Contact information and future plans

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Links and Resources:

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• Jena Jones’ LinkedIn Profile

• PGT Solutions Website

• Molly Jones Foundation Website