CEO's Letter
James Carroll, CEO, PSC
It has been a productive few months since I assumed the role of CEO at PSC and I’m excited to share my first update with you in Service Contractor.
Throughout my 30-year career—across senior roles in both government and industry, including as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, White House Principal Deputy Chief of Staff, and General Counsel at OMB—I’ve seen firsthand the immense value contractors bring to our country and the American taxpayer. That perspective fuels my commitment every day to advancing the mission of PSC: to provide cutting-edge solutions and services to the government.
Since joining PSC, I’ve been deeply engaged with our team and members to drive results. I’m proud to report that our momentum is strong. Since the last issue of this publication, 22 new companies have joined our growing community.
I’d like to personally welcome the new members, who are spotlighted on page 7.
Members can connect via our PSC Member Directory — a powerful tool for searching a company’s government customers, business classifications, and more to facilitate new connections and one-on-one interactions.
Our advocacy efforts are also accelerating. On Capitol Hill and across federal agencies, PSC is making members’ voices heard. Turn to page 38 for a snapshot of recent high-impact engagements, including:
• Meeting with Rep. Mike Rogers (Chairman) and Rep. Adam Smith (Ranking Member), of the House Armed Services Committee, to discuss SPEED Act Acquisition Reform.
• Meeting with Sen. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, to discuss DoD efficiency and emerging technology.
• Welcoming Jacob Helberg, the nominee for Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth.
• Organizing a meeting with the White House Counsel’s Office with representatives from a dozen member companies to discuss key priorities and how federal contractors can best serve our government.
• Meeting with the senior staff at the Department of Transportation and the Department of Defense for upcoming PSC Member briefings with their leadership.
And we’re seeing the good news stories of contractors amplified throughout Washington. In President Trump praised the important role contractors in a July 8 cabinet meeting. Sen. Angus King emphasized the importance of modern federal procurement models and multiyear contracting to the DoD in a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing to Consider Pending Nominations on June 26. Rep. Robert Aderholt (Alabama-4) also publicly recognized PSC when he announced his new bipartisan Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales (ARMS) Act, which will expedite delivery of new defense capabilities.
Beyond policy, PSC remains committed to the broader wellbeing of our community. In partnership with the nonprofit Facing Fentanyl, we are raising awareness about the opioid crisis affecting too many families across America. I was included in a small dinner with White House officials working on this issue along with a group of parents who have lost a child to the scourge of illicit drugs in our community. On August 21, I’ll participate in a national event in Times Square, where I’ll be recognizing PSC member companies that contribute $250 or more to this vital cause. Your support matters—and I thank you in advance for considering it. Learn more at pscouncil.org/FacingFentanyl.
Thank you for being part of PSC and encouraging other companies to join. PSC is shaping public policy, leading strategic coalitions, and establishing communications between government and industry—all with a focus on best outcomes and results for the government and the American taxpayers. Together, we are building the future of federal contracting.
Read more in the Summer 2025 edition of Service Contractor magazine.
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