08/22/2022 / PRZen / BALTIMORE — Aquia Inc., a small business owned by a disabled veteran specializing in professional cloud and cybersecurity services, announced today that it has hired Jack Sears, Jr. as the company’s first chief growth officer (CGO). Has. Sears brings more than 30 years of diverse experience leading and growing organizations that sell products and services to government and commercial customers. As CGO, Sears will oversee all aspects of marketing, business development and sales, and execute the overall go-to-market strategy that effectively communicates Aquia’s value proposition.

“Jack brings a high level of success to Aquia throughout his career. From business development to P&L management, he has a background that will immediately make Aquia a better company,” said David Maskeroni, CEO of Aquia. “With Jack’s experience of building highly successful organizations and his ability to build collaborative relationships, he will be an integral part of expanding Aquia’s position as a leader driving change in the public sector, corporate and high-tier technology companies.”

Sears will work across the organization to execute the company’s growth strategy to achieve overall business goals and accelerate growth. In addition, Sears will work with customers and Aquia leadership to ensure service offerings meet and exceed customer needs and expectations.

“I look forward to becoming part of a dynamic and results-driven organization,” said Sears. “I look forward to being part of the Aquia leadership team and working with the company’s incredible people to build relationships with our customers as we change the paradigm in digital transformation.”

Before joining Aquia, Sears was vice president of business development and capture for Parsons…