About Us
Thomas & Reed is an integrated consulting and staffing firm specializing in supporting government agencies and corporate organizations operating in complex, regulated, and performance-driven environments.
We are known for delivering solutions where precision matters most—including the ability to support and staff some of the most difficult-to-fill federal positions across information technology, finance, administrative, and mission-critical support functions. Our work is defined by disciplined execution, compliance awareness, and consistent delivery.
Organizations partner with Thomas & Reed because we understand how to operate in environments where accountability is required—and we deliver accordingly.
Thomas & Reed
What Sets Us Apart
Many firms serve government.
Many firms serve corporations.
Thomas & Reed is built to serve both—without compromise.
Our team understands the realities of public-sector procurement, compliance, and program execution, while also delivering the responsiveness, scalability, and operational rigor expected by enterprise organizations. This dual-sector expertise allows us to support public missions and private enterprise initiatives with the same level of discipline and reliability.
What We Can
Our Capabilities
Thomas & Reed delivers integrated services across:
Government Services
Program support, consulting, and staffing aligned to federal, state, and local agency requirements, with specialization in hard-to-fill IT, finance, and administrative roles.
Corporate & Enterprise Solutions
Advisory, staffing, logistics, and technical services supporting large-scale corporate operations.
CPA & Advisory Services
Accounting, audit, tax, and compliance services supporting financial oversight and regulatory requirements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Executive, technical, and contract staffing solutions supporting government programs and enterprise teams.
Logistics, Technology & Engineering
Operational, technical, and engineering services—including RACAR—supporting manufacturing, automotive, and mission-critical environments.
Our integrated model allows clients to work with one trusted partner across multiple needs.
Our History
As client needs evolved, Thomas & Reed expanded intentionally beyond traditional CPA services. Organizations increasingly required partners capable of supporting program execution, staffing, and operational demands, particularly within government-funded and public-sector environments.
Years ago, Thomas & Reed entered the government contracting space, extending its capabilities to include government services, staffing and recruiting, and program support. This expansion applied the firm’s compliance-driven foundation to public-sector work, resulting in a strong reputation for supporting mission-critical government programs and delivering hard-to-fill roles across IT, finance, and administrative functions.
Our history reflects steady, intentional growth—guided by client needs, operational rigor, and long-term performance.
Our Approach
We lead with understanding and execute with discipline.
Our approach includes:
- Thorough discovery to understand mission and operational requirements
- Deployment of experienced, sector-aligned teams
- Solutions designed to meet regulatory, performance, and timeline expectations
- Ongoing support as client needs evolve
Leadership
Experienced Leadership. Trusted Execution.
Thomas & Reed is led by an experienced leadership team with backgrounds spanning government services, corporate consulting, staffing, logistics, and engineering.
Stephen A. Reed, CPA, MBA
President & Chief Executive Officer
Founder of Thomas & Reed, Stephen A. Reed leads the firm’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations. He brings decades of experience in accounting, audit, compliance, consulting, and government-funded program support, ensuring consistent delivery and accountability across government and enterprise engagements.
Mark Barnhart, CPC, CERS
Vice President & Director of Recruitment
Mark Barnhart leads recruiting and staffing operations, overseeing executive, technical, and contract staffing for government and corporate clients. He specializes in delivering qualified professionals for hard-to-fill IT, finance, administrative, and mission-critical roles aligned to program requirements and timelines.
Traci Brown
Sr. Project Manager / Director of Government Services
Traci Brown supports organizational operations and client execution across Thomas & Reed’s integrated service model, ensuring internal alignment and operational consistency.
Melissa McAbe
Project Executive/Washington DC Liaison
Melissa McAbe supports service delivery and operational execution across government and enterprise engagements, ensuring alignment with performance expectations and client requirements.
Humphrey Nagila
Controller
Humphrey Nagila contributes leadership expertise across consulting and operational initiatives, supporting coordinated execution across service lines.
Willie Brown
President, T&R Logistics & Technology
What We Do
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Delivering trusted solutions without shortcuts
- Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compliance
- Supporting critical missions and enterprise operations
- Earning long-term trust through performance