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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 17 MIN

How RELI Group is poised to take next BIG steps at CMS with Ken Hofgesang

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n the latest episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire sits down with Ken Hofgesang, VP of Health at RELI Group, to talk about growth, partnerships, and what it really takes to move from small business status to mid-tier success in the federal space, specifically within CMS. Ken shares stories from his 25+ year journey in health IT, from being employee #1 at a startup to helping steer RELI Group through its “adolescent” growth phase. He reflects on what’s driven RELI’s recent success, including a major CMS contract win, and the importance of building deep, mission-aligned relationships within a single agency. If you’re a small business eyeing your next stage or graduating from 8(a), Ken offers clear, honest advice. It’s about planning early, adjusting your internal infrastructure, and evolving your partnership strategy with both smalls and larges as your business matures. To connect with Ken, follow him on LinkedIn here. Learn more about RELI Group by visiting their website here.

On the latest episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire sits down with Ken Hofgesang, VP of Health at RELI Group, to talk about growth, partnerships, and what it really takes to move from small business status to mid-tier success in the federal space, specifically within CMS. Ken shares stories from his 25+ year journey in health IT, from being employee #1 at a startup to helping steer Reli through its ”adolescent” growth phase. He reflects on what’s driven Reli’s recent success, including a major CMS contract win, and the importance of building deep, mission-aligned relationships within a single agency. If you’re a small business eyeing your next stage or graduating from 8(a), Ken offers clear, honest advice. It’s about planning early, adjusting your internal infrastructure, and evolving your partnership strategy with both smalls and larges as your business matures. To connect with Ken, follow him on LinkedIn here. Learn more about RELI Group by visiting their website here.

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