CEO Stories from the Frontlines Driving Transformation Under Pressure When the Rules Keep Changing

Tim has led GovExec, the market-leading intelligence company serving government leaders and contractors, to explosive growth since its spin-off from Atlantic Media in 2020. In the last four years, Tim has shepherded GovExec through an unprecedented 16 acquisitions, a myriad of new product launches, and 400% revenue growth.

Under Tim’s leadership, GovExec built the most sophisticated suite of information-gathering and analysis tools in the public sector.  Harnessing cutting-edge data combined with deep expertise, GovExec provides key insights across all industries in the B2G sector, reaching over 3.3 million government influencers each month and providing contractors of all sizes unparalleled intelligence.

Tim’s commitment to supporting the government mission is matched by the energy he brings to his work in youth soccer. He started as a volunteer coach for his daughter’s team and is now in his tenth season, helping the boys and girls of Arlington Soccer achieve their goals.

A proud alumnus of James Madison University, Tim merged his passion for mentoring and networking with his profession and co-founded JMU Federal Dukes, an organization dedicated to fostering closer relationships between the university, its students and alumni, and government agencies. Tim also serves as a mentor for JMU students who are pursuing a career in government service. 

As CEO of Questex, Paul Miller drives the company’s growth strategy and strengthens its position as a leader in the experience economy. A proven business leader, he has successfully grown companies with revenues between $30 million and $250 million. He played a key role in the $1.2 billion sale of Penton to Informa.

Before Questex, Paul was President of Informa’s Industry & Infrastructure Intelligence, where he focused on innovation and ROI for customers. He also served as President of Penton’s Industry Group and CEO of UBM Tech, overseeing digital transformation and international expansion.

Paul holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from Sheffield Hallam University and a Marketing Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Kerry Gumas is founder and CEO of Metacomet Advisors, which provides strategic advisory and board services to technology, marketing services, information companies and event owners and, via Metacomet Ventures, co-invests in early stage and growth businesses. Kerry co-founded and served as a director and CEO of Questex, a leading global business information and event producer, and previously held senior executive positions at Reed Exhibitions, Advanstar, and IDG.

His industry affiliations include prior service as chairman at the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and service as board member of Connectiv, the global business information association division of SIIA.