District Business Advisors

About Us

Duane M. Kokesch

Duane has extensive experience in government affairs and small business development.  As the former General Counsel of the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), Duane also has unique insights on how small businesses can obtain contracting opportunities and navigate the government agencies.  He is the principal author of the current D.C. Municipal Regulations governing certification with DSLBD and the requirements for utilization of local small businesses. 

Duane routinely provides training on business planning and formation, certification, joint ventures, contracting and subcontracting.  He also has been a featured speaker on business regulations and appeared on area television regarding conducting business in the District of Columbia.

Education:

John Hopkins University, M.B.A
Thomas A. Cooley Law School, J.D. cum laude
Saint Cloud University, M.S
Saint Cloud University, B.S

Contact Information:

Phone: 202-821-1827
Fax: 800-418-7113
Email: duane.kokesch@districtBIZ.com

Patrick J. Siegfried

Patrick has experience working with small business development agencies at the Federal and local level.  He has worked with a number of startup surveying firms and understands the difficulties of running a successful small business.  Patrick recently graduated from the George Washington University Law School and will sit for the Virginia bar exam in July.  While attending law school, he was a law clerk in the General Counsel’s office of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development.

Education:

The George Washington University Law School, J.D.
The University of Arizona, B.A. cum laude

Contact Information:

Phone: 480-241-0339
Fax: 800-418-7113
Email: patrick.siegfried@districtBIZ.com 

 

 

 

 

 

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