Duane Graddy is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and sales management. Currently serving as a Senior Capture Manager at Battelle since March 2021, Graddy focuses on driving sales growth within the Environment and Infrastructure Business Unit, working to enhance Battelle¡¯s engagement with Federal agencies in the science, technology, research, and testing & evaluation sectors. Prior to this role, Graddy worked at Jacobs from July 2002 to February 2021 as a Sales/Business Development Principal, achieving significant wins such as a $418 million contract for West Sound Base Operations. Graddy also has a background in journalism, having served as an award-winning editor at Lakeway Publishers, where over 2,000 stories were published. Graddy holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Washington and Lee University and a Master of Arts from Middle Tennessee State University, alongside a foundational education at Brentwood Academy.