Aprio Leaders Share Insights on NextFed Acquisition on Beyond Strategy, ACG National Capital Region’s Podcast 

Sept. 12, 2025 – Kayla Kania, Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader and Partner, Aaron Myers, Former Managing Partner at NextFed and Aerospace, Defense, and Government Partner, and Jim Fennel, Government Contracting Partner at Aprio, joined Association of Capital Growth (ACG) National Captial Region’s Podcast, Beyond Strategy, on August 27, to discuss Aprio’s acquisition of NextFed and what it means for the government contracting industry. The conversation highlighted how the combination brings specialized advisory services together with Aprio’s national platform, giving Aprio clients access to a collaborative team to help navigate complex regulations, accelerate growth, and access integrated solutions across the federal marketplace. 

They shared firsthand how purpose-driven growth, cultural alignment, and thoughtful integration guided the transaction, helping position the combined team to deliver long-term value for clients, teams, and the profession. Kayla, Aaron, and Jim also shared how Aprio’s investments in technology, talent, and sector-specific capabilities position the firm to lead in government services advisory while staying true to its people-first approach. 

Visit ACG to listen to the full podcast.