# Mark Simons

> Mark Simons founded The Goal in 2002 and led the technology consulting company through its 2021 acquisition by Motion Recruitment Partners. He left the company on December 31, 2021. The business adopted the TG Federal name in 2023.

- **Role:** Entrepreneur and former technology consulting executive
- **Organizations:** The Goal (renamed TG Federal in 2023)
- **Education:** BBA, Organizational Management, Radford University
- **Known for:** Founded The Goal in 2002 and led it through its 2021 acquisition., The Goal was an Inc. 5000 honoree in 2015 under his leadership., Reported that The Goal had employed thousands and delivered more than $500 million in services over its history by his 2021 departure.

## Career timeline

- **1996** — Began his recruiting career; an early business attempt subsequently failed in less than six months, according to his retrospective.
- **2002** — Founded The Goal.
- **2003** — Reported $5 million in sales.
- **2015** — The Goal ranked No. 4,697 on the Inc. 5000.
- **2021-03** — Motion Recruitment Partners announced its acquisition of The Goal on March 4, identifying Simons as CEO and founder.
- **2021-12** — Left The Goal on December 31.
- **2023** — The Goal rebranded as TG Federal after his departure.

## Achievements

- Founded The Goal in 2002 and led it through its 2021 acquisition.
- The Goal was an Inc. 5000 honoree in 2015 under his leadership.
- Reported that The Goal had employed thousands and delivered more than $500 million in services over its history by his 2021 departure.

## Latest updates

- **2021-12** — Announced his departure from The Goal effective December 31, 2021.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simons-7298462

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