About Us
Our History
Every business, from burgeoning startups to established enterprises, thrives on transactions. Whether you are providing or receiving goods or services, your success is intrinsically linked to how effectively you navigate the complex world of procurements and contract management. These are not merely administrative tasks; they are the bedrock of your operations, the foundation for your growth, and the silent architects of your relationships.
Pretial Caston, established in 2014, initially began by providing services to government and corporate entities. Today, we continue that legacy, offering expert guidance on B2C, B2B, and B2G procurements to empower your entrepreneurial journey. Through our comprehensive training courses, insightful blog content, and personalized consultations with our seasoned professionals, Pretial Caston is here to help you shape, develop, and preserve the foundational relationships and contractual frameworks upon which your entrepreneurial aspirations are built and allowed to truly thrive.
Our Vision
To cultivate an entrepreneurial future where effective contract management is recognized as a vital foundation for exceptional results, enabling businesses to thrive while being deeply connected to their communities.
Our Mission
To empower entrepreneurs by simplifying the complexities of procurement and contract management into clear, strategic pathways that promote sustainable growth and planned success.
Consulting Services for Individuals & Businesses
Strategy
Strategy
Strategy
We are here to demystify the complexities of contracts, contract law, policy, and the nuanced culture of procurement. We work to enhance performance, ensure compliance, reduce risk, increase profit margins, and grow your network and market share plans to achieve success.
Goals
Strategy
Strategy
Equip you with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to:
- Improve your business operations and costs
- Streamline processes for lean efficiency and timeliness
- Drive sustainable growth
- Reduce contractual stress and burdens on you and your business
About Our Founder
About Our Founder
At the heart of Pretial Caston's success is its visionary founder,
Pretial Caston, an award-winning attorney and a seasoned legal professional with an exceptional fourteen (14) years of direct experience as a contracts manager, director, and expert in acquisitions, procurements, and contracts. With thirteen (13) years as an attorney, Pretial brings a unique, layered perspective to the complex world of transactions.
Pretial's expertise spans the breadth of contractual environments, having successfully managed prime, subaward, and teaming agreements across diverse sectors, including SLED (State, Local, and Education), federal, and private sector contracts. This comprehensive background includes five (5) years dedicated to federal government work, involving both civilian and non-civilian agencies.
As a proven leader in complete contract lifecycle management, compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic negotiations for business-to-business, business-to-customer, and business-to-government sectors, Pretial has consistently delivered "Remarkably Peculiar Results" for multi-million- and billion-dollar programs. This includes a track record of optimizing workflows, resolving complex issues, and driving growth through meticulous contractual oversight and cross-functional collaboration. Pretial is recognized for achievements such as recovering damages, significantly streamlining operations, and securing new business.
Pretial's background encompasses the entire contract lifecycle, involving close collaboration with diverse stakeholders on business-to-business, business-to-customer, and business-to-government projects. Pretial has successfully managed contracts for a wide array of goods, services, technology, software, managed care, and research and development, utilizing various contract types, including cost, fixed-price, time and material (T&M), level of effort (LOE), and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
With a deep understanding of various regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, OTA, UCC, Civil Law, Common Law), Pretial's expertise ensures compliance, mitigates risks, and adeptly resolves complex issues. In leadership roles, Pretial consistently focused on enhancing workflow efficiency, improving team performance, and maintaining data integrity, particularly within fast-paced environments.
Pretial Caston brings hard-earned wisdom that has been utilized time and time again to help clients thrive. Our founder's commitment is to demystify the complexities of contracts, contract management, and the nuanced culture of procurement, equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to improve business operations and costs, streamline processes for lean efficiency and timeliness, drive sustainable growth, and reduce contractual stress and burdens.