Carl B. Bedell, CGFM
President & CEO
Carl is the founder and CEO of ILION. After nearly nine-years working for various federal consulting firms, Carl founded IMS in 2014 to provide high-quality and specialized financial management services. Carl’s experience spans Executive and Legislative Branch agencies.
Prior to forming ILION, Carl worked for federal consulting firms in the DC area. In this capacity, he assisted various federal agencies identify and address issues pertaining to financial management. He served as a primary editor and writer for three consecutive award-winning annual performance reports. Carl is a Certified Government Financial Manager and a licensed attorney.
Military Service
Carl is a U.S. Army veteran. He was commissioned through the ROTC program at Washington University in St. Louis. He served as a Military Intelligence and Adjutant General Officer during the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom era. His duty assignments included positions with NATO and an Army Counter Intelligence unit. Carl’s military decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (with Oak Leaf cluster), the National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.