In 2010, Mr. Sams received a job at the Small Business Development Center/Contracting Resource Center, where he was a Senior Business Development Specialist in the Veterans Assistance and Services Program. Sams worked as a consultant to Veteran entrepreneurs, helping them start a business and obtain financing. He also helped them learn how to find contract opportunities with federal, state, and local agencies. In 2011, Mr. Sams was elevated to project manager in the Small Business Development Center/Contracting Resource Center. This position allowed Mr. Sams to continue to use his experience in government contracting by offering 1-on-1 counseling to small businesses and conducting seminars for vendors interested in doing business between private, state, and federal agencies.