Shakira McCants

Shakira ("Shak") McCants is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MacMore, an SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and HUBZone firm delivering program management, digital transformation, acquisition support, information management, and human capital solutions to federal agencies. 

A results-driven executive with more than 20 years of experience, Shak specializes in business development, strategic growth, program and project management, operations, and federal contracting. She has a proven track record of driving organizational growth, leading high-performing teams, and securing new business by translating complex client requirements into innovative, mission-focused solutions. 

Since founding MacMore in 2022, Shak has led the company's rapid growth and expansion across both civilian and defense markets, supporting agencies with mission-critical services that improve operational effectiveness and deliver measurable outcomes. 

Prior to launching MacMore, Shak served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Seventh Sense Consulting and Director of Business Development at E3 Federal Solutions, where she was responsible for growth strategy, capture management, and business development initiatives across the federal sector. 

Shak is an active leader in the government contracting community and is deeply committed to fostering collaboration between industry and government. She served as the 2025 Industry Vice Chair for the ACT-IAC Voyager Program and previously served as Industry Vice Chair for the ACT-IAC IT Management and Modernization Community of Interest, supporting initiatives that advance innovation and modernization across the federal government. She also serves on the Programs Committee for the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), helping strengthen leadership development and engagement within the government contracting community. 

Shak holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of South Alabama.