About Us
Our Story
We deliver Training and Professional Support Services to the US Federal Government and organizations primarily supporting efforts in the Government space. Grit Government Solutions LLC management has over 15 years of experience supporting the United States Federal Government and its Agencies. Grit Government Solutions LLC was founded in 2022 as a Small Disadvantaged Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business, headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida.
Our Mission
Advance mission readiness and performance by providing exceptional training and professional support to government customers and industry partners.
Our Values - 5 Characteristics of Grit
- Courage
- Conscientiousness: Achievement oriented versus dependable
- Long-term goals and endurance: Follow through
- Resilience: Optimism, confidence and creativity
- Excellence versus perfection
Our Leadership
Dr. Diane M. Diaz MBA, Ed.D
President and Chief Executive Officer (Co-Founder)
Dr. Diaz has resided in Central Florida for the last 36 years and has extensive management and leadership experience. Dr. Diaz has over 24 years of senior level management experience with large corporations, managing all aspects of sales, operations, training, and development.
Diane serves as Vice President on the board for Women in Defense Central Florida Chapter which engages, cultivates, and advances women in all aspects of national security. Dr Diaz also serves on the Board for AFCEA Orlando as the Vice President of Membership, Latinos in Defense as Communications Officer and previously for Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship as an Ambassador.
Diane achieved her Doctor of Education Leadership in 2022 with an emphasis on online training and curriculum development. When not managing a thriving and successful business, her time is spent working with higher education and developing leaders and entrepreneurs of the future. As an instructor on business law/ethics, management, and education she strives to educate students at the bachelor and master’s level from all over the world.
She is the recipient of the recipient of the 2025 Florida Women in Defense Outstanding Service Award in recognition of unwavering dedication to the defense industry, exceptional leadership and inspiration and for advancing the mission of Women in Defense.
Our Leadership
Frank Culmone
Vice President Business Development (Co-Founder)
Mr. Culmone is originally from Brigantine NJ relocating to Florida in 1995 eventually settling in Orlando in 2004. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Stockton University and a Master’s degree from The Florida State University in Educational Leadership/Administration. Mr. Culmone’s early career was spent as a Mathematics teacher in South Florida, later transitioning into Florida Real Estate Development/Sales and ultimately in Government Contracting.
Mr. Culmone entered the Government Contracting community over 15 years ago. He has had the opportunity to support both Federal and Civilian agencies throughout his career. In his last role, prior to GRIT, he served as Vice President of Business Development for a mid-sized Government Contractor.
Living in East Orlando with his wife and 2 children he enjoys spending time outdoors and on the water as often as he can!