LMI has named Josh Wilson, president of markets, growth and technology, as its next chief executive, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
He will succeed Doug Wagoner, who will retire as CEO on Dec. 31, 2025, after five years in the role. Wagoner will become chairman of the board and remain involved in guiding LMI’s growth.
A former U.S. Army officer, Wilson has a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master’s in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology. He spent the past 11 years at LMI shaping its evolution as a technology provider.
With a background in analytics and federal technology, Wilson managed LMI’s customer portfolio, growth strategy and research and development. He helped build the company’s digital and analytics capabilities and drove innovation to strengthen its ability to deliver mission-ready, commercial technology solutions.
As executive vice president of service lines and technology, Wilson oversaw LMI’s offering development lifecycle from ideation to deployment and worked with the CTO to integrate advisory, logistics and analytics solutions into scalable, repeatable offerings.
“Stepping into this role is an incredible opportunity to accelerate the momentum our team has created together,” Wilson said. “I’m grateful to Doug, our Board, and our customers for their trust. This company succeeds because of the teamwork, grit, and passion of our people. I look forward to delivering even greater impact for our customers, as we continue winning together and building on the foundation Doug and our leadership team have created.”
As CEO, Wagoner led LMI’s transition to a for-profit company with private equity backing, drove three acquisitions and positioned the company for a new era of growth. He oversaw the commercialization of advanced technology platforms alongside LMI’s federal services and expanded into the space market through the acquisition of Synaptech.
Under his leadership, revenue grew 74% since 2020, the workforce expanded 40% and LMI strengthened its role as a partner of choice for federal agencies seeking commercial-scale innovation, operational agility and mission readiness.
“It has been a privilege to work alongside the talented team at LMI these past five years,” he said. “Together, we’ve advanced our strategy to deliver the solutions our government needs, expanded our capabilities, and positioned the company for long-term success. I know Josh will lead LMI’s next chapter with clarity, purpose, and vision, and I’m glad I’ll continue to have a ringside seat and be able to collaborate with this fantastic team.”
Wagoner and Wilson will work together through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition for employees, customers and partners, the company said.
Wagoner was named WashingtonExec’s 2023 Chief Officer Award winner for CEO in the Private Company: Annual Revenue >$100M & <$500M category.