Chief Officer Awards Finalist Greg Bitel on Enlisting ‘Citizen Soldiers’ to Boost Growth
Greg Bitel’s focus on strengthening Two Six Technologies’ research foundation and expanding its transition partnerships isn’t only a short-term business strategy. It stems from a life philosophy he learned from a mentor who emphasized recruiting bright people — then refusing to micromanage them. Bitel, vice president of business development at Two Six Technologies, is a
Save the Date: INSA Achievement Awards Nomination Deadline Nov. 21
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance is accepting nominations for its annual awards program through Nov. 21. Organizers said it takes less than 15 minutes to submit a nomination for the INSA/INSF Charlie Allen Achievement Award, designed to honor intelligence, national security and homeland security professionals in early to mid-career stages for their extraordinary contributions.
SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley on Being Honored with 2025 Technology Good Scout Award
When SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley is recognized at the Technology Good Scout Award Luncheon on Nov. 4, she’ll join a strong line of company leaders supporting its mission. The recipient of the 2025 Technology Good Scout Award, Townes-Whitley joins the ranks of Dr. J. Robert Beyster, SAIC’s founder, who received the inaugural award years ago.
Save the Date: Technology Good Scout Award Luncheon on Nov. 4
SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley will be honored at the Nov. 4 Technology Good Scout Award Luncheon on Nov. 4 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. The luncheon sold out last year, and participants are invited to register as soon as possible to ensure a seat. The annual event honors exceptional leaders from the Greater
Save the Date: Nov. 18 Washington Business Hall of Fame
Acentra Health CEO and Board Member Todd Stottlemyer is among four leaders who will be honored as 2025 Laureate Inductees into Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s Washington Business Hall of Fame. The black tie optional event will be Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. For over 35 years, the Washington
Plans Underway for White Hat Gala’s 10th Anniversary Fundraiser Benefiting Children’s National Hospital
John and Jaime Martinez’s son Jack was only 2 years old when his temperature spiked to more than 105 degrees — and stayed high for weeks. Forty specialists and five months later, the Martinez family finally got to the root of Jack’s fevers and a cascade of health problems that left him struggling to walk,
Save the Date: Technology Good Scout Award Luncheon on Oct. 23
Registration is underway for the 2024 Technology Good Scout Award luncheon hosted by the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Oct. 23 event will honor John Mengucci, president and CEO of CACI. Held at Capital One Hall in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the annual recognition spotlights former scouts making an impact
WATCH: SAIC’s Diana Ceban on Heart of Greater Washington Campaign
Diana Ceban, vice president of health at SAIC, sits down with WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland to discuss her new role as chair of the Heart of Greater Washington campaign, which includes the Greater Washington Region Heart Ball set for April 2025. Ceban shares her personal connection in the fight against heart disease as well as how
Kidney Disease Survivor Zach Gifford Sets Sights on June 3 National Kidney Foundation Golf Tournament
Oct. 4, 2016, was the day Zach Gifford’s life changed forever. Before, he had been diagnosed with Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgA), a type of kidney disease that often progresses slowly but is incurable. He spent a year and a half on dialysis. With a courage that defined their bond, Gifford’s father, Rod, decided to donate
WATCH: Kaiser Permanente’s Dr. Ameya Kulkarni on Nov. 4 Heart Walk
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Dr. Ameya Kulkarni, associate medical director of Kaiser Permanente. Kulkarni, along with his colleague at Kaiser Permanente, Cynthia Cifuentes, are co-chairing the 2023 Greater Washington Heart Walk for the American Heart Association. Kulkarni discusses the event coming up on Nov. 4 and explains why heart health is so important.
Nominate Climate Change Execs for Pinnacle Awards
Climate change executives are helping shape not only today’s world, but also the future. From now through Sept. 1, WashingtonExec is accepting nominations for this year’s Pinnacle Awards, which will honor the best of the best in several categories — including climate change leaders. The Pinnacle Awards is an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec
Save the Date: Light the Night Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser on Oct. 13
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been a corporate sponsor of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night event for years, contributing financially and mustering strong employee participation. But this year, AMERICAN SYSTEMS Vice President and Director Matt Hostutler has added an extra level of commitment in his new role as executive committee member for the event
Save the Date: May 6 ‘Miami Vice’ Night to Benefit Women’s Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund
The Women’s Club of Great Falls invites you to dust off your white suits, grab your shades and come out to the River Bend Golf and Country Club for a night of “Miami Vice”-themed fun on May 6. The event will feature music, dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Proceeds will go toward raising
SAVE THE DATE: Shine A Light On Joy at the SPYSCAPE Museum on May 18
Fighting cancer doesn’t usually involve spy work, but attendees can get a dose of both at an upcoming fundraiser. Shine A Light On Joy will be held at the SPYSCAPE Museum in New York City on May 18, benefiting the Jessie Rees Foundation ⏤ Never Ever Give Up ⏤ whose mission is to support pediatric
WATCH: Keith Gordon on Fight for Children Honors
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Keith Gordon, president and CEO of Fight for Children. Gordon discusses the upcoming Fight for Children Honors event as well as other ways to get involved with the organization. For more information about the event, visit Honors – Fight For Children.
WATCH: Kaiser Permanente’s Cynthia Cifuentes on Greater Washington Region Heart Walk
Every year, the Greater Washington Region Heart Walk draws supporters raising funds for the American Heart Association. WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Kaiser Permanente’s Cynthia Cifuentes about this year’s walk, why heart health is personal to her and how others can make a difference.
A Conversation with AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ John Steckel and LLS’ Melissa Foster on Making a Difference Through Light the Night
WashingtonExec recently spoke with leaders and supporters of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society about their work and the organization’s upcoming Light the Night fundraiser. The responses below are from Melissa Foster, campaign development manager of Light the Night for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mid-Atlantic Region; and John Steckel, vice president of business development at
Save the Date: Make-A-Wish’s Virtual ‘Evening of Wishes,’ May 10
Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic’s annual “Evening of Wishes” is going 100% virtual with an online auction: From now until 11:59 a.m. on May 10, you can bid on packages while helping to grant local wishes. Each bid placed will help ensure Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic can continue to bring the transformative experience of a wish come true to local
StarKid Virtual Race Registration Deadline May 1
Want to get active, support children, fight COVID-19 and have fun all at the same time? Inova Children’s Hospital is inviting supporters to do just that via the 2020 Virtual StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run. The 14th annual event is a virtual experience this year, and participants are encouraged to flex their social media
Save the Date: GovCon CEO Symposium, May 7, 2020
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is holding a GovCon CEO Symposium on “Growing Through M&A/ Partnering with Private Equity” on May 7. The live webinar will feature keynote speaker Paul Leslie, chairman of the board of Dovel Technologies. John Hillen, CEO and member of the board of directors of EverWatch, and Babs Doherty, senior
Save the Date: CALIBRE Golf Classic, Sept. 16
CALIBRE Systems Inc. will host its 31st annual Golf Classic on Sept. 16 at 1157 Golf Club in Dulles, Virginia. The event is a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops, a publicly funded nonprofit that builds and donates homes adapted to suit the needs of severely injured post 9/11 veterans. The Golf Classic was originally
Save the Date: INSA Trusted Workforce 2.0: The Way Forward, March 26
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance is hosting a morning discussion on security clearance reform with a panel of senior government and industry leaders. “Trusted Workforce 2.0: The Way Forward” will be March 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the INSA/NRECA Conference Center at 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia. INSA Chairman Tish Long
Save the Date: An Evening for Hope Gala, April 25
A gala to benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH will be on April 25 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Designed as a place like home for families with children participating in groundbreaking research studies at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, The Inn tends to the social and emotional needs of
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