
A Conversation with 2018 GovCon Award Finalist Tony Moraco
Tony Moraco, CEO of SAIC, is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards for Executive of the Year over $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec dialogued with Moraco about changes at SAIC, his own

A Conversation with 2018 GovCon Award Finalist Amy Wright
Amy Wright, president and CEO of Macro Solutions, is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Executive of the Year category for companies up to $75 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke
T-Rex Solutions Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
T-Rex Solutions is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies between $75 million and $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with Kelly Ralston, vice

Invictus Named 2018 GovCon Award Finalist
Invictus International Consulting LLC is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies up to $25 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec: What is the fastest-growing component

E3 Federal Solutions Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
E3 Federal Solutions is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies between $75 million and $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with founder and

A Conversation with 2018 GovCon Award Finalist Dr. William Vantine
Dr. William Vantine, president and CEO of Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Executive of the Year category for companies between $75 million and $300 million. The winners will be announced at an

AbleVets Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
AbleVets LLC is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies between $25 million and $75 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with CEO Dr.

SAIC Named 2018 GovCon Awards Finalist
SAIC is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies greater than $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with Chief Operating Officer Nazzic Keene about the

A Conversation with 2018 GovCon Award Finalist Marybeth Wootton
Marybeth Wootton, CEO of Berico Technologies, is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Executive of the Year category up to $75 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with Wootton about the

TeraThink Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
TeraThink is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies between $75 million and $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with CEO Dan Maguire about

ManTech Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
ManTech International is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies greater than $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with President and CEO Kevin Phillips

AbleVets Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
AbleVets, which provides health IT solutions to the federal government, is a finalist in the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the $25 million to $75 million category. Commonly referred to as the GovCon Awards, the recognitions spotlight government contracting leaders selected by a panel of industry and government professionals. Winners are selected based

A Conversation with 2018 GovCon Award Finalist John Wood
John Wood, president and CEO of Telos Corp., is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Executive of the Year category for companies between $75 million and $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5.

A Conversation with 2018 GovCon Awards Finalist Doug Duenkel
Knight Point Systems, LLC is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Service Council’s annual GovCon Awards in the $75 million to $300 million category. The winners will be announced at the awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with Knight Point President and Chief Operating Officer Douglas Duenkel about the

Leukemia Ball ‘Nothing Short of Magical’
As the night of the 31st annual Leukemia Ball grows closer, event Co-Chairman Rob Copito said his leadership role has given him an eye-opening perspective on the gravity of the problem. “As a rather intense businessman, I get caught up in my day-to-day life and stresses,” said Copito, vice chairman of top-level sponsor CBRE, Inc.

Wood: Leukemia Ball a Community Investment
Community involvement is a top priority for Bank of America, said Greater Washington, D.C., Market President Jeff Wood, and acting as a sponsor for the 2018 James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award is just one way he and others are giving back. Wood will present the award to his Merrill Lynch colleague Neil Kishter at

Bite Me Cancer Raises Funds This Weekend
Bite Me Cancer is raising funds Saturday through an event at Burger 21 at Ashburn/Loudoun in which a portion of the proceeds from the day will go toward the organization. Founder Nikki Ferraro will be at the restaurant 6 p.m., along with some board members and volunteers. Bite Me Cancer, a research, education and inspiration
Save the Date: Greater Washington Heart Walk
More than 10,000 participants are gearing up for the Greater Washington Heart Walk on Nov. 4 at the National Mall. The walk is the primary fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Last year’s event raised $2.2 million. “The mission of the AHA is to help kids, families and communities live heart-healthy lives,” said participant Mac

Save the Date: Women’s Center Gala
The Women’s Center is hosting its annual “Reaching Forward, Giving Back” gala. The black-tie optional event from 6:30-11 p.m. on Oct. 14 is expected to draw 450 business and community leaders. Staged at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, the gala will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live band and silent auctions. Proceeds support The Women’s Center,

Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Finalists Announced
Nominations are in for the 2017 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, which will be announced at a gala Nov. 1 The annual awards, selected through the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council, honor top individuals and businesses in the region’s government contracting sector. “The companies and executives recognized as finalists demonstrate

George Mason Hosts Annual Business Celebration
George Mason University’s business school is gearing up for its largest party of the year. The 12th Annual Business Celebration will be Oct. 12 from 6-10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center. The event will include a networking session with heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, an open bar, a photo booth and an awards

Save the Date: Pratham Gala on Sept. 30
Guests interested in raising money to educate disadvantaged children in India are invited to register for the annual Pratham Washington D.C. Gala on Sept. 30. Founded in 1994, Pratham is one of India’s largest nonprofits working toward education and vocational training. The organization’s mission is to have “every child in school and learning well.” Its

Save the Date: ACT-IAC NexUS Personal Brand
Registration is open for an afternoon panel presentation and roundtable discussion on strengthening your personal brand. The ACT-IAC NexUS event will be Sept. 12, from 4-6:30 p.m. at CenturyLink in Arlington, Virginia. Personal branding is the ongoing process of establishing a prescribed image or impression in the mind of others. The program begins with registration

Save the Date: Artificial Intelligence Summit
Students interested in learning more about artificial intelligence are invited to register for a Sept. 30 summit featuring speakers from Amazon Web Services, John Hopkins University, federal government and other agencies. The student-only event will be held at the Marriott Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to eighth
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