
Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: John Fraser, ASM Research
John Fraser has spent his entire professional career at ASM Research, beginning as a software engineer in 1986 and working his way up the ranks through increasingly senior roles, including chief operating officer and executive vice president. In September, he was appointed president of ASM Research. Why Watch: When ASMR became a wholly owned subsidiary

Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: Sandy Gillespie, NCI Information Systems, Inc.
Before assuming the role of NCI chief operating officer in May 2018, Sandy Gillespie served as senior vice president and general manager of NCI’s Agile and Analytics Sector. Her more than 30 years of executive IT experience includes a period as vice president of health and compliance programs for CGI Federal, as well as executive

Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: Damon Griggs, Dovel Technologies
Before coming to Dovel Technologies in 2016, Damon Griggs was president and chief operating officer of InScope International, Inc. Prior to InScope, he was senior vice president at Alion Science and Technology. Griggs served in multiple roles of increasing responsibility while supporting Alion’s growth from $500 million to $900 million. Why Watch: Newly minted as

Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: Dawn Halfaker, Halfaker & Associates
After overcoming a severe injury while serving as a military police captain during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dawn Halfaker launched her own firm in 2006 with the mission, “Continuing to Serve.” “As I recovered, I knew I wanted to stay connected with the military and started to focus on what I had rather than what I

Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: Jerry Hogge, Leidos
Jerry Hogge joined Leidos in August 2012 to serve as deputy general manager for the Health Solutions Group. In this role, he oversaw strategic business development activities that led to above-market growth and profitability for the organization. In 2016, the company acquired Lockheed Martin’s former Information Systems & Global Solutions business, a $5 billion transaction

Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: Chris McCall, LGS Innovations
With a background in management consulting and education, Chris McCall joined LGS in 2008 and worked through increasingly senior roles in business operations. When LGS transitioned from a corporate subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent to an independent company five years ago, McCall directed efforts that resulted in streamlined business operations, more accessible internal data and increased agility.

Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: Rebecca Miller, Salient CRGT
From a sales pedigree developed at Oracle to business development director at SAIC to various senior leadership positions at SRA International, CSRA and General Dynamics Information Technology, Rebecca Miller has a track record of success in growth and corporate strategy. She came into her current position as sector president of health and civilian in July 2018.

Top 10 Operating Execs to Watch: Adam Rudo, ManTech
Adam Rudo was named senior vice president and general manager of ManTech’s Security Solutions business unit in September. The unit is part of ManTech’s Mission, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions Group. Rudo previously held senior roles at GDIT and Lockheed Martin. Why Watch: “One of the things that attracted me to ManTech was that the company’s cyber

Top 10 Operating Execs to Watch: Scott Willis, HighPoint Global
Scott Willis joined HighPoint Global in 2013. A privately held company with 350 employees, HighPoint focuses on helping government agencies improve “the citizen experience.” Willis’ more than 30 years in the telecom industry includes experience as a senior manager at Sprint, where he increased customer issue resolution from 85 percent to more than 90 percent
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