2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company CHRO Tammy Kness, GDIT
Tammy Kness, vice president of human resources and communications at GDIT, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company Chief Human Resources Officer. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation,
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CTO Jason Keplinger, T-Rex Solutions
Jason Keplinger, chief technology and innovation officer at T-Rex Solutions, LLC, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CTO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company CEO Nazzic Keene, SAIC
Nazzic Keene, CEO of Science Applications International Corp., has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company CEO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership. Keene
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CISO Jonathan Stammler, LMI
Jonathan Stammler, chief information security officer at LMI, is one of two winners for WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CISO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company COO Sean Morris, Deloitte
Sean Morris, principal and chief operating officer at Deloitte, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company COO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership.
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CEO Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal
Jennifer Felix, CEO of ASRC Federal, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CEO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership. As president and
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company CFO John Ustica, Siemens Government Technologies
John Ustica, chief financial officer at Siemens Government Technologies, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company CFO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership.
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Chief Legal Counsel Jim Winner, Peraton
Jim Winner, chief legal officer and general counsel at Peraton, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private & Public Company Chief Legal Counsel. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation,
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CFO Jake Kennedy, Amentum
Jake Kennedy, chief financial officer at Amentum, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CFO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership. Prior to
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company CIO Chris Sullivan, Serco Inc.
Chris Sullivan, senior vice president and chief information officer of Serco, Inc., has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company CIO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company COO Bob Pragada, Jacobs
Bob Pragada, president and chief operating officer at Jacobs Engineering Group, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company COO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company CISO Mike Gordon, Lockheed Martin
Mike Gordon, chief information security officer at Lockheed Martin, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company CISO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership.
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CISO Gil Vega, Veeam Software Corp.
Gil Vega, chief information security officer at Veeam Software Corp., is one of two winners for WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CISO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation,
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CIO Dennis Lauer, Cadmus
Dennis Lauer, chief information officer at Cadmus, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CIO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership. Lauer has
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CHRO Jack Jackson, DCS Corp.
Jack Jackson, vice president of human resources at DCS Corp., has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company Chief Human Resources Officer. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise,
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private-Equity Backed CEO Mehul Sanghani, Octo Consulting
Mehul Sanghani, CEO and founder of Octo Consulting, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private-Equity Backed Company CEO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership.
2021 Chief Officer Awards Winners Revealed
WashingtonExec on May 27 virtually unveiled the winners of the Chief Officer Awards, an annual program that recognizes the most impactful and innovative executives in government and industry sitting in the C-suite. Along with the government and industry winners, WashingtonExec posthumously honored Dr. J. Phillip “Jack” London with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 49-year legacy
Chief Officer Award Finalist Tommy Gardner: ‘I Have Been Successful As CTO of HP Federal By Collaborating With My Peers’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Technology Officer Award finalist Tommy Gardner, who’s CTO at HP Federal. Here, he talks professional achievements, focus areas going forward, shaping the next generation of leaders
Chief Officer Award Finalist Arnold Morse: ‘I Have To Provide Leadership In Conducting The Company’s Business The Right Way With Honesty And Integrity’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Legal Counsel Award finalist Arnold Morse, who’s senior vice president and general counsel at CNSI. Here, he talks career turning points, proud career moments, career advice
Chief Officer Award Finalist Jennifer Smith: ‘Make Sure To Seek Out Counsel From Those With Diverse Backgrounds Different Than Yours’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Financial Officer Award finalist Jennifer Smith, who’s CFO of Government & Public Services Industry at Deloitte. Here, she talks key professional achievements, primary focus areas going
Chief Officer Award Finalist John Wasson: ‘Through One Of The Most Difficult Years, I Have Never Been Prouder To Be An ICFer’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is CEO Award finalist John Wasson, who’s chairman, president and CEO of ICF. Here, he talks key achievements, primary focus areas going forward, professional risks and more. What
Chief Officer Award Finalist Barry Broadus: ‘Don’t Be Afraid To Take Risks Or To Fail’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Financial Officer Award finalist Barry Broadus, who’s CFO of Dovel Technologies. Here, he talks key achievements, primary focus areas going forward, professional risks and more. What
Chief Officer Award Finalist Peter Smith: ‘Be A Team Player’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Executive Officer Award finalist Peter Smith, who’s president and CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Here, he talks career turning points, professional risks, career advice and more. What
Chief Officer Award Finalist Sean Morris: ‘Listen, Learn, Debate, Act’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Operating Officer Award finalist Sean Morris, who’s COO of government and public services at Deloitte. Here, he talks key professional achievements, overcoming career struggles, career advice
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