
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Aileen Abragan: ‘Embrace Challenges, Rejection and Sacrifices as Opportunities for Growth’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Aileen Abragan, director of security at Valiant Integrated Services, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Security Officer category. Here, she shares key achievements,

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Bryan Walter: ‘The Best Way to Move Ahead is to Deliver Results for Your Company and its Clients’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Bryan Walter, chief growth officer at CASE, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $20M and Less than $100M) category.

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Daniel Riggs: ‘Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Daniel Riggs, chief strategy officer at Dine Development Corp., and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $100M and

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Julie Anna Barker: ‘Our Primary Focus Remains People-Centric’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Julie Anna Barker, chief human resources officer at ManTech, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Human Resources Officer category. Here, she shares key

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Marc Zoellner: ‘Transparency and Clear Communication are Paramount’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Marc Zoellner, chief growth officer at The Building People, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $20M and Less than

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Lee Bader: ‘2023 Was a Transformational Year of Growth for Royce Geo’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Lee Bader, chief growth officer at Royce Geo and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $20M and Less than $100M)

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Shannon Kelley: ‘Authenticity Fosters Genuine Connections and Builds Trust’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Shannon Kelley, chief growth officer at Magellan Federal, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $100M and Less than

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Dave Yockman: ‘Dream Big, Set Lofty Goals, Develop and Execute a Plan’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Dave Yockman, CEO of Edgewater Federal Solutions, and finalist in the Private & Public Company Chief Executive Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $100M and Less than $500M)

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Tim Borchert: ‘Care About Your People and Let Them Know That You Care’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Tim Borchert, CEO of Tria Federal, and finalist in the Private & Public Company Chief Executive Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $100M and Less than $500M)

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Melissa Marousek: ‘At J&J, We Serve Heroes’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Melissa Marousek, vice president and chief human resources officer at J&J Worldwide Services, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Human Resources Officer category.

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Mark Drever: ‘I Constantly Look for Ways to Grow as a Person and a Leader’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Mark Drever, CEO and founding partner of Xcelerate Solutions, and finalist in the Private & Public Company Chief Executive Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $100M and

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Ashutosh Gokhale: ‘Humility is the Cornerstone of Successful Leadership’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Ashutosh Gokhale, chief financial officer and senior vice president of business management for HII Mission Technologies, and a finalist in the Public Company Chief Financial Officer category.

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Carl Buffington: ‘Always Focus on Improving Your Value’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Carl Buffington, chief growth officer at Koniag Government Services, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue greater than $500M) category. Here, he

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Bonnye Hart: ‘Building a Strong Customer Community is Our Priority’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Bonnye Hart, vice president of strategic programs at OPEXUS, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Operating Officer category. Here, she shares key achievements, focus areas

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Michelle Howell: ‘Our Employees Are Our Key Asset’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Michelle Howell, chief human resources officer at Systems Planning and Analysis, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Human Resources Officer category. Here, she

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Sundhar Rajan: ‘Figure Out Your Passion, Keep Learning’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Sundhar Rajan, CIO/CISO at Casepoint, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Information Security Officer category. Here, he shares key achievements, focus areas going

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Steve Orrin: ‘Surround Yourself with People Smarter than You and Listen to Them’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Steve Orrin, chief technology officer and senior principal engineer at Intel Federal, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Technology Officer category. Here, he shares

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Amy Dalton: ‘Surround Yourself with People Who are Smarter than You and That Will Challenge You’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Amy Dalton, chief performance officer at Two Six Technologies, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Operating Officer category. Here, she shares key achievements, focus areas

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Martha Mathers: ‘Build a Diverse Network that Encourages You to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Martha Mathers, chief revenue officer at OPEXUS, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer category (Annual Revenue Greater than $20M and Less than $100M). Here,

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Matt Desch: ‘Success in the Satellite and Space Industry Requires Patience and Persistence’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium Communications, and finalist in the Private & Public Company CEO Category (Annual Revenue Over $500M). Here, he shares key achievements, focus

Chief Officer Awards Finalist John Ayers: ‘Pursue Your Dreams Relentlessly’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is John Ayers, founder and CEO of REDLattice, and finalist in the Private Company CEO category (Annual Revenue Greater than $20M and Less than $100M). Here, he shares

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Sean Robertson: ‘I’m Proud to Lead Such a Passionate and Talented Team’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Sean Robertson, chief growth officer at Iron Bow Technologies, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer category (Annual Revenue greater than $500M). Here, he

Chief Officer Awards Finalist Bill Webner: ‘I Am Most Proud of Capgemini’s Talent Development Programs’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Bill Webner, CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions, and finalist in the Private & Public Company CEO category (Annual Revenue Greater than $100M and Less than $500M). Here, he

2024 Chief Officer Awards Finalists Unveiled
Congratulations to all the Chief Officer Awards finalists and nominees across industry and government! Join us May 10, 11:30 a.m. at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, for an in-person event and luncheon. In the coming weeks, we will be posting Q&As with some of the finalists, so keep your eye out for that. Below are
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