
Pinnacle Award Finalist Stephen Deitz: ‘Be Curious’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Stephen Deitz, president of ManTech’s federal civilian sector, and finalist in the Healthcare Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about recent achievements, shares career

Pinnacle Award Finalist Alexandra Gurney: ‘Lead with Questions and Seek to Understand’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alexandra Gurney, EY U.S. government and public sector civilian and security accounts leader and finalist in the DHS Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here,

Pinnacle Award Finalist Jess Borrevik: ‘To Be Successful in the Technology Field Requires Strong People Skills’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Jess Borrevik, chief technology officer for ICF’s energy, environment, and infrastructure group, and finalist in the Cloud Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, he

Pinnacle Award Finalist Yusuf Raza: ‘Keep an Open Mind, Be a Sponge, and Learn as Much as You Can”
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Yusuf Raza, program manager of the Citizenship and Immigration Services’ ODOS III, a finalist in the Government Information Technology of the Year, category. Here, Raza talks
Pinnacle Award Finalist Barbara Supplee: ‘Look for Experiences that Broaden Your Skill Set’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Barbara Supplee, executive vice president of the Navy Business Group at SAIC, and finalist in the DoD Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, she
Pinnacle Award Finalist Winter Washington: ‘Remain Focused on Your Values and the Impact You Want to Make’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Winter Washington, head of DEI & employee experience at Gainwell Technologies, and finalist in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Executive of the Year, Private & Public
Pinnacle Award Finalist Bryon Kroger: ‘When the Outcomes are Critical, Building, Learning and Deploying at the Pace of the World Around Them is Too’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Bryon Kroger, founder and CEO of Rise8, and finalist in the DoD Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about recent achievements, shares
Pinnacle Award Finalist Alberto Reynoso: ‘Identify Successful Mentors You Can Always Go Back for Advice’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alberto Reynoso, senior portfolio director of space and field operations at Two Six Technologies, and finalist in the Space Executive of the Year, Private Company, category.
Pinnacle Award Finalist Lakshmi Ashok: ‘As You Advance, Be Sure to Help Others Along the Way’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Lakshmi Ashok, vice president of Enterprise Management Services at Leidos, and finalist in the Cloud Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, she talks about primary
Pinnacle Award Finalist Chad Buechel: ‘Give Your Full Effort in Everything You Do’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Chad Buechel, vice president and division manager for Defense Enclave Services at Leidos, and finalist in the DoD Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here,
Pinnacle Award Finalist Alana Perkins: ‘Create and Nurture Relationships Everywhere You Go’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alana Perkins, executive operations coordinator at Two Six Technologies, and finalist in the Executive Assistant of the Year, Private & Public Companies, category. Here, she talks about
Pinnacle Award Finalist Julia Martin: ‘Focus on Managing What’s Within Your Control’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Julia Martin, government and public sector marketing leader at EY, and finalist in the Marketing Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she talks about recent achievements,
Pinnacle Award Finalist Amy Jones: ‘Embrace Continuous Learning’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Amy Jones, a principal at Ernst & Young LLP, and finalist in the Artificial Intelligence Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she talks about
Pinnacle Award Finalist Jeffrey Kramer: ‘As a Leader, Make Sure to Always Look Out for Your Team’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Jeffrey Kramer, vice president of the Department of Homeland Security portfolio at Karsun Solutions, and finalist in the DHS Executive of the Year, Private Company, category.
Pinnacle Award Finalist Chuck Greene: ‘Become a Player Coach Within the Solutions Area of Interest’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Chuck Greene, public sector cloud advisor at World Wide Technology, and finalist in the Cloud Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about
Pinnacle Award Finalist Ruta Haile: ‘Embrace All Opportunities’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Ruta Haile, director of government contracts and pricing at ABSG Consulting, and finalist in the Contracts Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she talks about
Pinnacle Award Finalist Alex Lopez: ‘Ask Questions, Build Quality Relationships and Volunteer to Help’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alex Lopez, vice president of business development at ECS, and finalist in the Business Development Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, she talks about recent
Pinnacle Award Finalist Alex Gross: ‘Insatiable Inquisitiveness is Part of Why Our Community Will Win’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alex Gross, senior vice president & chief strategist for defense and intelligence at Parsons Corp., and finalist in the Space Executive of the Year, Public Company,
Pinnacle Award Finalist Kevin Kaiser: ‘Encourage Innovation, Embrace New Challenges and Always Focus on the Mission’s Broader Impact’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Kevin Kaiser, vice president and performance and readiness division manager at Leidos, and finalist in the Healthcare Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, he shares
Pinnacle Award Finalist John Roman: ‘Balance Customer Needs with the Goals of Your Own Organization’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is John Roman, vice president of contracts and procurement at ECS, and finalist in the Contracts Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, he talks about recent
Pinnacle Award Finalist Shab Nassirpour: ‘Be Adaptable, Open to New Ideas and Committed to Developing Your Team’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Shab Nassirpour, vice president of marketing and communications at ECS, and finalist in the Marketing Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, she talks about recent
Pinnacle Award Finalist Alex Bender: ‘Become an Advocate for the Marketing Profession’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alex Bender, vice president of communications and marketing at Core4ce, and finalist in the Marketing Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, she talks about recent
Pinnacle Award Finalist Mark Poe: ‘Never Stop Learning’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Mark Poe, chief scientist, data science & analytics at Core4ce, and finalist in the Healthcare Executive of the Year, Private Company, category. Here, he talks about
Pinnacle Award Finalist Nicholas Martin: ‘Foster a Culture Where People Embrace Risk’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Nicholas Martin, director of the Defense Microelectronics Activity, and finalist in the DoD Executive of the Year, Government, category. Here, he talks about recent achievements, shares career
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