The Search for GovCon’s Top CEOs Starts Now
Who’s really shaping the future of GovCon? Now’s your chance to put their name forward. Nominations are open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the premier program recognizing the executives in government and industry who are driving real mission impact. For the second year, WashingtonExec is bringing together the Chief Officer and Pinnacle Awards
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Mercury Systems’ Bill Ballhaus
Bill Ballhaus, CEO of Mercury Systems, has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CEO of the Year (Private & Public Company, annual revenue greater than $500 million). On June 4, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. The event, attended
Chief Officer Award Winner Bill Ballhaus: ‘It’s the People and Teams Within an Organization that Drive Results’
The winners for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced on June 4, and we’ve been highlighting some of the finalists and winners in spotlight interviews. Next is Bill Ballhaus, chairman and CEO of Mercury Systems, and the winner of WashingtonExec’s CEO of the Year (Annual Revenue Greater than $500M). In this spotlight, he reflects on
Bill Ballhaus, Howard Lance Join Mercury Systems Board of Directors
Mercury Systems, Inc. has named Bill Ballhaus, former chairman and CEO of Blackboard, and Howard Lance, former CEO of Maxar Technologies, to its board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Howard and Bill, two outstanding leaders with strong track records of overseeing growth and profitability, as well as valuable aerospace and defense and technology
William Ballhaus Named Chairman, President and CEO of Blackboard Inc.
It was announced by the world’s leading education technology company, Blackboard Inc. that it has named Bill Ballhaus as the new Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Jay Bhatt, Ballhaus’ predecessor will now serve as a special advisor to the Chairman. Bhatt said, “I have a deep passion for Blackboard and its mission and vision,
SRA International to Sponsor Fundraiser for The Children’s Inn
Fairfax, Va.-based SRA International Inc. announced Oct. 7 the company’s sponsorship of “Come Back to Bethesda Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Family Day” on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Chevy Chase Acura, 7725 Wisconsin Ave. The “Come Back to Bethesda” fundraiser benefits The Children’s Inn, a nonprofit residential “place
SAVE THE DATE: SRA International President and CEO William Ballhaus To Be Honored with Visionary Award from the Foundation Fighting Blindness Jan. 22
The Foundation Fighting Blindness, a national nonprofit focused on sight-saving research, will present its Visionary Award to William Ballhaus, President and CEO of SRA International, headquartered in Fairfax, at the 5th Annual Northern Virginia Dining in the Dark. The event, happening at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, will
Woman Engineer Magazine Names SRA International a “Top 50 Readers’ Choice” Employer
Recruitment and career-advising magazine Woman Engineer Magazine named SRA International, Inc. (SRA) a “Top 50 Readers’ Choice” employer this past Tuesday. A leader in providing IT solutions and service to the government, SRA’s history of working with industry granted it the recognition as a ‘best place to work’ employer. “We are truly honored to be
SRA Recognized as an Excellent Place to Work for the 5th Consecutive Year
For the fifth consecutive year, SRA International has been named an excellent place to work by Diversity Communications Inc.’s Alliance for Workplace Excellence. The firm was also recognized as a multi-year honoree for the Health and Wellness Trailblazer and Ecoleadership awards, as well as this year’s Diversity Champion award. “This recognition is particularly gratifying for
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Assistant Speed Networking Event, New Chairpersons Announced
Last week, WashingtonExec held its semi-annual Executive Assistant (EA) appreciation event, to say thank you to the “gatekeepers” for the top executives of consequence in government contracting. The event, held at Waterford Receptions in Fairfax, Virginia, brought over 45 EA’s to the first-ever speed networking event. Participants were able to meet like-minded individuals in their
SRA International will Acquire MorganFranklin’s National Security Solutions Business
Yesterday, SRA International, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MorganFranklin’s National Security Solutions business, a privately held consulting firm headquartered in the D.C. area. “MorganFranklin has invested many years supporting our nation’s national security mission,” said MorganFranklin co-founder and President of National Security Solutions, Rob Franklin. “We are extremely proud of
Deb Alderson Named COO of SRA International
Earlier today, SRA International, Inc., announced that Deb Alderson will now serve as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Alderson joined SRA International in February 2011 as Executive Vice President for Strategic Development. You can read WashingtonExec‘s interview with Alderson, when she first joined SRA International, here. “With the combined skills of the SRA executive
SRA International Opens The Renny DiPentima Collaboration Center (RDC), Bill Ballhaus Comments
On October 24th, SRA International unveiled its new collaboration center, titled The Renny DiPentima Collaboration Center (RDC), at 1801 K Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. The new collaboration and innovation center is for SRA International employees as well as federal and commercial clients. The center is named after SRA International’s Renny DiPentima, who served as
SRA International Wins $19 Million FBI Operational Response Contract
SRA International, Inc. has won sole award under the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) operational response and investigative online network (ORION) program. The $19 million award, if all options are exercised, includes one base year with seven one-year options. ORION, the next generation crisis information management system for the FBI, processes federal, state, local
Exclusive Interview With New SRA International CEO Bill Ballhaus
Last month, WashingtonExec had the opportunity to meet and interview the new CEO of SRA International Bill Ballhaus, exactly three months to the day since he began his position in July. Ballhaus discussed with WashingtonExec the importance and uniqueness of the famed SRA International company culture, his decision to take the job, as well as
SRA Appoints Anne Donohue To Senior VP And General Counsel
Today, SRA International, Inc. announced the appointment of Anne Donohue to Senior Vice President and General Counsel. She will now report to SRA President and CEO, Bill Ballhaus. Donohue’s responsibilities will include managing transactions along with business, employment and contract law activities. She brings more than 20 years of SRA experience to this role. Ballhaus
William Ballhaus is Named New CEO of SRA International
SRA International has named William Ballhaus as its new CEO. Previously, Ballhaus served as president and CEO at DynCorp from May 2008 until August 2010. Ballhaus has also served as the president of BAE Systems network systems, national security solutions and mission solutions businesses. “This is an exciting time for our company, and we all look
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