Peter Smith Elected as Board Chairman of AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Peter Smith, the former president and CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS, has replaced Bill Hoover as the company’s board chairman. Hoover has held the role since 2015. Smith announced in August his resignation from his position as the company’s president and CEO. John Steckel, who was named the company’s new president and CEO effective Sept. 6,
John Steckel Named CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS
John Steckel will become the new president and CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS on Sept. 6, taking over from Peter Smith. Currently the vice president of corporate development, Steckel will fill the position as Smith retires. Smith, who’s been president and CEO since August 2014, will still be involved with the company as a member of
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Appoints Chris Braccio to Board
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Vice President of Human Resources Chris Braccio has been appointed to the company’s board of directors. Braccio will take Joe Kopfman’s former seat, as he recently retired after 43 years with AMERICAN SYSTEMS as executive vice president of contracts and administration. “I am delighted that Chris is joining the Board,” said Bill Hoover,
WATCH: Bill Hoover Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at 2021 Pinnacle Awards Finalist Reception
Former AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover received the WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Pinnacle Awards finalist reception on the evening of Dec. 2 at the Ritz-Carlton in McLean, Virginia. In its fourth year, the Pinnacle Awards took place virtually Dec. 8. The program embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses
Bill Hoover Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at 2021 Pinnacle Awards Finalist Reception
Former AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover received the WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Pinnacle Awards Finalist Reception on the evening of Dec. 2 at the Ritz Carlton in McLean, Virginia. In its fourth year, the Pinnacle Awards will take place virtually Dec. 8. The program embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives
Bill Hoover’s Navy, Industry Careers are Built on Effective Leadership, Passion for Serving and Family
Bill Hoover has always been drawn to supporting the government in its mission-critical services — and while that’s anchored his decades-long career in government contracting, his interest in national matters began long before. Hoover has been a leader in the information systems and services market sector for more than 30 years. Most recently, he served
Former AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover to Receive WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award
William “Bill” Hoover will be honored Dec. 8 with a Lifetime Achievement Award at WashingtonExec’s annual Pinnacle Awards, celebrating his 40 years of leadership in the information systems and services market. The event will be held virtually. A veteran officer of the U.S. Navy, Hoover joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS in 2005 and most recently was president
Jay Nussbaum Remembered as a ‘True Leader’
Well-known executive Jay Nussbaum was someone who “epitomized the attributes of a true leader,” said Bill Hoover, chairman of the board for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Nussbaum, who had a long career as an executive at Xerox, Oracle and Citigroup before co-founding Agilex Technologies Inc., died Aug. 31 at age 75. “He was an extremely effective team
SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual Cancerversary Dinner: Celebrating Survivorship!
Bite Me Cancer will be hosting the 3rd Annual Cancerversary Dinner on April 23rd at the Tower Club in Tysons, Virginia. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. Specific timeframe and event details will be announced in the near future at www.BiteMeCancer.org. Anyone who has had cancer affect their own lives or knows someone who
WashExec RollCall: Your Inside Look at Our Network’s Professional Activity
WashExec Executive RollCall: JD Kathuria pulls from the broader WashingtonExec network to dish out the area’s who’s who and what’s what. When it comes to striking deals, who you know trumps what you know in the government contracting community. And with three years of WashingtonExec’s outcome and result-oriented networking programs and events behind us, I’ve decided to expand our networking
AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover Retires; Peter Smith Assumes Post Effective Aug. 1
Bill Hoover on Tuesday announced that he will will retire from his post as chief executive and president of AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corp. later this month after standing at the helm of the Chantilly, Va.-based company since 2005. Peter Smith, the company’s chief operating officer, will assume the roles of CEO and president beginning Aug. 1.
WashExec RollCall: Six Executives Transition; Six Celebrate Work Anniversaries
WashingtonExec RollCall: JD Kathuria pulls from the broader WashingtonExec network to dish out the area’s who’s who and what’s what When it comes to striking deals, who you know trumps what you know in the government contracting community. And with three years of WashingtonExec’s outcome and result-oriented networking programs and events behind us, we’ve decided to expand our networking
NVFS Draws $688K at 16th Annual Road to Independence Gala
Supporters of the Northern Virginia Family Service’s 2014 Road to Independence Gala gathered earlier this month at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner to celebrate and benefit the group’s mission to promote community cooperation and empower families to improve their quality of life. The high-energy event drew $688,000 in donations from its approximately 600 attendees. Brad
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine brings you the latest information on Dan Allen, who was appointed Serco Inc’s chairman and chief executive officer October 2013. In a recent interview, Allen talked about his plans for the organization, where he sees growth in the federal marketplace, the company’s talent acquisition strategy and Serco’s work with a benefit
WashingtonExec Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec E-Magazine brings you the latest information on Northern Virginia Family Service’s (NVFS) 16th annual Road to Independence Gala, to be held May 9. In the e-magazine, AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover, chair of the gala, takes part in a Q&A on the event. Hoover said he was honored to accept the responsibility
NVFS Road to Independence Gala Q&A with AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover
The Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) on May 9 will round up business and community leaders and supporters for the 16th annual Road to Independence Gala — an elegant event aimed at celebrating those who have supported the group’s aim to improve the self-reliance of more than 36,000 area families every year. This marks NVFS’s 90th year
WashingtonExec: 2013 Mid-Year Review
WashingtonExec presents a Mid-Year Review of the top stories we’ve covered thus far. STEM news is covered as much as possible due to its importance to the region. We recently held a roundtable on the topic at our inaugural STEM council meeting. Ed Swallow, Northrop Grumman’s Vice President for Business Development in the Federal and Defense Technologies
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week, Entrepreneur and Author Wayne Simmons was featured in a new interview. The co-founder and CEO of The Growth Strategy Company talked about why he started his current business, the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur, advice to up and comers and more. To read more of our interview with Simmons, click here. In STEM
AMERICAN SYSTEMS President & CEO Bill Hoover Keynotes Roundtable Discussion
WashingtonExec hosted a breakfast today featuring AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ President and CEO Bill Hoover on the topic of “What are the Secrets to Firms that will Survive and Thrive in this Market?” Hoover has been a leader in the information systems and services market sector for more than 30 years, joining AMERICAN SYSTEMS in 2005. Since
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Wins $56M Task Order From The United States Army Reserve Command; to Provide SIPRnet
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has won a $56 million prime task order by the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) to, at USARC facilities nationwide, provide Voice & Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRnet) Communications Support Services under the GSA Connections II contract. The single-award is a firm-fixed-price task order with a two and one-half year period
NEW SERIES: Bill Hoover’s Advice To His Kids: “Be Balanced In Your Life’s Pursuits”
New WashingtonExec Series: WashingtonExec asked the simple question to top area executives: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s critical advice comes from Bill Hoover, CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. 1. Personal integrity is fundamental one’s ability to be honest … integrity is being honest with yourself;
Bill Hoover’s New Year Prognostications: M&A Market Similar To 2006/2007
2012 is fast approaching, and with it comes big changes in the Federal IT industry. WashingtonExec is giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see the government contracting industry headed. Leaders of the industry were asked a series of predictions questions focused on challenging issues such as cloud computing, healthcare
Interview With Bill Hoover Of AMERICAN SYSTEMS By Larry Rosenfeld, Sage Communications CEO
Bill Hoover is the President and CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading provider of federal IT and engineering solutions to government. Headquartered in Chantilly, Va., AMERICAN SYSTEMS has expertise within C4ISR; Acquisition and Logistics; Readiness; National Security; Citizen Safety; Healthcare; and Energy. Hoover was recently interviewed by Larry Rosenfeld, CEO of Sage Communications, the D.C.
William Hoover of AMERICAN SYSTEMS To Co-Host Fundraiser For IMSFF Thursday
AMERICAN SYSTEMS President and CEO William C. Hoover and the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (IMSFF) are hosting a fundraiser this Thursday with The Tavern at Great Falls. IMSFF supports the needs of our American heroes regardless of service and their families in crucial times. Starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, all
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