Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: Harmonia Holdings Group’s Damon Griggs
Damon Griggs CEO & Chairman, Harmonia Holdings Group In 2025, Harmonia welcomed Maveris into its portfolio and completed the integration of both organizations within the year. Despite significant challenges in the federal civilian and health markets, including budget reductions and a government shutdown, the company achieved strong organic growth by prioritizing customers and driving innovation
Kirstin Shelton Named Harmonia CHRO
Harmonia Holdings Group has hired Kirstin Shelton as chief human resources officer to lead human resources and talent acquisition, including employee engagement, company culture, recruiting, total rewards and training and development. Harmonia delivers technologies that help customers use data to support mission success. The company focuses on innovation in the federal government with a technical
Dawn Halfaker, Sudhakar Kesavan Join Harmonia Board of Directors
Dawn Halfaker and Sudhakar Kesavan have joined Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC’s board of directors. Halfaker and Kesavan will advise company leadership on the development and advancement of strategic organic and acquisitive growth plans, the company said. “We are honored to have access to the kind of experience Dawn and Sudhakar provide,” said CEO and Chairman
Harmonia Holdings Group Adds Maveris to Portfolio
Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, has added Maveris as a wholly owned subsidiary. Maveris will strengthen the company’s cybersecurity capabilities and introduce new customers key to Harmonia’s strategy, including deep relationships throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs, the company said. “Harmonia and Maveris fit together perfectly given our complementary capabilities and aligned culture, and this strategic
Madison Dearborn Partners Forms Partnership with Former Dovel Technologies Execs
Private-equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC has formed a partnership with industry veterans and former Dovel Technologies executives Damon Griggs and Jon Brooks, to pursue investments in the federal technology sector. Both executives have industry expertise and a track record of delivering growth. “Damon and Jon bring a wealth of expertise and proven success building
Dovel Technologies, IT Objects Joint Venture Wins GSA STARS III Contract
Through its joint venture with IT Objects, Dovel Technologies has won a multi-award contract to provide IT services and solutions for the Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resource for Services III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. The contract has a 5-year base ordering period with one 3-year option and a ceiling of $50 billion. “The STARS III program offers
Dovel Technologies Subsidiary Lands Spot on $3.6B NIH SOAR Contract
Dovel Technologies subsidiary Medical Science & Computing LLC has been awarded one of five Scientific, Operations, and Administrative Resources contracts from the National Institutes of Health. Under the 5-year, $3.6 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, all 27 NIH institutes and centers can procure professional services under the SOAR program. This includes supporting new and
Guidehouse to Acquire Dovel Technologies
Guidehouse, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital and a provider of strategic advisory and technology services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dovel Technologies. “The acquisition of Dovel is a strategic step in our journey to create the next generation global consultancy,” said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse. “Bringing together best-in-class portfolios, highly
Dovel Named a 2021 Top Workplace by The Washington Post
A provider of health IT, life sciences, public safety, and grants management solutions, Dovel Technologies announced it has been named to The Washington Post’s annual “Top Workplaces” list. The Washington Post ranks the top 200 best places to work in the Washington, D.C., area based on employee ratings. “Being recognized as a top place to
Dovel Subsidiary MSC Wins NIH IDIQ
Dovel Technologies subsidiary Medical Science & Computing, LLC has been awarded a multi-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the National Institutes of Health’ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The work on this contract will expand the NIDDK Central Repository Program, a resource that could advance the development of diagnostic and treatment
Dovel Makes Leadership Changes
Dovel Technologies’ Paul Leslie will retire as executive chairman and Sudhakar Kesavan will join as board chairman in March. “It has been an honor to have led Dovel through its entrepreneurial growth stage,” Leslie said. “I will forever be grateful to the management team and all our wonderful employees for their dedication to our customers’ success
WATCH: Dovel Technologies’ Damon Griggs Comments on Company’s New Advisory Board
Dovel Technologies announced the addition of an Advisory Board in October, and CEO Damon Griggs sits down with WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh to discuss the accomplishments, growth and investments over the last year that drove Dovel to do so. Griggs also shares the Advisory Board’s purpose, its members, how Dovel plans to leverage the board to
Dovel Taps New Advisory Board Members
Dovel Technologies has announced the development of its new advisory board, which will provide expert guidance in the advancement of the company’s strategic plan. Adding an advisory board further advances Dovel’s vision to successfully scale the business to deliver innovative solutions with a positive impact across the federal government, the company said. The new advisory
Dovel Subsidiary Wins Contract to Support NIH Intramural Research Program
Dovel Technologies subsidiary Medical Science & Computing LLC has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth a potential of $105 million to support the National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Program. MSC is to provide a full range of specialized, strategic, technical and operational services for this intramural biomedical and clinical research initiative that covers
Dovel Subsidiary AceInfo Secures FEMA Revamp and Support Contract
Technology solutions provider Dovel Technologies announced its subsidiary AceInfo Solutions has been awarded an Alliant 2 Task Order from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program. The contract supports the development, maintenance and continued modernization of NFIP’s PIVOT system, which helps facilitate and consolidate NFIP’s core business activities as it processes and manages
Medical Science and Computing Snags Position on $50M NIH BPA
Medical Science and Computing, a Dovel company, has been awarded a position on the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Professional, Scientific and Administrative Support Services 5-year, $50 million blanket purchase agreement. Under the contract, MSC will provide scientific and administrative services across the 12 basic and clinical research centers and
How GovCon is Responding to COVID-19: Dovel Technologies’ Damon Griggs
As the world closely monitors and tracks the spread and impact of the new coronavirus, business leaders are making decisions about how to mitigate the risk and keep everyone safe and healthy. In the government contracting community, executives are enacting procedures and policies to protect employees, customers and partners while continuing to provide government agencies with the
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2020: Damon Griggs, CEO, Dovel Technologies
Damon Griggs joined Dovel in 2016 as the chief operating officer before becoming president in 2018 and CEO in October, now leading overall corporate direction and strategy. 2019 was a strong year for Dovel in meeting or exceeding several strategic priorities, including profitable growth objectives and establishing a solid foundation for the path forward. Under
Dovel Technologies Hires Hitesh Vashistha as Chief Growth Officer
Dovel Technologies has hired Hitesh “Tesh” Vashistha as chief growth officer as it continues work blending deep domain expertise and advanced technologies serving clients in health IT, life sciences, public safety and grants management. Vashistha has more than 25 years of government industry experience at firms that include Perspecta, ICF and Northrop Grumman Information Services.
Damon Griggs to Take Reins as Dovel Technologies CEO
Dovel Technologies President and Chief Operating Officer Damon Griggs will become the company’s chief executive Nov. 1, as current CEO Paul Leslie transitions to executive chairman of the board. Griggs joined the company in 2016 as COO and became president in 2018. Dovel said since his arrival, the company has more than doubled in size.
Dovel Technologies Wins Spot on HHS Artificial Intelligence Contract
Dovel Technologies has been awarded a spot on the Health and Human Services Program Support Center’s Intelligent Automation Artificial Intelligence indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. The multiple award contract has a total value of $49 million and a 5-year base period. Under this contract vehicle, Dovel will help the department quickly obtain and apply machine
Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch: Damon Griggs, Dovel Technologies
Before coming to Dovel Technologies in 2016, Damon Griggs was president and chief operating officer of InScope International, Inc. Prior to InScope, he was senior vice president at Alion Science and Technology. Griggs served in multiple roles of increasing responsibility while supporting Alion’s growth from $500 million to $900 million. Why Watch: Newly minted as
Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch
WashingtonExec’s inaugural Top 10 Operating Executives to Watch list includes presidents, chief operating officers, general managers, line leaders and directors of public sector contributing to an impactful change in the GovCon space. Why watch: These leaders were able to describe in tangential terms the “why” and “how” of an executive milestone — milestones that often
Dovel Technologies Secures 2 Biologics Surveillance IDIQs from FDA
Dovel Technologies has won two contracts from the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Biologics Effectiveness and Research to help build an ecosystem of tools to support biologic product safety. Dovel has been awarded under two separate 5-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity deals: one for data, tools and infrastructure for surveillance of biologics and one covering the
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