DMI Appoints Mark Olson as CFO
DMI has named Mark Olson chief financial officer to lead the company’s finance organization, serve on the executive leadership team and report to CEO Rocky Thurston. “Mark joins us at an important moment in DMI’s growth journey,” Thurston said. “As we execute our growth strategy and position the company for long-term success, strong financial leadership
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2026: DMI’s Gary Wang
Gary Wang CTO, DMI Gary Wang leads the company’s AI vision, strategy and enterprise adoption, positioning DMI as an AI-enabled IT services leader across federal, state and commercial markets. He is responsible for driving the AI-First AI-Centric business strategy at the company. Wang oversees DMI’s Enterprise Offerings, which deliver enterprise-grade innovations for all DMI business
Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: DMI’s Rocky Thurston
Rocky Thurston CEO, DMI Rocky Thurston’s biggest recent achievement was building a company customers trust to listen and respond when things don’t go exactly right. Over the past year, he has focused on tightening execution, improving responsiveness and giving teams clearer authority to fix issues quickly. That work rarely makes headlines, but it shows up
DDT Debuts Site Highlighting Secure, Scalable Tech for Agencies
Dynamic Digital Transformation, a joint venture of DMI and Dynamic Solutions Technology, has launched its new website, ddtinnovations.com, which outlines how the company delivers secure, scalable IT services to federal agencies and highlights core capabilities, delivery approach and differentiators. Formed to meet rising demand for agile and trusted partners, DDT combines DST’s small business flexibility
DMI Names Lori Shaw Capture Leader to Drive Federal Growth
DMI has named Lori Shaw capture leader for its federal business, bringing over 30 years of experience growing civilian and Defense Department accounts. “I’m excited to join a company like DMI that is committed to customer mission success and delivery excellence,” she said. “I look forward to working with the talented teams here to pursue
WATCH: DMI’s Rocky Thurston on Greater Washington Region Heart Walk
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland sits down with Rocky Thurston, CEO of DMI, to discuss his role as chairman of the 2025 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. Thurston shares how heart health has shaped his life, reveals surprising stats and previews one of the region’s top charity events.
DMI Elevates Meghan Askham to VP of FDIC
DMI promoted Meghan Askham to vice president overseeing its Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. work. Since joining DMI in 2021, Askham has led efforts to transform service delivery and improve customer satisfaction each year, the company said. In her new role, Askham will drive innovation and ensure DMI delivers solutions that streamline processes, solve agency challenges
DMI Announces Strategic Divestitures
DMI announced the divestiture of its commerce, marketing & strategy, and digital engineering services segment to digital engineering services provider Encora. The divested segment mainly served commercial clients domestically and internationally. DMI will keep its managed services offering for public sector and commercial clients. After the sale, DMI will focus solely on technology solutions for
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: DMI’s Luke Reichel
Luke Reichel Vice President, Talent Management, DMI Luke Reichel is leading the transformation of human resources by redefining how organizations manage talent at DMI, Inc. He combines talent acquisition, HR and learning and development into a unified strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals. This approach creates a seamless experience for employees from recruitment
Ken Bajaj’s Legacy of Innovation, Mentorship
Ken Bajaj spent over four decades in the technology industry, building successful companies, mentoring CEOs and riding wave after wave of technological innovation. Today, he’s facing a critical juncture as chairman and CEO of DigitalNet.ai, as the company founded in late 2021 focuses on an acquisition strategy designed to mature its vision for innovation in
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Marion Ticknor: ‘Don’t Be Afraid to Let Your Voice Be Heard’
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 Marion Ticknor, chief people officer at DMI, and finalist in the Private and Public Chief Human Resources Officer category. Here, she shares key achievements, focus areas
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Trey Theimer: ‘Learn 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 Trey Theimer, chief growth officer at DMI, and finalist in the Chief Growth Officer Public & Private (annual revenue greater than $100 million and less than
DMI Joint Venture Dynamic Digital Transformation Wins $14.5M Treasury Contract
DMI partnered with Dynamic Solutions Technology to form a joint venture, Dynamic Digital Transformation, which has won a contract by the Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to support its enterprise mobility management services. “With 32 years combined expertise from our DDT team, we’re able to provide best practices from both the
Ken Molenda Returns to DMI as Lead Solution Architect
DMI has welcomed back Ken Molenda as lead solution architect with the company’s Enterprise Bid and Proposal team. “We are delighted that Ken has agreed to rejoin DMI,” said Brett O’Donnell, senior vice president of Enterprise Bid and Proposal at DMI. “We are primed for significant growth opportunities, and Ken’s deep experience as a Solution
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: DMI’s Rocky Thurston
Rocky Thurston CEO, DMI Less than 18 months ago, DMI was mainly a group of separate businesses. Rocky Thurston is very proud of how the company transformed into a unified entity, working as one integrated organization. This integration involves sharing resources, knowledge, insights and ideas. As a result, the company isn’t only attracting top talent
Measuring Success: How Mac Curtis’ Leadership Helped Turn Others Into Leaders
In government contracting, we usually judge leaders’ success by their company’s growth, mission success and reputation. But shouldn’t we also ask how good they are at turning others into leaders? For Mac Curtis, making leaders out of his team is a big sign of his leadership success. Five leaders once a part of Curtis’ leadership teams are
Benjamin Mourad Joins DMI as Senior Director, Solution Architect
DMI has appointed Benjamin Mourad as senior director, solution architect. Mourad will apply his public and private sector experience to design and build next-generation AI-enabled, zero trust-based architectures supporting federal and commercial customer requirements, the company said. “Benjamin brings a visionary perspective that aligns with DMI’s commitment to innovation,” said DMI Chief Technology Officer Gary
DMI Snags $27M CDC Contract for On-Premises App Hosting
DMI won an on-premises application hosting contract with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention valued at $27 million. Under the contract, DMI will provide on-site application hosting and monitoring services at CDC data centers in Atlanta, Georgia. “To ensure the public can consistently access CDC’s digital services, the agency requires 24/7/365 operational support for
Pinnacle Award Finalist Lonnie Williams: ‘I Have Made it a Personal Goal to be an Excellent Listener and Communicator’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Lonnie Williams, program manager at DMI and finalist in the DOD Executive of the Year, Private Company category. Here, he shares key achievements and what has
Pinnacle Awards Finalist Dawn Tenia: ‘Be Bold and Take on Challenges with Enthusiasm’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Dawn Tenia, vice president of contracts at DMI, and finalist in the Contracts Executive of the Year, Private & Public Companies, category. Here, she shares proud
Top Natsec Execs to Watch in 2023: DMI’s Cale Thorne
Cale Thorne Vice President of Growth, National Security & Critical Infrastructure, DMI Cale Thorne feels honored to be named to the newly established board of advisors for the Transportation Department’s National Center for Transportation Cybersecurity and Resiliency, based at Clemson University. TraCR’s mission is to expedite research, testing and modernization of U.S. transportation infrastructure security,
New DHS AI Policies and Their Impact on GovCon
New Department of Homeland Security policies aimed at managing the risks of artificial intelligence while harnessing its benefits are part of a growing shift toward responsible AI use as the technology proliferates, according to DHS contractors. “The policy direction announced by DHS will likely have a significant impact on how companies and teams address the
DMI Wins $26M Army Sustainment Systems Integration Contract
DMI won a $26 million contract from the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Services Army Human Resources Systems. “We recognize these systems, and our support of these systems, impacts everything from the experience Army personnel have throughout their service to the efficient management of basic equipment needed to meet the mission,” said Kris Kindoll, DMI
DMI Wins $26M Army HR Systems Contract
DMI won a $26 million contract from the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Services Army Human Resources Systems to convert Sustainment Systems Integration services development to agile best practices. Under the contract, DMI will provide technical integration and development for AHRS’s Installation Support Modules, and the operations of the Deployed Theater Accountability System and Tactical
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