
Modernization Master Kevin Wince to Move from GSA to DHS
A few million in cost avoidance here, another few million there, and pretty soon, you’re talking real money. Kevin Wince knows all about that: His team helped the General Services Administration save an estimated $12 million on unnecessary IT applications between fiscal years 2015-2020, and now he’s heading to the Homeland Security Department to help

David Boyle, Craig Park Join Salient CRGT to Support USPS
The government is modernizing, and the U.S. Postal Service is no exception. That’s why Salient CRGT, Inc. recently added to the Enterprise Transformation division of its Civilian Services Group. David Boyle joins the company as vice president leading solution design and technology innovation, and Craig Park as vice president leading growth and operations. “The appointments

Robert Zitz Joins SSL as SVP and Chief Strategy Officer
Space Systems Loral, a provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, announced this week it is increasing its commitment to support U.S. government missions with key executives who bring a depth of experience to the company. Under the direction of Richard White who was promoted to president of SSL Government Systems, “I am extremely pleased to

LGS Innovations’ Kevin Kelly on the Power of STEM
Complex challenges aren’t for the faint of heart. They require diligence, creativity and most of all, passion. For many, that passion is life long. “Each of us remembers that critical moment when our interests were fueled by the passion of a teacher, family member, or friend,” said Kevin Kelly, CEO of LGS Innovations. “We chose to

36.7K Tweets and Counting: Why Deloitte’s JR Reagan Is Not a Social Media Shy Exec
The social media landscape has changed quite a bit since Twitter first taught the world to think in 140 character thoughts after its public launch in July 2006. Dr. JR Reagan, a principal at Deloitte and the lead client service partner for the company’s Department of Homeland Security National Protectorate Programs Directorate, is among the rising

WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
If you’ve missed our executive Q&A’s, this latest issue of WashingtonExec’s e-magazine might just be your favorite. Check out our full stock of interviews with executives like Deb Alderson, Leslie Steele, Jesse O’Gorman, Doug Stuck, Dan Barahona, Gary Shiffman, Ed Granstedt, Dan DeVries, Maggie Bauer, Jason Bloomberg, and Maria Horton. The Dusty and Chelsey Wince

WashingtonExec Hosts March Government Contracting Executive Happy Hour, Sponsored by the STEM Council
It felt like anything but Spring last night (blame the Groundhog) but the frigid temperatures did not stop WashingtonExec from hosting its ninth invitation-only government contracting executive happy hour in Tysons Corner. The event was sponsored by the WashingtonExec STEM Council. The casual affair brought over 50 executives in federal contracting to mingle and connect

WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
If you were in the mood to learn more about the “who’s who” in the federal IT industry, you’re in luck with this week’s issue of the WashingtonExec e-magazine. We feature interviews with several different executives like Doug Britton (Kaprica), Paul Strasser (DRC), Andy Maner (IBM), Ginger Groeber (Exfederal.com), Christopher Janney (Heart Ball), and the

WashingtonExec Hosts Government Contracting Executive Happy Hour, Sponsored by Alan Berson of Leadership Conversations
It wasn’t Valentine’s day just yet, but WashingtonExec sure felt the love last night as it hosted its eighth invitation-only government contracting executive happy hour in Tysons Corner. The event was sponsored by Alan Berson, author of Leadership Conversations: Challenging High Potential Managers to Become Great Leaders, published just this week. The casual event brought

Government Contracting: A Family Business for the Curling Clan
If Hollywood show-business has the Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson mother-daughter act, then DC’s government contracting community has Kay Curling and Melissa Curling. Often times, we find that those executives who frequent the black-tie circuit influenced their children to join the government contracting “business.” But who are these “second generation” young professionals and what makes

The Annual Outlook E-Magazine: Insights in Government Contracting
WashingtonExec’s Annual Outlook Series: The new year is one filled with uncertainty, cuts in federal IT spending, and buzz surrounding M&A activity. Last week, some of the area’s leading executives gave us their outlook on these issues. This week, our e-magazine returns with more executive opinions in cloud computing, healthcare IT, defense, mobility, and more.

ACT-IAC Announces 25 Finalists for 12th Annual Excellence.gov Awards Program
The 25 finalists for the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s (ACT-IAC) 12th annual 2013 Excellence.gov Awards Program have been announced. The awards luncheon will take place March 5th at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., and Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer (CIO) Richard Spires will deliver the keynote address.

WashingtonExec Hosts First Goverment Contracting Executive Happy Hour of 2013, Sponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute
It was a great start to the new year as WashingtonExec hosted its seventh invitation-only government contracting executive happy hour in Tysons Corner last week, sponsored by the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). The networking event brought over 80 executives in federal contracting – to mingle and connect with new faces, past employees, previous bosses, lost

Paul Leslie’s 2013 Outlook: Uncertainty, but Opportunity
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series

Tom Suder’s 2013 Outlook: The Year of Government Enterprise Mobility
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series

NEW SERIES: Greg Gardner Talks Mobility And A “Glass-Half-Full” Attitude
WashingtonExec Series: WashingtonExec reached out to executives in the community for their insights on issues concerning the mobility industry. Can mobility remain cost effective while being efficient, and how does it reduce cost for clients? Our tenth participant is Greg Gardner, former Deputy CIO for the Intelligence Community and Chief Architect of Government and Defense

What Are Executives Reading This Summer?-WashingtonExec’s Latest E-Magazine
WashingtonExec reached out to top area executives to find out what they are reading in between contract proposals, power outages, and developing a sequestration communications plan. Are you reading the same book as your boss, teaming partner or competitor? Get a glimpse of what executives of consequence are reading around the Beltway. Full issue here.
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