ICF Lands DHS $40M Digital Engagement Contract
ICF has won a new $40 million contract with the Homeland Security Department’s Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking to deliver strategic and digital communications and engagement campaigns to combat human trafficking. The contract has a term of up to five years. “Education is our first line of defense against human trafficking,” said DHS’ CCHT
ICF Buys Applied Energy Group from Ameresco
ICF has acquired Applied Energy Group, an energy technology and advisory services company from Ameresco. AEG provides integrated technology and advisory solutions to electric and gas utilities, state and local governments, and state energy offices nationwide. “This transaction aligns with our strategy to extend our capabilities in ICF’s growth areas, with specific emphasis on our
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Sarah Norcross
Sarah Norcross Senior Director & Portfolio Director, ICF Sarah Norcross and her team recently won a Department of Homeland Security program recompete, extending the work they’ve led since 2020. The program provides advanced data science and analysis services to support the homeland security mission. The team’s effort during a highly competitive process ensured ICF stays
WATCH: State of Digital Modernization in Health IT with Tonia Bleecher, Kathryn Wetherby
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Tonia Bleecher, senior vice president and division leader at ICF, and Kathryn Wetherby, deputy director of the Marketplace IT
Top Supply Chain Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Kate Grimes
Kate Grimes Vice President of Contracts & Administration Operations, ICF In 2023, Kate Grimes launched a digital modernization initiative to drive business enablement across these disciplines to improve both internal operations and client delivery, leading the development through implementation of a cloud-based, enterprisewide source-to-pay platform that streamlines ICF’s financial management and procurement processes. This platform
ICF Taps John Rabin as VP of Disaster Management
ICF has appointed John Rabin as vice president of its disaster management practice, where he is responsible for assisting communities in preparing for, responding to and recovering from disasters. “John is an experienced leader with a proven track record of navigating complex, emergency management crises,” said Gene Costa, ICF executive vice president and disaster management
WATCH: ICF’s John Wasson, David Birken on Birken’s New Role as Head of Digital Modernization
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with ICF chair and CEO John Wasson and the company’s new head of digital modernization business David Birken, to discuss Birken’s new role, and what it means for the company and customers. Birken shares what his new role entails, and Wasson discusses the importance of the role and its part
ICF Wins Over $40M in Federal Health Contracts in Q3
ICF won over $40 million in new and recompete contracts in the third quarter of 2024 for several National Institutes of Health institutes and centers. The contracts leverage ICF’s health, technical and scientific expertise, along with cloud technologies, generative artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. The work includes IT and data modernization, software development, digital engagement
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Matt Maurer
Matt Maurer Chief Marketing Officer, ICF Matt Maurer feels fortunate to lead an exceptional team of marketing strategists, communicators, creatives, digital experts and more who collaborate closely with ICF’s business partners to deliver real impact. For his team, the measure of success goes beyond marketing metrics ⏤ it’s about the growth of ICF’s business and
Pinnacle Award Finalist Kyle Tuberson: ‘Big Things Can Happen When You Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Kyle Tuberson, chief technology officer at ICF, and finalist in the Artificial Intelligence Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, he talks about recent achievements, shares career
Pinnacle Award Finalist Jess Borrevik: ‘To Be Successful in the Technology Field Requires Strong People Skills’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Jess Borrevik, chief technology officer for ICF’s energy, environment, and infrastructure group, and finalist in the Cloud Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, he
ICF Taps Eric Hakimov as VP of Corporate Development
ICF has appointed Eric Hakimov as vice president of corporate development, responsible for driving the company’s merger and acquisition growth strategy and managing the company’s integration efforts. “Eric has worked on both small and large transactions in the U.S. and internationally and is very well-suited to help ICF continue to execute on our M&A efforts,”
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Caryn McGarry
Caryn McGarry Chief Human Resources Officer, ICF Faced with a time of unprecedented challenges to mental health and personal well-being, Caryn McGarry is supporting ICF employees through a refresh of the company’s DEI program. The program was revamped to have a strong focus on belonging, while HR programs were prioritized to help employees grow and
ICF’s John Wasson on Corporate Responsibility & Delivering Positive Social Impact
From old cooking oils to worn clothing, sustainable aviation fuel leans on renewable resources that lessen environmental impact and, according to many experts, could power the future. ICF Chairman and CEO John Wasson said partnering with an airline that made sustainable aviation fuel history is one of the achievements he’s most proud of as he
David Birken to Lead ICF’s Digital Modernization & Experience Business
David Birken, senior vice president at ICF, has been appointed to lead the company’s digital modernization and experience business, effective immediately. Birken brings over 20 years of experience growing federal technology, cyber and workforce businesses to the role. “I am quite pleased to have David take on this new, expanded role,” said John Wasson, ICF
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Jennifer Welham
Jennifer Welham Senior Vice President of Health, People and Human Services, ICF This year, Jennifer Welham’s team of over 2,700 health, people and human services professionals reached several incredible milestones. They focused on delivering the greatest impact on global well-being by solving their clients’ most difficult and complex challenges. The team achieves this by providing
Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Karolyn Gardner
Karolyn Gardner Senior Vice President of Contracts and Pricing, ICF Karolyn Gardner transformed the contracts, pricing and subcontracts team of professionals, elevating their caliber and strengthening their contribution to ICF’s success. Gardner and her team are sought-after partners to the business, providing a balance in evaluation of risks with the opportunity for successful delivery. One
Nominate Climate Change Execs for 2024 Pinnacle Awards
Climate change executives are helping shape not only today’s world but also the future. From now through Sept. 5, WashingtonExec is accepting nominations for this year’s Pinnacle Awards, which will honor the best of the best in several categories — including climate change leaders. The Pinnacle Awards is an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Mike Boggs
Mike Boggs Vice President, Security and Resilience, ICF Mike Boggs said he’s extremely proud of the incredible work his team is doing to help clients meet their critical missions. Their biggest recent achievement was the targeted expansion within the Homeland Security portfolio. The team provides advanced data science and analysis services to protect the nation
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Anna Belova
Anna Belova Senior Data Science Advisor, ICF Anna Belova’s most notable recent achievement involved her contribution at ICF to the development of new U.S. national drinking water standards targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals are widely used in various commercial and industrial products and pose significant environmental and health
ICF Wins EPA Human Health & Environmental Risk Assessment Contract
ICF won a human health and environmental risk assessment contract with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development. The single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is a recompete award, has a ceiling value of $75 million and a term of seven years. “For over 30 years, ICF has supported EPA’s risk assessment programs,
Top Climate Change Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Deb Harris
Deb Harris Vice President of Climate Change & Sustainability & Climate Center Senior Fellow, ICF Deb Harris’ biggest accomplishment was leading a cross-collaborative team to develop and launch ICF’s decarbonization platform, CO2Sight. This innovative tool won the 2022 Environment + Energy Leader Top Product award and has been used to support dozens of ICF clients
ICF Wins $236M USAID Global Health Contract
ICF won a 5-year, $236 million recompete contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Global Health to continue deliering their Demographic and Health Surveys Program. ICF has supported the DHS Program since its inception 40 years ago, helping grow it into a reputable source for critical and actionable data for population, health
Chief Officer Awards Finalist John Wasson: ‘Bet on Yourself’
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 John Wasson, CEO of ICF, and finalist in the Private and Public Company CEO (annual revenue greater than $500 million) category. Here, he shares key achievements, focus areas going forward,
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