Chief Officer Awards Finalist Carl Buffington: ‘Always Focus on Improving Your Value’
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 Carl Buffington, chief growth officer at Koniag Government Services, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue greater than $500M) category. Here, he
Top Cloud Executives to Watch in 2024: Koniag Government Services’ Gessica Perovic
Gessica Perovic Director of Cloud Modernization, Koniag Government Services Gessica Perovic recently developed and implemented a scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure to meet the growing demands of modern government organizations. This involved creating cloud-based platforms and services for seamless data storage and processing, leading to enhanced efficiency, flexibility and innovation in organizational operations. Integrating advanced
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: Koniag Government Services’ Jennifer Roadcap
Jennifer Roadcap President, Fed/Civ Line of Business, Koniag Government Services Through the exponential growth Koniag Government Services realized, it successfully kept its focus on exceptional service to customers while maintaining a positive workplace culture that recognizes and rewards individual employee contributions, said Jennifer Roadcap. The company takes pride in delivering high-quality services, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Koniag Government Services Launches Strategic Partner Program with DecisionPoint, Leisnoi Government Services
Koniag Government Services has launched its Strategic Partner Program with DecisionPoint Corp., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and Leisnoi Government Services, an Alaskan Native Village Corporation in the Kodiak region. Through the program, KGS plans to remove barriers for partner small businesses and let them tap into new customers and opportunities. These partners share cultural
Top CIOs to Watch in 2024: Koniag Government Services’ Ray Coleman
Ray Coleman CIO, Koniag Government Services When Ray Coleman joined Koniag Government Services in 2022 as chief information officer, he brought with him extensive experience that included serving in the Army, leading enterprise IT modernization initiatives for the Defense Department and federal civilian agencies and forming his own company. Today, he’s taking his experience working
Top CISOs to Watch in 2023: Koniag Government Services’ Dr. Eric J. Reyes
Dr. Eric J. Reyes Vice President of Industrial Security & Corporate Facility Security Officer, Koniag Government Services When presented with multiple job opportunities in 2020, Dr. Eric J. Reyes followed his intuition, accepted a position at Koniag Government Services and never looked back, as it gave him a unique opportunity to oversee the security needs
WATCH: Koniag Government Services’ Kerry Favero-Rivera is Honoring Veterans at Work, Home & Year-Round
According to the U.S. Census, there were 16.2 million military veterans in the U.S. in 2022, representing 6.2% of the total civilian population aged 18 and over. This Veterans Day, WashingtonExec is highlighting the ways in which the GovCon industry is recognizing and supporting the veteran community, around the holiday and year-round. In this episode, WashingtonExec’s
Top Natsec Execs to Watch in 2023: Koniag Government Services’ Matthew Carle
Matthew Carle Line of Business President, Defense, Koniag Government Services Since taking charge of the defense portfolio in 2021, Matt Carle has achieved 20% year-over-year revenue growth, all from organic expansion. He strengthened Koniag’s capabilities in deploying transformative technologies and established a team integrated into the Defense Department and national security agencies. Its goal is
Pinnacle Awards Finalist Alex Burkart: ‘We Develop Leaders Primarily Through Networking, Education, and Mentorship’
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 Cybersecurity Executive of the Year finalist in the category for Private Company with an annual revenue greater than $250M Alex Burkart, who is vice president of
KGS Taps Danielle Carr as VP of Government Relations
Danielle Carr has been named vice president of government relations at Koniag Government Services. With 20 years of experience in government contracting, Carr’s career spans diverse government agencies, including NASA, the departments of Defense and Health and Human Services and international agencies. In her new position, she will play a crucial role in building strong
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2023: Koniag Government Services’ Stephanie Ambrose
Stephanie Ambrose Senior Vice President Marketing and Communications, Koniag Government Services In January, Stephanie Ambrose took charge of the Koniag Government Services marketing and communications team. She plans to completely renew KGS’s brand, its way of communicating and its overall marketing strategy. While the company embarks on its journey to become a $1 billion enterprise,
Kevin Wideman on Koniag Government Services’ Commitment to Helping Native Communities ‘Maintain Their Way of Life’
Koniag Government Services occupies a somewhat unique space in the GovCon world. Its parent company Koniag Inc. was formed as part of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, and the company is owned by more than 3,800 Alaska Native shareholders. KGS exists, in part, to support those communities. “I’m not Wall Street driven.
Koniag Government Services, CEO Recognized for 2023 Awards
The Top Workplaces USA 2023 awards have recognized Koniag Government Services in the category of companies with 1,000 to 2,500 employees. The company’s CEO Kevin Wideman has also been singled out as one of the most Accomplished Black Executives by Virginia Business. Based on feedback from an employee engagement survey, Top Workplaces USA 2023 celebrates
Koniag Government Services Taps Ray Coleman as CIO
Ray Coleman has been named Koniag Government Services’ new chief information officer. “Ray’s long history with the Department of Defense makes him a perfect fit for KGS,” said CEO Kevin Wideman. Coleman is a U.S. Army veteran with more than 25 years of IT and cybersecurity experience in DOD. “Ray is a proven leader who
Pinnacle Award Finalist Lisa DeRaymond: ‘Listen And Learn’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 8, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Nov. 12. Next up is Executive Assistant of the Year (Private Company) finalist Lisa DeRaymond, who’s executive assistant at Koniag Government Services. Here, she talks key achievements, risk-taking and career advice. What key achievements did
Koniag Government Services Awarded $260M Air Force Contract
Koniag Government Services has been awarded a 5-year, $260 million contract by the Air Force to support its Technical Data Support Services Enterprise program. Under this contract, KGS will orchestrate the sustainment of technical orders and engineering data support services. The company will also deliver the sustainment and publication of technical data to advance national
Aisha McGill Promoted to Koniag Government Services’ Chief Business Operations Officer
Alaska Native Owned professional services firm Koniag Government Services has elevated Aisha McGill to chief business operations officer to focus on the development of the company’s modernization roadmap for its businesses, processes and IT infrastructure. “I’m honored and excited for the opportunity to grow in this new position,” McGill said. “KGS has many opportunities to expand
How GovCon is Responding to COVID-19: Koniag Government Services’ Kevin Wideman
As the world closely monitors and tracks the spread and impact of the new corona virus, 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
KGS Promotes Jennifer Roadcap
Professional services provider Koniag Government Services has promoted Jennifer Roadcap to Strategic IT Operating Group president. The move is an effort to expand the organization’s capacity for serving federal clients with a focus on the State Department, the company said. “Jennifer is one of the brightest IT professionals that I have ever worked with,” said
Koniag Government Services Appoints Former ASRC Federal CTO Carl Buffington as Chief Growth Officer
Carl Buffington has been chosen to lead Koniag Government Services’ growth strategies as its new chief growth officer, bringing his more than 20 years of experiences in the technology space to the position. As former ASRC Federal chief technology officer, Buffington helped shape innovative customer solutions in the federal intelligence, defense, civilian and health IT markets. He also served
EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE: Top 5 Things on the Minds of GovCon Execs: Kevin Wideman
WashingtonExec has been reaching out to leaders in government and government contracting to learn more about their habits, experiences and perspectives. Next in the series is Kevin Wideman, CEO of Koniag Government Services. His experience includes 30 years of leading and growing several mid- to large-size government contracting organizations. What’s on your reading list? “Leadership and
Koniag Government Services appoints Ken Buckbinder Senior Director for Business Development
Ken Buckbinder has joined Koniag Government Services as senior director for business development. Buckbinder brings over 20 years of business development, capture management and proposal experience, successfully winning business with both civilian and defense agencies. Buckbinder’s federal health and life sciences experience includes health IT systems development and integration services including systems design and engineering,
MaryAnn Hoadley Named Senior Vice President of Business Development at Koniag Government Services
Koniag Government Services (KGS) announced April 18 that MaryAnn Hoadley has been named Senior Vice President of Business Development. She will direct all business development and corporate marketing activities, including strategic planning, major program captures, bids and proposals, and corporate communications. “MaryAnn Hoadley is a valuable addition to our executive management team,” Koniag Government Services
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