Sharon Hays Ready to Explore Innovation with WashingtonExec’s CTO Council
Women accounted for one-fifth of chief technology officers at top U.S. companies just a few years ago, making the industry leadership of LMI’s Sharon Hays even more noteworthy. As the newly appointed chair of WashingtonExec’s CTO Council, Hays welcomes greater representation in all forms. “I believe the more diversity you have around the table when
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private Company CISO Jonathan Stammler, LMI
Jonathan Stammler, chief information security officer at LMI, is one of two winners for WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private Company CISO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact
WATCH: For Professional Services Firms, It’s No Longer About Intellectual Property; It’s About ‘Time to Value’
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Josh Wilson, senior vice president of services and technology for LMI, to discuss the shift from intellectual property value to “time to value” for professional services firms. Wilson shares what this means, why it’s true in GovCon and what LMI is doing to address this new reality from an organizational, cultural,
LMI Wins $211M Army Contract
LMI announced it has been awarded a 3-year, $211 million Army Data and Analytics Platforms contract to provide program management, business transformation, technical and professional advisory services to the project manager, Army data and analytics platforms. “I am extremely proud of the value-added services and technical thought leadership, innovation, and objectivity LMI delivers to the
LMI to Sponsor Space Force Association Space Center of Excellence
LMI has announced its title sponsorship and establishment of the Space Force Association Space Center of Excellence to help advance U.S. Space Force capabilities. SFA was established in 2019 to provide research, analysis and expertise to U.S. space operations policy, strategy and operations decisions. It brings together space professionals from the military, civil, commercial and
Top 10 CISOs to Watch in 2021: LMI’s Jonathan Stammler
As LMI’s chief information security officer, Jonathan Stammler leads enterprise cybersecurity governance, architecture design and risk management. He has played an instrumental role in LMI’s most pivotal moments since joining in 2014. Within one week at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stammler and his team ensured employees had secure resources to transition to full-time
Top 10 CFOs to Watch in 2021: LMI’s Tamara Jack
Tamara Jack made the most of an inauspicious start as LMI’s chief financial officer. She stepped into the role permanently in March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic upended Americans’ lives and businesses. Despite the unexpected hurdles, she helped LMI achieve a company-high $397 million in revenue. But a bigger accomplishment, she said, was supporting the
WATCH: LMI’s Doug Wagoner Talks Strengthening Defense Industrial Base
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh caught up with Doug Wagoner, president and CEO of LMI, during the holiday season to talk about bolstering the defense industrial base and the idea that supply chain security is national security. Following the challenges of 2020, the world of national security didn’t reset when the calendar did, so Wagoner shares what
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2021: LMI’s Doug Wagoner
Doug Wagoner joined LMI as president and CEO in August, marking a return to the government services industry even he didn’t expect. “I had other CEO opportunities, but none were as compelling as LMI,” said Wagoner, who was president of Science Applications International Corp.’s services and solutions sector when he retired in 2017. Wagoner knew of
LMI Promotes Christine Cocrane to VP of Management Advisory Services
LMI, a consultancy that delivers digital and analytic solutions and logistics and management services to federal civilian and defense agencies, has named Christine “Chrissy” Cocrane vice president of management advisory services. Cocrane succeeds Christen Smith, who now leads LMI’s health and civilian market. In this role, Cocrane will oversee a practice of over 600 policy
Pinnacle Award Finalist Jessica Kinninger: ‘Have A Realistic Goal And Never Give Up’
Editor’s note: Jessica Kinninger was named Executive Assistant of the Year (Private Company) on Nov. 12. 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 is Executive Assistant of the Year (Private Company) finalist Jessica Kinninger, who’s executive assistant to the
Pinnacle Award Finalist Donna Diederich: ‘To Spread Your Wings, Sometimes You Have To Leave The Nest’
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 HR Executive of the Year (Large Company) finalist Donna Diederich, who’s chief human resources officer at LMI. Here, she talks key achievements, career turning points and professional risk-taking. What key
Doug Wagoner Named LMI President, CEO
Former Science Applications International Corp. executive and longtime federal IT leader Doug Wagoner is joining government consultancy LMI as president and CEO, effective Aug. 3. Wagoner retired from SAIC in 2017 after serving as sector president. There, he was responsible for the company’s operations and its over 15,000 consultants and engineers. In addition, Wagoner oversaw the
LMI Forms New Unit to Accelerate Federal Tech Transformation
Government consultancy LMI has named Karen Britton chief digital officer and vice president of marketing and communications, and Josh Wilson vice president of digital and analytic solutions, a new business unit resulting from the merger of its advanced analytics and digital services practices. CEO and President Brian Fitzpatrick said the company believes this realignment will simplify
Brian Fitzpatrick’s Career Grows Alongside LMI’s Transformational Successes
In March 2020, Brian Fitzpatrick stepped up the ladder, moving from the chief growth officer position at LMI into the CEO role. The move came at a transitional moment for the nonprofit firm. In 2018, LMI had shifted from a division-based structure to a “matrix” business model built along four service lines: advanced analytics, digital
Rocky Bono and Costa Saab Join LMI Board
Government consultancy LMI has added retired Navy Vice Adm. Raquel “Rocky” Bono, former director of the Defense Health Agency, and Constantine “Costa” Saab, former chief strategy officer of the CIA, to its board of directors. LMI Chairman Ken Krieg said the duo’s collective government service, domain expertise and management acumen will inform the company’s strategic
Dave Zolet Picked to Lead CentralSquare as CEO
Former LMI chief executive and 30-year government technology veteran Dave Zolet has joined public sector and public administration software company CentralSquare Technologies as CEO. Prior to his tenure at LMI, whose revenue grew 50% under his leadership, Zolet led the national public sector business unit for DXC Technology and served as vice president of systems integration at
LMI’s Zolet Exits, Brian Fitzpatrick Assumes President Role
LMI President Dave Zolet is stepping down and will be replaced on an interim basis by the company’s Chief Growth Officer Brian Fitzpatrick. The consultancy’s board of directors made the announcement Tuesday and said Zolet will pursue a new opportunity. “Dave has helped put LMI on the right trajectory, from business fundamentals to growth to
Pentagon Picks LMI to Support Security Cooperation Programs
LMI has been chosen to assist the Defense Department in establishing an assessment, monitoring and evaluation program for its security cooperation programs. “Successful implementation of AM&E methods will enable DoD leaders to easily assess program outcomes, strengthening their cooperation with U.S. allies who share our defense priorities,” said Robert Lech, vice president of LMI’s defense
Pat Sharon to Lead LMI’s Defense Market Growth
Retired U.S. Army colonel and industry leader, Patrick “Pat” Sharon, has been promoted to director of business development for LMI‘s defense market. Sharon brings to the role over 30 years’ experience in national security and defense policy, strategy and capability development, specializing in countering weapons of mass destruction. He oversees customer relationships, business opportunity pipeline maturity
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2020: LMI’s Dave Zolet
Dave Zolet brought an ambitious growth strategy to LMI, envisioning an organization that would be formidable against larger companies for prime bids. After two corporate acquisitions and new prime opportunities in its defense, national security and health and civilian markets, LMI realized Zolet’s vision in 2019. With contract awards 40% larger on average, LMI’s year-end
Pete Pflugrath Picked to Head LMI’s Logistics Service Line
LMI has announced Pete Pflugrath will lead its Logistics service line, an organization focused on supply chain management, maintenance and operational logistics, acquisition and lifecycle management, and infrastructure, energy and environment. “Pete is a leader who understands that it is not only what you attain but how you reach your goals that matters,” said David Zolet,
Sharon Hays Promoted to LMI Chief Technology & Strategy Officer
LMI has promoted Sharon Hays to the position of chief technology and strategy officer. She will oversee the development of service offerings that allow LMI to provide repeatable, customizable solutions to government customers. Hays will work with leaders from LMI’s four service lines — advanced analytics, digital services, logistics and management advisory services — to ensure
LMI Buys Clockwork Solutions, Expands Advanced Analytics Offerings
LMI has acquired predictive analytics software platform provider Clockwork Solutions in efforts to expand its advanced analytics service offerings and invest in asset performance management capabilities. Terms of purchase are not being disclosed, but LMI was looking to acquire a firm with predictive analytics expertise as part of its growth strategy. Texas-based Clockwork Solutions’ services
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