Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2026: Magellan Federal’s Elisa Kirkhorn
Elisa Kirkhorn Vice President of Strategy & Growth, Chief Growth Officer, Magellan Federal Over the past year, Elisa Kirkhorn helped build a more disciplined, mission-first growth engine for Magellan’s federal market, connecting strategy and execution to reliably scale services to support the customers and communities Magellan serves. “We’ve strengthened our ways of working and prioritized
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2025: Magellan Federal’s Elisa Kirkhorn
Elisa Kirkhorn Chief Growth Officer, Magellan Federal Meeting the evolving needs of military and federal civilian agencies doesn’t happen without building key processes and a strong organizational structure. For Elisa Kirkhorn, fulfilling that role by focusing on integrating human-centered, technology-enabled solutions that enhance mission readiness and operational efficiency was her most significant achievement this year.
Pinnacle Award Finalist Tonie Powell: ‘Our Operations Must Run Smoothly to Deliver Timely, Effective Solutions to Our Clients’
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 Tonie Powell, operations office manager and executive assistant to the president/CEO of Magellan Federal, and finalist in the Executive Assistant of the Year, Private & Public
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2024: Magellan Federal’s Shannon Kelley
Shannon Kelley Chief Growth Officer, Magellan Federal Shannon Kelley’s biggest recent achievement has been to rebuild the company’s multi-year strategic plan, expand its capabilities and service offerings, and help Magellan begin to embrace innovative, technology-enabled products and services to meet individual, family and organizational needs while maintaining its commitment to quality delivery and customer service. “Shannon is an
Nominate Contracts Execs for 2024 Pinnacle Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pinnacle Awards is Sept. 5, and we want your help finding the most impactful contracts executives. The Pinnacle Awards is an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal clients across the region. For the contracts
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Shannon Kelley: ‘Authenticity Fosters Genuine Connections and Builds Trust’
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 Shannon Kelley, chief growth officer at Magellan Federal, and finalist in the Public & Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $100M and Less than
Nominate CEOs for 2024 Chief Officer Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards is March 8, and we want your help finding the top CEOs leading their companies towards innovative, transformational change and growth internally and for government customers. The COA luncheon will be May 10 at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, and will recognize the most impactful
2023 Pinnacle Awards Winner: Magellan Federal’s Doug Humerick
Doug Humerick, vice president of contracts and procurement for Magellan Federal, has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Award for Private & Public Company Contracts Executive of the Year. On Nov. 16, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region.
Pinnacle Awards Finalist Lindsay Streeper: ‘Take Initiative’
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 Marketing Executive of the Year finalist in the Public Company category Lindsay Streeper, who is senior director of marketing and communications at Magellan Federal. Here, she
Pinnacle Awards Finalist Doug Humerick: ‘Take Every Training Opportunity that Arises’
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 Contracts Executive of the Year finalist in the Private & Public Companies category Doug Humerick, who is vice president of contracts and procurement at Magellan Federal.
Magellan Federal Wins DOD Financial Counseling Program Contract
Magellan Federal has been selected by the Defense Department’s Office of Financial Readiness to provide personal financial management services. The contract is for services offered through the Personal Financial Counselors program. It includes a 1-year base period with four option years, has a total estimated annual revenue of $60 million and includes over 370 counselors
2023 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Magellan Federal’s Anna Sever
Anna Sever, CEO of Magellan Federal, has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Chief Officer Award for Chief Executive Officer in the Public Company category. WashingtonExec on May 10 unveiled the winners of the Chief Officer Awards, an annual program that celebrates influential and innovative executives in government and industry in the C-suite. The event took place at
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Anna Sever: ‘Embrace Change and Be Willing to Adapt’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 17, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is CEO finalist in the Public Company category Anna Sever, president and CEO at Magellan Federal. Here, she talks about moving out of your comfort zone, taking
Anna Sever Named Magellan Federal President
Anna Sever has been tapped as president of Magellan Federal and will lead the company to bolster operational controls and redesign processes, structure and technology to better target larger federal opportunities. “Anna’s substantial expertise will help expand our reach and impact in the federal behavioral health business,” said Magellan Health CEO Derrick Duke. “Anna has
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2022: Magellan Federal’s Anna Sever
Anna Sever Interim CEO, Magellan Federal In 2021, Anna Sever helped drive business growth and go-to-market strategies in new federal markets, exceeding revenue and margin expectations. Magellan Federal also provided crisis assistance to federal workers in the aftermath on the U.S. Capitol, Hurricane Ida and the Florida condo building collapse. Sever also helped launch a
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Oscar Montes: ‘The Worst and Most Regrettable Failures Come From Not Doing Something You Know You Should Do’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 11 at the The Ritz-Carlton in McLean, Virginia. Next is CEO (Private Company Annual Revenue >$150M &
Centene Buys Magellan Health
Health care enterprise Centene Corp. has completed its acquisition of Magellan Health, Inc. “Joining with Centene allows us to leverage the scale and strength of Centene, a FORTUNE 25 company, as we accelerate the introduction of innovative solutions that address the complex care challenges that our federal customers and participants face,” said Oscar Montes, CEO
Magellan Federal Joins Hidden Helpers Coalition to Support Military Families
Magellan Federal has joined the Hidden Helpers Coalition, an effort to support children in military or veteran caregiving families and the support services available to them. At a White House event, the company joined first lady Jill Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Dole, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, and
Magellan Federal Appoints Anna Sever to Lead Strategy & Growth Division
Magellan Federal has brought on Anna Sever to oversee strategy and growth division as senior vice president. In her new role, Sever will drive Magellan Federal’s business growth and go-to-market strategies. Magellan Federal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Magellan Health. “We are extremely lucky to have found such a perfect professional and cultural fit with
Magellan Federal to Administer Counseling Program for DOD
Magellan Federal will once again serve as a contractor for the Military and Family Life Counseling, or MFLC, program, which provides counseling for adults and children in the military community. The contract was awarded by the General Services Administration’s Federal Systems Integration and Management Center, supporting the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Magellan Federal Retains Navy Contract
Magellan Federal will continue providing support for ID cards issued to Navy service members and their families under a recently announced contract worth up to $84 million. Magellan Federal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Magellan Health, has been doing this work since August 2019 and will provide services for up to another 5.5 years under the
Magellan Federal Retains DOD Work-Life Contract
A wholly owned subsidiary of Magellan Health, Magellan Federal has won the opportunity to continue delivering Employee Assistance Programs & Work-Life Services for the civilian employees within the Defense Department, through Washington Headquarters Services. Magellan Federal team is excited to continue supporting the mental health, wellness and resilience of DOD civilians, said Magellan Federal CEO Oscar Montes “Our powerful combination
Armed Forces Services Corp. Rebrands as Magellan Federal
Armed Forces Services Corp. is now officially Magellan Federal. In a move to communicate value and differentiation as well as to showcase its full breadth of capabilities, the Magellan Health, Inc. subsidiary has announced a rebrand. Since AFSC’s 2016 acquisition of Magellan Healthcare, Inc., both organizations have increased their capabilities and experience. Over the past four years,
Top 30 Public Sector Leaders to Watch in 2020: Magellan Federal’s Oscar Montes
In 2019, Oscar Montes was asked to lead Magellan Federal, an organization focused on the mental health, well-being and resilience of the nation’s military service members and families. In 2020, within days of installation closures because of COVID-19, Magellan Federal continued performing its critical services by deploying the right infrastructure and training to its counselors,
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