BAE Systems Awards Parsons $15M Army Ammunition Plant Contract
BAE Systems selected Parsons Corp. to begin initial designs for the modernization of the Alternate Nitrate Ester Manufacturing Facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Under this 2-year, $15.4 million contract, Parsons will prepare preliminary design packages for the RFAAP manufacturing facility. “BAE Systems is strongly engaged in supporting the U.S. Army in modernizing the
Parsons Snags NASA Infrastructure Contract
Parsons Corp. won an award on NASA’s Repairs, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering contract team. The position falls under ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC’s work with NASA to provide services at multiple facilities through this contract with a maximum ordering value of $320 million over 5 years. Parsons will help with facilities construction management and engineering
2023 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Parsons Corp.’s Ricardo Lorenzo
Ricardo Lorenzo, chief technology officer of Parsons Corp., has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Chief Officer Award for Chief Technology 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
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Mike Kolloway: ‘I Have Never Regretted My Decision’
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 Chief Legal Counsel finalist in the Public Company category Mike Kolloway, chief ethics and compliance officer of Parsons Corp. Here, he discusses how leaving a good
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2023: Parsons Corp.’s Stephen Finney
Stephen Finney Senior Vice President, D&I Growth, Parsons Corp. Stephen Finney joined Parsons Corp. in June 2018 as a result of the Polaris Alpha acquisition. With over 23 years of specialized experience, he has delivered capabilities in three core areas to the Defense Department and intelligence community. These areas are cyber technology solutions, application development
Parsons Wins $104M Classified Intelligence Contract
Parsons Corp. has been awarded a $104 million, single-award 5-year contract by the intelligence community to provide vulnerability research, reverse engineering, software development and engineering support services. Michael McKloskey, senior vice president of national intelligence business development and growth at Parsons, said the company has been delivering defense and intelligence solutions to the IC for
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2022: Parsons Corp.’s Carey Smith
Carey Smith President & CEO, Parsons Corp. Under Carey Smith’s leadership, large strategic wins have driven Parsons’ strong book-to-bill ratios in its federal solutions and critical infrastructure business segments. And that’s thanks to six acquisitions over the last three-and-a-half years, including those of BlackHorse Solutions and Echo Ridge in 2021 — acquisitions that along with
2021 Pinnacle Award Winner: Contracts Industry Executive Jai Spivey, Parsons Corp.
Jai Spivey, vice president of federal contracts at Parsons, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Pinnacle Award for Contracts Industry Executive of the Year. WashingtonExec on Dec. 8 virtually unveiled the winners of the Pinnacle Awards, an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal
Carey Smith Elected as Chair of Parsons’ Board of Directors
Parsons Corp.’s board of directors unanimously elected President and CEO Carey Smith as chair, effective April 14. Smith succeeds Charles “Chuck” Harrington, who serves as executive chairman and will retire when his current term on the board of directors expires in April, following 40 years with the company. “I’m honored to be elected Parsons’ chairwoman,
Top 10 Climate Change Execs to Watch in 2022: Parsons Corp.’s Catherine Sheane
Catherine Sheane Director of Sustainability & Resilience, Parsons Corp. Catherine Sheane is especially proud of her work on the award-winning Gordie Howe International Bridge, a 1.5-mile cable-stayed structure that will provide a six-lane link at the busiest trade corridor between the U.S. and Canada. A 21-year engineering veteran with vast experience in corporate social responsibility
Top 25 DOD Execs to Watch in 2021: Parsons’ Robert Miller
Robert Miller Executive Vice President, Defense and Intelligence, Parsons Corp. Robert Miller joined Parsons Corp. in 2017, bringing 20 years of professional and military experience with more than half concentrated in growth and strategy. He’s a skilled strategist focused on innovative leadership, vision and sound financial drivers. As executive vice president of defense and intelligence
Pinnacle Award Finalist Paul Decker: ‘When Riding the Elevator to Success, You Can’t Forget to Send it Back Down’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 13, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Dec. 8. Next is DOD Industry Executive of the Year (Public Company) finalist Paul Decker, who’s president of Defense and Intelligence at Parsons Corp. Here, he talks key achievements, learning from failures, career
Pinnacle Award Finalist Robert Miller: ‘Don’t Operate in Fear of Doing Something Wrong’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 13, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Dec. 8. Next is Business Development Executive of the Year (Public Company) finalist Robert Miller, who’s executive vice president of Defense & Intelligence at Parsons Corp. Here, he talks key achievements, primary focuses
Parsons to Support $1.1M Army Munitions Identification and Recovery Effort
Parsons Corp. announced the award of a potential 10-year, $1.1 billion multiple award task order contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The new award will support USACE Huntsville in meeting environmental and munitions response challenges. This will enable lands and waters to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purposes by wildlife
Parsons Snags Spot on $249M Naval Facilities Modernization Contract
Parsons Corp. and Colas UK Projects, operating as Parsons-Colas UKP JV, has won a 5-year, $249 million contract by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Far East. The multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract will support projects at various locations on the U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. Work includes new
Parsons Wins Award to Compete for $68M Navy Contract
Parsons Corp. has won a contract to compete for a potential $68 million multiple-award contract to support the enterprise communications and networks division at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. The work includes technical development, engineering and strategic communications in joint and coalition environments. The contract has a 3-year base period with four 1-year options.
Parsons Names Peter Torrellas President of Connected Communities
Parsons Corp. has named Peter Torrellas president of the connected communities business unit and member of the company’s executive leadership team. “Parsons is in a unique position to lead the digital transformation of our nation’s critical infrastructure,” Torrellas said. “I am excited to join the Parsons team at this moment and to be a part
Parsons Names Jon Moretta President of Engineered Systems Business
Parsons Corp. has promoted Jon Moretta to president of the engineered systems business unit, effective immediately. Moretta joined Parsons in 2016 and served most recently as the industrial market leader in the company’s critical infrastructure business segment. “Jon is a proven performer in driving organic growth and leading the company’s environmental sustainability practices,” said Carey
Parsons Names Susan Balaguer Chief Human Resources Officer
Parsons Corp. has tapped Susan Balaguer as its chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Balaguer joins Parsons from Serco Inc., where she was the senior vice president and CHRO. She will lead enterprisewide HR functions, including talent acquisition, talent mobility, compensation and benefits, business unit partnership and employee engagement. She will be based in Centreville,
Parsons Wins $2.2B Missile Defense Agency Contract
Parsons Corp. has been awarded a 7-year contract valued up to $2.24 billion by the Missile Defense Agency for Technical, Engineering, Advisory and Management Support – Next Systems Engineering. This contract has a 3-year base with two 2-year options. Parsons will provide engineering, analysis,\ and management support for the development of integrated and layered missile
Top 30 Space Execs to Watch in 2021: Parsons’ JR Riordan
Leveraging his experience on the bipartisan team leading the congressional establishment of the Space Force on the Senate Armed Services Committee, John “J.R.” Riordan guides Parsons as a proven military and business strategist, policy expert and corporate executive whose knowledge of defense and political environments advances Parsons’ growth in the federal market. Riordan played a
Parsons to Buy BlackHorse Solutions
Technology provider Parsons Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BlackHorse Solutions, Inc. in an accretive deal valued at $203 million. Founded in 2018, BlackHorse expands Parsons’ customer base and brings capabilities in cyber, digital operations, artificial intelligence/machine learning and full-spectrum operations. The BlackHorse transaction extends Parsons’ reach in cyber, electronic warfare and
Top 15 General Counsels to Watch in 2021: Parsons’ Kim Urbanchuk
Kim Urbanchuk is proud of Parsons’ designation as one of Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 12th consecutive year in 2020. In 2020, she supported Parsons’ CARE initiative, was heavily focused on acquisition diligence and support and noted achievements in digital transformation of Parsons’ internal processes and procedures. Prior to joining Parsons, Urbanchuk worked
Carey Smith to Lead Parsons as CEO, Chuck Harrington Retires
Carey Smith has been elected as CEO of Parsons Corp. effective July 1, succeeding Charles “Chuck” Harrington who announced his retirement after 40 years with the company. “Carey’s leadership, customer relationships, and proven performance at Parsons make her the natural choice to succeed me as CEO,” Harrington said. “The company is well-positioned for future profitable
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