Top AI Execs to Watch in 2026: RELI Group’s Jason Balser
Jason Balser Senior Director, AI & Data Strategy, RELI Group Inc. With Jason Balser’s leadership, RELI Group moved from AI interest to AI execution by building the internal strategy, governance, workforce enablement and solution frameworks needed to responsibly apply AI across federal missions. This includes launching RELI’s AI Foundations Learning Path, creating its AI Maturity
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2026: RELI Group’s Atul Singh
Atul Singh CTO, RELI Group Inc. In his first months at RELI, Atul Singh is most proud of helping establish the foundation for an agile innovation engine—bringing practical R&D discipline through initiatives like RELI Labs and the broader innovation/COE efforts. He drew on his background modernizing large solution portfolios to build a scalable innovation foundation,
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2026: RELI Group’s Stephanie Ellis
Stephanie Ellis Marketing & Communications Director, RELI Group, Inc. Stephanie Ellis led the establishment of RELI Group’s updated solutions and services framework and brought it to life through new brand messaging and a redesigned website. This work focused on simplifying complex offerings, improving accessibility and ensuring RELI Group’s story clearly reflects real mission needs. The
Top CFOs to Watch in 2025: RELI Group’s Vik Bansal
Vik Bansal Chief of Business Operations and Investments (including functions of CFO), RELI Group Vik Bansal built his career helping small and midsize companies think and operate like large enterprises. He has worked with multiple organizations, taking several from early-stage growth to over $100 million in revenue. As a federal CFO, he helped lead one
RELI Group Partners with Basys.ai to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Integrity
RELI Group has partnered with healthcare AI company Basys.ai to help federal agencies use AI safely and effectively while improving health programs and reducing fraud, waste and abuse. “This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation with purpose,” said RELI Founder and CEO Mohammad Elias. “By joining forces with Basys.ai, we can equip federal agencies
RELI Group Appoints René Nutter as BD and Capture Manager to Lead Federal Health Growth
RELI Group Inc. has added BD executive René Nutter as business development and capture manager. With over 20 years of experience in BD and program leadership, Nutter brings deep expertise in capture strategy, client engagement and growth planning across federal health and civilian sectors. In her new role, she will oversee opportunity development, pipeline management
RELI Group Names Rhonda White CMS Business Development & Capture Manager
RELI Group has appointed Rhonda White as CMS business development and capture manager. She brings over 20 years of experience leading large-scale programs and growth initiatives in the federal health sector. In her new role, White will lead RELI’s strategic pursuits with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and support the company’s expansion across
RELI Group Names Former CMS Leader Merri-Ellen James Client Relationship Exec
RELI Group has named Merri-Ellen James client relationship executive; she brings over 20 years of experience from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, where she led initiatives in health informatics, program integrity and Medicare and Medicaid operations. In her new role, James will work with federal health agencies to strengthen partnerships, advance modernization and
RELI Group Appoints Juanita Wilson to Lead Client Partnerships
RELI Group has appointed Juanita Wilson as client relationship executive. A federal healthcare leader with over 30 years of government service, Wilson brings experience in relationship management, federal acquisitions and policy execution. She will work with federal health agencies to strengthen partnerships, guide strategic initiatives and advance priorities such as program modernization and fraud, waste
RELI Group Taps Atul Singh as CTO
RELI Group has appointed Atul Singh as chief technology officer, bringing more than 25 years of leadership in technology, product strategy and engineering transformation. “We’re excited to welcome Atul to the executive team,” said Vishal Tulsian, president and chief operating officer of RELI Group. “His extensive experience and forward-looking leadership will be key as we
RELI Group Adds Jason Balser as Senior Director of AI & Data Strategy
RELI Group has appointed Jason Balser as senior director of AI and data strategy to lead enterprise initiatives focused on using data and AI to improve operational efficiency, drive insights and support mission-critical decisions in health and national security sectors. Balser brings over 20 years of experience as a technology executive and advisor. His background
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2025: RELI Group’s Ken Hofgesang
Ken Hofgesang Vice President of Health, RELI Group Ken Hofgesang’s team’s biggest achievement this year is the expansion and development of RELI Group’s Centers of Excellence, particularly in the health care space. These centers serve as specialized hubs that strengthen the company’s service delivery through focused expertise, innovative solutions and strategic support, ensuring mission success
WATCH: RELI Group’s Ken Hofgesang on Driving Success with CMS’ CERT Program
Join Amanda Ziadeh and Ken Hofgesang, vice president of health at RELI Group, as they discuss the success drivers behind the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Comprehensive Error Rate Testing program. Learn about the program’s impact on reducing improper Medicare payments, the role of advanced data management and AI, and how RELI Group supports
RELI Group Wins $60M Contract for Medicare Drug Price Oversight
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded RELI Group a 5-year, $60 million contract to support monitoring, oversight, compliance and auditing for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. RELI Group won the contract from a pool of seven proposals. It adds to the company’s portfolio of over 20 active CMS contracts. RELI Group
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: RELI Group’s Tish Mossman
Tish Mossman Vice President of National Security & Safety, RELI Group Over the past year, Tish Mossman and her team were instrumental in providing the Transportation Security Administration with improved visibility into millions of previously unseen data points. TSA deals with vast amounts of information, ranging from precheck enrollments to vetting programs, credentialing and more,
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