Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Siemens Government Technologies’ Katy Nierman
Katy Nierman Chief Financial Officer, Siemens Government Technologies From reorganizing and revamping Siemens Government Technologies’ finance, supply chain and accounting divisions, to overseeing the restructuring and transfer of its financed energy work, this has been an exciting year with challenges and team wins for Katy Nierman. Keeping a growth mindset while closely monitoring costs and
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Integral Federal’s Manuel Mendez
Manuel Mendez CFO, Integral Federal With the ever-changing regulatory landscape and budgetary constraints, Integral Federal has honed its financial strategies to optimize cost control, project management, cash flow management and compliance. Under Manuel Mendez’s leadership, the company enhanced its financial systems and reporting capabilities, allowing it to make data-driven decisions with agility and accuracy. “We
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Navistar Defense’s Ryan Garner
Ryan Garner CFO, Navistar Defense LLC In early 2022, Ryan Garner helped Navistar Defense create a strategy to stand up a contract manufacturing line of business. He and his team were instrumental in pricing, strategy and negotiations with several clients. This has culminated in the recent award from AM General to build 10,000 trailers for
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: ICF’s Barry Broadus
Barry Broadus CFO, ICF In recent quarters, ICF saw notable growth on its own and through acquisitions. The goal was to boost profits faster than revenue, and ICF has done more than just achieve this — it’s excelled. Barry Broadus is pleased with the unity and success of the ICF team. He especially praises the
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Eqlipse Technologies’ Sarah Otchet
Sarah Otchet CFO, Eqlipse Technologies Sarah Otchet’s efforts have brought together five distinct entities ⏤ each with unique histories, cultures and capabilities ⏤ to form Eqlipse Technologies, a $200 million company with over 600 employees across Virginia, Maryland and Ohio. “Bringing together teams that work hard at work worth doing ⏤ and who take pride
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Navistar Defense’s Ryan Garner
Ryan Garner CFO, Navistar Defense LLC In early 2022, Ryan Garner helped Navistar Defense create a strategy to stand up a contract manufacturing line of business. He and his team were instrumental in pricing, strategy and negotiations with several clients. Their work culminated in the recent award from AM General to build 10,000 trailers for
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Maximus’ David Mutryn
David Mutryn CFO, Maximus Since assuming the chief financial officer role for Maximus in December 2021, David Mutryn has focused on executing on the company’s financial and strategic priorities. “I feel privileged to work for Maximus and serve our company’s stakeholders,” he said. “I’m proud of my team as well as the mission of our
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: SMX’s Jeremy Koczan
Jeremy Koczan CFO, SMX Through the efforts of Jeremy Koczan and his team, SMX has a new suite of powerful analytical tools to help gain tremendous efficiencies as the company continues to scale and provide a strong foundation for future platform expansion and acquisition integrations. Koczan spearheaded a 2-year project, leading a team of over
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Riverside Research’s Kathie Powers
Kathie Powers CFO, Riverside Research Kathie Powers has both supported and led the transformation of Riverside Research through process changes, training and systems implementation and improvements. “Kathie is a key member of the Riverside Research executive leadership team,” said Dr. Steven Omick, president and CEO of Riverside Research. “She sets herself apart with her ability
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: NT Concepts’ Mark Cabrey
Mark Cabrey CFO & Senior Vice President, NT Concepts As an operationally-focused executive, Mark Cabrey is in his wheelhouse working outside the lines of a conventional CFO. In addition to his financial responsibilities, he spearheads strategically significant enterprise programs for NT Concepts, using his over 20 years of government contracting expertise to drive impactful mission
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Cadmus’ Cindy Shephard
Cindy Shephard CFO, Cadmus This past year, Cindy Shephard led her team in supporting two significant acquisitions, building Cadmus from a firm of almost 700 employees to over 1,000. “I, along with my colleagues, ensured a quick, smooth and effective integration for clients and partners while being mindful of the needs of all employees to
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Aeyon’s Jeff Pagano
Jeff Pagano CFO, Aeyon Two years ago, Aeyon employed around 70 individuals and saw sales of around $23 million. By the end of 2023, it’s expected to have close to 1,000 employees and sales to the tune of $200 million-plus. “I’m proud of the role I’ve played in leading a highly talented group of finance
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: MAXISIQ’ Josh Montgomery
Josh Montgomery CFO, MAXISIQ The past couple of years at MAXISIQ have been transformational based on Josh Montgomery’s steady hand and financial acumen. As a result of his team’s shared effort, the company experienced an increase in growth, profitability and cash-flow performance. Montgomery likes to say that “details matter,” and that can be seen in
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: SPA’s Dan Muse
Dan Muse CFO, Systems Planning and Analysis Closing the PRKK acquisition in early September was Dan Muse’s biggest recent achievement since joining the Systems Planning and Analysis leadership team in March. It also aligns with the long-term strategic plan put in place earlier this year. “Winning in our market is team sport,” Muse said. “I
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Noblis’ Gary Sladic
Gary Sladic Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, Noblis Gary Sladic has been an integral part of Noblis’ drive to scale its workforce, transition to large-scale contracts, and bid and execute contracts above its weight class, helping the company reach its revenue target of $500 million a year ahead of plan. At the heart of
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Microsoft Federal’s Diane Nguyen
Diane Nguyen CFO, Microsoft Federal Diane Nguyen navigated numerous headwinds during the past year to reallocate resources and prioritize investment dollars to optimize the growth of Microsoft Federal. But her efforts have paid off, said Candice Ling, vice president of Microsoft Federal, and her sound financial acumen and strategic vision drove growth and customer support
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: LMI’s Tamara Jack
Tamara Jack Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary & Treasurer, LMI For Tamara Jack, leading the sale of LMI from its not-for-profit parent has been her biggest recent achievement ⏤ and one that positioned the company to expand as a top technology innovator with tangible value to government customers and employees. The deal was the largest
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Two Six Technologies’ Bob Kwaja
Bob Kwaja CFO, Two Six Technologies After acquiring five businesses within the first 18 months of the initial investment under the global investment firm The Carlyle Group, Bob Kwaja’s biggest achievement in 2022 was getting Two Six Technologies fully integrated from systems to processes, policies, benefit structures, payroll and pricing. He also established a capital
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: HII Mission Technologies’ Ashutosh Gokhale
Ashutosh Gokhale CFO & Senior Vice President of Business Management, HII Mission Technologies Ashutosh Gokhale joined HII’s Mission Technologies division in June 2021, just before HII acquired Alion Science and Technology. In 2022, he successfully led the integration of Alion into Mission Technologies, including streamlining policies, upgrading applications and enhancing efficiencies. He also modified the
Top CFOs to Watch in 2023: Thomson Reuters Special Services’ Chuck Hicks
Chuck Hicks CFO, Thomson Reuters Special Services, LLC Chuck Hicks is known as someone who thinks about operations first and how he can support the team as it delivers on clients’ missions. At Thomson Reuters Special Services, a U.S. subsidiary of Thomson Reuters, Hicks is helping the company grow and offer solutions for tough challenges
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