Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Siemens Government Technologies’ Rebecca Hannahs
Rebecca Hannahs Vice President of Human Resources, Siemens Government Technologies Rebecca Hannahs is very proud of her team and all it accomplished this year in supporting leaders and employees to meet the needs of the evolving business. From talent recruitment and skill development to new leadership development training, it has been a year of change
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Valiant Integrated Services’ Shannon Jones
Shannon Jones Chief Human Resources Officer, Valiant Integrated Services One of Valiant Integrated Services’ most significant recent achievements was creating a culture of genuine HR partnership within the organization, according to Shannon Jones. By fostering a customer service mindset, they have built a strong, mission-driven team committed to supporting employees who serve in challenging environments.
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: BAE Systems’ Kari Van Curen
Kari Van Curen Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Career Mobility, BAE Systems, Inc. Kari Van Curen’s biggest achievement in 2024 was leading the HR integration for the new Space & Mission Systems sector. Following the acquisition of Ball Aerospace, over 5,200 new employees joined the company, presenting both excitement and challenges. Her team developed
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: IT Concepts’ Jun Choi
Jun Choi Senior Vice President of Human Capital Services, IT Concepts Over the past five years, IT Concepts experienced tremendous growth, providing expertise and strategic partnerships in human capital, data science, IT and management consulting services. ITC prioritizes customer and employee experiences with a multifaceted approach rooted in design thinking, true alignment, agile management and
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Caryn McGarry
Caryn McGarry Chief Human Resources Officer, ICF Faced with a time of unprecedented challenges to mental health and personal well-being, Caryn McGarry is supporting ICF employees through a refresh of the company’s DEI program. The program was revamped to have a strong focus on belonging, while HR programs were prioritized to help employees grow and
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Intelsat’s Angela Galyean
Angela Galyean Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Intelsat Angela Galyean’s biggest achievement in 2024 was helping keep Intelsat’s workforce focused, motivated and engaged as the company continues to transform from a satellite bandwidth provider to a satellite communications managed service solution provider while facing increasing competition from new industry entrants. This year, the HR
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Two Six Technologies’ Tonia Patt
Tonia Patt Vice President of the People Team, Two Six Technologies Two Six Technologies’ year-over-year employee retention is a significant achievement, with the company retaining employees at a rate that exceeds the industry average in an increasingly competitive market. Under the leadership of Tonia Patt, the People Team evaluates everything through the lens of its
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Bloomberg Industry Group’ Christina Correira
Christina Correira Chief Human Resources Officer, Bloomberg Industry Group Christina Correira built the team of talented, agile and execution-focused HR professionals that supports a high-growth business and actively contributes to Bloomberg Industry Group’s philanthropic efforts. The COVID-19 years were particularly hard on the HR profession, and the team is intentional about building resiliency and balance
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Riverside Research’s Madelyne D’Angelo
Madelyne D’Angelo Chief Human Resources Officer, Riverside Research In 2023, HR at Riverside Research prioritized engaging with employees to understand their work experience and gather feedback for improvement, said Madelyne D’Angelo. The department is now implementing strategies based on this feedback, working with employees through various groups focused on onboarding, wellness, professional development and rewards.
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: The Building People’s Saima Malik
Saima Malik Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Building People This year at The Building People, Saima Malik crafted an HR strategy that is innovative, modern and forward thinking. The company is committed to creatively addressing all aspects of its people. By leveraging partnerships with employees, customers and vendors, The
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Astrion’s Heather Wilson
Heather Wilson Chief Human Resources Officer, Astrion In 2023, Heather Wilson transitioned from a successful career in large public defense companies to a key leadership role at Astrion, a private equity-backed government services firm. This move allowed her to apply the extensive knowledge and experience she gained in larger organizations to a dynamic, growing mid-sized
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Parry Labs’ Chelsea Stearns
Chelsea Stearns Director of Human Resources, Parry Labs Chelsea Stearns’ most recent achievement involved successfully leading a companywide digital transformation in HR processes by implementing new software that improved efficiency and delivered significant cost savings. She also spearheaded the revamp of the company’s benefits, which has been crucial in attracting and retaining top talent while
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Aleut Federal’s Jenn Henriques
Jenn Henriques Chief People Officer, Aleut Federal Aleut Federal successfully implemented “people first” initiatives tailored to its employees’ diverse job functions, skillsets, backgrounds and focus areas, said Jenn Henriques. This effort included the rollout of a new human resources information system, the introduction of a comprehensive employee career model and the enhancement of the performance
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: GovCIO’s Nichole Hahn
Nichole Hahn Chief Human Resources Officer, GovCIO Since joining GovCIO in August 2023, Nichole Hahn has focused on building a strong, dynamic team. She has led efforts to improve the employee experience, establish DEI&A committees and enhance talent management, engagement and retention programs. Hahn is dedicated to leading an HR team that attracts and retains
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Peraton’s Alison Paris
Alison Paris Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Peraton Alison Paris’ team is responsible for attracting the best and brightest talent to support missions of consequence for critical government agencies. The team also focuses on retaining these employees through a strategy that includes engagement efforts, measurable benchmarks, stretch goals and tailored programs.
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Precise Systems’ Christina Payne
Christina Payne Chief People Officer, Precise Systems Christina Payne’s most significant achievement in 2024 was successfully navigating acquisitions with a thoughtful approach to the cultural differences between three merging companies. She recognized that fostering a culture that values employees as much as customers is crucial for blending diverse cultures. Although this task can be challenging,
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: Boeing Co.’s Randy Sheppard
Randy Sheppard Executive Director of Human Resources, The Boeing Co. Randy Sheppard is a respected HR leader at Boeing, focusing on sustainability and government operations from the company’s Arlington, Virginia, headquarters. With over 20 years of HR leadership experience, he played a key role in driving success across multiple divisions. “As an HR leader, my
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: DCS Corp.’s Jack Jackson
Jack Jackson Vice President of Human Resources, DCS Corp. Jack Jackson’s recent achievement will be helping DCS maintain its consistent growth of over 10% annually despite challenges such as the pandemic, a highly competitive labor market and the transition from a small business. As an employee-owned company, DCS’ unique culture drives its success and fosters
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024: System High Corp.’s Tom Painter
Tom Painter Chief Human Capital Officer, System High Corp. This has been a year of tremendous growth for System High, according to Tom Painter. Since the beginning of 2024, System High increased its workforce by over 50%, and continued growth is anticipated throughout the organization. Efforts to hire, onboard and integrate hundreds of new employees
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024
In the fiercely competitive world of government contracting, it’s not just the technology and services that make a difference; it’s the people behind them. These mission-driven companies serving federal defense and civilian sectors owe their success to dynamic leaders and their dedicated teams. To stay ahead, these organizations must offer a culture and opportunities that
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