Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: LMI’s Scott Recinos
Scott Recinos Senior Vice President of Homeland Security Market, LMI Scott Recinos worked hard to foster a culture of excellence within his team, resulting in continued success in delivering exceptional value to customers. Their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction led to winning all re-competes this year, further solidifying LMI’s position as a trusted partner to
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Red Hat’s Charles Church
Charles Church Strategic Accounts Manager of Homeland Security, Transportation, Education and Justice, Red Hat As a key leader for Red Hat across the departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Transportation and Education accounts, Charles Church drives significant growth for Red Hat’s federal civilian business. Drawing on his experience as a former CIO at DHS, Church understands
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Amivero’s Jenn Starkey
Jenn Starkey Vice President of National Security Portfolio, Amivero After three months at Amivero, Jenn Starkey took on the responsibility of overseeing the delivery teams in the civil portfolio. This expanded role reflected the CEO’s confidence in her contributions and her alignment with Amivero’s core values: Human-Centered, Data-Driven, Passion for Service, Smart Accelerated Solutions and
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ASRC Federal’s Mike Horton
Mike Horton Vice President of National Security, ASRC Federal Mike Horton leads ASRC Federal’s national security business supporting civilian agencies, including those in the departments of Homeland Security, Justice and State. Before ASRC Federal, Horton spent nearly 20 years in various DHS roles. He applies this experience across ASRC Federal’s services in data analytics, software
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: USCIS’ Bill McElhaney
Bill McElhaney, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bill McElhaney leads USCIS technology and modernization initiatives, bringing decades of experience in federal IT. His experiences include serving in senior roles at Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Before joining USCIS, McElhaney was a partner at Integrity One Partners, where
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ITC Federal’s Ryan Beauchemin
Ryan Beauchemin, Vice President of DOJ, ITC Federal A key highlight for Ryan Beauchemin was being part of a dedicated team that successfully expanded its Justice Department portfolio in a highly competitive market. “I began my career as a contractor supporting the Drug Enforcement Administration and have consistently been involved in the law enforcement community,”
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: MITRE’s Yosry Barsoum
Yosry Barsoum Vice President & Director, Center for Securing the Homeland, MITRE Yosry Barsoum is a transformative force in advancing national security through innovative solutions in cybersecurity and homeland defense. Barsoum leads two MITRE-operated federally funded research and development centers: the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute™ for the Department of Homeland Security, and
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: GDIT’s Dan Smith
Dan Smith Vice President & General Manager of Homeland Security Sector, GDIT Dan Smith doesn’t frame the idea of “achievement” as an individual accomplishment. Instead, he approaches success from a village mentality. “The achievement I’m most proud of in 2024 is the way our team has come together here at GDIT,” he said. “We’re building
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Sev1Tech’s Jessica Maloney
Jessica Maloney General Manager of Civilian Division, Sev1Tech In 2024, the federal civilian team at Sev1Tech achieved a key milestone by collaborating with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to modernize its enterprisewide services and IT infrastructure. The team implemented advanced cybersecurity solutions, including zero trust architecture, TIC 3.0, cloud services, mobility and application development.
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: BAE Systems’ Kyle Draisey
Kyle Draisey Senior Technical Director of Cyber and Intelligence, BAE Systems, Inc. Kyle Draisey is responsible for designing, delivering and operating cyber and intelligence solutions for the Department of Homeland Security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, Justice Department, United States and Five Eye intelligence agencies, Defense Department and federal civilian agencies. “My
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Booz Allen Hamilton’s Carl Ghattas
Carl Ghattas Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton Carl Ghattas’ experience as a former FBI field agent has equipped him with a profound understanding of the missions his clients face at Booz Allen Hamilton. Federal law enforcement is grappling with an overwhelming amount of information obtained from threat reporting and various databases, all while having
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: MetroStar’s Matt Zimmerman
Matt Zimmerman Vice President of National Security, MetroStar Matt Zimmerman secured critical follow-on contracts with existing clients while also winning new business with key customers in the national security space. “These programs strengthen our impact on the mission and create valuable opportunities for our employees to grow their skills and advance their careers,” he said.
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ICE’s Rachelle Henderson
Rachelle Henderson, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rachelle Henderson oversees the Office of the Chief Information Officer at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, providing essential IT services to support the missions of both ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. Her leadership has modernized critical IT systems, strengthened IT management practices and
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,
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ICF’s Sarah Norcross
Sarah Norcross Senior Director & Portfolio Director, ICF Sarah Norcross and her team recently won a Department of Homeland Security program recompete, extending the work they’ve led since 2020. The program provides advanced data science and analysis services to support the homeland security mission. The team’s effort during a highly competitive process ensured ICF stays
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: GovCIO’s John Anderson
John Anderson Sector President of National Security Sector, GovCIO John Anderson and his team focus on integrating proactive strategies with innovative technology to improve critical national security services. At GovCIO, they deliver the experienced resources and advanced solutions needed for mission success across law enforcement, defense agencies and military services. Their experts, with backgrounds in
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: FEMA’s Charlie Armstrong
Charlie Armstrong, Chief Information Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency Charlie Armstrong became the CIO for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in November 2022. He leads the agency’s IT systems, ensuring they support both the internal workforce and disaster recovery efforts across the country. Armstrong manages enterprisewide IT programs and oversees critical infrastructure, maintaining systems readiness
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Xcelerate Solutions Company’s Cynthia Bennem
Cynthia Bennem Vice President of Homeland Defense, VMD Corp., an Xcelerate Solutions Company VMD, an Xcelerate Solutions Company, screens and security checks passengers at 11 airports to safeguard the traveling public. VMD Corp.’s Kansas City International Airport team broke records in June and July, with over 1 million passengers screened and cleared through their security
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ManTech’s Richard Smith
Richard Smith Vice President of National Security Division, ManTech In 2024, Richard Smith and his team revolutionized national security missions for key federal civilian agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Under Smith, ManTech’s team implemented DHS’ first large language model architecture, driving
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Michael Keefe
Michael Keefe Managing Director of Customs & Border Protection & Client Lead, Accenture Federal Services Since starting at Accenture Federal Services in June, Michael Keefe successfully integrated his portfolio of defense and civilian projects from a previous position at Cognosante. “I’m dedicated to continuing to develop and nurture a culture that supports innovative delivery, empowers
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: NTT DATA Federal Services’ Nat Bongiovanni
Nat Bongiovanni Chief Technology Officer, NTT DATA Federal Services, Inc. Every organization needs five key defensive capabilities to do well avoiding ransomware, according to The A.P.P.L.E. Webinar series launched in 2024 and led by Nat Bongiovanni. The webinar series was based on an eBook he published in 2023 to provide insight to executives on how
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: CBP’s Jay Alalasundaram
Jay Alalasundaram Deputy Assistant Commissioner & Deputy CIO of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Jay Alalasundaram’s software applications and services team provides comprehensive technical support for software application development, operations and maintenance across various areas, including border enforcement, passenger and cargo processing, targeting and analysis, and management systems. A recent highlight for Alalasundaram is the
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Nightwing’s Byron Love
Byron Love Cybersecurity Program Director, Nightwing Advanced threat actors are increasingly targeting the U.S. critical infrastructure, including federal government agencies, water treatment facilities and communication networks. These attackers use sophisticated techniques to remain undetected on victim networks, making their intrusions more challenging to detect and address compared to traditional methods. At the same time, artificial
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: IntelliBridge’s Jesse Levine
Jesse Levine Senior Vice President & General Manager of Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence Division, IntelliBridge Jesse Levine’s greatest achievement was advancing the missions of Justice Department agencies, especially the FBI, through IntelliBridge’s Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence Division. As a former FBI executive, his focus was always on delivering top-tier mission services and technology
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