Executive Spotlight

Lisa Firestone, MHSA president and owner of Managed Care Advisors (MCA), recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the company's new acquisitions, hires, and technologies that have expanded MCA's presence in the federal sector. She also discussed the organization's values and challenges and where MCA will move in the future as a result. 

Vince Vlasho, Defense Portfolio lead for Accenture Federal Services (AFS), recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the company’s five-year, $89.5 million contract to establish a cloud-based common infrastructure for the U.S. Air Force's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. “Cloud is a strategic priority for Accenture Federal Services. I'm keenly focused on is supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) in its continued migration to the cloud."

David Young, senior vice president of Lumen’s Public Sector and global hyperscaler business and a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding CenturyLink’s recent rebranding to Lumen Technologies. He discussed Lumen’s new initiatives, advanced platform for managing data and applications, and work across government agencies to support real-time decision making. 

Tony Smeraglinolo, chairman and CEO of Sincerus Global Solutions, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding his return to the federal market, the decision to launch his new Sincerus, the company’s goals, potential growth and possible future. “We know that our success will be defined by superior customer service and satisfaction, meeting our commitments and creating impact during mission execution, he said.”

Dan Wilbricht, vice president of Ivanti's public sector business in the Americas, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the internal advancements of automation, cloud and managed services. He also discussed external technology initiatives, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Certified Information Systems Auditor’s (CISA) Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) policy 3.0, and the potential future of the technology sector.

Scott Royal, president and CEO of Westat, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding his appointment as CEO, his strategy for growing the company through leveraging research expertise and specialized IT capabilities, and his approach to dealing with the “new normal” in a COVID-19 world. 

Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding his first place finish in the 2020 Wash100 Popular Vote, Navigant’s acquisition, its impact on the company’s growth and forging new partnerships. “The Wash100 Award is a big deal in our community and I appreciate Executive Mosaic for making it what it is. It’s great to promote this industry. I appreciate what you're doing for all of us.”

Jared Shepard, Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Waves, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about the company’s evolution of its cybersecurity platforms, how CMMC will shift the government contracting (GovCon) sector and the ways that COVID-19 will transform business moving forward. 

Chris Bellios, chief operating officer (COO) of Hexagon US Federal, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the company’s recent growth, talent recruitment and retainment and how Hexagon US Federal will evolve technology to cater to the Intel and defense industry.   

David Zolet, chief executive officer of CentralSquare Technologies and four-time Wash100 Award recipient, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about his new position with the company, the effects of COVID-19 on the GovCon market and his company’s upcoming initiatives. 

Cynthia Stuebner, director of Defense Business Line for Pegasystems, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding Pegasystems’ challenges and growth, improving customer relations, modernization and no-code approach that differentiate the company in the federal market moving forward.

Stephen Kovac, vice president of global government and head of corporate compliance at Zscaler, spoke to ExecutiveBiz regarding the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s recently released Trusted Internet Connection 3.0 Interim Telework Guidance and how it will assist with the public sector’s remote work.

Will Jones, a senior vice president of Carahsoft, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about information technology modernization, government agility and business continuity.

Ronald Hahn, executive vice president of strategic growth at Amentum, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about the company’s launch and branding, and how it has led to greater growth and access to new markets. Following AECOM’s sale of its Management Services business to private equity in Feb. 2020, the newly independent company has become more responsive and diverse, expanding access to new technologies and capabilities. 

Shawn Purvis, corporate vice president and president of enterprise services at Northrop Grumman, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the specific challenges that are facing the aerospace and defense industries and how enterprise services will enable Northrop to overcome them.