Jacobs has elected Manny Fernandez, managing partner at KPMG, to the company’s Board of Directors, Jacobs reported on Thursday. Fernandez will retire from KPMG on Sept. 30th and join the Jacobs’ Board of Directors on Oct. 5th. Fernandez will bring nearly four decades of experience, advising both public and private companies.
Read More »Hitachi Vantara Launches Competition for COVID-19 Relations Studies
A Hitachi subsidiary has partnered with the American Heart Association and blockchain company BurstIQ to administer a COVID-19 data challenge.
Read More »Perspecta CEO Mac Curtis, StoneHedge CEO Bill Jasien Speak at 2020 Heart Ball Kickoff
Perspecta CEO and Wash100 awardee Mac Curtis, with the help of StoneHedge Global Partners CEO William "Bill" Jasien, kicked off the 2020 Heart Ball on Tuesday night at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner, Va.
Read More »ASRC Federal Leads 2018 Greater Washington Heart Walk to Record-Breaking Year
The American Heart Association announced that is has raised a record-breaking amount of $2.458M from the Heart Walk on November 3, 2018. The funds raised support the American Heart Association’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Read More »Leidos’ Vicki Schmanske Recognized by Women in Technology
Vicki Schmanske, deputy group president of Leidos‘ health group, has been recognized with an award from non-profit organization Women in Technology. She was given the 2018 Leadership Award under the “Corporate, Large-Market Sector” category, Leidos said Monday. Jon Scholl, group president of Leidos Health, said Schmanske’s work for the company …
Read More »CAE healthcare business taps WorldPoint to distribute clinical training product
CAE‘s healthcare business has selected WorldPoint for the distribution of a medical simulation product to U.S. training centers. The clinical skills manikin and related simulation-based curriculum of CAE Healthcare‘s CAE Juno will be offered by WorldPoint through a distribution agreement, CAE said Wednesday. WorldPoint operates distribution centers in North America, …
Read More »Executive Spotlight: An Interview With Wayne Lucernoni, President of ASRC Federal’s Information Systems and Technology Group
ExecutiveBiz recently spoke with Wayne Lucernoni about joining ASRC Federal and where he sees the company heading. “I am a firm believer that an organizational culture that emphasizes teamwork, ethics and community involvement not only creates a great place to work, but also enables success.” ExecutiveBiz: Congratulations on your new …
Read More »ASRC Federal CEO Mark Gray Named Greater Washington Region Heart Walk Chair
Mark Gray, president and CEO of ASRC Federal, has been appointed by the American Heart Association as chair of the 2018 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. “AHA and the broad government contracting community work tirelessly together to raise funds for, and awareness of, cardiovascular-related illnesses,” Gray said in a statement …
Read More »‘You’re the Cure’: Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, Chairperson Erich Sanchack Comments
As time goes by, American lives are a developing heartache and a half; when it comes to surviving literal heartbreak, take notes from the American Heart Association’s number one approach to combating cardiovascular diseases and stroke: “Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.” The Greater Washington Region Heart …
Read More »Spotlight: Interview with Marilyn Crouther, SVP of U.S. Public Sector at DXC
Marilyn Crouther is senior vice president and general manager, U.S. Public Sector, at DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC). She is one of Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 for 2017 and an influential leader in the government contracting arena. Crouther played a pivotal role in the merger of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Computer Sciences …
Read More »ViON Gets Top Small Business Fundraising Award for Heart Walk Efforts; Liz Anthony Comments
ViON has received the Top Small Business Fundraising Company award in recognition of its efforts during the 2016 Greater Washington Heart Walk. The company said Monday it raised $30,000 in funds during the Heart Walk event held Nov. 5 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in support of the American …
Read More »Vencore CEO Mac Curtis Receives Leadership Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts
Mac Curtis, president and CEO of Vencore, has received the Executive Leader of the Year award from the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his efforts as chairman of the 2015 Greater Washington Heart Walk. Curtis accepted the recognition as part of the Chamber’s 2016 Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards that seek …
Read More »Huntington Ingalls Arm Earns Fit-Friendly Worksite Designation; Edmond Hughes Comments
A Huntington Ingalls Industries division has received a designation given by the American Heart Association to companies that promote exercise and wellness programs in the workplace. This is the third year that Ingalls Shipbuilding has earned the Fit-Friendly Worksite status and the organization’s second year to receive the Platinum Fit-Friendly …
Read More »Smartphone App Takes a Walk
Get out your walking shoes. Today is National Start! Walking Day. To get you started on the path to better health, the American Heart Association launched a smartphone app to help you find a safe and close walking path. GPS-enabled Android smartphones can download the free Walking Paths app. Users …
Read More »CGI Honors Doctors at Heart Ball
Heart-felt thanks and appreciations were extended at last month’s American Heart Association’s Heart Ball. The 13th annual soiree marked the end of American Heart Month, and helped the American Heart Association raise $910,000 to support cardiovascular research and programs. Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the …
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