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Becky John, formerly vice president of capture at ECS, has been appointed VP of business development at the Fairfax, Virginia-based government technology contractor. She will oversee the company’s business development operations team, lead strategic growth initiatives and develop collaborative platforms with federal clients in support of their mission objectives.

Mike Cosgrave, president and COO of Ace Info Solutions (AceInfo), recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the company's work diversifying its client base and market position following Dovel's acquisition of the company back in 2019. In addition, Cosgrave addresses the toughest challenges facing the company's culture and customer base as well as the company's success in securing big contract awards and AceInfo's strategic goals for the rest of 2021 and beyond. 

Fabian Plath, vice president of business development and sales at Tyto Athene, will serve his third year as a member of the board at AFCEA Belvoir and as the chapter's chair of strategic initiatives. Plath will also begin his second year on AFCEA International's Small Business Committee. 

AECOM has appointed Andrew Liu as senior vice president and director of growth for the company's U.S. West region transportation business, where he will work to lead growth for the segment. “We are pleased to have Andrew return to AECOM and help lead our transportation strategy and growth,“ said Travis Boone, regional chief executive for AECOM's U.S. West region.

Pyramid Systems has appointed Art Boghozian as vice president of growth to help drive the company's growth strategy. In his new role, Boghozian will work to align business methods, capabilities and technologies with federal needs and budgets, and will lead the company's business development, proposal and marketing.

VMware has elected technology executive, Ken Denman, to the company's board of directors. On the board, Denman will provide his expertise and leadership experience gained from serving in the technology sector. “Ken is an experienced technologist and corporate director with deep roots in software, mobile and AI technologies," said Paul Sagan, lead director, chair of the Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee.

John Bozarth, senior vice president of Mission Readiness at Amentum, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the company's efforts to drive growth, solve customers' most critical needs, as well as expand solutions and technologies, through valuable partnerships. He also discussed how Amentum will continue to grow in new markets moving into 2021. 

ECS has promoted John Heneghan to chief operating officer (COO) and Giles Kesteloot to chief strategy officer (CSO) in an effort to enhance company performance and speed up growth. In the roles, Heneghan and Kesteloot will enhance customer service and maintain the business operations. “I am proud to promote John and Giles to the roles of COO and CSO,“ said ECS President George Wilson, a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient.

Persistent Systems has announced that Robotic Research joined the Wave Relay Ecosystem, an industry alliance of sensor and unmanned system companies that leverage the former's Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network. "The aim of the Wave Relay Ecosystem is to deliver the warfighter a truly unified battlefield network," said Jeffrey Washington, director of business development at Persistent Systems.

TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 7, 2021 “” Darryle Conway, former chief growth officer at Nathan Associates, has been named as CGO of Constellis, bringing with him over two decades of experience in strategic planning and business development in the public and private sectors, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday.

Paradyme Management has appointed Lisa Douds as vice president of growth and said she will be responsible for the company's business development and strategic planning functions. Douds will join Paradyme with more than three decades of experience throughout the government contracting (GovCon) sector.

TYSONS CORNER, VA, August 28, 2020 “” Siemens Government Technologies appointed Michael House, former vice president of AECOM's (NYSE: ACM) Americas energy consulting services business, as VP of business development at the conglomerate's U.S. federal arm, GovCon Wire reported Aug. 13.

Bleu Hilburn, former vice president of business development at American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier Group, will return to Crowley Solutions in a similar position to oversee its government services. His appointment is effective Aug. 31 and he will be responsible for developing customer pipeline, opportunity qualification, marketing, bid and capture strategies for Crowley's government business, the company said Tuesday.

TYSONS CORNER, VA, August 3, 2020 “” Alion Science and Technology will develop a virtual and constructive training platform for the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona under a potential 48-month, $182M task order, GovCon Wire reported July 22.

TYSONS CORNER, VA, August 3, 2020 “” Former Science Applications International Corp. executives Caroline McConnell and Jason Siminski recently joined Altamira as chief human capital officer and vice president of business development, respectively, GovCon Wire reported July 22.