- Everforth ECS has appointed five business unit leaders
- The appointments also include national security, intelligence and civilian markets
- The Potomac Officers Club will host two DOW summits this summer
Everforth ECS has appointed Daniel Keller, a defense technology executive, as business unit leader for defense as part of a broader series of leadership appointments across the company.
As government agencies and industry continue advancing mission capabilities across the defense landscape, leaders will gather to discuss the technologies shaping future operations at the Potomac Officers Club’s two DOW summits this summer. Register now for the 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 to join discussions on artificial intelligence and machine learning, commercial space relay, interoperable optical networks and network modernization. You can also save your seat today for the 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 to hear government and industry experts examine autonomy, digital engineering and next-generation maritime capabilities.
The company announced the appointments in a LinkedIn post, saying the new business unit leaders will help support customer missions as technology and mission requirements continue to evolve.
What Are the Other Leadership Appointments?
In addition to Keller’s appointment, Everforth ECS named the following business unit leaders:
- Asad Akhtar – Science and engineering
- Chris Drew – National security
- Joanna Dempsey – Federal civilian and health
- Sydney Gillen – Intelligence
The company said each executive has earned the trust of customers through years of supporting federal missions, building teams and developing long-term customer relationships.
Who Is Daniel Keller?
Before assuming his new role, Keller served as vice president of defense, intelligence and health at Everforth ECS, where he focused on data, AI and services, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He joined ECS in 2019 as deputy program manager and chief of staff, overseeing a major Department of War AI program.
Before joining the company, Keller held staff and command assignments in the U.S. Army Reserve, including serving as a strategic planner for Deployment Support Command and as commander of the 1189th Transportation Surface Brigade.
The Loyola University New Orleans graduate holds a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College.
What Other Leadership Changes Has Everforth ECS Made?
The business unit leadership appointments are the latest in a series of executive changes at Everforth ECS following its rebranding and organizational transition.
Most recently, the company named former Peraton executive Steven Irish chief growth officer to lead growth strategy and business development efforts.
The appointments also follow the company’s April rebranding, when ECS adopted the Everforth ECS name after its parent company, ASGN, rebranded as Everforth.
In February, ASGN’s federal segment ECS appointed government and technology leader Donnie Scott as president to oversee the company’s next phase of growth and mission delivery.
