Marcus Lopez has been appointed chief operating officer of Akima, a provider of mission-focused services to the federal government, the company said Thursday. Who Is Marcus Lopez? Lopez is a seasoned operations executive and business strategist with over three decades of experience steering operational performance, expanding market presenc...
Auria has named Chris Hassett as the new executive vice president and general manager of its commercial and public sector business unit. The company said Thursday that Hassett will guide strategy, customer engagement and operational execution across the business. Who Is Chris Hassett? Before joining Auria, Hassett served as senior executive director...
QinetiQ has named Brad Feldmann, a past Wash100 awardee, and John Kavanaugh to its SSA board of directors, established in 2021 under a special security agreement with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. The company said Wednesday the appointments follow Tom Vecchiolla’s departure to become QinetiQ US president and CE...
Potomac Officers Club, the D.C. region’s foremost GovCon events and media organization, will host its highly anticipated 2025 Homeland Security Summit this Wednesday, Nov. 12 — and tickets are almost gone. With the addition of Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director and deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency,...
Mike Cosgrave, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the government contracting and technology sectors, has been named chief operating officer at EXPANSIA. As COO, Cosgrave will lead operations and strategic execution supporting the company’s expansion efforts in digital modernization for national defense and civil...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is taking decisive steps to strengthen America’s digital defenses, emphasizing innovation, efficiency and collaboration with industry and state partners. Since her confirmation in January, Noem, a 2025 Wash100 Award winner, has focused on aligning the Department of Homeland Security and its Cybersecuri...
The Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Summer Series has been a smashing success—bringing together the top minds in GovCon and defense for conversations that matter. From advances in AI and cybersecurity to innovative strategies in defense modernization and federal contracting, each event has delivered meaningful insights, practical takeaways and ...
Aretum, an advanced technology cybersecurity and professional services provider, has appointed seasoned human resources executive Bobby Frazitta as vice president of people. The Bethesda, Maryland-based company said Frazitta will oversee the development and implementation of integrated talent strategies designed to enhance contra...
Are you ready to gain unparalleled insights, forge important connections and lead the future of defense contracting? Time is ticking! Today, June 17, is the final deadline to register for the 2025 DOD Summer Series, a trio of groundbreaking GovCon events from Potomac Officers Club. For the first time in the organization’s history, yo...
Giancarlo Bacigalupo has been named senior vice president of finance and accounting at System High, recently acquired by intelligence and cyber technology company Ridgeline. The Chantilly, Virginia-based company said Tuesday Bacigalupo will lead the finance and accounting teams, overseeing financial planning and analysis, program...
