Navy CTO Justin Fanelli Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson
Justin Fanelli, chief technology officer of the Department of the Navy, has accepted his 2026 Wash100 Award from Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, in recognition of his leadership in directing the Navy’s technology strategy and advancing the adoption of emerging capabilities. Garrettson presented the honor to Fanelli onstage […]
From Saigon Refugee to Navy Secretary: The Amazing Rise of Hung Cao
Cao took command of the top Navy civilian position in April He now oversees the service’s $377 billion budget Hear Cao’s plans for technologies like UUV and USV during his keynote at the 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27! Few paths to Department of War leadership wind through a fishing boat in the South […]
What the 2026 Wash100 Winners Reveal About the State of GovCon
Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 Award provides a snapshot of the challenges, priorities and trends that mattered most in GovCon. Each of the 2026 Wash100 Award winners is responding to different issues facing government today, and collectively, their recognition reflects efforts to enable agency missions, deliver more efficient public services and strengthen national security. How Are Wash100 […]
GDIT President Amy Gilliland Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson
Amy Gilliland, executive vice president and president of General Dynamics Information Technology, has accepted her ninth consecutive Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic in recognition of her leadership in advancing artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and other technologies while expanding GDIT’s role in supporting defense, civilian and intelligence missions. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and […]
Baird’s Jean Stack Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson
Jean Stack, managing director in Baird‘s global investment banking group and co-head of the firm’s defense and government investment banking practice, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award — marking her fifth time earning a spot on Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most influential leaders in government contracting. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and […]
Why SES’ Adel Al-Saleh Resonated With Wash100 Popular Voters in 2026
When the government contracting community cast their ballots in Executive Mosaic‘s 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote, SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh stood out among the government contracting industry’s most influential executives. Al-Saleh, a first-time Wash100 Award recipient this year, finished No. 6 overall in the annual rankings with 1,215 votes, making him the highest-ranked industry leader in […]
Everfox CEO David Wajsgras Receives 2026 Wash100 Award
David Wajsgras, chairman and CEO of Everfox, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing secure satellite communications, cybersecurity modernization and cross-domain technology platforms supporting national security missions. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Wajsgras during a recent visit to […]
Capgemini Government Solutions CEO Dan Ford Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award
Dan Ford, CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing federal technology modernization and expanding the company’s presence across defense, civilian, national security and health markets. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Ford during a recent 4×24 […]
Leidos’ Cindy Gruensfelder Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
Leidos Defense Sector President Cindy Gruensfelder has received her first Wash100 Award, recognizing her leadership in advancing autonomous systems, integrated missile defense capabilities and other defense technologies in support of national security missions. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Gruensfelder during a recent visit to […]
Precision Talent Solutions’ Jake Frazer Receives First Wash100 Award
Jake Frazer, president and co-founder of Precision Talent Solutions, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, earning recognition for his growing influence on GovCon workforce strategy, executive recruiting and talent innovation across the federal marketplace. The award was presented by Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO and founder of the Wash100 Award, recognizing Frazer’s leadership in helping […]
Unanet CEO Craig Halliday Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson
Unanet CEO Craig Halliday has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his fourth consecutive win and recognizing his leadership in expanding the company’s technology portfolio, integrating AI capabilities into GovCon business platforms and helping government contractors modernize operations through data-driven tools and automation. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, […]
Microsoft’s Carmen Krueger Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson
Carmen Krueger, corporate vice president of U.S. federal at Microsoft, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of her leadership in advancing federal modernization efforts while driving corporate growth in mission-focused technologies. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Krueger during a recent visit to […]
CBP CIO Sonny Bhagowalia Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award
Sonny Bhagowalia, assistant commissioner for information and technology and chief information officer at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award — his second induction into Executive Mosaic’s annual list recognizing the top 100 influential figures in the government contracting sector, following his initial selection in 2024. The award was presented by […]
Hung Cao Tops 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote as Government Leaders Dominate Top 10
Executive Mosaic‘s 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Competition has officially concluded, with Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao securing the top spot in a government-favoring year that saw federal leaders dominate the rankings. Why Did Hung Cao Win the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote? Cao, a first-time Wash100 winner, earned 2,412 votes to finish first overall, […]
CEO Frank Whitworth of r4 Federal Accepts 2025 Wash100 Award
Frank Whitworth, a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral who now serves as CEO of r4 Federal, accepted his 2025 Wash100 Award during the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Digital Transformation Summit, where Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented the honor on stage on April 22. Whitworth, who previously served as director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, […]