Ramzi Musallam: The Wash100 Award’s Multi-Billion Dollar Man

Ramzi Musallam, Veritas Capital CEO and managing partner, built the multi-strategy investment firm into a private equity and GovCon powerhouse through bold acquisitions of companies at the intersection of government and technology. Veritas Capital, through Musallam’s leadership, helped build Peraton, Cubic and Guidehouse into some of the most influential and well-known companies in government contracting. […]
Josh Gruenbaum: How the Wash100 Award Winner Is Shaking Up GovCon

Josh Gruenbaum knows how to capture the GovCon world’s attention. The new Federal Acquisition Service commissioner and 2025 Wash100 Award winner has been making big headlines with splashy acquisition reform developments since he took the position in January. Gruenbaum is shaking up the federal acquisition process with big, bold initiatives like demanding plain-language explanations of […]
Industry Wash100 Cybersecurity Leaders & Their Groundbreaking Contributions

Winning a Wash100 Award is a significant accolade for GovCon professionals. It recognizes the leaders who are not just making waves—they’re shaping the future of cybersecurity and intelligence and other critical national security technologies. Handpicked by Executive Mosaic, winners are celebrated for driving innovation, capturing major contracts and delivering real impact across government missions. This […]
2025 Wash100 Winners From the Department of Defense

It’s no surprise that so many Wash100 Award winners in 2025 come from DOD: these public servants drive some of the most critical and transformative initiatives in national security, technology and innovation. DOD officials shape U.S. defense strategy, cyber resilience and military readiness. Many DOD leaders work closely with their GovCon partners to modernize IT […]
Which 4×24 Members Have Won Wash100 Awards? (Part 2)

The 4×24 Executive Leadership Series is the premier forum for senior-level executives in the GovCon industry and is home to many recipients of the prestigious Wash100 Award. This distinguished recognition honors chief executive officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers and other influential leaders from both industry and government whose decisions shape national security, drive […]
Who Are the Wash100 Award Winners in the AI Industry? (Part 1)

The Wash100 Award is the pinnacle of achievement for GovCon executives and leaders in AI. These honorees embody bold leadership, inventive strategies and the innovative thinking required to drive transformational impact. By delivering paradigm-shifting solutions and fostering advancements in AI, they are setting new standards for excellence in government and industry partnerships. AI is not […]
Government Wash100 Cybersecurity Leaders & Their Pioneering Contributions

The Wash100 Award, a signature accolade awarded by Executive Mosaic, is the pinnacle of achievement in the GovCon community. It is more than a mere acknowledgment of success; it is a celebration of foresight, innovation and relentless dedication to driving transformation in a sector that serves as the backbone of national security and federal services. […]
Which 4×24 Members Have Won Wash100 Awards? (Part 1)

The 4×24 Executive Leadership Series, the GovCon industry’s most exclusive organization for senior-level executives of consequence, is filled with winners of the Wash100 Award–the most distinguished accolade in government contracting. Wash100 Award recipients include chief executive officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers, and other industry and government executives whose decisions influence national security, technology […]
Which CIOs Have Won Wash100 Awards?

Winning a Wash100 Award is the pinnacle of achievement for a chief information officer. It demonstrates that their guidance, decisions and strategies lead the GovCon sector, not just only fulfilling immediate needs. Since its inception in 2014, the Wash 100 has recognized GovCon leaders who excel in innovation, leadership and their ability to create impactful […]
CACI’s 2025 Shines Bright With Big Contracts and Wash100 Success

2025 has proven to be a landmark year for CACI International, cementing its position as a leader in the GovCon industry. From securing high-profile government contracts to earning prestigious accolades, CACI’s achievements this year have captured industry attention and established new benchmarks in innovation, leadership and execution. CACI Shines in the 2025 Wash100 Season One […]
Which CTOs Have Won Wash100 Awards?

Winning a Wash100 Award is no small feat. Since its inception in 2014, the accolade has recognized GovCon leaders who excel in innovation, leadership and their ability to create impactful solutions to government missions. For chief technology officers, this means their decisions, strategies and guidance are seen as not only fulfilling immediate organizational goals but […]
CACI’s DeEtte Gray Crowned GovCon’s Most Popular Exec in 2025 Wash100 Contest

After three months of intense competition and a groundswell of support for many candidates, Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that DeEtte Gray, president of U.S. operations at CACI International, has won the popular vote for the esteemed 2025 Wash100 Award. Every January, Executive Mosaic—the government contracting industry’s leading events and media organization—inducts 100 public […]
Celebrating GovCon Excellence: Companies With the Most Wash100 Award Winners

There is no more prestigious GovCon award than the Wash100. Founded by Executive Mosaic, the industry leader in GovCon media, membership and events, this annual accolade highlights the exceptional accomplishments of executives who demonstrate leadership, innovation and impactful contributions to critical government missions. Established in 2014 by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson, the Wash100 Award […]
Wash100 Popular Vote Week 12: CACI’s DeEtte Gray & John Mengucci Capture Top Spots, Surge Past Booz Allen Execs

In a significant shift during Week 12 of the Wash100 Popular Vote, CACI’s DeEtte Gray has emerged as the new frontrunner, securing 1,430 votes and overtaking longtime leader Andrea Inserra of Booz Allen, who now stands at 1,335 votes. This marks a milestone week for CACI, as John Mengucci also climbs to third place with […]
Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 11: CACI Charges Ahead as Inserra Keeps Top Spot

Week 11 of the Wash100 Popular Vote brings dramatic movement in the top 10, with CACI’s top executives making major strides. While Booz Allen’s Andrea Inserra continues to lead with 1,189 votes, CACI’s DeEtte Gray and John Mengucci have surged into second and third place, overtaking Horacio Rozanski and Steve Escaravage of Booz Allen. Gray […]

