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# Wash100

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## Posts
- [GDIT President Amy Gilliland Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/blog/gdit-amy-gilliland-2026-wash100-award-visit/): 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.
- [From Del Toro to Cao: Navy Leaders Recognized by Wash100](https://www.wash100.com/defense-and-intelligence/navy-wash100-cao-phelan-deltoro/): The Wash100 Award, Executive Mosaic’s premier annual recognition of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector and federal landscape, has consistently highlighted high-ranking officials leading the future of naval operations, maritime superiority, defense technology and military readiness. From senior Navy leadership driving modernization efforts to technology and industry executives supporting critical naval missions, the Navy community has maintained a strong presence among Wash100 honorees.
- [Wash100 Hall of Fame: Air Force Winners (2024–2026)](https://www.wash100.com/news/wash100-hall-of-fame-air-force/): U.S. Air Force leaders have consistently appeared on the annual Wash100 list for their role in steering the service toward technological transformation to meet emerging threats and outpace adversaries in the air domain.
- [Baird’s Jean Stack Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/blog/baird-jean-stack-2026-wash100-award-visit/): 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.
- [Why SES’ Adel Al-Saleh Resonated With Wash100 Popular Voters in 2026](https://www.wash100.com/blog/adel-al-saleh-ses-2026-popular-vote-winner-industry/): 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.
- [Everfox CEO David Wajsgras Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/everfox-david-wajsgras-2026-wash100-award-acceptance/): 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.
- [Capgemini Government Solutions CEO Dan Ford Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/cgs-dan-ford-2026-wash100-award-visit/): 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.
- [Leidos’ Cindy Gruensfelder Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/news/cindy-gruensfelder-leidos-2026-wash100-award-visit/): 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.
- [Precision Talent Solutions’ Jake Frazer Receives First Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/pts-jake-frazer-received-2026-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.
- [Meet the 2026 Wash100 Winners Shaping Federal Cybersecurity (Part 1)](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-wash-100-winners-cybersecurity/): In 2026, the cyber domain is more contested than ever as adversaries deploy increasingly sophisticated attacks targeting the nation's most critical systems. To combat evolving cyberthreats, the winners of this year's Wash100 Award are delivering the visionary leadership and cutting-edge innovation needed to fortify digital frontlines and strengthen the resilience of vital federal and military networks. 
- [Unanet CEO Craig Halliday Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/blog/unanet-craig-halliday-2026-wash100-award-visit/): 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.
- [Microsoft’s Carmen Krueger Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/blog/microsoft-carmen-krueger-2026-wash100-award-visit/): 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.
- [CBP CIO Sonny Bhagowalia Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/sonny-bhagowalia-2026-wash100-award-cbp-cio-garrettson/): 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.
- [Hung Cao Tops 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote as Government Leaders Dominate Top 10](https://www.wash100.com/blog/hung-cao-navy-2026-popular-vote-winner/): 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.
- [CEO Frank Whitworth of r4 Federal Accepts 2025 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/frank-whitworth-r4-nga-2025-wash100-acceptance/): 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.
- [Everforth’s John Heneghan Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/everforth-john-heneghan-2026-wash100-award-visit/): John Heneghan, consulting transformation officer at Everforth — formerly ASGN — and former president of ECS, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient, marking his fifth consecutive appearance on Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders in government contracting.
- [Palantir USG CTO Aki Jain Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/palantir-usg-cto-aki-jain-receives-2026-wash100-award/): Aki Jain, president and chief technology officer of Palantir USG, has accepted his second Wash100 Award from Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO and founder of the Wash100 Award.
- [Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/exiger-brandon-daniels-wash100-award-visit/): Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing artificial intelligence-driven supply chain risk intelligence and strengthening operational resilience across government and industry.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Competition Ends Today: Make Your Final Pick](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-wash100-popular-vote-ends-final-pick/): Today marks the final opportunity to cast ballots in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition, Executive Mosaic's annual contest inviting the GovCon community to weigh in on the most influential leaders among this year's 100 honorees shaping government and the GovCon sector.
- [Hon. Kirsten Davies Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/blog/dow-kirsten-davies-2026-wash100-award-acceptance/): Hon. Kirsten Davies, chief information officer of the Department of War, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking her first selection to Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders shaping the government contracting landscape.
- [Pavan Pidugu Receives First Wash100 Award for Reshaping DOT’s Digital Core](https://www.wash100.com/news/pavan-pidugu-dot-cdio-2026-wash100/): Pavan Pidugu, chief digital and information officer at the Department of Transportation, has accepted his first Wash100 Award. This honor recognizes his leadership in driving enterprise-wide modernization, accelerating AI adoption and redefining how technology empowers mission delivery across one of the federal government’s most complex civilian agencies.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 12: Attili Gains Ground on Cao, Pidugu Climbs, Al-Saleh Enters Top 10](https://www.wash100.com/blog/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-12/): The 12th week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition continued to showcase strong momentum across the leaderboard, with several contenders climbing into higher positions and tightening competition in the top 10. Compared to Week 11, movement just outside the top five and within the upper-middle tier stood out as key developments.
- [CACI’s DeEtte Gray Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/caci-deette-gray-2026-wash100-award-visit/): DeEtte Gray, president of U.S. operations at CACI International, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking her 10th selection to Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders shaping the government contracting landscape.
- [Siemens Government Technology CEO Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/blog/sgt-john-ustica-2026-wash100-award-acceptance/): John Ustica, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his fourth consecutive win and recognizing his leadership in advancing energy resiliency, digital transformation and industrial modernization across federal agencies.
- [Aretum CEO Rohit Gupta Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/news/aretum-rohit-gupta-2026-wash100-award-visit/): Rohit Gupta, CEO and operating partner of Aretum, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in advancing artificial intelligence-driven digital transformation, driving strategic growth and expanding the company’s role in delivering mission-focused technologies across the federal market.
- [SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/ses-adel-al-saleh-2026-wash100-award-visit/): SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in expanding the company's global satellite communications footprint and executing major strategic growth initiatives.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 11: Srini Attili Surges to No. 2, Pavan Pidugu Cracks Top 10](https://www.wash100.com/blog/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-11/): The 11th week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition delivered one of the most dynamic shifts in the leaderboard to date, highlighted by a major surge into the top tier and continued upward momentum across the middle ranks. Compared to Week 10, several contenders posted significant climbs, reshaping the top 10 and tightening the race behind the frontrunner.
- [MANTECH CEO Matt Tait Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/mantech-ceo-matt-tait-accepts-2026-wash100-award/): Matt Tait, president and CEO of MANTECH, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic, marking his fourth consecutive win and underscoring his sustained leadership in driving growth, innovation and mission impact across the government contracting sector.
- [AT&T Public Sector President Wes Anderson Accepts Fifth Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/wes-anderson-att-2026-wash100-award-visit/): Wes Anderson, president of public sector and corporate officer at AT&T, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his fifth recognition on Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector.
- [HII Mission Technologies President Andy Green Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/andy-green-hii-2026-wash-100-award/): Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s Mission Technologies division, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award. This marks the eighth time he has received the recognition, a testament to his continued leadership in advancing multi-domain defense capabilities and scaling mission technologies across national security programs.
- [Arlington Capital Partners’ David Wodlinger Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/david-wodlinger-acp-2026-wash100-award/): David Wodlinger, managing partner at Arlington Capital Partners, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in driving private equity investments across government contracting and national security sectors, highlighted by major transactions, new platforms and continued investment in advanced technologies.
- [Akima CEO Bill Monet Earns Seventh Consecutive Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/bill-monet-akima-ceo-2026-wash100-award/): Bill Monet, president and CEO of Akima, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his seventh consecutive appearance on Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 10: Attili Surges Into Top 10 as Desch, Pidugu Debut Strong](https://www.wash100.com/blog/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-10/): The 10th week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition brought continued growth in vote totals and several notable climbs across the leaderboard. Compared to Week 9, movement within the top 10 and the introduction of new high-ranking contenders reshaped the competitive landscape, particularly in the middle tier.
- [Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao Honored With 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/hung-cao-navy-2026-wash100-award/): Hung Cao, under secretary of the Navy, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his inaugural appearance on Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders in government and the contracting sector.
- [Guidehouse CEO Scott McIntyre Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/scott-mcintyre-guidehouse-2026-wash100-award/): Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his sustained leadership in driving growth, digital transformation and artificial intelligence innovation across the government contracting landscape. This marks his 10th Wash100 honor, underscoring his continued influence among the most impactful leaders in the GovCon sector.
- [Amentum CEO John Heller Receives 10th Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/john-heller-amentum-2026-wash100-award-accept/): John Heller, CEO of Amentum, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his 10th win and fourth consecutive selection to Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most influential leaders in government contracting.
- [SAIC EVP Vinnie DiFronzo Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/vinnie-di-fronzo-saic-2026-wash-100/): Vincent “Vinnie” DiFronzo, executive vice president of SAIC’s Air Force, space and intelligence business group, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award for advancing artificial intelligence adoption, data-driven mission integration and joint warfighting modernization.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 9: Gupta Surprises at 8th, Escaravage Surges to 14th](https://www.wash100.com/blog/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-9/): The ninth week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition showed continued momentum across the leaderboard, particularly Rohit Gupta and Steve Escaravage, whose climbs significantly reshaped the middle of the leaderboard. while overall vote totals continued to rise. Compared to Week 8, movement in the middle tier stood out as a defining trend.
- [CACI CEO John Mengucci Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/john-mengucci-caci-2026-wash100-award/): John Mengucci, president and CEO of CACI International, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing national security technologies and driving sustained growth across defense, intelligence and cyber missions.
- [Leidos Executive Roy Stevens Receives 2026 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/news/roy-stevens-leidos-2026-wash100/): Roy Stevens, corporate executive vice president at Leidos and president of the company’s homeland sector, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his third overall win and second consecutive recognition on Executive Mosaic’s annual list of influential GovCon leaders.
- [Auria Space CEO Damian DiPippa Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/damian-dipippa-auria-space-2026-wash100/): Damian DiPippa, CEO of Auria Space, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, earning his first recognition on Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector.
- [Parry Labs CEO JD Parkes Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/jd-parkes-parry-labs-2026-wash100-award/): JD Parkes, co-founder, CEO and board member of Parry Labs, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic. The recognition, his second in as many years, underscores his role in advancing the company as a leading provider of next-generation military capabilities.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 8: Mengucci Closes In at 11, Frazer Climbs 5 Spots](https://www.wash100.com/blog/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-8-mengucci-closes-in-at-11-frazer-climbs-5-spots/): The eighth week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition continued to reflect strong engagement across the GovCon community, with several contenders climbing into higher positions and tightening competition across the middle tiers. Compared to Week 7, upward movement within the top 15 and lower ranks stood out as key developments.
- [SAIC’s Civilian Business Group EVP Srini Attili Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/srini-attili-saic-2026-wash100-award/): Srini Attili, executive vice president of SAIC’s civilian business group, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing digital transformation and mission modernization across the federal civilian sector.
- [Oracle EVP Kim Lynch Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/kim-lynch-oracle-2026-wash100-award/): Kim Lynch, executive vice president of government defense and intelligence at Oracle, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic. Her third consecutive Wash100 Award recognizes her role in advancing the adoption of cloud technologies across federal agencies, enhancing artificial intelligence integration within mission environments and extending Oracle's influence in defense and intelligence modernization efforts.
- [SMX CEO Peter LaMontagne Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/peter-lamontagne-2026-wash100-award-acceptance/): SMX CEO Peter LaMontagne has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in driving strategic growth through acquisitions, partnerships and expanded mission capabilities across the government contracting market.
- [SAIC’s Barbara Supplee Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/barbara-supplee-saic-2026-wash100-award/): Barbara Supplee, executive vice president of SAIC’s Army Navy Business Group, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of her leadership in advancing naval readiness, undersea warfare innovation and next-generation training capabilities supporting U.S. military missions.
- [TRSS President Dana Barnes Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/trss-president-dana-barnes-2026-wash100-award/): Dana Barnes, president of Thomson Reuters Special Services, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his fourth recognition on Executive Mosaic's annual list of influential leaders across the government contracting sector.
- [DOE CIO Dawn Zimmer Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/doe-dawn-zimmer-accepts-2026-wash100-award/): Dawn Zimmer, chief information officer at the Department of Energy, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing her leadership in advancing enterprise IT modernization, strengthening cybersecurity governance and driving secure artificial intelligence adoption across the DOE enterprise.
- [SandboxAQ’s Kathryn Wang Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/kathryn-wang-sandboxaq-2026-wash100-award/): Kathryn Wang, principal for the public sector at SandboxAQ, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of her leadership in advancing artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and cybersecurity innovation to support national security missions.
- [QinetiQ US President and Chief Executive Tom Vecchiolla Receives 2026 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic’s Jim Garrettson](https://www.wash100.com/news/tom-vecchiolla-2026-wash-100/): Tom Vecchiolla, president and chief executive of QinetiQ US, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his third time receiving Executive Mosaic’s prestigious recognition of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector.
- [Kpler’s Brian Kesecker Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/kpler-brian-kesecker-2026-wash100-award/): Brian Kesecker, executive director of U.S. government business and strategy at Kpler, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in expanding the company’s role delivering commercial data and maritime intelligence capabilities to defense, intelligence and federal civilian missions.
- [BigBear.ai CEO Kevin McAleenan Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/bigbear-ai-ceo-kevin-mcaleenan-2026-wash100-award/): Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his third recognition on Executive Mosaic’s annual list of influential leaders across government and the government contracting sector.
- [Parsons CEO Carey Smith Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/carey-smith-parsons-2026-wash100-award/): Carey Smith, chair, president and CEO of Parsons, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking her eighth consecutive recognition and highlighting her leadership during a period of accelerated growth.
- [Deltek’s Kevin Plexico Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/kevin-plexico-deltek-2026-wash100-award/): Executive Mosaic has named Kevin Plexico, senior vice president of information solutions at Deltek, a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in delivering market intelligence and information to the government contracting sector.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 7: CACI’s Gray Cracks Top 10, Mengucci Surges Into Top 15](https://www.wash100.com/blog/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-7/): The seventh week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition reflected continued momentum across the leaderboard, with several contenders climbing into higher tiers while vote totals steadily increased. Compared to Week 6, movement in the top 15 stood out, particularly among industry leaders gaining ground against a still-dominant group of public officials.
- [Department of War CDAO Cameron Stanley Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/cameron-stanley-cdao-dow-2026-wash100-award/): Cameron Stanley, chief digital and artificial intelligence officer at the Department of War, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing applied AI and driving operational adoption across the department.
- [Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Phil Carrai Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/phil-carrai-kratos-2026-wash100-award/): Phil Carrai, president of the space, training and cyber division at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing space and satellite communication innovation. This year marks Carrai's first-ever Wash100 win.
- [AV CEO Wahid Nawabi Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/av-wahid-nawabi-2026-wash100-award/): Wahid Nawabi, chairman, president and CEO of AeroVironment, also known as AV, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing disruptive defense technologies and positioning the company as a leading all-domain government contractor.
- [SAP NS2 CEO Harish Luthra Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/harish-luthra-sap-ns2-2026-wash-100/): Harish Luthra, CEO of SAP National Security Services, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Luthra during a recent visit to the SAP NS2 office.
- [AWS Public Sector Leader David Levy Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/david-levy-2026-wash100-award/): David Levy, vice president of worldwide public sector at Amazon Web Services, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his seventh consecutive appearance on Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders across government and the government contracting sector.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 6: Guetlein, Driscoll Among Biggest Climbers, Frazer of PTS Debuts](https://www.wash100.com/blog/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-6/): The sixth week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition brought another round of rising totals and notable upward movement across the leaderboard. Several contenders gained ground compared to Week 5, particularly in the middle tier, while the top five continued to post steady gains as the contest entered its later stages.
- [Agile Defense CEO Rick Wagner Accepts 7th Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic](https://www.wash100.com/news/rick-wagner-agile-defense-2026-wash100-award/): Rick Wagner, CEO of Agile Defense, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his continued influence across the GovCon sector and the decisive leadership he has demonstrated since taking the helm of the company.
- [ITC Federal CEO Greg Fitzgerald Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/greg-fitzgerald-itcfederal-2026-wash100-award/): Greg Fitzgerald, CEO of ITC Federal, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in expanding the company’s federal market presence and advancing IT transformation to support defense, national security and law enforcement missions.
- [Iridium CEO Matt Desch Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/matt-desch-iridium-2026-wash100/): Matt Desch, CEO and director of Iridium Communications, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his 12th time receiving Executive Mosaic's prestigious recognition for leadership across the government contracting sector.
- [OpenAI VP, Head of Government Joseph Larson Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/joseph-larson-openai-2026-wash100-award/): Joseph Larson, vice president and head of government at OpenAI, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence to support national security priorities and enhance mission effectiveness across the federal government.
- [CGI Federal President Stephanie Mango Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/cgi-federal-stephanie-mango-2026-wash100-award/): CGI Federal President Stephanie Mango has accepted her fifth consecutive Wash100 Award, recognizing her leadership in advancing technology modernization initiatives, including the adoption of artificial intelligence and efforts to modernize aviation safety.
- [MITRE CEO Mark Peters Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/mark-peters-mitre-2026-wash100-award/): Mark Peters, president and CEO of MITRE, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in driving artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and systems engineering innovation across federally funded research and development centers supporting national security missions.
- [LMI CEO Josh Wilson Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/josh-wilson-2026-wash100-award/): Josh Wilson, CEO of LMI, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in driving mission-focused innovation, expanding digital and analytics capabilities, and positioning the organization for its next stage of enterprise growth.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 5: CGI Federal’s Mango & CACI’s Mengucci Among Leaders Posting Notable Climbs](https://www.wash100.com/news/wash100-popular-vote-2026-week-5/): The fifth week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition continued to show steady engagement across the GovCon community, with several contenders climbing the leaderboard while the top tier remained tightly contested. Multiple leaders in the middle ranks made notable upward moves compared with the previous week, highlighting how quickly momentum can reshape the standings.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 4: Aretum’s Rohit Gupta Breaks Into Top 10 as Competition Intensifies](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-4/): The fourth week of the 2026 Wash100 popular vote competition continued to build on the momentum seen in Week 3, with vote totals climbing steadily and several contenders improving their positions. While the top of the leaderboard remained tightly packed, notable upward movement in the top 15 and middle tier highlighted growing engagement across both government and industry leaders.
- [SOSi CEO Julian Setian Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/julian-setian-sosi-accepts-2026-wash100-award/): Julian Setian, president and CEO of SOSi, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his sustained leadership in transforming the company into a diversified provider of advanced mission systems and services supporting defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies.
- [Serco North America CEO Michael LaRouche Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/michael-larouche-serco-2026-wash100-award/): Serco North America CEO Michael LaRouche has accepted his third Wash100 Award, recognizing his executive leadership, strategic vision and continued momentum in advancing national security missions across the defense landscape.
- [AT&T VP Tang Pham Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic](https://www.wash100.com/news/tang-pham-att-2026-wash100-award/): Tang Pham, vice president of defense and homeland at AT&T, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing outcome-focused government contracting and accelerating the integration of commercial technologies into federal defense and homeland security missions.
- [Carahsoft President Craig Abod Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/craig-abod-carahsoft-2026-wash100-award/): Carahsoft President Craig Abod has accepted his 12th Wash100 Award, recognizing his sustained leadership, strategic vision and continued business momentum in a dynamic federal policy and procurement landscape.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 3: Margins Tighten Among Front-Runners](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-wash100-award-popular-vote/): The third week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote contest delivered another round of higher totals and intensified competition across the leaderboard. Compared to last week, vote counts continued to climb, and the race for the No. 2 position narrowed to a single vote, signaling heightened engagement as the contest progressed.
- [Nokia Federal Solutions CEO Mike Loomis Receives Second Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/mike-loomis-nokia-federal-solutions-wash100/): Mike Loomis, president and CEO of Nokia Federal Solutions, has received his second Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in forging high-impact industry collaborations, securing key contract wins and positioning the company at the forefront of advanced wireless connectivity for federal missions.
- [Oddball CEO Rob Silverman Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award for Leading Human-Centered Digital Transformation](https://www.wash100.com/news/rob-silverman-oddball-2026-wash100/): Rob Silverman, CEO of Oddball, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in advancing federal digital transformation and for championing the delivery of human-centered solutions.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 2: Public Officials Expand Lead, Industry Execs Gain Ground](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-wash100-popular-vote-week-2/): The second week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote contest saw dramatic increases in vote totals across the leaderboard, with public officials continuing to dominate the top tier while industry executives and new entrants reshaped the middle of the rankings. Compared to the previous week, overall engagement intensified significantly, pushing vote counts into the thousands and tightening competition across nearly every position.
- [GDMS President Chris Brady Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic](https://www.wash100.com/blog/chris-brady-gdms-accepts-2026-wash100/): Chris Brady, president of General Dynamics Mission Systems, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, which recognizes his leadership in driving contract growth, advancing mission technologies and strengthening national defense capabilities. 
- [Pentagon FutureG Director Thomas Rondeau Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/thomas-rondeau-2026-wash100-award-dow-futureg/): Thomas Rondeau, principal director for FutureG within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, accepted his 2026 Wash100 Award during the Potomac Officers Club's Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29. The recognition marks Rondeau's first Wash100 honor and highlights his growing influence on the Pentagon's future wireless strategy and next-generation defense communications.
- [2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 1: Public Officials Dominate Top Spots in Latest Rankings](https://www.wash100.com/news/public-officials-dominate-top-spots-in-latest-wash100-popular-vote-rankings/): In late January, Executive Mosaic, the Capital region’s premier organization for government contracting events and media, unveiled its 2026 class of Wash100 Award winners, recognizing the most influential and forward-looking executives across the public and private GovCon sectors.
- [USD(A&S) Michael Duffey Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/michael-duffey-usdas-2026-wash100/): Michael Duffey, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in accelerating defense acquisition reform and strengthening the resilience of the U.S. defense industrial base.
- [Make Your Voice Heard in the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Contest](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-popular-vote-caci-booz-allen-dow-guidehouse/): The race is on, and the winner will be determined by YOU.
- [2026 Wash100 Award Trophy Features ‘Golden Dome’ Design](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-wash100-trophy-golden-dome-redesign/): Executive Mosaic has unveiled a redesigned trophy for the 2026 Wash100 Award, featuring a new "golden dome" element inspired by the Golden Dome next-generation missile defense initiative that has become a major focus across the government contracting industry.
- [DOW CTO Emil Michael Receives 2026 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/emil-michael-dow-2026-wash100/): Emil Michael, the Department of War's chief technology officer and under secretary for research and engineering, has received his first Wash100 Award, earning recognition for his efforts to accelerate the delivery of emerging technologies to U.S. warfighters.
- [Executive Mosaic Presents 2026 Wash100 Award Winners](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-wash100-winners-announcement-govcon/): Executive Mosaic, the nation's leading GovCon events and media organization, is proud to announce the 2026 Wash100 Award winners, marking the 13th year of the prestigious recognition honoring the most influential leaders across the government contracting ecosystem. If there were ever any doubts about the number 13 being unlucky, this year’s class puts them decisively to rest.
- [Executive Mosaic Announces 2026 Wash100 Award Season Schedule](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-award-2026-schedule-executive-mosaic-govcon/): Executive Mosaic, the nation’s premier events, networking and media organization, is proud to announce the schedule for the unveiling of the 2026 class of esteemed Wash100 Award winners! 
- [5 Notable Wash100 Award Winners in the Space Industry](https://www.wash100.com/blog/space-industry-wash100-winners-lockheed-boeing-iridium/): The esteemed ranks of Wash100 Award winners—the highest achieving executives in government contracting—are filled with executives from the space industry. These professionals are directly influencing the technologies, strategies and investment priorities shaping the future of the space business for years to come.
- [2026 Wash100 Award Nominations Close Friday—Nominate a GovCon Titan Today!](https://www.wash100.com/uncategorized/wash100-award-nominee-winners-govcon-2026/): Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 Award honors the top GovCon executives and federal officials for their leadership, innovation, success and commitment to serving the U.S. Established in 2014 by Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO, the Wash100 Award honors the 100 most influential individuals in the GovCon field. It highlights leaders from both public and private sectors whom Executive Mosaic and its esteemed voting committee believe will have the most influence in the upcoming year.
- [Who Are the Wash100 Award Winners in the AI Industry? (Part 3)](https://www.wash100.com/blog/ai-industry-wash100-winners-govcon-oracle-aws-empower-ai/): The Wash100 Award signifies more than just an accolade. It highlights the visionaries who are steering the future of government and industry. More and more, Wash100 Award winners are the architects of America’s AI revolution, leveraging the advanced technology to tackle federal challenges once considered unmanageable.
- [Key Takeaways From Baird’s 2025 Defense & Government Conference](https://www.wash100.com/blog/baird-2025-defense-govt-conference/): Co-authored with Pat Host
- [Saluting First-Time 2025 Wash100 Winners From Government](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-2025-first-time-government-winners-dod-dhs/): The annual Wash100 Award represents the apex of an executive's career. Issued by Executive Mosaic, the GovCon industry’s leading events, media and membership organization, the first-time winners from the class of 2025 includes prominent government executives, showcasing their leadership and impact within the federal marketplace.
- [The Five Foundational Values of the Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/blog/five-foundational-values-wash100-award-govcon/): The Wash100 Award is the ultimate achievement in a GovCon executive’s career. The award, created by Executive Mosaic in 2014, is the yearly recognition of GovCon leaders who demonstrate excellence across the board.
- [Wash100 Award Opens 2026 Nominations, Ushering in New Year of GovCon Innovation and Impact](https://www.wash100.com/news/2026-nominations-open-govcon-industry/): Executive Mosaic, the sector leader in GovCon events and media, is honored to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking the 13th season of the most prestigious and forward-looking recognition in the government contracting industry.
- [Leading the Charge: Steve Schorer’s Vision for Peraton in Government Technology](https://www.wash100.com/blog/steve-schorer-biggest-headlines-at-peraton-faa/): Few GovCon executives have achieved as much success as Peraton’s Steve Schorer. A three-time Wash100 Award winner and veteran of some of the most illustrious defense electronics and aerospace companies including RTX, Hughes Aircraft and Lockheed Martin, Schorer also has business chops. He played a key role in the sale of DRS Technologies to Finmeccanica, now Leonardo DRS, in 2008, widely considered one of the most lucrative merger and acquisition transactions in GovCon history.
- [What Executive Mosaic Seeks in Wash100 Award Nominations](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-award-nomination-requirements-govcon/): Executive Mosaic, the government contracting sector’s leading events and media organization, is thrilled to open nominations for the 2026 Wash100 Award season on Nov. 12. Since 2014, the Wash100 Award has recognized hundreds of GovCon executives and leading federal officials for their innovation, leadership, success and commitment to serving the nation.
- [Raymond James’ 2025 Defense & Government Conference: 5 Key Takeaways](https://www.wash100.com/blog/raymond-james-wash100-winners-ceo-parsons-amentum/): Raymond James’ 2025 Defense & Government Conference brought together leaders shaping the future of defense technology, policy and acquisition reform. Held Oct. 16 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., the event underscored how government contractors are adapting to a rapidly changing threat landscape — and how Wash100 Award-winning executives are driving that evolution.
- [Inside Kristi Noem’s DHS: What GovCons Should Know About Her Push for Smarter Spending](https://www.wash100.com/blog/kristi-noem-dhs-govcon-news-cisa-fema-uscg/): Kristi Noem, a 2025 Wash100 Award winner, wields unmatched influence in President Trump’s second term. As Department of Homeland Security secretary, she executes Trump’s immigration policies and commands $116 billion in contracting authority, according to the department’s FY 2026 budget request.
- [Honoring First-Time 2025 Wash100 Award Winners in Software & IT](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-software-it-govcon-capgemini-red-hat/): The annual Wash100 Award, presented by Executive Mosaic, the industry-leading events, media and membership organization for the government contracting sector, is the pinnacle of a GovCon executive’s career. The hallowed hall of first-time winners in 2025 features software and IT magnates, demonstrating their innovation and influence across the federal marketplace.
- [Kristi Noem: How the DHS Secretary Is Redefining Federal Procurement](https://www.wash100.com/blog/kristi-noem-dhs-coast-guard-fema-tsa-govcon/): Kristi Noem, a 2025 Wash100 Award Winner, has unmatched influence in the second President Trump administration. She not only serves as Homeland Security secretary but plays a key role in implementing Trump’s campaign of improving efficiencies in government contracting and reducing duplicative spending.
- [Veritas Capital’s $14.4B Fund IX Shines in Sluggish Private Equity Fundraising Market](https://www.wash100.com/blog/veritas-capital-ramzi-musallam-fund-ix-private-equity/): Veritas Capital’s blockbuster $14.4 billion fundraising round for its Fund IX stands out for its overwhelming success amidst a challenging environment for private equity firms to raise money.
- [Josh Gruenbaum Vows FAR Overhaul, This Time, Is Real](https://www.wash100.com/blog/josh-gruenbaum-gsa-fas-far-revamp-ai-acquisition/): Josh Gruenbaum, a 2025 Wash100 Award winner, knows a Federal Acquisition Regulation revamp has been tried before. Previous presidential administrations have laid out lofty goals of streamlining the rules that govern the federal procurement of goods and services, only to succumb to the more than 2,000-page behemoth of a document.
- [Which 4×24 Members Have Won Wash100 Awards? (Part 3)](https://www.wash100.com/uncategorized/4x24-leadership-series-wash100-govcon-part-3/): The 4×24 Executive Leadership Series is a hallmark forum for top-tier GovCon executives and Wash100 Award winners seeking meaningful connections and strategic growth opportunities. Designed exclusively for senior-level leaders, the program centers on elite, invitation-only dinners—comprising networking cocktail hours, seated meals and intimate roundtable discussions with government decision-makers under Chatham House rules—which fosters candid, high-value dialogue.
- [Toni Townes-Whitley’s Top 4 Headlines Shaping SAIC in 2025](https://www.wash100.com/blog/toni-townes-whitley-saic-wash100-gsa-govcon/): Toni Townes-Whitley, SAIC chief executive officer and two-time Wash100 Award winner, thrives under pressure. The leader of one of the country’s largest GovCons by revenue, she was pressed by the Trump administration’s General Services Administration early this year to defend her firm’s consulting deals and map out new ways to cut costs as the administration slashed budgets and cancelled contracts.
- [Who Are the Wash100 Award Winners in the AI Industry? (Part 2)](https://www.wash100.com/blog/ai-industry-wash100-winners-govcon-microsoft-raft-lmi/): The Wash100 Award is more than just a recognition—it’s a spotlight on the visionaries driving the future of government and industry. Increasingly, its winners are the architects of America’s AI revolution, harnessing cutting-edge technology to solve problems once thought impossible. 
- [Ramzi Musallam: The Wash100 Award’s Multi-Billion Dollar Man](https://www.wash100.com/blog/ramzi-musallam-the-wash100-awards-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](https://www.wash100.com/blog/josh-gruenbaum-gsa-fas-acquisition-reform-doge/): 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.
- [Industry Wash100 Cybersecurity Leaders & Their Groundbreaking Contributions](https://www.wash100.com/blog/cybersecurity-wash100-award-industry-lockheed-northrop-serco-govcon/): 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.
- [2025 Wash100 Winners From the Department of Defense](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-award-dod-cyber-it-space-govcon-devsecops/): 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.
- [Which 4×24 Members Have Won Wash100 Awards? (Part 2)](https://www.wash100.com/blog/4x24-leadership-series-wash100-govcon-part-2/): The 4x24 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 technological innovation and enhance public sector performance.
- [Who Are the Wash100 Award Winners in the AI Industry? (Part 1)](https://www.wash100.com/blog/ai-industry-wash100-winners-govcon-google-ibm/): 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.
- [Government Wash100 Cybersecurity Leaders & Their Pioneering Contributions](https://www.wash100.com/blog/cybersecurity-wash100-award-federal-government-part-one/): 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)](https://www.wash100.com/blog/4x24-wash100-govcon-part1/): The 4x24 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 innovation and public sector efficiency. Visit the 4x24 Executive Leadership Series website to learn more.
- [Which CIOs Have Won Wash100 Awards?](https://www.wash100.com/blog/cio-wash100-award-govcon/): 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.
- [CACI’s 2025 Shines Bright With Big Contracts and Wash100 Success](https://www.wash100.com/blog/dette-gray-john-mengucci-caci-wash100/): 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.
- [Which CTOs Have Won Wash100 Awards?](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-cto-govcon-technology-dod/): 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.
- [CACI’s DeEtte Gray Crowned GovCon’s Most Popular Exec in 2025 Wash100 Contest](https://www.wash100.com/news/deette-gray-caci-2025-popular-vote-govcon/): 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.
- [Celebrating GovCon Excellence: Companies With the Most Wash100 Award Winners](https://www.wash100.com/blog/celebrating-govcon-wash100-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.
- [Wash100 Popular Vote Week 12: CACI’s DeEtte Gray & John Mengucci Capture Top Spots, Surge Past Booz Allen Execs](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-popular-vote-week-12-cacis-deette-gray-john-mengucci-take-top-third-spots-surging-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 1,326 votes.
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 11: CACI Charges Ahead as Inserra Keeps Top Spot](https://www.wash100.com/blog/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.
- [Which GovCon Companies Had Wash100 Debuts in 2025?](https://www.wash100.com/blog/govcon-companies-wash100-debuts/): The all-time list of companies represented among Wash100 Award winners is filled with the most influential and impactful firms in GovCon. But, every year, new companies become represented in the most prestigious club in government contracting. This year is no exception.
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 10: Booz Allen Execs Maintain Lead as CACI Duo Surge](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-award-popular-vote-week-10-booz-allen-execs-maintain-lead-as-caci-duo-surge/): The Wash100 Award Popular Vote contest has reached its tenth week, and while Booz Allen Hamilton's powerhouse trio still commands the top of the leaderboard, CACI's leaders are making rapid advances. Andrea Inserra leads the pack with 1,161 votes, followed by Horacio Rozanski with 989 and Steve Escaravage with 970. All three have held the top spots for several weeks, reflecting consistent and growing support.
- [Booz Allen, SAIC, Leidos Lead Wash100 Pack](https://www.wash100.com/blog/booz-allen-saic-leidos-lead-wash100-pack/): It’s a tremendous achievement to receive a prestigious and highly competitive Wash100 Award as it recognizes leadership, superior performance and impact in federal contracting. So it’s no small feat for Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC and Leidos to be the only three companies to receive the maximum number of Wash100 Awards at three each!
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 9: Booz Allen Trio Holds Strong as Gray, Mengucci & Ramirez Climb Ranks](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-award-popular-vote-week-9-booz-allen-trio-holds-strong-as-gray-mengucci-ramirez-climb-ranks/): The Wash100 Popular Vote contest has entered its ninth week with familiar names dominating the leaderboard—but not without a few notable shake-ups. Andrea Inserra, Horacio Rozanski, and Steve Escaravage, all of Booz Allen Hamilton, remain locked in the top three spots for the third consecutive week. While their vote counts saw modest increases—Inserra now at 1,132, Rozanski at 971, and Escaravage at 952—the real action this week came just below them.
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 8: Booz Allen Retains Lead as Industry Leaders Dominate Top 10](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-popular-vote-week-8-booz-allen-retains-lead-as-industry-leaders-dominate-top-10/): The Wash100 Popular Vote contest enters Week 8 with Andrea Inserra of Booz Allen maintaining her stronghold at the top. With 1,123 votes, Inserra continues to set the pace, while her Booz Allen colleagues, CEO Horacio Rozanski with 968 votes and EVP Steve Escaravage with 950 votes, remain firmly in second and third place, respectively.
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 7: Booz Allen Continues to Lead as Competition Intensifies](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-award-popular-vote-week-7-booz-allen-continues-to-lead-as-competition-intensifies/): The Wash100 Popular Vote remains a fierce battleground as Week 7 brings significant shifts in the rankings. Booz Allen Hamilton executives continue their impressive run, maintaining dominance in the top three spots. EVP Andrea Inserra leads the charge with 1,066 votes, followed closely by CEO Horacio Rozanski with 948 votes, and Steve Escaravage with 927 votes.
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 6: Booz Allen Executives Dominate as Inserra Takes the Lead](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-popular-vote-week-6-booz-allen-executives-dominate-as-inserra-takes-the-lead/): The Wash100 Popular Vote contest saw a dramatic shake-up in Week 6, with Booz Allen executives taking the top three spots. Public officials continue to gain support, while newcomers enter the top 30 rankings.
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 5: Booz Allen Executives Surge as Edwards Holds Lead](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-popular-vote-week-5-booz-allen-executives-surge-as-edwards-holds-the-lead/): The Wash100 Award Popular Vote contest continues to shift as Week 5 sees major shake-ups in the rankings. While Scott Edwards of Summit 7 Systems retains the top spot, a trio of Booz Allen executives have made significant leaps, reshaping the race.
- [Wash100 Award Popular Vote Week 4: Industry Leaders Hold Strong as Public Officials Gain Ground](https://www.wash100.com/blog/wash100-award-popular-vote-week-4-industry-leaders-hold-strong-as-public-officials-gain-ground/): The Wash100 Award's Popular Vote competition continues to heat up as industry leaders and public officials compete for the top spots. As Week 4 concludes, familiar names remain dominant, while some contenders are making notable progress.
- [Public Officials Go Toe-to-Toe With Industry Leaders in Latest Wash100 Popular Vote Poll](https://www.wash100.com/blog/public-officials-go-toe-to-toe-with-industry-leaders-in-latest-wash100-popular-vote-poll/): The Wash100 Award is a highly anticipated honor that recognizes the top 100 executives across the government contracting, technology and defense industries. Each year, the public is able to engage in determining who deserves to be recognized as the most influential leaders in these sectors. The latest rankings for the 2025 Wash100 Award’s Popular Vote reflect the dynamic and diverse field of professionals shaping national security, government operations and technology innovation.
- [Ranks Shift & New Challengers Emerge in 2025 Wash100 Popular Vote Competition](https://www.wash100.com/blog/week-2-wash100-popular-vote-tally/): In January, Executive Mosaic, the leading organization for government contracting events and media in the Capital region, announced its 2025 class of Wash100 Award winners, the most influential and promising executives across both the public and private sectors of GovCon. 
- [1st-Time Wash100 Winners Make Strong Initial Showing in Popular Vote](https://www.wash100.com/blog/1st-time-wash100-winners-make-strong-initial-showing-in-popular-vote/): Executive Mosaic, the Capital region’s premier government contracting events and media organization, was excited to roll out its 2025 class of Wash100 Award winners. (The list compiles the most promising and impactful executives on both the public and private sector sides of GovCon.) But the company was arguably even more ecstatic to begin its yearly popular vote competition for the award. This nail-biter of a race allows the public to cast 10 votes apiece for their favorite of this year’s recipients. It begins in late January and runs through late April, before the winner is announced in May.
- [GovCon CEOs to Watch in 2025](https://www.wash100.com/blog/govcon-ceos-to-watch-in-2025/): The Wash100 Award, presented annually by Executive Mosaic, recognizes the most influential executives in government contracting and the federal sector. These leaders drive innovation, strategic growth and mission-critical solutions for federal agencies. Here’s a look at the top CEOs to watch in GovCon for 2025.
- [Lockheed Martin’s Wash100 Award Winners](https://www.wash100.com/blog/lockheed-martin-wash100-award-winners/): The Wash100 Award represents the pinnacle of leadership, innovation and influence in the government contracting sector. Since 2014, GovCon powerhouse Lockheed Martin has produced multiple Wash100 Award winners. These leaders have driven advancements that enhance national security, elevate engineering standards and fuel innovation.
- [Executive Mosaic Unveils 2025 Wash100 Award Winners](https://www.wash100.com/news/executive-mosaic-unveils-2025-wash100-award-winners/): Executive Mosaic, GovCon’s leading media and events organization, is excited to announce the winners of its renowned 2025 Wash100 Award, the foremost recognition for government and GovCon industry leaders.
- [5 Key Values of the Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/media-articles/5-key-values-of-the-wash100-award/): The government contracting industry thrives on leadership, innovation and undeniable contributions to key missions. The Wash100 Award, established by Executive Mosaic in 2014, is an annual recognition of the GovCon executives who have embodied excellence across various dimensions. A spot on the Wash100 list is not merely an accolade; it is a benchmark of achievement, showcasing individuals who lead with vision, inspire with innovation and deliver significant outcomes. 
- [Top 5 Most Popular Wash100 Winners of All Time](https://www.wash100.com/media-articles/most-popular-wash100-winners-all-time/): The 100 leaders named to the Wash100 every year by premier government contracting events and media company Executive Mosaic are all renowned members of the federal services ecosystem. But only one from the annual roster can be named the most popular, as determined by audience vote.
- [Popular Vote Winner Judi Dotson On What Wash100 Means to Her](https://www.wash100.com/uncategorized/popular-vote-winner-comments-judi-dotson-wash100-booz-allen/): In 2024, Judi Dotson, president of the global defense sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, has earned a reputation for making Wash100 history. In March, she became the first Wash100 recipient in the award’s 11-year history to receive over 1,000 votes in the popular vote competition. Then in May, she was crowned the winner of the popular vote.
- [Booz Allen Hamilton’s Wash100 Award Winners](https://www.wash100.com/media-articles/booz-allen-hamilton-wash100-winners/): Since its establishment in 2014, the Wash100 Award has been a prestigious recognition in the government contracting sector, honoring executives who excel in leadership, innovation and vision. Booz Allen Hamilton, the McLean, Virginia-based technology and consulting company, has a remarkable history of producing recipients of this esteemed award. Each honoree has contributed significantly not only to Booz Allen but also to the broader GovCon landscape, driving progress and setting new standards of excellence.
- [SAIC’s Wash100 Winning Executives](https://www.wash100.com/wash100/saic-wash100-winners/): SAIC is one such company that’s notable for its Wash100 excellence. With seven Wash100 winning executives, SAIC is in the upper echelons of the most decorated companies in the GovCon industry. Keep reading for more information about some of SAIC’s Wash100 winners.
- [Battelle CEO Lou Von Thaer Accepts 2024 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/lou-von-thaer-accepts-2024-wash100-award/): Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, received his 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson. 
- [AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo for $4.1B to Advance Defense Capabilities](https://www.wash100.com/news/aerovironment-acquires-bluehalo-defense-capabilities/): AeroVironment will acquire BlueHalo for $4.1 billion in an all-stock transaction to broaden the company’s defense capabilities portfolio. AV announced Tuesday that a definitive agreement had already been executed and that the transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2025.
- [How to Nominate a GovCon Leader for the 2025 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/wash100/how-to-nominate-2025-wash100/): In the vast landscape of government contracting, Executive Mosaic's Wash100 Award stands as a beacon of recognition and prestige. This accolade celebrates the most outstanding figures who have shaped the industry with their leadership, vision, innovation, reliability and achievements. For over a decade, the Wash100 has honored those who consistently push the boundaries of innovation and commitment within GovCon.
- [Executive Mosaic Accepting Nominations for 2025 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/2025-wash100-award-nominations-open/): Executive Mosaic, the industry-leading events, media and membership organization for the government contracting sector, is thrilled to commence its 2025 Wash100 Award season and open executive nominations for the accolade's 12th anniversary. 
- [2025 Wash100 Award Nominations Are Open](https://www.wash100.com/media-articles/2025-wash100-award-nominations-are-open/): Executive Mosaic, the leading GovCon media and events organization, is excited to open executive nominations the 2025 Wash100 Award.
- [Executive Mosaic Welcomes Your Nominations for 2025 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/2025-wash100-award-nominations-open-2/): For over a decade, the Wash100 Award has cemented itself as the highest honor in government contracting. On an annual basis, it has recognized the most significant contributors to the market’s success, from both the public and private sector sides of the GovCon dynamic. The lists have included ambitious CEOs, decorated generals, innovative technologists and secret MVPs. Winners set new benchmarks for qualities of leadership, achievement, vision, innovation and reliability within the industry.
- [Nominations Open for Executive Mosaic’s 2025 Wash100 Award Season](https://www.wash100.com/news/2025-wash100-nominations-open/): Executive Mosaic, the preeminent media and events organization in the government contracting sector, is thrilled to announce that executive nominations are now open for the 2025 Wash100 Award.
- [DARPA Director Stefanie Tompkins Accepts 2024 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/darapa-director-stefanie-tompkins-accepts-2024-wash100-award/): Dr. Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, received her 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting.
- [TRANSCOM Commander Jacqueline Van Ovost Accepts 2024 Wash100 Award](https://www.wash100.com/news/transcom-commander-jacqueline-van-ovost-accepts-2024-wash100-award/): Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, received her 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. 

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## Winners
- [2026 – La’Naia Jones](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/lanaia-jones/): The Wash100 Award, presented annually by Executive Mosaic, recognizes the most influential and impactful executives shaping the government contracting landscape. La’Naia Jones, chief information officer and director of the information technology Enterprise at the CIA, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for the first time for her leadership in advancing artificial intelligence adoption, cloud modernization and public-private collaboration across the intelligence community.
- [2026 – Pete Hegseth](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/pete-hegseth/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been selected as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in advancing military modernization and driving acquisition reform across the Department of War.
- [2026 – Marco Rubio](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/marco-rubio/): Executive Mosaic is proud to honor Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership in advancing artificial intelligence strategy and opening global markets for U.S. drone exports while strengthening economic and national security alignment.
- [2026 – Steve Schorer](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/steve-schorer/): Executive Mosaic is thrilled to honor Steve Schorer, Peraton chairman and CEO, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his work building the company into one of the world's top mission capability integrators and enterprise IT providers.
- [2026 – Ramzi Musallam](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/ramzi-musallam/): Executive Mosaic is honored to name Ramzi Musallam, CEO and managing partner of Veritas Capital, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner in recognition of his continued leadership in driving strategic investment across government technology, artificial intelligence and mission-critical sectors. 
- [2026 – Ron Ash](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/ron-ash/): Executive Mosaic proudly recognizes Ron Ash, CEO and chair of the board of managers at Accenture Federal Services, as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Wash100 Award for his strong leadership in the GovCon sector and his role in advancing innovation in secure cloud, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
- [2026 – John Ustica](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/john-ustica/): Executive Mosaic is excited to announce that John Ustica, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, has won the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in advancing energy resiliency, digital transformation and industrial modernization across federal agencies.
- [2026 – Gregory Barbaccia](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/gregory-barbaccia/): Gregory Barbaccia, federal chief information officer, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing government-wide IT modernization, improving service delivery and accelerating artificial intelligence adoption across federal agencies.
- [2026 – Dr. Troy Meink](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/dr-troy-meink/): Executive Mosaic is excited to honor Dr. Troy Meink, Air Force secretary, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership in advancing bold acquisition strategies that modernize and accelerate the service’s procurement of critical warfighting technologies.
- [2026 – John Phelan](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/john-phelan/): Executive Mosaic is proud to honor Navy Secretary John Phelan as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. A first-time honoree, Phelan is being recognized for his leadership in advancing modernization efforts, improving naval readiness and revitalizing the U.S. maritime industrial base.
- [2026 – Adm. Samuel Paparo](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/adm-samuel-paparo/): Executive Mosaic is elated to honor Adm. Samuel Paparo, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his work championing critical emerging technologies required for success in future combat.
- [2026 – Gen. Dan Caine](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/gen-dan-caine/): Executive Mosaic has named Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his distinguished leadership experience across military and national-level roles, and his commitment to advancing mission success and warfighter readiness through the integration of cutting-edge technologies into modern military operations.
- [2026 – Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/lt-gen-paul-stanton/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton, director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and commander of the Department of War Cyber Defense Command, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his leadership in advancing enterprise IT modernization, strengthening cyber defense operations and accelerating secure data delivery across DOW.
- [2026 – Rohit Gupta](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/rohit-gupta/): Executive Mosaic is proud to honor Rohit Gupta as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership in driving digital modernization and accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies across the federal landscape. 
- [2026 – Craig Halliday](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/craig-halliday/): Craig Halliday, CEO of Unanet, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient by Executive Mosaic, recognizing his leadership in transforming how government contractors leverage enterprise software, artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making. His continued recognition highlights Unanet’s rapid growth, expanding technology portfolio and increasing influence across the GovCon ecosystem.
- [2026 – Owen West](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/owen-west/): Executive Mosaic is excited to honor Owen West, Defense Innovation Unit director, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his work helping modernize Department of War acquisition with a focus on faster procurement at lower cost.
- [2026 – John Heneghan](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/john-heneghan/): John Heneghan, consulting transformation officer at ASGN and former president of ECS, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient, marking his fifth consecutive recognition on Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders.
- [2026 – Bradley Hansell](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/bradley-hansell/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to recognize Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security Bradley Hansell as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his impactful leadership and contributions to defense and intelligence.
- [2026 – Mile Corrigan](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/mile-corrigan/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Mile Corrigan, president and CEO of Noblis, is a 2026 Wash100 Award winner, recognized for her leadership in advancing science and technology innovation, securing major federal contracts, and driving mission-focused solutions across defense and civilian agencies. The recognition marks the fourth consecutive year that Corrigan has won the Wash100, GovCon's most prestigious honor. 
- [2026 – Michael Obadal](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/michael-obadal/): Executive Mosaic is excited to honor Michael Obadal, Army under secretary, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for strengthening cybersecurity, modernizing legacy IT systems and championing digital transformation. Make your voice heard! Cast your vote for Under Secretary Obadal in the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote and recognize his achievements at DOW.
- [2026 – Bill Monet](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/bill-monet/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce Bill Monet, president and CEO of Akima, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his leadership in expanding the company's federal mission support portfolio and guiding the organization’s continued growth across defense and civilian agency programs.
- [2026 – Matthew Lohmeier](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/matthew-lohmeier/): Executive Mosaic is excited to announce that Matthew Lohmeier, under secretary of the Air Force, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for advancing the Department of the Air Force's modernization, strengthening readiness across the Air Force and Space Force, and supporting resilient air and space warfighting capabilities.
- [2026 – Sonny Bhagowalia](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/sonny-bhagowalia/): Executive Mosaic is thrilled to honor Sonny Bhagowalia, U.S. Customs and Border Protection assistant commissioner for information and technology, and chief information officer, as a second-time Wash100 Award winner for his work transforming federal agencies through technological innovation in IT, information resource management and cybersecurity.
- [2026 – Gen. Michael Guetlein](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/gen-michael-guetlein/): Gen. Michael Guetlein, director of the Department of War’s Golden Dome initiative, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient, recognizing his leadership in advancing a large-scale, next-generation homeland missile defense architecture designed to counter increasingly complex aerial threats.
- [2026 – Wes Anderson](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/wes-anderson/): Wes Anderson, president of public sector and corporate officer at AT&T, has won the 2026 Wash100 Award for his continued leadership in advancing federal technology innovation.
- [2026 – Dr. Kelly Fletcher](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/dr-kelly-fletcher/): Executive Mosaic is excited to honor Dr. Kelly Fletcher, State Department chief information officer, as a second-time Wash100 Award winner for her work advancing the agency’s artificial intelligence capabilities and improving diplomat connectivity across the world.
- [2026 – Vice Adm. Stephen Tedford](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/vice-adm-stephen-tedford/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Vice Adm. Stephen Tedford, director of the Defense Contract Management Agency, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his advancing acquisition oversight, strengthening the defense industrial base and accelerating the delivery of capabilities to the warfighter.
- [2026 – Jake Frazer](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/jake-frazer/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce Jake Frazer, president and co-founder of Precision Talent Solutions, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his leadership in advancing talent acquisition strategies, driving workforce innovation and expanding the firm’s recruiting and advisory services across the government contracting sector.
- [2026 – Maria Demaree](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/maria-demaree/): Full profile coming soon!
- [2026 – Kirsten Davies](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/kirsten-davies/): Executive Mosaic is honored to name Kirsten Davies, chief information officer of the Department of War, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for her forward-leaning leadership in strengthening cybersecurity, modernizing legacy IT systems and aligning digital transformation efforts with warfighter readiness.
- [2026 – Kathy Warden](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/kathy-warden/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce that Kathy Warden, chair, president and CEO of Northrop Grumman, has won the 2026 Wash100 Award for her leadership in accelerating the development of critical defense capabilities, driving acquisition reform and advancing next-generation technologies across air, space and missile defense domains.
- [2026 – Roy Stevens](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/roy-stevens/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Roy Stevens, corporate executive vice president at Leidos and president of the company’s homeland sector, as a recipient of the Wash100 Award for 2026. The Wash100 Award is a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their accomplishments over the past year and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2026 – David Wodlinger](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/david-wodlinger/): Executive Mosaic is honored to name David Wodlinger, managing partner at Arlington Capital Partners, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient, recognizing his leadership in shaping private equity investment across the government contracting and national security landscape. His selection reflects a year defined by major portfolio transactions, new platform launches and continued investment in next-generation defense and government technologies.
- [2026 – Justin Fanelli](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/justin-fanelli/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to honor Justin Fanelli, chief technology officer of the Department of the Navy, with a 2026 Wash100 Award. This marks his first time receiving the distinction, highlighting his role in directing the Navy's technology strategy and helping to scale the procurement of critical emerging technologies.
- [2026 – Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/lt-gen-joshua-rudd/): Executive Mosaic has named Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. Rudd's first Wash100 is recognition of his leadership in cyber and intelligence operations and in multidomain military strategy, supporting U.S. national security during a period of growing cyber competition among nation-states and increased reliance on digital capabilities in military operations.
- [2026 – Aki Jain](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/aki-jain/): Aki Jain, president and chief technology officer of Palantir USG, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient, marking his second appearance on Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders in government and government contracting.
- [2026 – Dan Ford](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/dan-ford/): Executive Mosaic is proud to recognize Dan Ford, chief executive officer of Capgemini Government Solutions, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. This marks his second consecutive Wash100 Award, underscoring sustained leadership in advancing federal technology modernization efforts and strengthening CGS' position across the civilian, defense, health and national security markets.
- [2026 – Peter LaMontagne](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/peter-lamontagne/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Peter LaMontagne, CEO of SMX, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership in expanding the company’s capabilities through strategic acquisitions, forging innovative partnerships and strengthening SMX’s position in the government contracting market.
- [2026 – Kevin McAleenan](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/kevin-mcaleenan/): Executive Mosaic is delighted to honor Kevin McAleenan, BigBear.ai CEO, as a three-time Wash100 Award winner for his leadership in strengthening U.S. national security and expanding the company’s capabilities. 
- [2026 – Kelly Loeffler](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/kelly-loeffler/): Executive Mosaic is honored to name Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for her leadership in strengthening support for entrepreneurs, improving federal contracting access for small businesses and driving operational reform across the agency.
- [2026 – Jean Stack](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/jean-stack/): Executive Mosaic is honored to recognize Jean Stack, a managing director in Baird's global investment banking group and co-head of the firm's defense and government investment banking practice, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner.
- [2026 – Vincent DiFronzo](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/vincent-difronzo/): Vincent "Vinnie" DiFronzo, executive vice president of SAIC's Air Force, space and intelligence business group, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking his third consecutive recognition for driving the company's role in data-driven mission integration, artificial intelligence adoption and joint warfighting modernization.
- [2026 – Srini Attili](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/srini-attili/): Executive Mosaic has inducted Srini Attili, executive vice president of SAIC’s civilian business group, into the Wash100 Award class of 2026 for advancing digital transformation and mission modernization across the federal civilian sector. The award marks Attili's first Wash100 win.
- [2026 – Adel Al-Saleh](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/adel-al-saleh/): Executive Mosaic is thrilled to honor Adel Al-Saleh, SES CEO, as a first-time Wash100 Award winner for his work building SES into a satellite communications colossus.
- [2026 – Damian DiPippa](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/damian-dipippa/): Executive Mosaic honors Auria Space CEO Damian DiPippa with the 2026 Wash100 Award, a prestigious honor presented each year to the top 100 government and industry executives recognized for their leadership, innovation and impact across the government contracting industry.
- [2026 – Dana Barnes](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/dana-barnes/): Dana Barnes, president of Thomson Reuters Special Services, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient, marking his fourth appearance on Executive Mosaic's annual list of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector.
- [2026 – Barbara Supplee](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/barbara-supplee/): Executive Mosaic is honored to name Barbara Supplee, executive vice president of SAIC's Army Navy Business Group, a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. Supplee’s first Wash100 win recognizes her leadership in advancing naval mission readiness, undersea warfare technologies innovation and next-generation training technologies supporting the U.S. military.
- [2026 – JD Parkes](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/jd-parkes/): Executive Mosaic is proud to honor JD Parkes, Parry Labs co-founder, CEO and board member, as a two-time Wash100 Award winner for his work expanding the company into a trusted provider of next-generation military capabilities.
- [2026 – Dave Wajsgras](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/dave-wajsgras/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce David Wajsgras, chairman and CEO of Everfox, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his leadership across satellite communications and cybersecurity supporting national security missions.
- [2026 – Jared Isaacman](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/jared-isaacman/): Executive Mosaic is excited to honor Jared Isaacman, NASA administrator, as a first-time Wash100 Award winner for his exceptional accomplishments in space, aviation and business.
- [2026 – Brandon Daniels](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/brandon-daniels/): Executive Mosaic is excited to announce Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership in advancing artificial intelligence-driven supply chain risk intelligence and helping government agencies strengthen operational resilience across critical national security missions.
- [2026 – Brian Kesecker](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/brian-kesecker/): Brian Kesecker, executive director of U.S. government business and strategy at Kpler, has won his first Wash100 Award in recognition of his leadership in expanding the company’s role supporting U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian missions with commercial data and maritime intelligence capabilities.
- [2026 – John Mengucci](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/john-mengucci/): John Mengucci, president and CEO of CACI International, has received his seventh Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic, recognizing his continued influence in the government contracting sector and his leadership in advancing national security technologies. The honor highlights a period marked by strong contract performance, strategic acquisitions and sustained innovation across defense, intelligence and cyber missions.
- [2026 – Gen. Chance Saltzman](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/gen-chance-saltzman/): Executive Mosaic is proud to honor Gen. Chance Saltzman, Space Force chief of space operations, as a four-time Wash100 Award winner for his work advancing paradigm-shifting space technologies, pioneering innovative government collaborations and positioning the U.S. for national security success in the critical realm of space.
- [2026 – Andy Green](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/andy-green/): Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s mission technologies division, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient — marking his eighth overall recognition and seventh consecutive win.
- [2026 – Dawn Zimmer](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/dawn-zimmer/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce Dawn Zimmer, chief information officer of the Department of Energy, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of her leadership in advancing enterprise IT modernization, strengthening cybersecurity governance and enabling secure artificial intelligence adoption across DOE’s mission landscape.
- [2026 – William Adkins](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/william-adkins/): Executive Mosaic is excited to announce that William Adkins, principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for leading the NRO's accelerating proliferated satellite architecture, strengthening national security launch and advancing commercial space integration.
- [2026 – Tom Vecchiolla](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/tom-vecchiolla/): Tom Vecchiolla, president and CEO of QinetiQ US, has been named a Wash100 Award recipient for a third time. The recognition reflects his leadership in focusing QinetiQ US on the Department of War’s highest priorities and delivering advanced capabilities for defense and national security customers.
- [2026 – Amy Gilliland](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/amy-gilliland/): Executive Mosaic has named Amy Gilliland, executive vice president and president of General Dynamics Information Technology, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. The longtime GDIT executive is receiving her ninth consecutive Wash100 Award for helping advance the company's work in emerging technologies and supporting government modernization initiatives.
- [2026 – Lt. Gen. Michele Bredenkamp](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/lt-gen-michele-bredenkamp/): Lt. Gen. Michele Bredenkamp, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient, marking her debut appearance on Executive Mosaic's annual list recognizing the most influential leaders shaping the government and government contracting community.
- [2026 – Greg Fitzgerald](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/greg-fitzgerald/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce ITC Federal CEO Greg Fitzgerald as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his leadership in expanding the company’s federal market presence, strengthening its position on major contract vehicles and advancing mission-focused IT modernization efforts.
- [2026 – Cameron Stanley](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/cameron-stanley/): Cameron Stanley, chief digital and artificial intelligence officer at the Department of War, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner, earning his first recognition in Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most influential leaders in government contracting and the federal sector.
- [2026 – David Levy](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/david-levy/): David Levy, vice president of worldwide public sector at Amazon Web Services, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient — marking his seventh consecutive recognition on Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most influential leaders across the government and contracting landscape.
- [2026 – Josh Wilson](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/josh-wilson/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce LMI CEO Josh Wilson as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his leadership in advancing mission-driven innovation, scaling digital and analytics capabilities and positioning LMI for its next phase of enterprise growth.
- [2026 – Cindy Gruensfelder](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/cindy-gruensfelder/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Cindy Gruensfelder, president of the defense sector at Leidos, as a recipient of the 2026 Wash100 Award, an honor given yearly to the 100 most influential personalities in government and the government contracting industry. Gruensfelder is receiving her first Wash100 Award for her leadership in advancing defense technology innovation.
- [2026 – Michael Loomis](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/michael-loomis/): Executive Mosaic is ecstatic to announce Mike Loomis, Nokia Federal Solutions president and CEO, as a two-time Wash100 Award winner for his impressive industry collaborations, industry-pacing contract awards and positioning the company at the forefront of cutting-edge wireless connectivity.
- [2026 – Matt Desch](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/matt-desch/): Executive Mosaic is delighted to announce Matt Desch, Iridium Communications CEO and director, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his work winning impressive contracts, growing the company's revenues and teaming with some of the most innovative companies in the space business.
- [2026 – Harish Luthra](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/harish-luthra/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce that Harish Luthra, CEO of SAP National Security Services, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership in delivering secure cloud modernization, accelerating artificial intelligence adoption and strengthening regulatory compliance across the defense and federal landscape.
- [2026 – Joseph Larson](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/joseph-larson/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to name Joseph Larson, vice president and head of government at OpenAI, a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his contributions to advancing the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence to bolster national security and operational efficiency across federal missions.
- [2026 – Julian Setian](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/julian-setian/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce the selection of SOSi President and CEO Julian Setian as a winner of the Wash100 Award for 2026. The Wash100 Award is a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their accomplishments over the past year and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2026 – Rick Wagner](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/rick-wagner/): Agile Defense CEO Rick Wagner has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Wash100 Award, earning the prestigious recognition for the seventh time.
- [2026 – Kim Lynch](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/kim-lynch/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce Kim Lynch, executive vice president of government defense and intelligence at Oracle, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of her leadership in accelerating federal cloud adoption, advancing artificial intelligence integration across government missions and expanding Oracle’s footprint in defense and intelligence modernization efforts.
- [2026 – Kevin Plexico](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/kevin-plexico/): Executive Mosaic is delighted to announce Kevin Plexico, Deltek senior vice president of information solutions, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner for his work providing industry-leading market intelligence and information to the GovCon community.
- [2026 – Steve Escaravage](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/steve-escaravage/): Executive Mosaic is honored to present the prestigious 2026 Wash100 Award to Steve Escaravage, president of Booz Allen Hamilton’s defense technology group, for his leadership in accelerating emerging defense technologies, advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and delivering mission-critical solutions across the Department of War and the intelligence community.
- [2026 – Tang Pham](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/tang-pham/): Executive Mosaic honors Tang Pham, vice president of defense and homeland at AT&T, with his inaugural Wash100 Award for championing transformative, outcome-focused government contracting and the integration of advanced commercial technologies into federal defense missions. His leadership over the past year has guided AT&T in delivering secure, intelligent and resilient infrastructure capabilities tailored to federal agencies, while he continues to shape the GovCon industry by advocating for innovative contracting approaches, fostering collaboration and driving measurable mission outcomes.
- [2026 – Daniel Driscoll](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/daniel-driscoll/): Executive Mosaic is excited to announce Dan Driscoll, the 26th Army secretary, as a first-time Wash100 Award winner for his work improving and streamlining how the service acquires critical emerging technologies and equipment, and ensuring that soldiers always have overwhelming superiority in combat.
- [2026 – Craig Abod](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/craig-abod/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to select Carahsoft President Craig Abod to its 2026 Wash100 Award list for his impressive, continued business growth in the midst of a shifting federal landscape.
- [2026 – Mark Peters](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/mark-peters/): Mark Peters, president and CEO of MITRE, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic, recognizing his leadership in advancing innovation at federally funded research and development centers, or FFRDCs, across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense systems engineering. 
- [2026 – Phil Carrai](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/phil-carrai/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce the selection of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Phil Carrai as a winner of the Wash100 Award for 2026. The Wash100 Award is a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their accomplishments over the past year and in anticipation of future contributions. 2026 marks the first time Carrai has been given this honor.
- [2026 – Michael LaRouche](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/michael-larouche/): Executive Mosaic is excited to announce that Michael LaRouche, CEO of Serco North America, has won the 2026 Wash100 Award for advancing national security missions and driving growth across Serco's North American business. 
- [2026 – Carmen Krueger](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/carmen-krueger/): Executive Mosaic proudly names Carmen Krueger, corporate vice president of U.S. federal at Microsoft, a first-time recipient of the Wash100 Award for her leadership in continuing the company's growth as a provider of advanced, secure and mission-focused technologies and services across the federal government.
- [2026 – Dr. Thomas Rondeau](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/dr-thomas-rondeau/): Executive Mosaic is proud to recognize Thomas Rondeau, principal director for FutureG within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. A first-time honoree, Rondeau is being recognized for his leadership in advancing next-generation wireless capabilities that will shape the future of military communications and national security.
- [2026 – Wahid Nawabi](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/wahid-nawabi/): Executive Mosaic is proud to celebrate Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and CEO, as a first-time Wash100 Award winner for his work positioning the company as a disruptive technological force and a premier government contractor.
- [2026 – Robert Silverman](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/robert-silverman/): Rob Silverman, CEO of Oddball, has been named a winner of the 2026 Wash100 Award by Executive Mosaic, recognizing his leadership in advancing federal digital transformation and his decision to pursue outsized mission impact through a fast-growing, human-centered GovCon platform.
- [2026 – Stephanie Mango](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/stephanie-mango/): Stephanie Mango, president of CGI Federal, has been honored by Executive Mosaic with the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking her fifth consecutive recognition. The award underscores her sustained leadership and influence in the government contracting sector. It highlights her role in advancing impactful technology modernization initiatives, including driving the adoption of artificial intelligence and modernizing aviation safety while steering continued company growth.
- [2026 – Tulsi Gabbard](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/tulsi-gabbard/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, has been selected as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner in recognition of her leadership in restructuring the U.S. intelligence enterprise, restoring institutional accountability and refocusing the intelligence community on its core national security mission.
- [2026 – Tom Bell](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/tom-bell/): Executive Mosaic is honored to recognize Tom Bell, CEO of Leidos, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in shaping the company’s strategic direction, securing high-impact federal contracts, and advancing innovation across national security, defense, civil and health missions.
- [2026 – Kathryn Wang](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/kathryn-wang/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce the selection of SandboxAQ’s Kathryn Wang as a winner of the Wash100 Award for 2026. The Wash100 Award is a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their accomplishments over the past year and in anticipation of future contributions. 2026 marks the first time Wang has been given this honor.
- [2026 – Scott McIntyre](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/scott-mcintyre/): Executive Mosaic has named Guidehouse CEO Scott McIntyre to the 2026 Wash100 Award class, extending his streak to 10 consecutive selections as one of the government contracting industry's most influential leaders.
- [2026 – Hung Cao](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/hung-cao/): Executive Mosaic is thrilled to announce that Hung Cao, the under secretary of the Navy, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. Cao is recognized for his leadership in strengthening warfighter readiness and driving enterprise-wide reform across the Department of the Navy.
- [2026 – John Heller](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/john-heller/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce the selection of Amentum CEO John Heller as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner, marking his 10th time being recognized for his significant contributions to the government contracting industry.
- [2026 – Carey Smith](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/carey-smith/): Executive Mosaic is proud to name Carey Smith, chair, president and CEO of Parsons Corporation, as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. Smith, now an eight-time recipient of the award, has overseen a period of accelerated growth that blends major contract wins, targeted acquisitions and expanding partnerships across defense, intelligence, cyber and critical infrastructure markets. Her latest Wash100 recognition reflects not just a successful year, but a long-running influence on how GovCon companies evolve to meet rapidly changing government missions.
- [2026 – Chris Brady](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/chris-brady/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Chris Brady, the president of General Dynamics Mission Systems, as a recipient of the Wash100 Award for 2026. The Wash100 Award is a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their accomplishments over the past year and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2026 – Hon. Michael Duffey](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/hon-michael-duffey/): Executive Mosaic is honored to recognize Michael Duffey, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, as a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in transforming the Department of War’s acquisition enterprise, accelerating the delivery of critical capabilities to warfighters and reinforcing the resilience of the U.S. defense industrial base.
- [2026 – Matt Tait](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/matt-tait/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the addition of Matt Tait, president and CEO of defense contracting company MANTECH, to the 2026 class of the Wash100 Award. The accolade is presented annually to 100 company and government leaders who demonstrate influence and impact across the government contracting landscape.
- [2026 – Hon. Emil Michael](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/hon-emil-michael/): Executive Mosaic is excited to honor Emil Michael, under secretary of war for research and engineering and acting director of the Defense Innovation Unit, as a first-time Wash100 Award winner for his tireless efforts to get advanced technologies into warfighters’ hands faster.
- [2026 – DeEtte Gray](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/deette-gray/): For the 10th time, DeEtte Gray has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award winner by Executive Mosaic, a milestone that places her among the most enduring and influential leaders in the GovCon industry. As president of U.S. operations at CACI International, Gray has become synonymous with disciplined execution at scale, technology-forward modernization and a leadership brand that blends operational rigor with advocacy for talent.
- [2026 – Pavan Pidugu](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/pavan-pidugu/): Pavan Pidugu, chief digital and information officer at the Department of Transportation, has been named a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient in recognition of his leadership in advancing federal IT modernization, artificial intelligence adoption and enterprise-wide digital transformation across one of the government’s most complex civilian agencies.
- [2026 – Hon. Kristi Noem](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/hon-kristi-noem/)
- [2026 – Tom Arseneault](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2026/tom-arseneault/): Executive Mosaic, the nation’s leading GovCon events and media organization, has awarded Tom Arseneault, president and CEO of BAE Systems Inc., the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in advancing defense modernization priorities, expanding microelectronics capabilities and driving major Army and Navy programs.
- [2025 – Matthew Steckman](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/matthew-steckman/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Matthew Steckman of Anduril Industries has been named to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award, a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their accomplishments and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2025 – Bill Monet](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/bill-monet/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to honor Bill Monet, president and CEO of Akima, with the 2025 Wash100 Award. This marks his sixth consecutive recognition in this prestigious group of 100 outstanding executives in the government and government contracting landscape known for their impact, vision, achievements and promise in the coming year. 
- [2025 – Lou Von Thaer](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/lou-von-thaer/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce the selection of Lou Von Thaer, the president and CEO of Battelle, as a winner of the 2025 Wash100 Award.
- [2025 – Anthony Robbins](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/anthony-robbins/): Anthony Robbins has concluded his over seven years as vice president of federal at NVIDIA with his eighth Wash100 Award. Executive Mosaic conferred the 2025 Wash100 Award for his leadership, fostering collaborative partnerships and the critical role he played in advancing artificial intelligence, automation and robotics. 
- [2025 – Roy Stevens](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/roy-stevens/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Roy Stevens, an executive vice president at Leidos and president of the company's national security sector, as a winner of the 2025 edition of the Wash100 Award.
- [2025 – Ronald Ash](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/ronald-ash/): Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Ronald Ash, CEO of Accenture Federal Services, as a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in advancing innovation and growth at the company.
- [2025 – Dr. Kelly Fletcher](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/dr-kelly-fletcher/): Executive Mosaic is honored to welcome Kelly Fletcher, chief information officer of the U.S. Department of State, to the esteemed group of Wash100 Award winners. Fletcher received the 2025 Wash100 Award for her leadership in the department’s efforts to prioritize network modernization and enhance cybersecurity.
- [2025 – Steve Escaravage](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/steve-escaravage/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the selection of Steve Escaravage, president of the Defense Technology Group at Booz Allen Hamilton, as a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in driving technological advancements in support of defense missions.
- [2025 – Maj. Gen. David Stewart](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/maj-gen-david-stewart/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Stewart, director of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office and director of fires at the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, has been named to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award for advancing unmanned aircraft systems. Stewart's win this year is his first.
- [2025 – Chris Brady](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/chris-brady/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the selection of Chris Brady, president of General Dynamics Mission Systems, to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Awards, an accolade conferred annually to the 100 most influential and impactful leaders in the government contracting industry.
- [2025 – Ram Mattapalli](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/ram-mattapalli/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce that Ram Mattapalli, CEO and founder of Zolon Tech, has won the 2025 Wash100 Award for the first time. Mattapalli earned his first Wash100 Award for his long-term leadership in driving Zolon Tech’s growth since its founding.
- [2025 – Pete Hegseth](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/pete-hegseth/): Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient. The first-time awardee is recognized for his commitment to improving combat readiness and operational efficiency.
- [2025 – Melissa Palmer](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/melissa-palmer/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the selection of Melissa Palmer, president of HashiCorp Federal, as a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient for her leadership in driving government digital transformation and security through the adoption of multicloud platforms and zero trust approach.
- [2025 – Jon Rucker](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/jon-rucker/): Jon Rucker, CEO of Ultra Intelligence & Communications, has won the 2025 Wash100 Award for driving company growth through securing important government contracts and strengthening Ultra I&C’s presence in the govcon landscape. This marks Rucker’s second consecutive year as a Wash100 winner. 
- [2025 – Michael Lustbader](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/michael-lustbader/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Michael Lustbader, managing partner at Arlington Capital Partners, as one of the winners of the 2025 Wash100 Award. Lustbader earned his first Wash100 Award for driving Arlington’s expansion efforts through various investments and acquisitions.
- [2025 – Mile Corrigan](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/mile-corrigan/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Noblis President and CEO Mile Corrigan to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award, a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their achievements and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2025 – Steve Hull](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/steve-hull/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the selection of Steve Hull, president of the digital modernization sector at Leidos, to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award, an accolade conferred annually to the 100 most influential and impactful leaders in the government contracting industry.
- [2025 – Stephanie Mango](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/stephanie-mango/): Stephanie Mango, president of CGI Federal, has earned her fourth Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic, recognizing her continued leadership in the government contracting sector. Her strategic vision has not only driven company growth but also facilitated transformative technology initiatives across numerous federal agencies.
- [2025 – John Ratcliffe](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/john-ratcliffe/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to introduce John Ratcliffe, newly appointed director of the CIA, as a 2025 Wash100 Award winner. Ratcliffe is being recognized for his critical role in protecting the nation against domestic and foreign threats.
- [2025 – David Zolet](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/david-zolet/): Executive Mosaic is honored to present Astrion CEO David Zolet as a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in driving strategic growth and innovation through mergers and acquisitions and contract wins.
- [2025 – Marco Rubio](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/marco-rubio/): Executive Mosaic is proud to announce the selection of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award, a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their achievements and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2025 – Scott McIntyre](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/scott-mcintyre/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the addition of Guidehouse CEO Scott McIntyre to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award, an accolade given annually to the 100 most influential and impactful leaders in the government contracting industry.
- [2025 – Michael Loomis](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/michael-loomis/): Executive Mosaic is excited to recognize Mike Loomis, president and CEO of Nokia Federal Solutions, with the 2025 Wash100 Award. This marks the first time that the executive is named among Executive Mosaic’s annual list of 100 elite leaders in the government and government contracting space.
- [2025 – Matt Desch](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/matt-desch/): Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Matt Desch, CEO and director of Iridium Communications, as a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient for leading technological innovation and global expansion at the company.
- [2025 – Dr. Jerry McGinn](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/dr-jerry-mcginn/): Jerry McGinn, executive director of the George Mason University School of Business’ Center for Government Contracting, has been named a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient for transforming the center into a national hub for addressing the business, policy and regulatory issues in GovCon.
- [2025 – Al Whitmore](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/al-whitmore/): Al Whitmore's exceptional leadership in the defense and intelligence sectors has earned him a seventh Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic, solidifying his place among the most influential executives in government contracting. As president of BAE Systems’ Intelligence and Security sector, Whitmore has spearheaded initiatives that enhance national security through advanced technology solutions. His dedication to operational excellence and strategic growth continues to drive BAE Systems’ success in supporting defense, intelligence and civilian agencies.
- [2025 – Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/maj-gen-luke-cropsey/): Executive Mosaic proudly recognizes U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey with the 2025 Wash100 Award, which is given out annually to spotlight the top executives, government leaders and military officials who are making a difference in the government contracting arena.
- [2025 – Mac Curtis](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/mac-curtis/): Executive Mosaic is honored to acknowledge Mac Curtis, most recently chairman of the board at defense and transportation company Cubic, as a recipient of the 2025 Wash100 Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.
- [2025 – Ramzi Musallam](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/ramzi-musallam/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to name Veritas Capital CEO and Managing Partner Ramzi Musallam as a 2025 Wash100 Award winner. This is the tenth time Musallam has received the coveted award given to 100 outstanding executives in the government and government contracting industry in recognition of their past accomplishments while also anticipating their future impact.
- [2025 – John Mengucci](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/john-mengucci/): CACI President and CEO John Mengucci has once again been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the government contracting sector, securing his sixth Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic. The forward-looking Wash100 list showcases “executives of consequence” who not only have achieved success over the past year but are also well-positioned to deliver positive outcomes to federal missions and initiatives in 2024 and beyond. 
- [2025 – Josh Gruenbaum](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/josh-gruenbaum/): Executive Mosaic proudly announces that Josh Gruenbaum, Federal Acquisition Service commissioner at the General Services Administration, has won the Wash100 Award for the first time. This accolade highlights his brilliant contributions to the agency and the federal sector, placing him among the 100 most influential personalities in the government contracting landscape.
- [2025 – Matthew Tait](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/matthew-tait/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Matthew Tait, president and CEO of defense contracting company ManTech, has been named to the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award, an accolade conferred annually to 100 members of the government and the government contracting industry in recognition of their impact and contributions and in anticipation of future accomplishments.
- [2025 – John Heneghan](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/john-heneghan/): Executive Mosaic is thrilled to honor ECS President John Heneghan with the 2025 Wash100 Award, a testament to his impactful leadership in the government contracting industry. The Wash100 Award recognizes the top executives, government leaders and military officials who have had a significant impact and shown an exemplary vision that shapes the GovCon landscape.
- [2025 – Casey Coleman](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/casey-coleman/): Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Casey Coleman, vice president of global public sector at ServiceNow, as a 2025 Wash100 awardee. This marks her third Wash100 Award in recognition of her leadership in driving growth and innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies to help address critical mission challenges facing public sector customers.
- [2025 – Gregory Barbaccia](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/gregory-barbaccia/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that U.S. Federal Chief Information Officer Gregory Barbaccia has been named a winner of the 2025 Wash100 Award, an accolade given out each year to honor the accomplishments of the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and the government contracting industry and in anticipation of their future contributions.
- [2025 – Andy Green](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/andy-green/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the inclusion of Andy Green, an executive vice president at HII and president of the HII Mission Technologies division, in the 2025 class of the Wash100 Award, an accolade conferred annually to the 100 most influential and impactful leaders in the government contracting industry.
- [2025 – David Levy](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/david-levy/): David Levy, vice president for the worldwide public sector at Amazon Web Services, has earned the 2025 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic for his efforts in promoting advanced technology use in the public sector.
- [2025 – John Ustica](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/john-ustica/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that John Ustica, the president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, has won the Wash100 Award for the third straight year. The Wash100 Award is a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and government contracting industry in recognition of their achievements and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2025 – JD Parkes](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/jd-parkes/): Executive Mosaic is proud to recognize John 'JD' Parkes, CEO, co-founder and board member at Parry Labs, with the 2025 Wash100 Award.
- [2025 – Doug Wagoner](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/doug-wagoner/): Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce LMI CEO Doug Wagoner as a sixth-time Wash100 Award recipient for continuing company expansion and innovation through M&A activities, contract awards and artificial intelligence product launches.
- [2025 – Andy McEnroe](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/andy-mcenroe/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to present Andy McEnroe, previously a managing director at Raymond James and now a managing director at Guggenheim Securities, with the 2025 Wash100 Award for his valuable market insights and involvement in significant mergers and acquisitions within the defense and government market.
- [2025 – DeEtte Gray](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/deette-gray/): Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce DeEtte Gray, president of U.S. operations at CACI International, as a 2025 Wash100 awardee. This marks her ninth Wash100 win in recognition of her efforts in driving technological innovation to support defense, intelligence and federal civilian agency customers' critical missions.
- [2025 – Josh Jackson](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/josh-jackson/): Josh Jackson, executive vice president of SAIC's Army Business Group, is now a two-time Wash100 Award winner. Executive Mosaic is honoring Jackson for his outstanding leadership that led to SAIC forging strategic partnerships to drive innovation and securing major IT support contracts from the U.S. military. 
- [2025 – Jane Rathbun](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/jane-rathbun/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Jane Rathbun of the Department of the Navy has won the Wash100 Award for the second straight year. The Wash100 Award is a prestigious accolade given out annually to the 100 most influential and impactful members of the government and government contracting industry in recognition of their achievements and in anticipation of future contributions.
- [2025 – Chris Smith](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/chris-smith/): Executive Mosaic is pleased to introduce Chris Smith, vice president and general manager of North American public sector at Red Hat, as a 2025 Wash100 Award recipient for his efforts in promoting the use of open-source software in the public sector.
- [2025 – Julian Setian](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/julian-setian/): Executive Mosaic is thrilled to announce that Julian Setian, president and CEO of SOSi, has won his fourth Wash100 Award. Setian's leadership has led SOSi to achieve major deals to support U.S. government and military missions worldwide. The Wash100 Award recognizes 100 outstanding executives who have made significant impacts in the government and government contracting landscape over the past year and are poised to continue making positive contributions within their respective organizations and communities.
- [2025 – Thomas Bell](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/thomas-bell/): Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the selection of Leidos CEO Thomas Bell for the 2025 Wash100 Award for his leadership and efforts in shaping the company's strategic direction and goals and advancing innovation to help customers meet complex national security challenges.
- [2025 – Kristi Noem](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/kristi-noem/): Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been honored with the 2025 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic, recognizing her significant contributions to government contracting and the federal sector. Her career trajectory, marked by leadership roles and transformative initiatives, underscores her commitment to national security and public service.
- [2025 – Earl Stafford Jr.](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/earl-stafford-jr/): Executive Mosaic is honored to recognize Earl Stafford Jr., CEO of Aperio Global, as one of the recipients of the 2025 Wash100 Award, which annually recognizes the most elite government and industry leaders exemplifying innovation, vision and reliabity and are poised to deliver the best results in the government contracting landscape in the year ahead.
- [2025 – Jeff Bohling](https://www.wash100.com/winners/2025/jeff-bohling/): Jeff Bohling, a government and defense IT industry veteran who now leads Empower AI as CEO, has won the Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic for the second time. The prestigious award is given out annually to 100 outstanding executives in recognition of their contributions in the government and government contracting landscape and future achievements.

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