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We want to offer our #congratulations to Mike Namvar CISSP, CAP, ITIL of Intel on being named as one of our Top Healthcare Execs to Watch in 2026! In 2026, Namvar is focused on expanding Intel’s role as a strategic partner to federal health care agencies by scaling access to AI and high-performance computing, delivering flexible solutions that improve care delivery, accelerate research and enhance quality of life. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/edgtZ9A7

We’re pleased to announce that Paul Leslie will serve as a judge for WashingtonExec’s upcoming Chief Officer Awards. His leadership and perspective will help recognize standout executives contributing to meaningful progress across the GovCon community. Thank you, Paul, for lending your time and expertise to this year’s program. We look forward to celebrating the leaders making an impact.

Meet Phil Fuster, Vice President of Government Sales at SpyCloud! With a long career spanning federal sales, cybersecurity, and public sector leadership, Phil has built a distinguished background guiding growth across government, defense, and technology markets. His background includes senior roles at Hitachi Vantara Federal, Proofpoint, Rackspace, Dell Technologies, CSC, and Fortinet Federal, where he led public sector strategy, enterprise sales, and mission-focused technology solutions. He is known for his deep experience in public sector sales, cybersecurity, and his ability to navigate complex government procurement while building strategic partnerships. As Vice President of Government Sales, Phil leads SpyCloud’s public sector sales efforts across federal, state, and local government. He drives the overall strategy and execution of the team’s work, helping the organization grow revenue while delivering solutions that support mission needs. His leadership is reflected in the way he has consistently built and scaled public sector businesses, strengthened cybersecurity outcomes, and aligned sales strategy with evolving customer demands. Here’s to Phil’s continued leadership and lasting success!

Debbie De La O is Vice President and Division Manager within Leidos' Digital Modernization, where she leads strategy, execution, and growth for programs supporting Army and mission partners. With a background spanning enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and logistics, she brings a practical, mission-focused approach to delivering solutions for customers. In her Q&A with WashingtonExec, De La O shares that she constantly focuses on practical solutions, highlighting a down-to-earth, problem-solving mentality in how she leads. Read her article: "I’m Always Thinking About Practical Solutions", here: https://lnkd.in/etrJdZxa

We want to offer our #congratulations to Quentin McCoy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on being named as one of our Top Healthcare Execs to Watch in 2026! In 2026, McCoy will lead OMAS, HHS’s new office centralizing and modernizing acquisition, by hosting the inaugural HHS Acquisition Solutions Day to unite acquisition professionals and industry partners around coordinated buying of common goods and services for the HHS mission. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eb8W_psV

Top Department of War Execs to Watch in 2026 | View the leaders: https://lnkd.in/emMDj-6F Serving the Department of War requires deep mission knowledge; provision of secure and innovative solutions; and being a trusted, strategic partner for the nation’s top line of defense. As technology and the defense landscape evolve, so do the needs of agencies and service members to continue protecting the nation effectively, efficiently and strategically. For WashingtonExec’s Top DOW Executives to Watch in 2026, we identified the best of the best who provide the tools, strategies and systems to succeed. This selection is based not only on their accomplishments but also on their impact on the defense community and their vision for the near future. These leaders, some having served the country themselves, bring the experience, knowledge and expertise the Pentagon needs to stay on the cutting edge.

#Congratulations to Bryan Fenton on joining the MANTECH Board! Bryan brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the defense and national security ecosystem, spanning command roles at the highest levels of U.S. Special Operations, senior defense advisory positions, and board service across mission-driven organizations. He offers deep experience in strategy, operations, and complex global decision-making, along with a proven record of leading teams in high-stakes environments and advancing national security priorities.

We want to offer our #congratulations to Susan Longley of JSI on being named as one of our Top Healthcare Execs to Watch in 2026! In 2026, Susan Longley will lead JSI’s sharpened U.S. domestic strategy by combining life sciences, supply chain, and data modernization expertise to deliver faster, more measurable results and greater long-term value for HHS, states, local communities, and the broader healthcare system. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eXCmNp3X

We’re pleased to announce that Tiffanny Gates will serve as a judge for WashingtonExec’s upcoming Chief Officer Awards. Her leadership and insight will help recognize the executives advancing innovation, growth, and mission success across the GovCon community.   Thank you, Tiffanny, for lending your time and expertise to this year’s program. We look forward to celebrating the leaders making an impact!

Meet Rizwan Jan, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CNA Corporation!   With decades of experience in government regulation, classified environments, and IT modernization, Rizwan has built a distinguished career leading technology and cybersecurity functions across the public and private sectors.   His background includes senior leadership roles at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, where he served as CIO and CISO, as well as cybersecurity and IT positions at Booz Allen Hamilton, Aetna, Hartford Steam Boiler, and Hewlett Packard.   He is known for his expertise in information security, digital transformation, and his ability to strengthen systems while aligning technology with organizational goals.   As CNA’s Vice President and CIO, Rizwan leads the organization’s technology and security practices while ensuring the delivery of the information and technology capabilities needed to support CNA’s mission.   He focuses on shaping IT strategy, advancing AI and large language model initiatives, and strengthening cybersecurity to protect CNA’s data, systems, and intellectual property.   His leadership is reflected in the way he has modernized IT service delivery, built strong security programs, and helped organizations improve resilience, efficiency, and mission readiness.   Here’s to Rizwan’s continued leadership and lasting impact!