Executive Moves

Tony Smeraglinolo, a three-time Wash100 Award winner, has been named chief executive officer of Maritime Tactical Systems. The Melbourne, Florida-based MARTAC said Smeraglinolo’s appointment aligns with the company’s growth initiative, marked by widening opportunities and surging customer interest in its unmanned maritime technologies. Smeraglinolo succeeds Bruce Hanson, founder and long-serving CEO of MARTAC, who will transition to vice […] More

CACI International has added retired Navy Adm. Michael Gilday and former Northrop Grumman executive David Keffer to its board of directors. Gilday and Keffer will serve as independent directors. “Their extensive leadership experience and defense sector knowledge will strengthen CACI’s continued ability to drive shareholder value while delivering solutions to the nation’s most complex challenges,” […] More

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance has appointed Sarah Campbell, Yvette Cesario, Jim Edwards and six other national security leaders to its advisory committee. Campbell, associate vice president of research for defense and security at George Mason University, will speak at a panel discussion during the 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29. Don’t miss […] More

SentinelOne has appointed Jeff Reed, a seasoned cybersecurity leader, as chief technology officer. Be part of the conversation shaping government technology at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Digital Transformation Summit on April 22. Hear from experts on AI, cyber and enterprise IT. Register today to secure your spot! In this capacity, Reed will guide SentinelOne’s […] More

United Cleanup of Oak Ridge, an Amentum-led partnership with Honeywell that works to deactivate and demolish former nuclear facilities, has named Jim Blankenhorn as president and CEO, effective April 1, 2026. Blankenhorn will succeed Ken Rueter, who will retire on March 30, 2026, UCOR said Tuesday. Who Is UCOR’s New CEO? Blankenhorn currently serves as […] More

VulnCheck, a vulnerability intelligence provider headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, has expanded its executive team with the recent appointments of Mike Price as vice president of product and engineering and Jon Loehr as vice president of finance. “These appointments mark an exciting chapter in the story of VulnCheck’s journey,” Anthony Bettini, the company’s CEO, said in […] More

Matthew Heideman, an expert in government IT and an experienced GovCon industry leader, has joined California-based software company Spectro Cloud as vice president of public sector. “I joined Spectro Cloud Government because todays federal missions, from homeland defense and national security to law enforcement, federal healthcare, and critical infrastructure, all require the ability to deploy […] More

Cypress International has appointed George Buch Jr. as director of the company’s air and space analysis, global mobility and contested logistics business. Retired Lt. Gen. David Halverson, chair and CEO of the federal and defense consultancy firm, said in a statement published on LinkedIn Thursday, that Buch will provide “invaluable insight in aligning analytical results […] More

The Professional Services Council has elected Michael LaRouche, CEO of Serco North America and a two-time Wash100 awardee, and four other new members to its board of directors for 2026. PSC said Thursday LaRouche and other board members will serve three-year terms, providing policy oversight and guiding the council’s direction. Who Is Michael LaRouche? LaRouche […] More

Unissant has appointed Alka Bhave as chief operating officer and general manager of national security. She will oversee operations across the enterprise and lead growth efforts in the company’s national security portfolio, Unissant said Tuesday. “Every leader we’ve added to our team has increased our ability to scale responsibly, enhance delivery excellence, and support our customers with […] More

SES Space & Defense has appointed Joanne Isham, a retired CIA senior executive, as a member of its board of directors. The company said Monday Isham joins Billy Bingham, CEO of BB Technical Solutions, and Roger Teague, a retired U.S. Air Force major general, on the board. “Joanne is a remarkable leader whose strategic insight, […] More

Wesco International’s board of directors has appointed David Wajsgras as an independent director, adding an executive who has led major defense, aerospace and communications organizations. The appointment, announced by Wajsgras in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. “I’m honored to join the board of directors of Wesco International, a global leader […] More