CEOs You Should Know - Washington DC

Jorge Roberts is the CEO of Avports (formerly Pan Am World Services), America’s most experienced airport operator and manager. Avports is owned by West Street Infrastructure Partners III, an infrastructure fund managed by the asset management division of Goldman Sachs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyu Jung is the co-founder and President of Procon Consulting, a nationwide construction management and technology solutions firm based in McLean, VA. Kyu has built a reputation as an industry thought leader, leveraging his passion for construction technology and innovation to transform the A/E/C industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ilan Sobel has been the CEO of BioHarvest Sciences since July 2020. Ilan has brought the company’s first product, VINIA, to North America, building a direct-to-consumer machine that is now generating significant revenues. VINIA’s go-to-market success has established a template for the company’s near-term product pipeline of nutraceutical plant cell banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Susan Lacz, a recognized leader, and sought-after speaker in the catering and special events industry, is Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Ridgewells Catering in Bethesda, Maryland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under John Scott’s leadership, Scott-Long Construction has become a trusted partner in the Metro DC area, creating win-win outcomes for clients, partners, and team members. Known for its expertise in healthcare, senior living, faith-based projects, and complex builds, Scott-Long also excels in adaptive reuse—transforming existing spaces to meet modern needs while preserving character. See omnystud...

Beth was hired as a consultant for USTA Mid-Atlantic Section USTA MAS in August 2014 to strategically guide the organization through a number of complex operational transformations. Beths understanding of strategy, workforce planning, and business needs resulted in rapid and successful growth for USTA Mid-Atlantic Section and in January 2017 she joined the USTA MAS team as chief operating officer....

Bonnie Carroll established the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in 1994, creating a vital support network for those mourning the loss of a military loved one. Motivated by the tragic death of her husband, Brigadier General Tom Carroll, in a 1992 Army plane crash, along with seven other soldiers, Bonnie transformed her personal loss into a purposeful mission. Today, TAPS stands as th...

Kelly Groff has led Visit Montgomery for over 25 years. She has spent her entire professional career in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Visit Montgomery, Groff served as a Business Development Manager at the Baltimore County Office of Economic Development; Business Development Officer with the Baltimore City Office of Promotion and Tourism; and held several directors of sales positions...

Brian Flood is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of DecisionPoint Corporation. An accomplished andrecognized leader, Brian offers a unique blend of business development, building organizational capability, global team building and delivering go-to-market IT solutions with consistent strong ROI and profit delivery. He has consistently driven double- and triple-digit growth by aligning techn...

Pallav Thakkar is the founder of iVision Consulting, a trustworthy, quality-driven IT consulting company that started in 2007. With over 25 years of experience, Pallav started the company with the idea of using technology to solve business challenges for our clients. He has assembled a team of like-minded, quality-focused professionals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, agile, and outcome-drive...

Ken Konkol joined the VMSI Team in 2011 as the Vice President overseeing operations and delivery, and has since been promoted to CEO. As CEO, Ken is responsible for setting and overseeing VMSI’s strategic direction, establishing corporate policies and procedures, managing the overall business and financial performance of the company, and to ensure our mission, “To be the BEST DECISION our Clients...

Angela Franco is President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC). Prior to joining MCCC, Franco was President & CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce from 2020 to 2024. Her commitment to support and advocate for Chamber members demonstrates passion and vision to grow the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Probert joined the Scholarship Foundation in 2018. Serving in the Marine Corps Reserves for 21 years, he retired as a LtCol in 2014. Ted brings over 28 years of development experience to MCSF, highlighted by his time at Phillips Exeter Academy as both campaign director for The Exeter Initiatives, which raised $352 million, and the Director of Institutional Advancement. Currently the President...

Robin Ganzert, Ph. D., serves as president and CEO of American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the first to serve animals, whenever and wherever they are in need of rescue, shelter or protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Calkins is Appian's founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. Matt grew Appian from a startup in his basement to the most successful software IPO of 2017 with only $10 million of outside capital. He serves on the board of the Sorensen Institute and sits on the Leadership Council for the Virginia Public Access Project. Matt was the top Economics graduate of his class at Dartmouth. He is the aut...

Stefano brings more than 20 years of experience in development of energy infrastructure projects, management, and professional services. Throughout his career, Stefano has helped companies reach their growth aspirations and led the development of numerous clean energy infrastructure projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amry Junaideen is Deloitte’s Greater Washington Market leader and Northern Virginia Managing Principal. As the Greater Washington Market Leader, Amry is responsible for Deloitte’s market strategy, business development, social impact, and other strategic initiatives in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. AZA is an organization of over 250 aquariums, zoos and science centers, and more than 8,000 members, across 13 nations. It is the world’s largest, most prestigious zoological accrediting and professional organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William "Bill" Enright is a seasoned biotech executive with more than thirty years of experience in building and financing both privately held and publicly held companies. Bill spent more than ten years at Altimmune (NASDAQ: ALT) as a Director, President & CEO, moving multiple programs into clinical testing, completing several acquisitions and eventually taking the company public. See omnystud...

Bernie Gauf has more than 30 years' experience leading the design, development and delivery of innovative technologies for defense industry customers. He is one of the founders of Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) and has been the CEO since its inception in 2006, where he directs the company's efforts to deliver groundbreaking solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Corwin is the President & CEO of the American Public Power Association. He previously served as executive director of the Northwest Public Power Association in Vancouver, Washington, where he worked on behalf of utility and associate members in ten western states and British Columbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, I’m Margarita, the founder of MASPANADAS. My husband Andy and I were raising our three boys while trying to keep up with our busy professional lives, and failing at finding healthier, tasty family meal options that fit in between business calls, soccer games and carpools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristina Bouweiri is a seasoned entrepreneur and serves as president, CEO and sole owner of Reston Limousine and Travel Service Inc. (aka Reston Limousine). Kristina has built a globally recognized transportation business with a combination of innovative spirit, shrewd adaptation and a tireless dedication to diversity and international understanding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Carrie Stoltzfus is Executive Director of Food & Friends, the Washington, DC region's largest and primary organization that provides medically tailored meals, groceries, and nutrition counseling to thousands of neighbors throughout the DMV who are living with serious illnesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert (Bob) Broeksmit is President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Bob is a senior finance executive and corporate officer with a 35-year career in the mortgage sector. He has directed all aspects of lending activities, including marketing, sales, operations, secondary marketing, loan servicing, and default management. He has also served as a mortgage underwriting expert testif...