CEOs You Should Know - Washington DC

Vicki R. Deal-Williams Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, CAE, assumed the role of ASHA Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2022, with more than 35 years’ experience, and a proven track record of success in guiding staff and members through change, exemplifying integrity and accountability, and fostering an inclusive culture. Vicki is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and an ASHA F...

Jeff Wilson II Jeff is the CEO of The W2 Group, LLC., a solution-driven Accounting and Advisory firm specializing in bringing cloud-based solutions and efficiencies to its clients: Not For Profit Associations and Government Contractors. He is also the Founder of Govierates.com, a cloud-based Software solutions firm. Jeff Wilson is a Certified Public Accountant and maintains over 7+ financial certi...

Jermon Bafaty Jermon Bafaty is the Founder and CEO of Platinum Technologies (PT78), a Digital and IT Professional Services firm which implements integrated mission solutions for National Security, Defense and Public Sector organizations. The company was founded to unleash the value of siloed, purpose-built data, modernize legacy systems and improve information delivery for citizens, end users and...

Christopher Bruch As the President & CEO of Donohoe, Chris Bruch assumes the critical role of directing the company’s vision and mission. Leading Donohoe’s executive team, Chris is instrumental in developing and executing the company’s long-term strategic plans. Since assuming the position of President & Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2017, Chris has taken on the responsibility of gu...

John Spencer-Taylor John Spencer-Taylor, known as "Spence," is the co-founder and visionary force behind BrainGu. With his rich blend of technical prowess and business acumen, he's dedicated to creating solutions that address complex organizational challenges. As CEO, Spence's diverse technology background and innovative leadership drive BrainGu's commitment to delivering cutting-edge advancements...

Bryan Myers Bryan is the President & Chief Executive Officer for [solidcore] boutique fitness and a trained [solidcore] Coach. In his role as CEO, Bryan is responsible for setting and executing strategy focused on growth and building a strong, inclusive, and nationwide community of clients and employees. Prior to joining the [solidcore] team as COO in 2018, Bryan was a member of the leadership...

Mark Hetfield Mark Hetfield first joined HIAS in 1989 as a caseworker in Rome, Italy. He has worked for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, a large law firm as an immigration attorney, and has held multiple roles at HIAS over the years. Since being named HIAS’ President and CEO in 2013, Mark has led the transformation of HIAS fro...

Caroline Woods Caroline Woods joined Girls on the Run of NOVA in March 2020. Caroline has a long-standing history with the Girls on the Run, serving as a volunteer, co-founder, and board chair of a council in New Haven County, Connecticut. She is a mission-driven leader with an established career of successfully building and leading effective programs that ensure the social, emotional, and physica...

Caleb Vuljanic Caleb provides various assurance services to clients in the technology, private equity, and professional services industries in addition to serving as a partner for Metro D.C. He also has significant experience with complex entities and accounting issues from his role in the firm’s professional standards group (National Office). Prior to joining the firm’s D.C. Metro market, he was...

Mandeep Singh As the COO/CTO of A Square Group (ASG) since 2011, Mr. Singh has played a pivotal role in shaping our journey in healthcare and technology. With over 26 years of experience in various sectors, he has consistently delivered innovative solutions, strengthened client relationships, and improved operational efficiency. Mr. Singh excels in inspiring transformation, leading teams, achievin...

Christopher Bruno Christopher Bruno was appointed Director of Economic Development for the City of Fairfax in May of 2016. He concurrently serves as President & CEO of Fairfax City Economic Development, a partnership between the Economic Development Office and the Economic Development Authority. In these roles, Christopher is responsible for coordinating the economic development priorities of...

Kelly McLaughlan Kelly McLaughlan is the CEO and Co-Founder of KME. Digital – a digital marketing and technology agency. KME serves Northern Virginia and the entire DC region, having grown over the past 17 years with the help of the Mason Enterprise Center (MEC) business incubator and network. KME has benefited tremendously from the resources and location of the MEC – including access to a steady...

Andre Rogers Andre Rogers is the founder and CEO of E3Insights LLC which empowers businesses with virtual C level expertise. E3Insights strategically guides companies at key moments in their development to a platform of growth and sustainability. Prior to launching E3Insights, Rogers was the CFO and co-founder of Enlightened Inc. Over 20 years, Rogers grew Enlightened to a $30 million IT services...

Larry Katzman Larry's primary role as President and Chief Executive Officer is to architect and implement AIS' growth strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure our reputation for service delivery excellence is never compromised. Joining AIS in 2000, Larry started his career as a Software Developer in our Commercial Practice. He helped create AIS' Federal Practice, leading our National S...

Allison Stearns Allison Stearns has dedicated her career to the health and welfare of people across the lifespan. She has more than 30 years of experience in community and behavioral health and nonprofit leadership. Since 2014 when she joined CaringMatters (formerly Hospice Caring) as Executive Director, Allison has grown the organization's visibility and created effective community partnerships a...

Rocky Thurston Rocky is the Chief Executive Officer of DMI. Under his leadership, DMI develops innovative and differentiated digital offerings aimed at creating value for our customers, employees, and stakeholders. Rocky joined DMI in 2021 and served as Chief Operating Officer. In this role he was responsible for leading the company’s global business strategies that enable DMI to deliver solutions...

Lauren C. Vaughan Lauren C. Vaughan currently serves as the President and CEO of Samaritan Inns, a DC non- profit dedicated to combating homelessness and addictions. She joined Samaritan Inns in Fall 2020 after two decades of experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Previously, Lauren served as Executive Director of MentorPrize, a non-profit that connects at-risk youth with adult...

Karl Hofmann Karl Hofmann is the President and CEO of Population Services International (PSI), a non-profit health enterprise working in over 40 countries worldwide, with programs in family planning and reproductive health, malaria, water and sanitation, HIV, and non-communicable diseases. PSI works in partnership with local governments, ministries of health, and local organizations to create heal...

Anuj Khanna Anuj Khanna is Founder & CEO of Service 1st Financial where he is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the company, including building a world-class team that thrives on serving the residential home services industry with integrity and passion. Prior to Founding Service 1st, Mr. Khanna was a Partner at CapitalView Investment Partners and a Principal with American Capi...

Angela Franco Angela Franco is the President & CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce. Her commitment to support and advocate for Chamber members demonstrates passion and vision to grow the organization. Franco joined the DC Chamber of Commerce during civic unrest and a global pandemic and continues to move the organization forward. By working with its executive team and board of directors, Franco...

Rachna S. Krishnan Rachna S. Krishnan is a results-oriented executive with over 30 years of strategy, business development, and operations management experience in the nonprofit, hospital, healthcare, and management consulting industries. She currently serves as the CEO and Executive Director at The Women's Center. Rachna is a strategist and leader with a proven track record of delivering growth,...

Neal Beggan With the professional designations as Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified CSF Practioner (CCSFP), and Certified in Risk and information Systems Controls (CRISC), and Provisional Assessor for CMMC, Neal has over twenty years of risk management, IT audit, consulting, and compliance experience. Neal is an active speaker at...

Tarandeep Bawa is the President & CEO of ITegrity, Inc. He provides direction and leadership towards the achievement of ITegrity’s company culture, mission, vision, strategy, and long-term goals and objectives. Tarandeep is a seasoned management executive in the Federal and Commercial sectors with over 20 years of success in consulting, program/project management, quality improvement, and busi...

Wade Chilcoat Wade Chilcoat is the owner and administrator of Tilden Memory Care, a luxury eight-bed residential assisted living home in Alexandria, Virginia specializing in dementia care. Tilden is at the forefront of a paradigm shift in senior living with a new generation of fully licensed care homes providing all the safety and security of larger facilities in the comfort and intimacy of a fami...

John Woods John Woods, Provost and Chief Academic Officer John Woods, Ph. D., is the chief academic officer and provost for University of Phoenix and responsible for further developing and fulfilling the University’s academic mission. He is charged with amplifying the University's high-quality, rigorous and career-relevant academic programs, while spurring innovation to help working adults move ef...