CEOs You Should Know - Washington DC

Jim Malloy A native of Silver Spring, Md., Jim Malloy’s connection to the greater Washington, D.C., community runs deep. The youngest of four children, Jim was one of the first babies born at the (then) newly opened Holy Cross Hospital. He completed elementary school at St. John the Baptist and is a proud 1981 graduate of St. John’s College High School. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy...

Debbie Ellinghaus Debbie Ellinghaus, Managing Director, Olney Theatre Center for the Arts Debbie Ellinghaus has worked in the arts and education industry for more than twenty-five years. Managing Director at Olney Theatre Center since August 2014, she has also held positions at the University of Maryland, College of Arts and Humanities; Yale Repertory Theatre/Yale School of Drama; Jean Cocteau Rep...

Deon Norris Deon Norris brings over a decade plus of experience assisting the U.S. Government, Individuals, Small Businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and Non-Profit Organizations in a variety of areas including accounting, audit, internal controls, process improvement, and tax-related matters. In addition, he has also brought a wealth of project management experience to the table. He has oversaw bu...

E. Sean Lanier was born in McDonald Army Hospital, Fort Eustis, Virginia and raised in Petersburg, Virginia. After attaining the grade of E-5 in the Virginia National Guard and upon graduation from the Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor of Arts in History, Sean was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Aviation Branch. In 2010, Sean earned a Masters of Science in Business: Supply Chain...

Leads all aspects of the ITC’s operations with an emphasis on long-term strategy, goals, growth, profit, and customer satisfaction. Promotes communication and cooperation, creating a spirit of unity of effort across ITC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piper Phillips Caswell has dedicated her career over the past 40 years to improving the lives of people with behavioral health and developmental disabilities through her diverse experiences as an educator, school administrator, program director and non-profit CEO. Her passion is motivated by her commitment to social justice and equal access to services. She has served on numerous non-profit boards...

Stephanie Alexander is the Co-Founder/Partner of govmates, a premier, FREE, teaming platform for innovative federal contractors. She and her team provide teaming introductions, help commercial companies navigate the federal space, offer technology scouting, and collaborate with some of the most innovative companies in the Federal market. Essentially, govmates connects people, and Stephanie strongl...

Josh Fox has grown Bottom Line Concepts over the past 14 years to achieve billions of dollars in savings and refunds for many different organizations. In the day-to-day operations, his strength is building relationships as well as managing employees, vendors and an international sales team. He is hands on in overseeing all aspects of the business from meetings, contracts, negotiations, implementat...

Deborah García-Gratacos is the Founder and President and CEO of DEVAL LLC, a non-bank Hispanic woman-owned special residential loan servicer and lender, and multifamily owner and manager. Ms. García-Gratacos is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operating results of the company. Ms. García-Gratacos is a licensed attorney with a background in real estate and finance and has served...

Ana Quintana Ana founded Crocus in 2021 after purchasing the assets of the technical group of UPD Consulting, her previous firm. She is an expert in education technology, performance management, and statistical analysis. Ana led her teams with large deployments of technology systems with states, school districts, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations across the country. She led the des...

Hugo Garcia Growing up in the family business, Hugo realized that trash service was more than a family business and set out to learn all aspects of the business. He first started working with his father at the age of 15 learning waste management from the inside out. Hugo took a break to pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Physiology while obtaining a minor in Business Administrati...

Ali Reza Manouchehri MetroStar is a leading digital information technology (IT) services and solutions provider for the public sector. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ali Reza Manouchehri co-founded MetroStar as a student at George Mason University in 1999. Studying philosophy, he developed a passion for people, design, and technology. The unique culture at MetroStar is rooted in Ali’s unwavering q...

Gregory Llinas Mr. Gregory Llinas is the founder of GL-Solutions, an SBA Certified small business 8(a) and a Virginia SWaM certified minority-owned small business, specializing in management, financial and information technology consulting firm supporting federal, state, and local governments as well as government contracting firms in the areas of accounting, financial management, program and proj...

Rafael Fagundo Rafael Fagundo has more than 30 years of business experience and more than 23 years in information technology, client care, and business development. At Sierra 7, Rafael is responsible for Sierra 7’s overall success. Previous to Sierra 7, Rafael was CEO of Xcalibur, Inc, an IT Government Consulting firm based in Reston, VA. Prior to joining Xcalibur, Rafael was responsible for busin...

Mirna (Lupi) Quinteros-Grady Mirna (Lupi) Quinteros-Grady, President & CEO of LAYC, is a strategic, forward-thinking leader with over 20 years of experience working in socio-economically challenged communities serving a diverse population of youth. Since assuming her role in 2018, Lupi has intertwined LAYC’s mission with the new and evolving needs of Washington, DC and Maryland’s Black, Latino...

Chris Taylor Chris Taylor is the CEO of Aalyria Technologies, Inc. – a Google spinout and aerospace tech company. He was also the CEO of Govini , a commercial data and analytics company focused on transforming the business of government through data science. He is the Senior Advisor to the Managing Director of the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) at the Pentagon. Chris previously founde...

Ayesha M. Hudson Ayesha M. Hudson is a real estate developer & property manager focused on providing sustainable, resident-centered living experiences. She is a native Washingtonian & graduate of Joel Elias Spingarn High School where she was initially exposed to public service. Ayesha began her career with the District’s Fire & EMS Department & later retired from the Prince George’...

Ganesh Natarajan Leading a new startup venture with a mission to enhance the quality of managed services and innovative software products catering to both the public sector and commercial clientele. Ennoble First Health is our specialization, focusing on Healthcare IT Solutions, including EHR/EMR Implementation, Client Systems management, Network management, and Clinical/Non-Clinical Systems Integ...

Rosie Allen-Herring is an international expert on public and private partnerships, philanthropy, and business strategy. She currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA). Rosie is recognized as a thought leader who demonstrates the ability to convene public-private entities, leverage talent and resources, and create collec...

Jeff Lipsey, CPA, EA - Founder & CEO Jeff graduated from the University of Illinois in 2006 with a dual bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. He was a professional poker player for a few years before switching careers to become a manager at a local popular restaurant in Alexandria, VA. After a few years of working outside of the accounting field, Jeff opened the doors to Lipsey and Asso...

Virginia Ali is a truly incredible woman. Her earthly life began on her parents' Virginia farm on December 17th, 1933, and today she is as vibrant as ever. She smiles whenever recounting her fond memories of childhood on the farm, her deep involvement in her family's country church, her college studies at Virginia Union University, and moving to Washington, DC as a young woman to find her destiny....

Gary – The Dad Gary Edell, the President and Founder of My Dad’s Chips, has been in commercial real estate for 30+ years. He was responsible for leasing all the commercial office space in the King Farm development in Rockville, MD when he worked for Penrose, and in 2010 he transitioned into his own commercial real estate brokerage firm, 4 Dimensional Real Estate Solutions. At My Dad’s Chips, Gary...

Shyam Salona As Chief Executive Officer of REI Systems, company cofounder Shyam Salona spends his days focused on building a culture of empowered teams and developing the agility of our company. Shyam believes the work environment that he fosters within REI Systems is the most crucial factor in REI Systems’ ability to build and deliver highly innovative solutions to our customers. Shyam looks at o...

In his 35-year career he pioneered successful approaches supporting clients in software migrations across various major platforms before working exclusively in the government contracting industry with Deltek Costpoint supporting the companies who serve our nation. His government cost accounting experience includes the design, migration, and administration of government contract accounting job cost...

Joining Clyde’s Restaurant Group in the fall of 2016, former Co-Founder, President, and CEO of the privately held chain, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, John McDonnell has brought a record of success with him. As a results-driven Business Management Executive with the ability to lead teams using effective operational strategies while also exhibiting an unwavering commitment to excellence, John’s uni...