CEOs You Should Know - Washington DC

Rachael Glaws launched RGI Events in 2008 with an ambitious vision: to create a mission-led events firm providing strategy-driven experiences grounded in flawless logistics and beautiful design. She guides each distinctly curated event thoughtfully from concept to completion, navigating the nuances along the way with grace and style afforded by deep expertise. Under her leadership, RGI Events has...

Mr. Jin Kang is the President and Chief Executive Officer of WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY). WidePoint is a leading technology Managed Solution Provider (MSP) dedicated to securing and protecting the mobile workforce and enterprise landscape. WidePoint is recognized for pioneering technology solutions that include Identity & Access Management (IAM), Mobility Managed Services (MMS),...

Stephanie Alexander is the Co-Founder/Partner of govmates, a teaming platform for innovative federal contractors that connects people to solve government challenges. Along with providing teaming introductions, the platform also helps commercial companies navigate the federal space, offers technology scouting and collaborates with some of the most innovative companies in the Federal market. Stephan...

An expert in public engagement and market research, Mr. Hales Jr. has overseen marketing and public outreach campaigns for various public programs and initiatives on both the national and local levels. After spending close to a decade in the Federal government and working on multiple large public projects, Anthony Hales Jr. launched Hales Creative Solutions, LLC in 2014 to help state and local gov...

Julie Boncarosky Holmes After embarking on a successful law career that included clerking for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, Julie Holmes went on to practice real estate and corporate law at Covington & Burling, LLP. In 2010, she gave up her law career to join her parents’ automotive maintenance and repair business. In 2014, Julie and her husband, Mike, took over the leadership of the f...

Kathleen P. Federico is senior vice president, chief people, brand, and communications officer at MITRE. In this role, she leads, shapes, and delivers intentionally designed, scalable, enterprise-wide programs and strategies to advance MITRE's people and leaders through the lens of diversity, inclusivity, and equity. In alignment with the organization's mission and vision, Federico uses her robust...

Now in its tenth year, Simon leads Teen Cancer America, the only national charity in the USA working directly with hospitals to advise, support and fund them in the development of specialized facilities and programs for adolescents and young adults with cancer. The charity is built on the successful model of Teenage Cancer Trust, UK where Simon was Chief Executive Officer for 13 years before launc...

Malcolm Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Langdon Park Capital, a real estate investment management company that sources opportunities and creates value through local expertise, strategic relationships with development partners and corporate tenants, and a deep understanding of the communities in which its real estate investments are located. Johnson directs the overall strategy and operations of...

Matt Boyd Matt has been training athletes of all ages in the DC area for over 10 years. As a former Division I athlete Matt’s unique understanding of the demands of both the high school and college athlete help him create a dynamic training experience. In 2013 Matt joined Blair and they opened the first location in Rockville,MD a year later. Since 2013 the team has grown and Healthy Baller has add...

Chef Ype Von Hengst is co-founder and executive chef of Silver Diner and Silver New American Brasserie, a group of 22 restaurants located primarily in the Washington, D.C. region. Von Hengst has received many accolades for his creative, healthier menu items that use fresh and local products—especially his expanded kids’ menu. The Silver Diner Kids Menu has received national acclaim and has been a...

Matt Tallent is a founding partner and the President of TEC Solutions. Matt graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in 1999 and immediately started working as a SETA contractor supporting the DoD’s high-risk / high-payoff research and development agency, DARPA, which he still supports today. During his 24 years at DARPA Matt has had the opportunity to provide engine...

Todd Stottlemyer is CEO of CNSI, a private equity backed (Carlyle) healthcare software products and solutions company. He also serves as a member of the company’s board of directors. Prior to joining CNSI, Stottlemyer served in multiple executive leadership roles as an executive vice president at Inova Health System, a 20,000-employee healthcare organization serving the Washington, DC region. In h...

As Founder and CEO of Partner Forces, Jenny Stone champions a commitment to collaboration and the belief that the best results are achieved when working as one team toward one mission. Jenny has built a culture of accountability and impact, centered around values she contributes to professional and life success: integrity, diversity, positivity, candor, determination, and teamwork. Her commitment...

Mary Brady is Executive Director of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the premier forum for leaders, with a membership roster of senior executives representing over 800 businesses with offices in the Washington Metropolitan region and beyond. Since its founding in 1986 as a non-profit organization, the Economic Club has served as a global interface for the world’s government and international...

Kathy E. Hollinger is the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Washington Partnership. She was previously President and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). From 2012 to 2022, her visionary leadership has led RAMW -- which represents over a thousand restaurants and the food service industry in one of the nation’s most prominent and most visible regions – through its...

Jennifer leads a team of educated accounting professionals and CPAs specializing in CFO services and systems implementations for federal contractors, nonprofits, law firms, and small businesses. With more than 25 years of expertise in corporate and public accounting, Jennifer has a passion for entrepreneurship, client engagement, and relationship building. She aims to ensure all Watts Group client...

Robin is a visionary organizational strategist across for-profit and non-profit industries, with a unique ability to create cohesive support for critical missions. She has expertise in identifying opportunities and developing productive partnerships to promote campaigns and broaden awareness to create tangible support. She is highly skilled in translating vision to implementation, with strong pers...

Ms. Lisa Shea Mundt is the Co-Founder of The Pulse, a research and advisory firm dedicated to the empowerment of Government Contractors. She received her Bachelors of Arts from James Madison University with a double major in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications + Media Arts and Design. She also has her Masters of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication. She has 12 years o...

Catherine Meloy serves as President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington (Goodwill) and the Goodwill Excel Center Adult Charter High School. Before joining Goodwill in 2003, Catherine had a successful management career in the broadcast radio industry. Over the past 20 years, Goodwill has grown to over 1,000 associates, 21 brick-and-mortar retail stores, an eCommerce operation, nine government...

Nicole Morris is the inaugural Executive Director of Women Giving Back, the largest and most impactful nonprofit provider of free clothing, and basic essentials in the Greater Washington DC area. Nicole entered the nonprofit arena in 2009 when she left her corporate property management career to pursue a more fulfilling role in affordable housing. During her career, Nicole acquired and preserved h...

Lonye Nicole Ford is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Solutions, a minority/veteran/8a/HUBZone-owned and operated business headquartered in Washington, DC. Arlo offers Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and a full range of cutting-edge Program Management and Strategic Communication solutions to the United States Government. The combination of these service offerings allows Lonye to lead Ar...

Ms. Higdon is the Principal/CEO of HH Logistics Planning, LLC providing turnkey Business Solutions, including Project Management, Facilities Support, Construction Management, and Furniture Procurement/Management for Federal, State, and Local Agencies. Our clients also include K-12, Universities, Libraries, and Medical Facilities. Our team has over 28 years in the construction/project management in...

AvDyne AeroServices, LLC is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered at BWI since April 2000 with two other locations at Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD). AvDyne operates as an Award-winning FAA-approved Part 145 Repair Station and a station authorized by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to provide the Mid-Atlantic r...

New Endeavors by Women Executive Director Wanda Steptoe has more than 20 years of experience working in various residential settings, including group homes for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, and has extensive experience in capacity building, supervision, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring for federal, state, and accreditation standards and regulations. Before com...

Imagine an exciting motivational speaker who’s also a servant leader, cybersecurity consultant, DEI Executive, insightful educator, and serial entrepreneur. Howard R. Jean is all of these and more, delivering dynamic results that are empowering, educational, entertaining, and powerful to businesses and schools around the country. Black Meta Agency is the hub where Management Consulting, Business D...