Executive Moves

Steve Walker, former vice president and chief technology officer at Lockheed Martin and a two-time Wash100 awardee, has joined the board of directors at Applied Research Associates. ARA President and CEO Rob Sues welcomed Walker’s appointment and said in a statement Wednesday, “With his extensive experience leading research and development in his senior roles in the defense industry, […] More

In-space refueling system developer Orbit Fab has added three space industry leaders to its advisory board. The new advisers — Chris Demay, Chris Stott and Lee Rosen — offer combined expertise in spectrum management, intelligence and mission operations, and venture building. Advisers’ Experience and Expertise DeMay is the founder and chief operating officer of TrustPoint, […] More

Kathy Medalle, a long-serving Northrop Grumman executive, announced on LinkedIn Monday that she has been appointed president and general manager of Derco, a Lockheed Martin company. Medalle’s Career History Before joining Derco, Medalle spent over 24 years at Northrop Grumman. She served as program director for three significant areas of focus at the company. She was the director of […] More

James Combs announced on LinkedIn Saturday that he has been named the new vice president of enterprise technology solutions & services at Interactive Process Technology Associates. Who Is James Combs? Combs is a federal IT executive with over three decades of experience in strategic planning, business growth, optimized technology team creation and employee skills development programs. The […] More

Eileen Vidrine, a federal government veteran with nearly four decades of experience, has been named strategic adviser at software development firm Concept Plus. She will support the company’s work with its largest client, the U.S. Air Force. Advisory Role Concept Plus said Friday that Vidrine will guide initiatives supporting key Air Force priorities, including multi-domain command […] More

Clipper Defense, a company that works to connect military stakeholders with startup providers of emerging technologies, has appointed Greg Goldwater as its chief strategy officer. Goldwater shared his appointment on LinkedIn, as did Clipper Defense, which said Goldwater’s leadership is an exact fit for its mission. Career Track Record Mix Before joining Clipper Defense, Goldwater […] More

Arthur Mabbett, a veteran aerospace and defense executive with 25 years of experience in the government and private sector, has been named the new CEO of North Wind. The independent supplier of hypersonic test infrastructure, systems and services said Thursday Mabbett will lead the company in its commitment to advancing the United States’ aerospace ground testing infrastructure […] More

Accenture Federal Services has appointed Garrett Berntsen as managing director to lead its business in artificial intelligence and defense and intel data, tapping his technology experience in the government and military sectors. The company said in a LinkedIn post that “transformative results” for its defense and intelligence partners are expected with Berntsen’s recruitment. Army and […] More

Virginia-based Empower AI has appointed seasoned IT executive Katie Sutton as its vice president of federal civilian, who brings in more than 20 years of experience on delivering technology requirements to government clients. The new role calls for providing and expanding the company’s services supporting civilian agencies’ mission objectives, Sutton said in her LinkedIn profile […] More

Technology executive Karen Odegaard has been named to lead the artificial intelligence services of Guidehouse. With her appointment, Odegaard will formulate, implement and oversee the company’s strategies on AI, machine learning and automation, Guidehouse said Tuesday. The company added that her goal includes advancing Guidehouse’s AI service capabilities and pursuing innovations and efficiencies that bring […] More