Executive Moves

Government IT provider Vertosoft has named industry veteran Scott Ryan to the company’s advisory board. The experience that he brings to the position includes work as chief revenue officer of Frontline education and executive roles at Otelier, Wrike and Workiva, Vertosoft said Thursday. Jay Colavita, Vertosoft president, expressed confidence that Ryan will significantly contribute to […] More

Government technology support services provider Aretum has appointed Brian Johnson, who has over 30 years of federal customer relations experience, as business development director for the U.S. Air Force and Army sectors. Johnson’s “mission-first mindset” is a vital addition to Aretum’s team, Sean DuGuay, the company’s chief growth officer, said in a company announcement Wednesday. […] More

Bluescape has named Joel Winton, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, as a member of its newly organized board of advisors. Winton’s experience is an “invaluable” resource for hands-on national security and defense policy expertise to guide the development of the company’s products and services, Norm Litterini, Bluescape’s vice president of public sector, said in […] More

In-space refueling systems developer Orbit Fab has appointed U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jody Merritt and Roger Teague, a retired USAF major general, as members of its advisory board. “Jody and Roger have spent their careers delivering breakthrough space capabilities for the warfighter,” Orbit Fab CEO Daniel Faber said in a statement published Tuesday. “Their experience […] More

Guidehouse has appointed John Morris to lead its global health segment, bringing decades of experience in healthcare transformation to the role.  Morris’ Responsibilities Morris will oversee strategy, innovation and growth across the firm’s provider, payer, life sciences and government health practices, the global consulting firm said Monday. Morris will also focus on expanding the firm’s use of […] More

Viasat has added to its board of directors three-time Wash100 winner Willian LaPlante, former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment at the Department of Defense, and Michael Paull, the CEO of RBmedia. In a statement issued Monday, Mark Dankberg, Viasat CEO and board chairman, conveyed delight in LaPlante’s and Paull’s acceptance of their appointments. […] More

Todd Stevens, a Lockheed Martin veteran, announced on LinkedIn Monday his promotion to vice president of mission strategies and advanced capabilities. He transitions into the role from his previous position as director of program management. Career Overview Stevens has been with Lockheed for over 18 years, beginning his career in 2006 in supply chain and project management […] More

Sidus Space has named Patrick Butler as its senior vice president of mission operations and product line management. Butler announced his new role at the aerospace company on LinkedIn. Career at Blue Origin Before joining Sidus Space, Butler was part of Blue Origin, where he most recently served as launch execution director. In this capacity, […] More

Steve Wang and Charles Dresser have been promoted as partners at Caldwell. The global law firm specializing in intellectual property, litigation and corporate advice said Thursday the two new partners have played key roles in helping clients realize business value through strategic intellectual property, corporate advisory and transactional support. Steve Wang Steve Wang brings extensive experience in IP […] More

NinjaOne, an Austin, Texas-based IT software company growing the market for its automated endpoint management platform, has hired two seasoned industry executives: Aaron Kinworthy as public sector vice president and Egon Rinderer as federal and enterprise growth senior vice president. The two provide the expertise necessary for the company’s next phase of growth, Sal Sferlazza, […] More

Spectro Cloud has promoted Kyle Goodwin to senior vice president of worldwide sales and field operations. Goodwin, who announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post on Thursday, was selected for the role after holding the vice president of global sales position at Spectro Cloud for over a year. In his new role, Goodwin will lead […] More

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