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International BBB association names president, CEO
The Arlington-based International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) announced Monday it has named Christopher “Kip” Morse as president and CEO, effective Jan. 11, 2021. The IABB is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Morse has been president and CEO of the BBB of Central Ohio […]
Parsons Corp. appoints COO, president to board
Centreville-based defense contractor Parsons Corp. announced Monday it has appointed Carey Smith, its president and chief operating officer, to the company’s board of directors. Smith oversees Parsons’ global operations and corporate growth strategy. “Carey has been central to our growth and success since joining Parsons,” Parsons Chairman and CEO Chuck Harrington said in a statement. [&he[...]
Virginia Tech announces new foundation CEO
Virginia Tech announced Monday that Elizabeth McClanahan, a former Supreme Court of Virginia justice, has been named CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation, which manages the university’s endowment. She succeeds John Dooley, who announced his retirement in August. “The foundation is deeply involved in realizing the university’s mission and vision,” Virginia Tech President Tim Sands […]
Booz Allen CFO elected to Moody’s board
Financial services company Moody’s Corp. announced Friday that Lloyd W. Howell Jr., executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of McLean-based Fortune 500 global management consulting company Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., has been elected to Moody’s board, effective March 15, 2021. Howell will join the board’s audit, compensation and human resources and governance and [&he[...]
Accenture Federal Services names managing director, management consulting
Fortune Global 500 company Accenture announced this week it has promoted Kathryn Larson to managing director of the management consulting business of its Arlington-based Accenture Federal Services (AFS) subsidiary. With more than 15 years of experience, Larson was most recently a senior manager with Accenture. She specializes in organization and business process design and strategic […]
Thalhimer employee named CCIM Mid-Atlantic board secretary/treasurer
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Friday that Jessica Johnson, a certified commercial investment member (CCIM) with its Southwest Virginia office, has been appointed as the secretary/treasurer of the CCIM Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors for 2021 through 2022. There are more than 13,000 members worldwide in 50 CCIM chapters — each focused on networking and […]
Reston tech company names new CEO
Reston-based tech company CertiPath announced last week it has named company founder Jeff Nigriny as its CEO. Nigriny most recently served as president and replaces Shawn Hughes as CEO. With 23 years of experience, Nigriny previously served as chief information security officer for Herndon-based Exostar. He formed CertiPath to focus on security systems and their […]
Branch Builds names president
The Branch Builds subsidiary of Roanoke-based construction company The Branch Group announced Wednesday it has promoted Catherine Underwood to president. With 20 years of experience at the company, she was most recently the senior vice president. She began her time with Branch Builds in 2000 as an estimator and has also served as a project […]
BAE Systems names platforms and services sector president
Arlington-based defense contractor BAE Systems announced Wednesday it has promoted Jeremy Tondreault as president of its platforms and services sector, effective Jan. 4, 2021. Tondreault succeeds Guy Montminy, who will remain as a legacy fellow with the company until his planned retirement later in 2021. “Guy has made significant contributions to our company, our employees […]
Arlington company names VP of people
Arlington-based stock media company Storyblocks announced Tuesday it has hired Allison Jno-Baptiste as its vice president of people. Jno-Baptiste most recently served as the executive director of talent and resource management at Brown University. In her new role, she will oversee employee recruitment and diversity. “I believe that the key to an organization’s success is […]
Reston telemed company announces leadership changes
Reston-based telemedicine technology provider SOC Telemed on Monday announced executive leadership appointments and promotions, effective Jan. 4. Hai Tran, who currently serves as chief financial officer and chief operating officer, has been promoted to serve as president and COO. Chris Knibb will join the company as its new CFO. With more than 20 years of […]
ODU names vice president for student engagement and enrollment
Following a national search, Old Dominion University has named Don Stansberry as its vice president for student engagement and enrollment services. Stansberry has held the position on an interim basis since July 2019; his permanent post will begin on Jan. 10. After national trends predicted a steep decline in college enrollment because of the pandemic, […]
