CEOs You Should Know: Washington DC

CEOs You Should Know: Washington DC

M&T Bank Presents CEOs You Should Know in Washington DC

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January 8, 2026 25 mins

Linda Houk is President and CEO of Information Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISS). In 2005 ISS was restructured and she was selected to lead the company into the future. Since her arrival, the company has experienced steady growth, and has been identified for six consecutive years by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies. She is recognized by the Montgomery County (MD) Chamber of Commerce as their 2011 Small B...

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Brigette Wolf is the Chief Marketing Officer at My/Mochi where she leads marketing and innovation and the brand’s transformation for growth.Brigette is responsible for fueling the company’s innovation pipeline through the creation of beyond the core products and partnerships as well as building the brand’s equity and connection to consumers.

Previously she was VP, Global Head of SnackFutures, Mondelēz Internationa...

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Beth Maser CEO | Knowledge Management Expert | Chief Bottle Washer

"HAI is adept at proactively reading our target markets, and we're continually raising the level of the value we deliver. We are agile, imaginative, and we respond to our clients' needs for solutions quickly and effectively.”

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Beth Maser is a veteran Knowledge Management expert and certified PMP, she leverages decades of experience with organization...

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With over 20 years of management experience in the oral healthcare industry, David Fox brings a strategic and seasoned perspective to the Willo leadership team. His extensive background spans leadership roles across early-stage ventures and global brands, where he has demonstrated a talent for scaling businesses and driving sustainable growth. David has successfully negotiated, integrated, and led the acquisition of more than 10 br...

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Lawrence Melton is the CEO & President of The Building People. With over 31 years of industry and federal executive experience, Lawrence established the company in 2013 and found early success in its global reach to drive greater efficiency, investment, and performance for its clients. The Building People integrates technology, buildings, and people to deliver the future of the built environment, today. He has successfully led ...

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Bruce Lowthers is the CEO and Executive Director of the Board at Paysafe, where he has led a successful transformation of the company since his appointment in May 2022. Under his leadership, Paysafe streamlined its operations, recalibrated its growth strategy, and returned to growth by focusing on innovation, customer experience, and a sales-driven culture. A former CPA and entrepreneur, Bruce co-founded multiple startups and payme...

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Mr. Steckel joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS in June 2018 as VP, Business Development, and has been instrumental in aligning the company’s business development and delivery of strategic offerings with customer needs. In April 2022, Mr. Steckel was promoted to VP, Corporate Development, adding oversight of the company’s legislative affairs and merger and acquisition initiatives to his business development responsibilities. In Sep...

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Jerry Shapiro became President of Shapiro & Duncan in 1993, after mastering the economics of the mechanical contracting business as a member of our estimating team from 1978 to 1993. As President, Jerry oversees business development activities as well as operations of the Service, Design Build and Estimating Departments. He also reviews and approves final bids and job cost budgets. In addition, he takes a lead role in communica...

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Jerry Shapiro became President of Shapiro & Duncan in 1993, after mastering the economics of the mechanical contracting business as a member of our estimating team from 1978 to 1993. As President, Jerry oversees business development activities as well as operations of the Service, Design Build and Estimating Departments. He also reviews and approves final bids and job cost budgets. In addition, he takes a lead role in communica...

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Linda Goler Blount, MPH, is the President and CEO of Community Catalyst, a national organization dedicated to building the power of people to create a health system rooted in race equity and health justice.
A nationally recognized leader in public health, race equity, and systems change, Linda brings more than 25 years of experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She most recently served as President and CEO ...

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Steve Schwab is an experienced national leader in health, public policy, communications and philanthropy, and a passionate champion for military and veteran caregivers, their veterans, and families. As a widely sought after expert on these issues, Steve has closely advised the White House and policymakers, leaders, and organizations in every sector, testified before Congress, addressed audiences across the globe, and represented th...

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Travis Mack is a distinguished entrepreneur, business leader, and the Chairman & CEO of Saalex Corporation, a federal aerospace
and defense engineering and information technology services company providing support to battlefield environments. Saalex is
focused on information technology, cybersecurity support, test range operations and management services, training and training
support, Software Development and engineer...

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Major General James W. Lukeman retired from active duty on July 1, 2020 after 40 years of continuous active service.  He was born in Beaufort, South Carolina and was raised in a Marine Corps family.  He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and was commissioned through the NROTC program in 1980.    Major General Lukeman’s assignments in the operating forces included Rifle and...

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As the Chief Executive Officer, Greg Fitzgerald (Fitz) works alongside his executive management team, providing leadership, corporate governance, and strategic direction for the company to expand ITC’s business footprint into new public and private sector markets.

He brings 20 years of experience leading executive oversight, program management, business development, capture management, and solution development across the fed...

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October 8, 2025 29 mins
Jordan Justus, CEO of Automotus, Inc. - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

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September 22, 2025 30 mins
WASHINGTON, DC - (October 13, 2022) - The board of directors of Events DC today named Angie M. Gates president and chief executive officer of the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, following a comprehensive national search. Gates, who most recently served as DC’s Director of the Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), will guide the organization tasked with generating...

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With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Matt is deeply committed to partnering with the global higher education community to redefine student and institutional success by leveraging Symplicity’s smart, innovative technology. Since becoming President & CEO of Symplicity, he has expanded the company globally with products and acquisitions in Latin America, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Matt ha...

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Reuben D. Rotman is the founding President and CEO of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies. The Network was established in 2017 following the merger of two predecessor associations, as an international membership association, with the mission of strengthening and advancing the Jewish human service sector.  

Today, The Network serves as the leading voice for the sector; the go-to for best practice research, innovation...

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September 9, 2025 27 mins
Sam Malhotra is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive, and public servant with a proven track record of building and scaling organizations at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and government. He is the Founder and CEO of ezVOLTz, a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) charging managed services company that is helping governments, businesses, and communities accelerate the transition to clean transportation. Under his leade...

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September 2, 2025 43 secs
A dynamic and seasoned executive, Jim Hamel assumed leadership of Swanson Health Products, a global vitamin and supplement company in November 2021. As CEO, he has led the company to achieve double digit revenue growth internationally in his first fiscal year and has overseen expansion into 170+ international markets totaling over US $80M in revenue.  

Under Jim’s leadership, Swanson Health Products has continued its commitm...

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