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Rank the 2023 Wash100 Elite; Vote for Your Favorite GovCon Leaders
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Rank the 2023 Wash100 Elite; Vote for Your Favorite GovCon Leaders

Executive Mosaic‘s editorial team is in its third week of publishing individual profiles on 2023 Wash100 selections, recognizing 35 first-time inductees and 65 repeat winners.

As the elite roster is gradually unraveled every week, the popular vote list is also taking shape. In 2022, three-time inductee Lauren Knausenberger, chief information officer at the Department of the Air Force, ended up being the favorite Wash100 awardee.

This year, a fair share of government and industry officials are filling the popular vote rankings, as peers express appreciation for their contributions to the federal acquisition and contracting sector.

Microsoft Federal President Rick Wagner and Vice President of Defense Wes Anderson are currently leading the list, representing two of the six industry officials in the top 10. The four remaining spots are taken by government officials, led by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Your vote can still shake up the lineup!

Show your support for colleagues who have made a mark in the GovCon industry. Make them the 2023 popular vote winner by choosing 10 of your favorite Wash100 executives. Polling ends on April 28.

As of Thursday morning, the top 10 most-voted awardees were:

Rank the 2023 Wash100 Elite; Vote for Your Favorite GovCon Leaders
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Executive Mosaic Honors Microsoft Federal’s Rick Wagner & Max Peterson of AWS as 2023 Wash100 Award Winners
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Executive Mosaic Honors Microsoft Federal’s Rick Wagner & Max Peterson of AWS as 2023 Wash100 Award Winners

Two of the most influential leaders working in the government contracting sector today — Rick Wagner, president of Microsoft Federal, and Max Peterson, vice president of Amazon Web Services’ Worldwide Public Sector — were highlighted by Executive Mosaic in recognition of their 2023 Wash100 Award wins. 

Executive Mosaic — GovCon’s premier media, events and membership organization — carefully selects the top 100 executives shaping the GovCon ecosystem each year. These distinguished individuals comprise the annual Wash100 list, which highlights the leaders to watch for the coming year. 

Rick Wagner won his sixth consecutive Wash100 Award this year for his leadership in Microsoft’s cloud capabilities in support of national security missions and the Department of Defense. Notably, Microsoft was selected as one of four awardees on the DOD’s Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract, which marks a monumental step in the department’s cloud journey. Read Wagner’s Wash100 profile on GovCon Wire to learn more.

Max Peterson clinched his second Wash100 win this year through his work elevating AWS’ cloud innovation efforts and playing a pivotal role in bringing the company closer to its federal customers. AWS was also chosen for a spot on the DOD’s JWCC contract. Click here to read Peterson’s Wash100 feature on ExecutiveBiz.

Now, it’s your turn to participate in GovCon’s most exciting race! In April, Executive Mosaic will announce the winner of the 2023 Wash100 popular vote competition. Vote for Rick Wagner and Max Peterson as your favorite GovCon executives at Wash100.com! 

Executive Mosaic congratulates these two top-tier executives from JWCC awardee companies on their past, present and future contributions to the vital GovCon landscape.

Who Are Turner Construction Corporation Leaders, Founders, & Executives?
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Who Are Turner Construction Corporation Leaders, Founders, & Executives?

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Turner Construction Company specializes in large-scale projects in the United States. The company offers construction management services to build critical infrastructure across various industries, such as healthcare, aviation, the federal government, and green building. Take a look at Turner Construction Corporation leaders, founders, & executives.

About Turner Construction Company

Turner Construction Company is a construction management firm based in North America. The company is one of the largest infrastructure contractors in the United States, taking on large projects for the federal government, such as the New York City Subway System, United Nations Secretariat Building, John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library, and more.

Turner Construction Corporation has a workforce of 10,000 employees across the U.S., working on approximately 1,5000 projects worth over $12 billion of construction contract awards annually.

Who is the owner of Turner Construction Company?

The owner of Turner Construction Company is Hochtief AG, a German construction company. The parent organization bought The Turner Corporation for $370 million in 1999, allowing the company access to heavy construction operations in Australia and the U.K.

Who is the founder of Turner Construction Company?

Henry Turner founded Turner Construction Company in New York City in 1902. The company’s first project was the construction of concrete staircases for the New York City Subway Station, worth $690.

Where is Turner Construction headquartered?

Turner Construction Corporation headquarters is located in New York City. The company has offices throughout 30 U.S. states, notably California, New York, Ohio, and Texas. The company also has a global network of offices in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Turner Construction Executive Team

The leadership team of Turner Construction Company consists of industry-leader executives. They’ve been with the company for decades, helping it boost its status as one of the biggest construction firms in the U.S. Here’s the list of Turner Construction executives.

Peter J. Davoren, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Who is the CEO of Turner Construction? | Peter J. Davoren, President and Chief Executive Officer

Peter J. Davoren has been Turner Construction’s President since 2003 and Chief Executive Officer since 2004. He is best known for sustainable initiatives and aggressive responses to racism, leading an ethical and diverse culture. As Turner Construction CEO, he leads the company to reduce gas emissions and water consumption in the workplace by 50% by 2030.

Davoren has been with Turner Construction Company since 1978 and has served in different leadership positions across key markets in North America, India, Asia, and Europe. His first assignment in the company was as a field engineer for Brigham and Women’s Hospital before holding delivery and management jobs.

Christa Andresky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Christa Andresky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Christa Andresky assumed the roles of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Turner Construction Company in 2021. He manages the company’s finance organizations, maintains a strong balance sheet, and provides growth opportunities and value for stakeholders through strategic evaluations of profits.

Before assuming office as Turner Construction CFO in 2021, Andresky served as the Vice President of Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in 2013 and Senior Vice President of Risk Management in 2017. Before coming to the company, she was with HARMAN International, where she worked as a controller and finance VP for three years.

Rosemarie Demonte, Executive Vice President, and Chief Human Resources Officer

Rosemarie Demonte, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Rosemarie Demonte is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Turner Construction Company. She joined the company as Director of Recruiting in 2002 and has since assumed different human capital leadership roles, such as Vice President of Recruiting and Senior Human Resources Director.

Serving in her current role as CHRO since 2020, Demonte is responsible for leading Turner Construction Company’s HR group, including knowledge and learning, talent management, employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefits.

Michael J. Kuntz, Executive Vice President

Michael Kuntz

As the Executive Vice President at Turner Construction Company, Michael J. Kuntz manages global sales and market segment groups. He is also responsible for the company’s operations across Southwest, Northern California, and Northwest regions, expanding his role as the senior leader in 2013.

Kuntz joined Turner Construction Company as an assistant superintendent in 1987 and has since assumed leadership roles, such as Vice President and Director of the Pharmaceutical Group in 1998, Vice President and General Manager in its Philadelphia office in 2003, and Senior Vice President in 2013.

Pat A. Di Filippo, Executive Vice President

Pat A. Di Filippo, Executive Vice President

Pat A. Di Filippo is the Executive Vice President at Turner Construction Company, responsible for its offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New England states. In addition to his current role, he manages the company’s partial ownership of E.E. Cruz, a New York City-based construction firm.

Di Filippo joined the company in 1984 in its New York office and has been promoted to various positions in different offices in the United States. He served as the Senior Vice President for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana business units in 2003 and as Executive Vice President for New York and New Jersey in 2005.

Tom Reilly, Executive Vice President

Tom Reilly

Tom Reilly serves as the Executive Vice President and senior leader for Turner Construction Company’s offices in Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Ohio regions. He also manages Turner Federal Services Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company since 2013, responsible for working specifically with the federal government.

Since joining Turner Construction Company as a field engineer in 1987, Reilly has held increasing responsibilities across various company operations. In 2003, he was promoted to Vice President and Operations Manager of Turner’s Government Services. He also served as the Vice President for Mid-Atlantic and offices in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Abrar Sheriff, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Turner International

Abrar Sheriff

Abrar Sheriff serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Turner International, responsible for the company’s operations in Southeast Asia, Europe, India, and Latin America. He also holds senior leadership positions in Canada and the Central and Great Lake Regions in the United States.

In addition to leading the company’s international operations, Sheriff serves as Turner Construction’s Executive Vice President. Before assuming his current role, he was the Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2013. He was involved in project management across infrastructure works in Texas, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

(Above Executive Photos from Turner Construction Company Website)

Making a Difference in People, Customers, and Community

Turner Construction Corporation leaders, founders, & executives improved the lives of people, customers, and communities through large, complex infrastructure projects. The company provides its federal and commercial customers with the highest-value global construction services and technical expertise.

FAR Council Urged to Revoke Proposed Carbon Emission Disclosure Requirement for Small Businesses
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FAR Council Urged to Revoke Proposed Carbon Emission Disclosure Requirement for Small Businesses

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee, has called on the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council to withdraw a newly proposed rule to require small businesses looking to work with the federal government to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.

In a letter to the FAR Council, Ernst said the proposed rule will add regulatory and cost burdens to small businesses at a time when they are already facing challenges due to supply chain disruptions and skyrocketing inflation.

According to the lawmaker, the rule is “confusing, contradictory, and misaligned with existing” contracting standards and could result in “broader, deleterious impacts to the small business industrial base.”

Ernst has specifically raised concerns about the establishment of new categories of small businesses, which she said deviates from the Small Business Administration’s size standard.

The FAR Council proposes to categorize federal suppliers into two: significant contractors and major contractors. Small businesses under both categories would be required to report their Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually. 

Only major contractors would be mandated to submit annual climate disclosure, which includes Scope 3 GHG emissions and science-based target requirements.

Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo: IRS Should Use Inflation Reduction Act to Better Serve Small Businesses
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Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo: IRS Should Use Inflation Reduction Act to Better Serve Small Businesses

Wally Adeyemo, deputy secretary of the Department of the Treasury, met with officials from the Internal Revenue Service to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act can be utilized to improve IRS customer service for small businesses.

The roundtable discussion is one of several meetings hosted by Adeyemo in order to gain insight on the legislation from different sectors, the department said Tuesday.

Enhancements in online, phone-based and in-person customer service could help small businesses file accurate tax returns and expedite processing of their documents, Adeyemo told nearly 20 stakeholders in the meeting. IRS upgrades will also enable small enterprises to access their credits and benefits on time, he added.

In general, IRS can take advantage of the IRA to reform its tax code, and prevent tax evasion by large corporations and wealthy Americans, Adeyemo stated.

Laurel Blatchford, the Treasury Department’s chief implementation officer for the Inflation Reduction Act, was also present during the event.

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John Plumb: Pentagon Assesses Use of Special Access Program Classification
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John Plumb: Pentagon Assesses Use of Special Access Program Classification

John Plumb, assistant secretary for space policy at the Department of Defense, said Kathleen Hicks, DOD’s deputy secretary and an inductee into Executive Mosaic’s 2023 Wash100, is overseeing a review of how the Pentagon uses Special Access Program classification for space programs and across the department, Breaking Defense reported Tuesday.

He said at an event Tuesday that the use of SAPs “has kind of spiraled out of control,” which he said is hampering information sharing with allies and across programs.

“Inside the department, the deputy secretary has directed kind of a SAP reform effort, and that is hopefully coming to some conclusion soon. I can’t say too much about any of that, obviously, but that’s across all domains,” Plumb said.

He stressed that his goal is to “bring down” data secrecy to a level that would enable the Pentagon “to maximize our ability to be ready to fight.”

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Lael Brainard Resigns as Vice Chair of Federal Reserve Board
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Lael Brainard Resigns as Vice Chair of Federal Reserve Board

Lael Brainard is stepping down as vice chair and member of the Federal Reserve Board on Feb. 20 to serve as director of the National Economic Council responsible for providing advice to the president on U.S. and global economic policy.

Brainard was appointed vice chair of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System in May 2022 and has served as a member of the board since June 2014, the central bank said Tuesday.

Previously, she was appointed chair of the Financial Stability Board Standing Committee on Assessment of Vulnerabilities and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Working Party 3 committee.

Brainard joined the Fed following her tenure at the Department of the Treasury as undersecretary and counselor to the secretary.

She also served as vice president and the founding director of the Global Economy and Development Program.

Federal Acquisition Regulation Amended to Accelerate Payments to Small Business Contractors
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Federal Acquisition Regulation Amended to Accelerate Payments to Small Business Contractors

The Department of Defense, NASA and the General Services Administration amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation to accelerate government agencies’ payment deadline to small business contractors to 15 days.

In a notice published Tuesday on Federal Register, DOD, NASA and GSA said they finalized the rule in order to improve small businesses’ cash flow and federal market opportunities.

The rule, which takes effect on March 16, was originally proposed in September 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.

It requires agencies and prime contractors to pay primary and subcontracting small businesses within 15 days of receiving a proper invoice.

Under the new rule, prime contractors will not be allowed to renegotiate with subcontractors over the accelerated payments. The revision also excludes the conditional language “if a specific payment date is not established by contract.”

The amendment is applicable to government projects involving commercial services or commercially available off-the-shelf products.

Air Force, Eversource Kick Off Energy-as-a-Service Pilot at Hanscom AFB
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Air Force, Eversource Kick Off Energy-as-a-Service Pilot at Hanscom AFB

The Department of the Air Force has selected local utility services provider Eversource to implement a commercial energy delivery and usage model at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts.

The Energy-as-a-Service pilot program will run for three years to provide installation mission owners access to resilient and efficient energy management services while supporting the Air Force’s decarbonization objectives, Air Force Materiel Command said Tuesday.

Eversource will partner with Ameresco and the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance to develop and implement an EaaS prototype to meet energy requirements at the military base.

The Air Force is using an existing other transaction agreement to procure solar arrays and battery energy storage systems in support of the program.

Penni Conner, executive vice president of customer experience and energy strategy at Eversource said the company is proud to provide an EaaS model that “leverages the best of today’s innovative technologies to provide resilient, sustainable energy service.”

“The unique structure of EaaS allows the base to focus on critical operations while ensuring their energy needs are met through resilient and renewable distributed energy infrastructure,” said Nicole Bulgarino, EVP of Ameresco.

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BAE Systems, Leonardo Gain US Government Approval to Collaborate on Aircraft Survivability Suite; Chris Austin Quoted
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BAE Systems, Leonardo Gain US Government Approval to Collaborate on Aircraft Survivability Suite; Chris Austin Quoted

BAE Systems and Leonardo UK have been approved by the U.S. government to develop an aircraft survivability suite.

Intended to improve aircraft survivability against advanced threats, the capability will contain BAE Systems’ AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems and Leonardo’s Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure system, BAE Systems announced from Nashua, New Hampshire on Wednesday.

“This layered defense against new and advanced threats will protect aircraft and their crews in the most complex battlespaces. Using interoperable, combat-proven systems is a smart, efficient, and cost-effective aircraft survivability solution for our international customers,” said Chris Austin, director of integrated survivability solutions for BAE Systems.

The AN/AAR-57 CMWS is currently being used in the rotary- and fixed-wing fleets of the U.S. Army and its partner nations to detect approaching hostile fire and missile threats, alert crews and automatically begin countermeasures.

Over 3,000 of these systems have been installed on more than 30 varieties of aircraft, accumulating above four million total combat flight hours for CMWS.

Leonardo-built Miysis DIRCM provides reliable, continuous protection from Infrared Man Portable Air Defense Systems by surprising a missile seeker head with an overwhelming stream of coded laser energy that is able to defeat multiple threats concurrently.

Existing CMWS operators will be able to cost-effectively add the DIRCM capability using the combined offering, which will enhance the effectiveness of CMWS flare decoying and increase aircraft survivability with the directed infrared countermeasure system.

“The AN/AAR-57 CMWS is in service on thousands of platforms worldwide, making it highly complementary to our readily exportable Miysis DIRCM,” said Tony Innes, vice president of sales radar and advanced targeting at Leonardo.

Since the AN/AAR-57 CMWS is already installed in thousands of platforms globally, Innes said, its current customers now have a “fast, simple and low risk way” to integrate DIRCM protection into their platforms.

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