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Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Leaders in Washington

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107656658/en/
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield President Monica Schmude (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Monica Schmude has been a fixture in the health insurance industry for three decades, including the last 12 as mid-Atlantic market president for Cigna,” said the Washington Business Journal.
  • “But this year she jumped ship for a rival, taking the helm at Anthem Health Plans of Virginia in April.
  • Schmude is listed with 26 nonprofit, medical and insurance and advocacy leaders in a category the WBJ calls its Advocates & Game Changers.

Parsons’ Carey Smith Named Government Contracting Executive of the Year

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Carey Smith, was recognized as “Executive of the Year” this week at the 21st Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, where she won the “Executive of the Year, Over $300 Million” category.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Carey Smith, was recognized as “Executive of the Year” this week at the 21st Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, where she won the “Executive of the Year, Over $300 Million” category.
  • “I’m honored to accept this award and share it with the more than 18,000 employees at Parsons,” said Smith.
  • “The leaders recognized with these awards represent the efforts of the talented workforces we have the privilege of leading every day.
  • Smith was recognized for being a leader who focuses on strategy, culture and people to deliver performance results.

BryceTech CEO Selected as Finalist for Executive of the Year

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BryceTech CEO Carissa Bryce Christensen has been selected as a GovCon Executive of the Year (up to $75 Million) finalist in the wake of record company growth.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BryceTech CEO Carissa Bryce Christensen has been selected as a GovCon Executive of the Year (up to $75 Million) finalist in the wake of record company growth.
  • Under Christensen's leadership, analytic and engineering firm BryceTech LLC grew more than 150% in 2022 and recently surpassed 200 employees as its rapid growth continued in 2023.
  • In recognition of these recent successes, Christensen was selected as a finalist for the Greater Washington Government Contractor Award for Executive of the Year.
  • "I deeply appreciate this recognition of BryceTech's passion for excellence in support of science and technology-focused governance and of the extraordinary BryceTech team."

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Women in Washington

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010347946/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010347946/en/
    Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia (Photo: Business Wire)
    Schmude is listed with eleven other dynamic leaders making a difference in the field of medicine.
  • “From arts, nonprofit, and media mavens to corporate, political, and legal powerhouses, here are 169 women making a mark in Washington,” stated the magazine.
  • She is a member of The Economic Club of Washington DC and Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2020.
  • She was named to the 2019 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), recipient of the 2019 March of Dimes Heroine of Washington Award, served as the 2019 Program Chair for the Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy, 2021 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), and was named an honoree for the Washington Business Journals 2021 Women Who Mean Business awards.

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized on Virginia 500 Power List

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia announced today that its Plan President Monica Schmude has been named by Virginia Business magazine to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia announced today that its Plan President Monica Schmude has been named by Virginia Business magazine to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919688275/en/
    Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia (Photo: Business Wire)
    This annual list recognizes Virginia’s most powerful and influential leaders in business, government, politics, and education.
  • Compiled via staff research, the magazine selects Virginia’s 500 most influential leaders across 19 major sectors including real estate, manufacturing, higher education, and insurance.
  • “I am honored to be selected by Virginia Business as a leader in my industry and this state,” said Schmude.

ThunderCat Technology Distinguished Service Awards' Veteran-Owned Business of The Year Winner

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThunderCat is proud to announce that it has been selected Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Established (More than 10 Years in Business) by Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 Distinguished Service Awards. The award goes to successful veteran-owned businesses in the National Capital Region that have demonstrated strong business performance. The award was presented on September 12th at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington.

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  • The Distinguished Service Award goes to successful veteran-owned businesses in the National Capital Region that have demonstrated strong business performance.
  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThunderCat is proud to announce that it has been selected Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Established (More than 10 Years in Business) by Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 Distinguished Service Awards.
  • The Distinguished Service Awards honor individuals, companies, and Non-Profit organizations for their service to veterans in the Greater Washington business community.
  • The Chamber is honored to recognize this important group's achievements and contributions through the 2023 Distinguished Service Awards."

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Honors PenFed Credit Union CEO James Schenck with Lifetime Service Award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, today presented PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck with the Lifetime Service Award for his outstanding contributions to help veterans succeed. The award ceremony was attended by hundreds of business leaders and held at the Army Navy Country Club.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce , today presented PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck with the Lifetime Service Award for his outstanding contributions to help veterans succeed.
  • The award ceremony was attended by hundreds of business leaders and held at the Army Navy Country Club.
  • "I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of my amazing network of colleagues, friends, and mentors who have positively influenced my career over the past 35 years," said Schenck during his remarks.
  • Schenck is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy West Point and Harvard Business School.

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Names Riverside Research a Finalist for Distinguished Service Award and Awards Champions for Accountability Badge

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research has been named a finalist in competition for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research has been named a finalist in competition for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award.
  • Additionally, the chamber has awarded Riverside Research with the Champions of Accountability badge.
  • The Distinguished Service Awards are presented and awarded by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
  • The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia awards the Champions for Accountability badge to DC-area chamber members striving for inclusivity in their business practices and for their employees.

V2X Names Jo Ann Bjornson to Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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McLEAN, Va., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X (NYSE: VVX) has named Jo Ann Bjornson to Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective June 1, 2023. In this role, Bjornson will be responsible for the company's global human resources strategy and operations including talent management, recruitment, leadership development, and compensation and benefits. She will join the executive team and report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Prow.

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  • McLEAN, Va., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X (NYSE: VVX) has named Jo Ann Bjornson to Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective June 1, 2023.
  • In this role, Bjornson will be responsible for the company's global human resources strategy and operations including talent management, recruitment, leadership development, and compensation and benefits.
  • She will join the executive team and report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Prow.
  • V2X names Jo Ann Bjornson to Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.

Grenova Announces Appointment of Lane Major as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grenova, Inc., a Virginia-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of instruments and associated consumables for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Lane Major as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of Grenova's Board of Directors.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grenova, Inc., a Virginia-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of instruments and associated consumables for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Lane Major as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of Grenova's Board of Directors.
  • Major holds more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, and board member in the medical and life sciences product industry.
  • In 2004, he co-founded K2M, Inc. ("K2M"), a supplier of medical device solutions for complex spine and minimally invasive procedures.
  • Major served in numerous roles during his tenure at K2M, including as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.