NVTC Announces Class of 2028 Board and New Board Officers

NVTC appoints 20 leaders to the Class of 2028 and elects 10 Officers 

MCLEAN, Va., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the region's vibrant technology community, today announced the appointment of 20 distinguished industry leaders to its Class of 2028 Board of Directors, beginning July 1, 2025. NVTC also announced the election of the new officer slate, including a new Chair of the Board, who will help guide the Council's strategic direction. 

These incoming Class of 2028 Board members will join NVTC's current leadership to help steer the Council's strategic priorities at a pivotal moment for the tech industry—amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and significant shifts in federal government contracting. As the region's leading voice for technology, NVTC remains steadfast in its mission to accelerate innovation and foster a world-class workforce to ensure a thriving, future-ready tech ecosystem in Northern Virginia. 

NVTC is also pleased to announce that Greg Baroni, founder and CEO of Attain Enterprises, will serve as Chair of the NVTC Board of Directors. Baroni's reappointment reflects his proven leadership during transformational times, having previously guided NVTC through the COVID-19 pandemic, while working with NVTC President and CEO Jennifer Taylor to strengthen member engagement and organizational resiliency. His deep familiarity with NVTC operations ensures immediate strategic traction, and his team at Attain will be actively involved in the Council's upcoming 2025 strategy refresh. With extensive expertise across the regional tech ecosystem, federal contracting, higher education, and public sector transformation, Baroni is uniquely positioned to help NVTC bridge current momentum with future growth and to lead the organization through its next chapter of innovation and impact. 

"I look forward to welcoming our newest members to the NVTC Board of Directors as we work together to advance NVTC's mission," said Taylor. "Each year, I remain committed to broadening the diversity of our Board to reflect the depth and scope of our region's tech companies and academic institutions, which is essential to driving innovation. Our Board spans a wide range of sectors—from cyber, space, AI, drones, cloud computing and data centers, to blockchain, digital solutions in health and ed tech, and alternative energy. In today's interconnected tech ecosystem, our Board plays a vital role helping NVTC anticipate change, foster modernization, and remain a relevant, trusted partner to our members as they grow their businesses and develop talent." 

"As I conclude my two-year term as chair, I'm proud of the progress we've made in elevating NVTC's impact," said Bruce Caswell, NVTC chair emeritus and CEO of Maximus. "We've grown to 500 members, strengthened relationships with regional stakeholders and Virginia's academic institutions, and reinforced NVTC's position as a leading voice in the tech community. I'm especially honored to have contributed during a time of rapid AI adoption and the start of transformative shifts in our region. It's exciting to see NVTC become a force to unite, educate, advocate for, and celebrate true innovation in Northern Virginia.

"I look forward to staying actively engaged as immediate past chair to support NVTC's continued growth. I welcome our new and returning board members to NVTC as we continue to execute our strategic plan and shape a future where Northern Virginia leads in innovation and sets the standard for inclusive, sustainable progress," added Caswell.

The NVTC Board of Directors currently consists of 78 voting members, nine honorary members, and 22 senior advisory members. The NVTC membership elected the following 20 individuals to the NVTC Board of Directors for a three-year-term as the Class of 2028. 

• Srini Attili, SAIC 
• Irma Becerra, Marymount University 
• Michael Beckley, Appian 
• Wallace Christner, Venable 
• Tony Crescenzo, Intelligent Waves 
• Greg Fitzgerald, ITC Federal 
• Maisha Glover, McKinsey & Co. 
• Ellen Granberg, George Washington University 
• Maggie Hallbach, Verizon 
• Laura Ipsen, Ellucian 
• Anne Kress, NVCC 
• David Link, ScienceLogic 
• Sam Maness, Raymond James 
• Maili Neverosky, Metron 
• Derrick Pledger, Maximus 
• Brian Schermerhorn, The Baldwin Group 
• John Steckel, American Systems 
• Rick Tossavainen, Dark Wolf Solutions 
• John Ustica, Siemens Government Technologies 
• Doug Wagoner, LMI 

NVTC also announced the officers of the Board of Directors for fiscal year 2026, including the new chair: 

1. Chair: Greg Baroni, Attain Enterprises 
2. President: Jennifer Taylor, NVTC 
3. Chair Elect: Gil Dussek, Gunnison 
4. Vice Chair: Mile Corrigan, Noblis 
5. Vice Chair: Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal 
6. Vice President: Tim Borchert, Tria Federal 
7. Treasurer: Melinda Covert, Deloitte 
8. Secretary: Chad Fredrick, ePlus 
9. General Counsel: Ellen Grady, Pillsbury 
10. Culture Officer: Gregory Washington, George Mason University 

Incoming Chair Baroni made the following ten appointments to the Board: 

1. Courtney Bromley, Granicus 
2. Phil Carrai, Kratos 
3. Cliff Chiet, iHeartMedia 
4. Kelly Hernandez, Clark Construction 
5. Gerald Kierce, Trustible 
6. Matt Kull, Inova Health 
7. Lorraine Lavet, Korn Ferry 
8. John Mengucci, CACI 
9. Matt Strottman, In-Q-Tel 
10. Michael Weigand, Squadra Ventures 

Finally, the membership elected the following individuals to fill Board vacancies in the Classes of 2026 and 2027. 

Class of 2026 

• Jonathan Alger, American University 
• Manish Malhotra, Unissant 
• Cameron Mayer, Booz Allen 
• James Schmidt, James Madison University 
• Anil Sharma, 22nd Century Technologies 

Class of 2027 

• Damon Griggs, Harmonia Holdings 
• Keith Kaetzel, KPMG 

About the Northern Virginia Technology Council 

NVTC is where the region's tech community comes together. From bold startups to Fortune 100 giants, we represent 500 members across sectors shaping the future of technology. NVTC drives innovation, fosters connections, and advocates for policies that fuel growth and position Northern Virginia as a global leader in technology. Through its initiatives in cybersecurity, gen AI, cloud computing, and beyond, NVTC empowers the tech community to shape the future. Whether it's through policy advocacy, peer networks, or industry promotion, NVTC drives innovation that's transforming the world. Learn more at www.nvtc.org. 

SOURCE Northern Virginia Technology Council