Delivery, tech and operations leadership moves across the market

Agile Defense

Shawn Tyrie has joined the Enlightenment Capital-owned digital transformation specialist as chief revenue officer, a role he brings two decades of defense sector experience to.

“The national security environment we're operating in right now spans great power competition to the proliferation of AI-enabled threats to violent extremist organizations,” Tyrie wrote in a LinkedIn post on his new role. “The diversity and urgency of these missions demand that government and industry close the gap between technological capability and mission execution.”

Tyrie was most recently an executive at the McChrystal Group and is a former senior account executive for Amazon Web Services.

Agile Six

The digital services provider has added two new members to its C-level leadership team from within, only three years after they joined the company.

Jennifer McLaughlin moved up to chief delivery officer and will focus on the health, quality and effectiveness of Agile Six’s services. She most recently held the title of vice president of delivery experience and is a 26-year tech veteran.

As chief innovation officer, Melissa Schaff will lead Agile Six’s work in applied artificial intelligence for government services and efforts to align it with the user experience. Schaff most recently worked as a digital services strategist and is a 13-year tech veteran.

Anser

Lynn Chia has joined the nonprofit public service research institute as chief strategy officer, a newly-created role she brings three decades of experience to.

Chia most recently co-founded the water-focused startup Ayon Technologies and is a former leader of HackerOne’s federal business. Her career also includes stops at Serco Inc., Deloitte and Booz Allen Hamilton.

Anser focuses on studies and analyses in national security, homeland security and public policy.

D&G Solutions

Trish Csank has joined the logistics and supply chain management specialist as vice president of strategy and mission solutions, a role she brings three decades of experience to.

Csank most recently worked as a vice president at LMI, where she helped lead different areas of its supply chain-focused businesses.

She is also a 25-year Air Force veteran and retired colonel whose career in service includes roles such as director of Task Force Liberty for logistics and engineering, plus deputy director of logistics.

Dynanet

Dr. Anthony “Tony” Kirilusha has joined the technology integrator as chief scientific officer, a role he brings 25 years of health care sector experience to.

Kirilusha will help lead efforts to scale Dynanet’s services in areas such as analytics, interoperable data platforms and digital transformation. Health IT is a priority market for Dynanet, which works with the Health and Human Services Department on tech initiatives.

Kirilusha most recently worked as chief scientific officer at Credence. He is also a 10-year veteran of the National Institutes of Health, where he was a program leader in its Office of Strategic Coordination.

Electrosoft

Jamie Holcombe, the former Patent and Trademark Office chief information officer, has joined the cybersecurity and digital engineering company as chief operating officer.

“Throughout my career, one belief has stayed constant: don’t ask to be trusted, build systems like they never will be. That mindset will continue to guide how I approach my new role at Electrosoft,” Holcombe wrote in a LinkedIn post on his new role.

Holcombe was USPTO’s CIO for six-and-a-half years.

Fluor

Stacey Shepard has joined the global engineering and construction company as senior vice president of growth and strategy in its mission solutions group, which houses the government portfolio.

Fluor hired Shepard to aid in its efforts to “sharpen our focus on the markets where we can lead and the services that set us apart,” Al Collins, group president for mission solutions, wrote in a LinkedIn post on the new role.

A three-decade market veteran, Shepard most recently worked as a senior managing director at CBRE. Her career also includes senior roles at Jacobs and AAI Corp.

Google

Lax Jadeja has joined the global tech giant as chief financial officer for its public sector business, a role he brings two decades of experience to.

“It's a privilege to support the teams working at the intersection of technology and public service, helping governments, agencies, and institutions leverage Google's capabilities to solve real-world challenges,” Jadeja wrote in a LinkedIn post on his new role.

Jadeja most recently worked as CFO at Viamo for four years. His career also includes roles at Amazon, Xerox and Computer Sciences Corp.

Ignite IT

David O’Neil has moved up to president at the digital transformation company, which he first joined in 2020 as chief growth officer and most recently was chief operating officer.

O’Neil will work with CEO Steve Pichney on the overall corporate strategy and long-term vision. Ignite IT has also tasked O’Neil with leading its partnership, joint ventures and alliances.

A 26-year market veteran, O’Neil’s career also includes roles at Xcelerate Solutions and Longevity Consulting.

Integrated Data Services

Sujey Edward has joined the business management software provider as chief strategy and innovation officer, a newly-created role he brings nearly two decades of market experience to.

Edward will oversee efforts at IDS to further iterate its core product as the Arlington Capital Partners-owned company pushes for expansion into new markets and works to identify potential acquisitions.

Edward most recently worked as chief technology officer and senior partner at IBM’s U.S. federal business, which he joined in 2023 following Big Blue’s acquisition of Octo. He was CTO at Octo prior to that transaction.

Merlin Labs

Mark Brunner has joined the newly-minted public company as chief revenue officer to help lead efforts at expanding the capability and availability of its autonomous flight operating system.

The 25-year tech and public sector veteran will lead growth initiatives to aid in Merlin’s work at scaling its Merlin Pilot tool, which uses artificial intelligence techniques to gather data during each flight to help it learn and get smarter.

Brunner most recently led public sector growth initiatives at PsiQuantum and before that worked as president of public sector at Primer AI.

Merlin Labs, again

Following its $200 million initial public offering in March, the company has unveiled its seven-member board of directors that includes six independent members.

CEO Matt George was named chairman of the board. Michael Blitzer was appointed lead independent director. Other board members include Kenneth Braithwaite, Kelyn Brannon, Michael Montelongo, Michael Montelongo, Dr. Robert Smith and Carolyn Trabuco.

Northrop Grumman

Chuck Jones has joined the blue chip defense hardware maker as chief information and digital officer for its defense systems sector, a role he brings 16 years of experience to.

“I’ll be leading IT, cybersecurity, and digital strategy focused on enabling mission outcomes through simplified, secure, and data-driven capabilities,” Jones wrote in a LinkedIn post on his new role.

Jones previously worked at vice president of digital operations at RTX’s Raytheon segment. His career also includes roles at Honeywell and General Electric.

Peraton

Justin Ciacco has moved up to president of the government technology integrator’s national aerospace solutions sector, a role that puts him in leadership for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Brand New Air Traffic Control Systems program.

Peraton captured the BNACTS program in December and will oversee an industry team responsible for the overhaul of the U.S.’ aging air traffic control system. The FAA eyes 2028 as when it wants to implement the new system.

Ciacco is a two-decade market veteran and formerly a vice president at Peraton, which he joined in 2021 via its acquisition of the Vion Corp. cloud business.

Radiance Technologies

Darien Hammett has moved up to chief operating officer at the employee-owned engineering services company, which he first joined in 2019 as an assistant vice president.

The three-decade defense veteran will work with CEO Bill Bailey on implementing strategies and growth pursuits, while also overseeing internal processes and efficiency initiatives.

Hammett most recently held the role of executive vice president of Radiance’s defense sector. He is also a 24-year Air Force veteran whose career includes service as military assistant to the assistant defense secretary for acquisition.

Shift5

Jason Hall has joined the venture-backed operational technology and cyber company as vice president of mission delivery, a role he brings three decades of defense experience to.

“I’ll be focused on delivering mission-critical solutions that enhance cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance across operational technology environments,” Hall wrote in a LinkedIn post on his new role.

Hall most recently worked as a general manager at L3Harris Technologies, where Shift5’s CEO Toby Magsig also came from. Hall is also a 27-year Navy veteran.

Two Six Technologies

The Carlyle Group-owned national security tech integrator has elevated three executives to its C-level leadership team to help shape the next phase of the strategy.

As president, Young Bang will oversee Two Six Technologies’ performance on programs and efforts to expand its pipeline across the defense and intelligence communities. He joined the Two Six team in 2025 after a stint as an operating executive at Carlyle.

In the chief operating officer role, Amy Dalton will lead all of Two Six’s corporate enablement functions and the corporate strategic initiatives group. She has been a member of Two Six’s leadership group since its 2021 inception and most recently was its chief performance officer.

Okla

Mark Peters, chief executive of Mitre Corp. since the fall of 2024, has joined the board of directors at this developer of fast fission power plants that is pushing to convert nuclear fuel into clean energy.

Oklo’s efforts also include development work on advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the Energy Department and national laboratories.

Peters is one of four new members joining Okla’s board.

Xcelerate Solutions

Jerry Howe, a 35-year GovCon and legal veteran, has joined the board of directors at the McNally Capital-owned secure IT services provider.

Howe most recently worked as general counsel at Leidos from 2017 to 2024, then formally retired from the company in March 2025.

Before Leidos, Howe was a partner at the law firm Fried Frank. His career also includes stints in the general counsel roles at both TASC and Veridian Corp.

York Space Systems

Janine Davidson, Navy undersecretary from 2016 to 2017 and also a former deputy assistant defense secretary for plans, has joined the board of directors at the now-publicly traded small satellite maker.

York Space Systems’ board of directors grows from seven members to eight with the appointment of Davidson, who also becomes a member of the audit committee. She is a nominee of AE Industrial Partners, the private equity firm and controlling shareholder of York.

Davidson has been president of the Metropolitan State University of Denver since 2017.