Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year Thomas Flagg joined the Office of Management and Budget as deputy federal CIO in June 2026 under former Federal CIO…

Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year Brian Epley leads technology at the Department of Commerce, whose varied bureaus support economic development, trade, scientific research and public…

Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year Michael Duffy serves as acting federal CISO, helping coordinate cybersecurity priorities across civilian agencies from the Office of Management and…

Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year Kirsten Davies was sworn in as the Pentagon’s CIO in December 2025 following Senate confirmation. She leads enterprise information technology…

Federal Leadership Stephen Winchell became DARPA’s 24th director in 2025, taking charge of an agency known for pursuing ambitious research that can change national security capabilities. He…

Federal Leadership Rob Vietmeyer leads software modernization work within the Pentagon CIO organization. As chief software officer, he advocates for development practices and technology that can help…

Federal Leadership Barry Tanner was appointed the Department of the Navy’s CIO in August 2026 after serving as deputy and acting CIO. He leads information technology and…

Federal Leadership Adam Starr leads technology at the Office of Personnel Management, where federal hiring, retirement and workforce services depend on effective digital systems. He has described…

Federal Leadership Cameron Stanley was tapped in early 2026 to head the Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, which works to make data, analytics and AI…

Federal Leadership Zachary Schwartz serves as the principal deputy assistant secretary for information and technology at VA. In the role, he helps oversee technology strategy, daily operations,…