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  • David Fox, CEO of Willo - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    David Fox, CEO of Willo - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/12/15

    With over 20 years of management experience in the oral healthcare industry, David Fox brings a strategic and seasoned perspective to the Willo leadership team. His extensive background spans leadership roles across early-stage ventures and global brands, where he has demonstrated a talent for scaling businesses and driving sustainable growth. David has successfully negotiated, integrated, and led the acquisition of more than 10 brands and companies, proving his expertise in strategic expansion and integration. Under his leadership, Willo is revolutionizing oral care for children.

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    13 分
  • Lawrence Melton, CEO & President of The Building People, LLC - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    Lawrence Melton, CEO & President of The Building People, LLC - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/12/15

    Lawrence Melton is the CEO & President of The Building People. With over 31 years of industry and federal executive experience, Lawrence established the company in 2013 and found early success in its global reach to drive greater efficiency, investment, and performance for its clients. The Building People integrates technology, buildings, and people to deliver the future of the built environment, today. He has successfully led the company into the federal sector and expanded into the commercial industry through creative partnering approaches and competitive service offerings. Since the founding in 2013, Lawrence has led a robust and diversified growth strategy that includes over 450 employees that have delivered more than $400M in revenue. The Building People is once again nationally recognized as one of America's Fastest-Growing Companies, which rarely occurs eight years in a row, ranking No. 1327 (2018), No. 472 (2019), No. 318 (2020), No. 511 (2021), No. 2504 (2022), No. 3464 (2023), No. 3602 (2024), and No. 2923 (2025). In August 2025, Lawrence was named a finalist by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce as Executive of Year, a prestigious selection that showcases the success and leadership among the top CEO’s in the Federal Government industry.

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    25 分
  • Bruce Lowthers, CEO and Executive Director of Paysafe - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    Bruce Lowthers, CEO and Executive Director of Paysafe - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/12/04

    Bruce Lowthers is the CEO and Executive Director of the Board at Paysafe, where he has led a successful transformation of the company since his appointment in May 2022. Under his leadership, Paysafe streamlined its operations, recalibrated its growth strategy, and returned to growth by focusing on innovation, customer experience, and a sales-driven culture. A former CPA and entrepreneur, Bruce co-founded multiple startups and payments industry associations, including ATPC and P20, and serves on the board of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). Prior to Paysafe, he spent 15 years at FIS, ultimately serving as President. He has been recognized with numerous industry awards and accolades for his leadership and contributions to the payments and fintech sectors. In addition, Bruce is an active philanthropist, supporting multiple causes, including cancer, education, and public health in the U.S. and in the UK.

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    23 分
  • John Steckel, President and CEO of American Systems - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    John Steckel, President and CEO of American Systems - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/12/02

    Mr. Steckel joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS in June 2018 as VP, Business Development, and has been instrumental in aligning the company’s business development and delivery of strategic offerings with customer needs. In April 2022, Mr. Steckel was promoted to VP, Corporate Development, adding oversight of the company’s legislative affairs and merger and acquisition initiatives to his business development responsibilities. In September 2023, Mr. Steckel was named President and CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS.Prior to joining AMERICAN SYSTEMS, Mr. Steckel held senior business development positions for several government contracting firms, including Vencore, Raytheon, and BAE Systems. Mr. Steckel served in the U.S. Navy as aNaval Flight Officer and is currently a Blue and Gold Officer for the U.S. Naval Academy Admissions Office. In addition to his role as AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ President and CEO, Mr. Steckel is Vice Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Mr. Steckel serves on the boards of the Professional Services Council and the Northern Virginia Technology Council. He is active with the Potomac Officers Club, the ArmedForces Cycling Classic, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), as well as other industry and community organizations. In 2022, Mr. Steckel was named to the “Top Business Development Executives to Watch” list by Washington Exec, and later that year, won Washington Exec’s Pinnacle Award as Business Development Executive of the Year, Private Company. Mr. Steckel received a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.

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    29 分
  • Jerry Shapiro, President and Aaron Shapiro, Business Development Manager of Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    Jerry Shapiro, President and Aaron Shapiro, Business Development Manager of Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/11/20

    Jerry Shapiro became President of Shapiro & Duncan in 1993, after mastering the economics of the mechanical contracting business as a member of our estimating team from 1978 to 1993. As President, Jerry oversees business development activities as well as operations of the Service, Design Build and Estimating Departments. He also reviews and approves final bids and job cost budgets. In addition, he takes a lead role in communication with subcontractors, vendors and general contractors. Jerry has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland.

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    25 分
  • Jerry Shapiro, President and Aaron Shapiro, Business Development Manager of Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    Jerry Shapiro, President and Aaron Shapiro, Business Development Manager of Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/11/18

    Jerry Shapiro became President of Shapiro & Duncan in 1993, after mastering the economics of the mechanical contracting business as a member of our estimating team from 1978 to 1993. As President, Jerry oversees business development activities as well as operations of the Service, Design Build and Estimating Departments. He also reviews and approves final bids and job cost budgets. In addition, he takes a lead role in communication with subcontractors, vendors and general contractors. Jerry has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland.

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    25 分
  • Linda Goler Blount, MPH and CEO of Community Catalyst - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    Linda Goler Blount, MPH and CEO of Community Catalyst - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/11/11
    Linda Goler Blount, MPH, is the President and CEO of Community Catalyst, a national organization dedicated to building the power of people to create a health system rooted in race equity and health justice.
    A nationally recognized leader in public health, race equity, and systems change, Linda brings more than 25 years of experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She most recently served as President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)—the only national organization solely focused on the health and wellness of Black women and girls.
    During her tenure at BWHI, Linda led the organization through a period of significant growth and strategic impact. Under her leadership, BWHI advanced bold policy advocacy, launched evidence-based programs, and developed partnerships that elevated Black women’s health on the national stage—including a landmark collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That effort advanced BWHI’s mission to build the power of Black women to take control of their health and advocate for policies that support their well-being, while also shaping national standards for equitable, community-informed care.
    Prior to BWHI, Linda held senior leadership roles at the CDC, the American Cancer Society, and in the private sector, where she applied community-based research methodologies to address chronic disease prevention and health disparities at scale. She was a lead contributor to IndexUS, the first data set focused on the health of Black women using an asset-based approach—centered on studying healthy Black women rather than only illness or disease, and was named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Impact list for her leadership in public health.
    Throughout her career, Linda has been a steadfast advocate for solutions that center the lived experiences of those most harmed by health inequities. Her leadership is rooted in the belief that health is a right, and that people—especially those historically excluded from the health system—should be at the center of shaping the policies and practices that impact their lives.
    She holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Operations Research from Eastern Michigan University.
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    26 分
  • Steve Schwab, CEO of Elizabeth Dole Foundation - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC

    Steve Schwab, CEO of Elizabeth Dole Foundation - CEOs You Should Know: Washington, DC
    2025/11/03
    Steve Schwab is an experienced national leader in health, public policy, communications and philanthropy, and a passionate champion for military and veteran caregivers, their veterans, and families. As a widely sought after expert on these issues, Steve has closely advised the White House and policymakers, leaders, and organizations in every sector, testified before Congress, addressed audiences across the globe, and represented the concerns of caregivers and military families in national media appearances, including on NBC's TODAY, 60 Minutes, Fox & Friends, and NPR. As CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Steve spearheads the country's preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring military caregivers, their veterans, and families. Since 2014, he has grown and developed the Foundation from its start-up phase into an established national nonprofit responsible for some of the most impactful reforms, programs, and legislative and regulatory solutions to the challenges facing military families. Under Steve's leadership, the Foundation launched the Hidden Heroes Campaign, established the Hidden Heroes Cities and Counties program, successfully championed the expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, and created Heroes & History Makers, a signature fundraising event that has raised millions of dollars for caregiver resources. In 2024, Steve led the movement to pass the largest bipartisan VA reform legislation, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act), which was signed into law on January 2, 2025. Steve led the launch of the Hidden Helpers Coalition in 2021, bringing together the White House and more than a hundred public and private organizations to support the children in military and veteran caregiving families. In 2021, Steve was named by the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough to serve on the Veterans' Family, Caregiver, and Survivor Federal Advisory Committee. Under Steve's leadership, the Foundation has taken on a critical role leading the coalition for Face the Fight, a USAA-led initiative to significantly reduce veteran suicide. Steve is also an Executive Producer of two films documenting the lives and service of young people stepping up as caregivers, the Academy Award qualifying Sky Blossom and Unconditional: Healing Hidden Wounds. Steve is a member of the Board of Visitors of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, member of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute Advisory Board, and member of the Reach Resilience Board of Directors. Steve is also a member of the Board and chairs the Fundraising and Engagement Committee for Whitman-Walker Health, whose mission is to offer community-based health and wellness services to vulnerable citizens of the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia communities. He served as Chairman of the Board for PsychArmor, the nation's premier nonprofit for providing free education and support for all Americans to engage effectively with the military community, for a decade until he transitioned to a member of the Board in 2024.

    Previously, Steve was head of external affairs for the National Cathedral, overseeing fundraising, marketing, and communications for the nation's spiritual home. He has raised hundreds of millions of dollars from individuals, foundations, and corporations across his career and is an expert on nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, campaigns, and coalition building. Steve came to Washington, D.C. after serving in three senior leadership roles in his hometown of Rochester, N.Y. He was Vice President for Development at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to Rochester Mayor Robert J. Duffy and as head of corporate development and relations for Rochester Institute of Technology. Steve started his career in politics in New York City, then subsequently served as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Development for the New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce. He has a BA in Political Science from Rockefeller College, University at Albany, and is currently a member of the inaugural class of the Executive Master of Public Affairs at Duke University.
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    26 分