Council unveils new mission, vision, and strategic priorities to position Northern Virginia to lead the next era of innovation

MCLEAN, Va., June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the region’s technology community, unveiled a new strategic plan and elected new Board leadership during its 35th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 25th.

The new strategic plan comes at a defining moment for the technology industry as artificial intelligence, including agentic AI, cybersecurity, cloud and edge networks, mobility, robotics, space, and other emerging technologies reshape the global economy. Northern Virginia stands at the center of this transformation and is well positioned to lead the next era of innovation.

“Innovation doesn’t stand still—and neither does NVTC,” said Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC. “Our ambitious strategic plan positions NVTC for its next chapter of impact and reinforces our commitment to helping Northern Virginia lead in this next era of innovation. We’ve done it before, and we will again.”

For 35 years, NVTC has brought together leaders from business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector through major waves of technological change—from the rise of the internet to today’s advances in artificial intelligence. The refreshed strategic plan builds upon that legacy while positioning the organization for its next chapter of impact.

NVTC’s mission is to convene and champion the region’s technology community to advance innovation, build a future-ready workforce, and drive lasting economic and societal impact. Guided by its vision to fuel innovation that shapes the future, NVTC will focus on four strategic priorities over the next three years: Network—convening the region’s technology ecosystem; Voice—championing the technology community; Talent—advancing a future-ready workforce; and Cultivate—deepening engagement and delivering exceptional member value.

The successful implementation of this strategy will be guided by NVTC’s Board of Directors and leadership team, who welcomed new directors and officers during the Annual Membership Meeting.

During the meeting, NVTC members elected 20 industry leaders to the Class of 2029 Board of Directors, filled two vacancies in the Class of 2028, and elected nine FY2027 Chair Appointees. The Board also elected its FY2027 Officers for a two-year term, including Gil Dussek, CEO of Gunnison, as Chair. These incoming Board members and officers will help guide implementation of the strategic plan and advance NVTC’s strategic priorities over the next three years.

“As we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to our next chapter, I am honored to serve as Chair at such a pivotal moment for our region and our organization,” said Dussek. “Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the accelerating pace of technological change are transforming every sector of our economy, creating extraordinary opportunities for Northern Virginia to lead. I look forward to working alongside our Board, members, and partners to advance the region’s innovation ecosystem and ensure Northern Virginia remains the nation’s premier technology hub.”

FY2027 Officers

The Board elected the following FY2027 officers for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2026:

Chair: Gil Dussek, CEO, Gunnison
President & CEO: Jennifer Taylor, Northern Virginia Technology Council
Chair Elect: Mile Corrigan, CEO, Noblis
Vice Chair: Jennifer Felix, CEO, ASRC Federal
Vice President: Tim Borchert, CEO, Tria Federal
Vice President: Rick Tossavainen, CEO, Dark Wolf
Treasurer: Melinda Covert, Partner, Deloitte
Secretary: Chad Fredrick, President, PEAC US Capital
General Counsel: Ellen Grady, Partner, Pillsbury
Culture Officer: Gregory Washington, President, George Mason University

Class of 2029

The NVTC membership elected the following individuals to the Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026:

Mark Andersen, BDO
Dara Castle, RSM
Greg Fairchild, UVA Northern Virginia
Margie Graves, IBM
Kevin Gundersen, Digital Realty
Kavita Kalatur, NetImpact Strategies
Bo Machayo, Micron Technology
Manish Malhotra, Unissant
T.J. Maloney, AWS
Marc Marlin, KippsDeSanto
Cameron Mayer, Booz Allen
Richard Pineda, CALIBRE Systems
Krystal Putman-Garcia, Casepoint
Brian Roach, Adobe
Pamela Rothka, Empower AI
Timothy Sands, Virginia Tech
James Schmidt, James Madison University
Anil Sharma, 22nd Century Technologies
Eric Trexler, Palo Alto Networks
Joe Woomer, Dominion Energy

Class of 2028

The membership also elected the following individuals to fill vacancies in the Class of 2028:

Gerald Kierce, Trustible
Scott Ryan, xAI

FY2027 Chair Appointees

The following FY2027 Chair Appointees were elected to a one-year term:

Dayne Baird, Carlyle
Phil Carrai, Kratos
Cliff Chiet, iHeartMedia
Susan Hawkins, Amentum
Brian Krause, Clark Construction
Lorraine Lavet, Korn Ferry
John Mengucci, CACI International Inc
Shawn Purvis, Sabel Systems
Matt Strottman, IQT

The elections were held during NVTC’s 2026 Annual Membership Meeting, where members received an overview of NVTC’s refreshed strategic plan and heard from former Acting Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency David Shedd, author of The Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets, on the intersection of technology, innovation, and global competitiveness.

The NVTC Board of Directors brings together leaders from the region’s most influential technology companies, government contractors, universities, and innovation organizations. Their collective expertise helps shape NVTC’s advocacy efforts, strategic initiatives, and programs that support the continued growth of the region’s technology economy.

About the Northern Virginia Technology Council

The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) convenes and champions the region’s tech community to advance innovation, build a future-ready workforce, and drive economic and societal impact. Representing one of the world’s most dynamic technology ecosystems, NVTC connects leaders across business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector to foster collaboration, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate innovation. Through advocacy, networking, workforce initiatives, and strategic partnerships, NVTC helps fuel innovation that shapes the future. Learn more at nvtc.org.

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