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July 28, 2026

WashExec Recognizes Josh Rubin As BD Exec To Watch in 2026 

Recognizing Growth Leadership in GovCon

Evolver is proud to announce that Chief Growth Officer Josh Rubin has been recognized by WashingtonExec as one of its Top Business Development Executives to Watch in 2026, an annual list honoring leaders who are driving growth, advancing innovation, and helping federal agencies meet increasingly complex mission requirements. 

The recognition honors executives who have demonstrated success in business development, capture strategy, and organizational leadership. It also highlights those helping agencies address increasingly complex mission needs.


Building a High-Performing Growth Organization

Since joining Evolver, Rubin has focused on building a high-performing growth team while aligning the company’s strategy around measurable customer outcomes. He has helped expand Evolver’s Integrated Technology Solutions (EITS) portfolio, enabling agencies to modernize legacy environments, strengthen cybersecurity, and accelerate mission delivery with commercially proven technologies.

“Josh has brought a clear vision for growth that reflects Evolver and our mission of advancement,” said Mike Santelli, Chief Executive Officer of Evolver. “He understands that sustainable growth comes from developing exceptional people while solving our customers’ toughest challenges through investment in innovation. His leadership has strengthened and created a high-performing team that speeds our trajectory as a premier mid-tier government contractor.”

Advancing Innovation for Federal Customers

In his WashingtonExec profile, Rubin discussed the importance of investing in people and building teams that deliver long-term value. He also highlighted Evolver’s continued investment in AI-enabled automation and modernization through EITS. These capabilities help agencies adopt secure, mission-ready solutions that reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and support mission success.

“My motivation every day at work is serving colleagues, employees and partners that make a measurable impact every day in securing and modernizing our nation’s IT systems and infrastructure,” Rubin said. “That is what makes working in GovCon so rewarding.”

Looking Ahead

As federal agencies continue to modernize, Evolver remains focused on delivering practical, secure solutions that improve mission outcomes. Rubin’s recognition reflects both his leadership and the company’s commitment to innovation, customer success, and sustainable growth.

Read Josh’s full WashingtonExec profile: https://washingtonexec.com/2026/07/top-bd-gm-execs-to-watch-in-2026/11/ 

About Evolver

Evolver, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a technology company serving government and commercial customers by addressing client challenges in the present and transitioning clients to the future through innovative IT transformation and cybersecurity services and solutions.

Founded in 2000, Evolver delivers mission-driven services and solutions that improve security, promote innovation, and maximize operational efficiency. For more information, visit us at www.evolverinc.com or on LinkedIn.