Top cfos to Watch in 2026: Freedom Technology Solutions Group's Grady Lincalis. Grady Lincalis. CFO, Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC Under Grady Lincalis' financial leadership, Freedom Technology Solutions Group achieved CMMC Level 2 certification through a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization representing a significant milestone in the company's commitment to cybersecurity, compliance and the protection of sensitive government information. This achievement reinforces the company's commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information, strengthening customer confidence and meeting the rigorous security requirements necessary to support its defense and government partners. "By embedding security and compliance into our operations, we are building a strong foundation for responsible, sustainable growth and positioning Freedom to pursue new opportunities with confidence," Lincalis said. Freedom Technology Solutions Group is also committed to helping government customers achieve better mission outcomes with greater speed and efficiency through innovative solutions that address evolving operational needs. By leveraging Commercial Solutions Openings and Other Transaction Authority agreements, the company creates more agile, cost-effective pathways to accelerate technology adoption, streamline acquisition and reduce time from concept to capability. "This approach enables us to deliver mission-focused innovation faster and more efficiently, maximize the value of government resources and create meaningful impact for the government customers we serve," Lincalis said. Why Watch. Lincalis and his team are focused on building the capacity, infrastructure and organizational capabilities needed to scale effectively while maintaining operational excellence and delivering consistent value to customers. Through intentional investments in people, processes, technology and systems, they are strengthening the company's foundation to support future growth and evolving business demands. These forward-looking investments reflect Freedom Technology Solutions Group's commitment to growing responsibly, increasing resilience and positioning the organization for long-term success. "I'm incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished as we've navigated change, embraced new challenges and continued to grow," Lincalis said. "Our ability to adapt, evolve and stay focused on what matters most reflects the strength of our people and the culture we've built together. I'm excited about the future and confident that the resilience, commitment and collaboration that got us here will continue to drive our success." Fun fact: Lincalis is a car enthusiast, but his passion is a little different from most. Rather than focusing on horsepower or performance, he is pursuing his family's high-mileage record, currently held by a 2003 Dodge Neon that reached 309,000 miles. With 264,000 miles on his 2013 Honda Accord, Lincalis is confident he will be the new record holder soon. Staff Writer WashingtonExec celebrates the people, programs, and milestones shaping the Washington, D.C. government contracting community. Earlier in Execs to Watch Lists All headlines Join 30,000+ leaders who start their day with The Daily. Our latest executive profiles, council news, and GovCon headlines - every morning.

Roger Alan Nichols, formerly a client executive director at AT&T (NYSE: T), has joined Columbia, Maryland-based information technology company Freedom Consulting Group as chief growth officer.