Peraton Executives Named Among 2025 FORUM IT100 Awardees

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peraton is proud to announce five senior leaders from its Defense Mission & Health Solutions (DM&HS) Sector have been named to the prestigious 2025 FORUM IT100 Awards, recognizing them among the most influential leaders in government contracting.

These awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in the government technology and contracting community. Only 100 leaders across the industry are selected through a rigorous vetting process for their vision, innovation, and transformative impact.

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The honorees include:

• Tarik Reyes, president, Defense Mission & Health Solutions Sector
• Steve Irish, vice president and general manager, Defense Enterprise & Health Solutions
• Omer Khan, vice president, Benefits, Claims & Integrity Solutions
• Andrew Collins, senior business development executive, and Hall of Fame recipient
• Larry Vandergrift, senior project manager

Hosted by FORUM, the IT100 Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in the government technology and contracting community. Each year, only 100 leaders across the industry are selected through a rigorous vetting process for their vision, innovation, and transformative impact on public sector missions. The honorees will be formally recognized at an exclusive event Dec. 16, 2025. Register here.

“This is a tremendous honor for our team and reflects the extraordinary talent and leadership within our Defense Mission & Health Solutions sector,” said Ravi Dankanikote, chief growth officer, Peraton. “Each of these individuals has demonstrated unwavering dedication to delivering mission-critical outcomes for our customers. Their inclusion in the FORUM IT100 reinforces Peraton’s position as a trusted and innovative force in the government contracting community.”

Peraton’s DM&HS Sector provides essential services that support both national security and public health – ensuring the safety, care, and resilience of communities around the globe. The company continues to pioneer forward-thinking solutions in areas ranging from defense health modernization and digital transformation to AI-driven decision support and secure mission operations.

About FORUM

FORUM is the leading platform for recognizing and connecting the most influential leaders in the government contracting ecosystem. Through its flagship FORUM IT100 Awards, Power 100 Magazine, and exclusive podcast series, FORUM creates an unparalleled space for innovation, insight, and industry recognition. With a mission to elevate voices that drive public sector transformation, FORUM serves as the gold standard for achievement in government IT and consulting.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation technology and national security company that drives missions of consequence. As one of the world’s leading mission capability integrators and transformative enterprise IT providers, we serve as a valued partner to the government, delivering trusted, highly differentiated solutions to protect our nation and allies from threats across digital and physical domains. Learn how we help sustain your way of life at peraton.com.