JDG Completes VP Searches for The MIL Corporation
November 11, 2025 – Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Yolanda Reid and Mike Marshall as vice presidents of cybersecurity at The MIL Corporation.
With over 25 years of experience at the forefront of national security and emerging technology, Ms. Reid has led some of the most advanced cyber and intelligence programs supporting the U.S. government and allied partners. Her expertise spans cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, and post-quantum cryptography (PQC), with deep domain knowledge in both offensive and defensive cyber operations, secure systems, and strategic technology development.
Ms. Reid excels at retaining and energizing high-performing teams, shaping strategy, and delivering impactful solutions that address complex security challenges. She brings a proven track record of business development success, leading programs from $3 million to over $100 million in support of clients such as the Intelligence Community, U.S. Cyber Command, the Air Force, combatant commands, CISA, and international partners. Notably, she played a key role in a $5 billion proposal for the Air Force and has extensive experience navigating both traditional and non-traditional acquisitions.
Mr. Marshall has led business development, capture, P&L, proposal, and program/project management efforts across cybersecurity, cloud/IT infrastructure, AI/data analytics, and software development. His DoD relationships span the Air Force/Space Force (Pentagon, SAF/AQ, Peterson AFB, SMC/Los Angeles AFB, Hanscom AFB), DFAS, DTRA, DIA, and Army CIO. Of note, Mr. Marshall led multiple winning $1B+ IDIQ captures and $100M+ task orders through GSA FEDSIM Alliant vehicles. His leadership helped grow portfolios up to $50 million/year with 250+ staff.
Established in 1980, MIL provides innovative cyber, engineering, financial, and information technology services to the federal government. Headquartered in Bowie, Maryland, MIL has built a strong reputation for delivering mission-critical solutions that enhance government efficiency and security. The company’s dedicated workforce partners with numerous federal agencies to drive technological advancement and operational excellence.
JDG Associates has been providing executive recruitment services to Fortune 1000 corporations, associations and non-profits, federal, state, and local governments, research and consulting firms, and defense contractors since 1973. The firm’s research-intensive process and personal approach have resulted in more than 4,000 senior-level searches across a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines in the Washington, D.C. region and nationally.
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Darren DeGioia serves as president of JDG. He conducts senior-level search assignments for research and consulting organizations as well as the public sector. His areas of expertise include information technology, accounting and finance, the quantitative sciences, operations/general management, marketing, and communications. Prior to joining JDG, Mr. DeGioia spent four years in the hospitality industry with the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Sheraton Hotels.
International Bottled Water Association
JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Jeremy Pollack as vice president of government relations for the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). “Jeremy’s deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, successful track record with legislative fly-ins, and experience working with companies that are members of both IBWA and Water Quality Association gives him unique insight into our industry’s needs,” said IBWA president and CEO Joe Doss. “We’re confident that Jeremy will strengthen our government relations efforts and effectively represent our members’ interests at all levels of government.”
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Mr. Pollack brings extensive government relations expertise and a proven track record of advocacy success that makes him an ideal fit for advancing IBWA’s legislative and regulatory priorities. He joins IBWA from the Water Quality Association (WQA), where he served as director of government affairs. In that role, he led WQA’s global government relations strategy, representing the industry before elected officials and regulators at the local, state, and federal levels of government. His accomplishments include managing government affairs operations, overseeing political action committee activities, and directing signature advocacy events, including the Water Resources Congressional Summit and state-level advocacy days.
The International Bottled Water Association is the authoritative source of information about all types of bottled waters, including spring, mineral, purified, artesian, and sparkling. Founded in 1958, IBWA’s membership includes U.S. and international bottlers, distributors and suppliers.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
