Virginia Business Magazine named MITRE CEO and President Jason Providakes to its 500 Power List for the third consecutive time. The annual list comprises Virginia’s most powerful and influential leaders in business, government, politics, and education. Providakes was one of the top 20 leaders in the state in government contracting, technology, and aerospace.
As its magazine editor, Richard Foster, explains, “It’s like the Fortune 500, but instead of focusing on companies, it’s about people. More specifically, unlike the Fortune 500, which ranks companies by gross revenues, this is a more subjective list. We strive to inventory the most powerful and influential leaders and executives in Virginia across 20 major sectors, ranging from real estate and manufacturing to higher education and government. We accept suggestions for the Virginia 500, but it is compiled based on research by our editorial staff, not through nominations.”