Press Release / News
Highlight Welcomes New CFO
- Highlight IT Team
- August 14, 2025
Fairfax, VA – August 13, 2025
Highlight is proud to announce the addition of William “Bill” Maxwell as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Maxwell has over 25 years of experience in the government contracting industry, with a focus in the Information Technology, Aerospace, Defense, and Professional Services markets. Bill helped CALIBRE – a majority ESOP firm – grow from $68M to $170M, won the first international subcontract at ERP International, and established a multi-company shared services operation at Jefferson Consulting Group.
Maxwell holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh, a B.A. in Economics and International Studies from the University of the Pacific and is also a licensed CPA in Virginia.
He leads the local Sierra Club ICO, which takes disadvantaged children on hiking, canoeing, swimming, and other trips. Maxwell is an avid skier and volleyball enthusiast.
“Bill brings a wealth of expertise in the financial management of firms focused on partnering with government organizations in their digital transformation journey”, said Aarish Gokaldas, CEO. “We are excited to welcome Bill to our vibrant company as we grow and navigate the ever-changing GovCon landscape.”
About Highlight
Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (CMS, HHS, ACF) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA).