John Wasson

Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Icf

Search every verified John Wasson interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In March 2023, John Wasson, Chair and CEO of ICF, gave a tour of the company's new global headquarters in Reston, Virginia, to WashingtonExec's founder and CEO. During the tour, he discussed the design and functionality of the building, noting that the primary motivation for the move was to provide a modern and progressive experience for employees after 35 years in the prior headquarters. He stated that the space was designed to reflect ICF's technology business, with state-of-the-art video conferencing, open collaboration areas, and modular furniture, while also aiming to maximize productivity in a hybrid work environment. Wasson described the move as part of a strategic vision to accelerate growth and employee engagement. Wasson also highlighted ICF's recent performance and sustainability efforts. He said the company had strong growth in 2022, with double-digit top and bottom line growth, the addition of several thousand employees, and the acquisition of three companies, including those with a technology and digital modernization focus, with total sales exceeding two billion dollars. He noted that ICF has been carbon neutral since 2006 and has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by over 93 percent in the last decade, emphasizing that the new office was designed to be energy and water efficient, with sustainable transportation options and a LEED Silver certification.