- Awardees were peer nominated and passed a rigorous review process
- Underscores Peraton’s commitment to mission-first leadership and solutions-oriented partnership with the government
- Yager is a VP of Health and Collins is a senior business development executive
Oct 31, 2025
Peraton is proud to announce that two outstanding leaders from its Defense Mission & Health Solutions (DM&HS) sector, Krista Yager and Andrew Collins, have been named to the 2026 Engage Federal Health 150 list by OrangeSlices AI. Honorees are recognized as forward-leaning leaders who are transforming how government and industry engage across the federal health landscape.
Selected through peer nominations and a rigorous review process, honorees are celebrated for embodying six core traits essential to modern federal collaboration: Open Communication, Mission-Focused Thinking, Reliable Partnership, Community Presence, Perspective Seeking, and Innovation-Minded Leadership.
Krista Yager and Andrew Collins exemplify these values through their tireless work supporting federal health agencies. Their recognition underscores Peraton’s deep commitment to mission-first leadership and collaborative, solutions-oriented partnership with government customers.
“Krista and Andrew reflect the very best of what our sector stands for,” said Tarik Reyes, president, Defense Mission & Health Solutions Sector, Peraton. “Their inclusion in this year’s list of honorees is a testament to their dedication, empathy, and ability to bring people together to solve the toughest challenges in healthcare and defense. I’m incredibly proud of their leadership and teams.”
Peraton’s DM&HS sector, made up of more than 6,000 employees across all 50 states, is a cornerstone of the company’s support to both national defense and global health missions. Under Reyes’ leadership, the sector executes approximately 300 contracts, generating $2 billion in annual revenue. Its teams work across the spectrum of defense and health needs – from modernizing critical IT systems to delivering innovative solutions that improve care and outcomes for the most vulnerable populations.
As the federal landscape evolves to prioritize efficiency, AI-driven innovation, and human-centered delivery, the work of leaders, like Yager and Collins, becomes even more critical. Their ability to connect across boundaries, build trust, and drive meaningful impact continues to make Peraton a valued and reliable partner to the government.
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