WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 4, 2026 — Greystones Group, a woman-owned small business delivering innovative digital solutions to the United States military and civilian federal government, announced that Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive Officer, has been named a 2026 Rising Star of GovCon by DCA Live.
The Rising Stars of GovCon recognition honors founders, CEOs, and senior executives who are leading and advising some of the fastest growing and most impactful companies in the Washington, D.C. government contracting community. Since 2014, DCA Live has recognized hundreds of leaders and organizations driving innovation, growth, and value across the region. Honorees are nominated and selected by leaders across the GovCon and broader business community.
Sheila is recognized for advancing artificial intelligence and digital transformation across federal and defense missions. Under her leadership, Greystones Group has successfully transitioned emerging technologies from research and development into operational capabilities that support national security.
A key example of this impact is Soleite™, Greystones’ advanced AI analytics platform, which leverages agentic workflows and intelligent automation to transform complex data into mission-ready insights. The company has successfully advanced three Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs beyond the federal innovation “Valley of Death” into Phase III awards, an achievement that underscores sustained mission impact and scalability.
“Through her leadership, Sheila continues to accelerate the responsible adoption of AI across the federal enterprise,” said John Mark Suhy, Greystones Chief Technology Officer.
Greystones’ technologies have been validated across the Department of Defense innovation ecosystem. Soleite™ and Soleite Mission Edge™ were selected for the U.S. Navy’s 2025 Robust Artificial Intelligence Test Event (RAITE), where emerging AI technologies are evaluated for operational readiness. The company also secured a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to support the Live Virtual Construction Toolkit, advancing digital engineering and mission simulation capabilities.
In addition, Duffy led the rapid development of SustainEdge™, an AI-powered predictive maintenance platform supporting unmanned surface vehicle operations under the Department of Navy, delivered in just 50 days using agile development practices.
By focusing on mission-driven innovation and practical deployment, Sheila has enabled advanced analytics and AI capabilities to move rapidly from concept to operational use, helping federal agencies modernize operations, improve situational awareness, and strengthen national security outcomes.
About Greystones Group
Greystones is a certified WOSB, headquartered in Washington, DC. Greystones Group is proud to support our Nation’s Defense and Critical Infrastructure Agencies by providing mission-focused solutions and services that ensure mission success. We provide rapid DevSecOps and proven artificial intelligence solutions for mission critical systems to reduce operators’ cognitive load, and allow for better, faster decisions.
For more information, visit www.greystonesgroup.com.
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