WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 – Teal, an independently owned managed IT services provider serving regulated and growth-focused organizations, announced that Jill Williams, Vice President of Finance and Accounting, has been named a finalist for a 2026 NVTC Tech CFO Award. The honor, presented by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), recognizes financial leaders who are driving innovation, scaling growth, and strengthening the technology ecosystem across the region.
The NVTC awards celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2026, marking three decades of recognizing financial excellence and leadership within Northern Virginia’s technology community. Finalists were selected by an independent panel of past award winners and represent some of the region’s most impactful technology finance leaders.
Williams was named a finalist in the Emerging Growth CFO of the Year category, which highlights financial executives who play an important role in guiding fast-growing technology organizations through periods of scale, transformation, and complexity. Winners will be announced at the NVTC Tech CFO Awards ceremony on June 1, 2026, in McLean, Virginia.
“Jill’s recognition as an NVTC finalist reflects the discipline, consistency, and leadership she brings to Teal every day,” said Don Sauer, Teal Chief Executive Officer and cofounder. “Her ability to balance financial rigor with collaboration and long-term vision has strengthened our foundation and positioned Teal for continued growth.”
The program honors financial leaders who are shaping what’s next for the technology sector, enabling innovation while building resilient, high-performing organizations. Williams’ selection as a finalist underscores her growing influence within both Teal and the broader technology community. She plays a central role in guiding Teal’s financial strategy as the company scales.
Learn more about Jill Williams and her leadership journey at Teal.
For information about Teal, visit Teal or contact Brittany Watson, Marketing Manager, at (703) 740-8797 or brittany.watson@tealtech.com.
About Teal
Teal is an independently owned, managed IT services provider trusted by growth-focused executives at small and mid-sized businesses who demand high performance, strong security, and strategic impact. Every solution is engineered for measurable outcomes – from advising on AI policy and governance to developing IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
As new technologies and risks emerge, Teal keeps clients secure and compliant through a dedicated cybersecurity team and by embedding best-in-class MDR with a 24/7 SOC into its standard services. The company has a track record of reducing downtime, risk, and IT complexity for clients across industries like government contracting, nonprofit, healthcare, and financial services.
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Brittany Watson, Marketing Manager
Office: (703) 740-8797
Email: brittany.watson@tealtech.com
