President & Chief Executive Officer

Phil Panzarella is a seasoned executive with more than three decades of leadership and management experience, delivering innovative enterprise-level solutions to federal, state , local, and commercial clients. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he served an accomplished 10 year career and transitioned into the consulting environment. After years of executive management experience working with IBM, Siemens and others, Mr. Panzarella established CPS Professional Services in 2006, producing performance-based solutions to enhance the organizational effectiveness and efficiency of clients.

“A passion to serve is fundamental to complete implementation and execution of each project and program.” – Phil Panzarella

Phil Panzarella has a strong sense of commitment to giving back to the community in which he lives, and uses his time to provide leadership and service. Supporting our military veterans and dedicating his time and resources for the sake of adults and children with disabilities, Mr. Panzarella serves Easter Seals-Greater Washington-Baltimore Region as the Chairman of the Board. Through this involvement, he has inspired Easter Seals to focus on military initiatives such as ‘Veterans Count,’ positioned to provide the last mile of support to wounded soldiers and their families upon their return home. He also serves on the boards of other organizations, including the American Freedom Foundation and the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Panzarella spends much time with other CEOs of small businesses, to provide advice and guidance on how to launch or grow their business.

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)

• Former Board Member (2008-2010)
• Small Business Committee Chair (2010)
• Participated in the selection of the 2010 applications for the College Scholarship Program

The American Freedom Foundation

• Board Member 2007-Present, Vice Chairman and Chair of Governance Committee, 2010-present

The Easter Seals-Greater Washington-Baltimore Region (GWBR)

• Board Member 2008-2010, Current Chairman of the Board elected in September of 2010

The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce

• Leadership Fairfax Graduate, Board Member 2005-Present

The West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference

• Co-Chairman 2008-Present with significant CPS Involvement

The West Springfield Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

• Board Member, 2007-2010, Past Chairman of the Board for 2010