John Schlegel
CFO, IEM International, Inc.
One of John Schlegel’s biggest recent achievements as CFO is the continued growth of IEM, turning the new $1 billion pipeline into wins in both traditional and historic markets and new, innovative revenue streams by continuing to invest in AI and software to strengthen its competitive edge.
By modernizing financial reporting, IEM also reduced decision-critical reporting from 14 days to five, giving leaders faster, smarter insights.
“John has played a critical role in positioning IEM for our next chapter of growth,” said Bryan Koon, IEM CEO. “His leadership in modernizing our financial systems, investing in R&D and standing up a new sector has strengthened our foundation and expanded what’s possible for our company and our clients. IEM is stronger, more agile and more future-ready because of his vision and execution.”
IEM is also delivering cost savings and operational efficiency to the federal government by bringing interdisciplinary expertise directly to clients. The team includes former federal, state and local emergency managers, policy experts and practitioners who understand government from the inside. That real-world experience allows IEM to streamline processes, anticipate risks and deliver compliant, accelerated solutions.
As federal funding and requirements evolve, so does IEM. Clients trust the company as a single, end-to-end partner — combining innovation, rigor and experience to get it right the first time. That commitment to doing the job well, not just quickly, is what sets IEM apart.
Why Watch
In 2026, Schlegel’s team is focused on sustaining IEM’s growth while accelerating modernization across the company as global challenges and disasters continue to affect communities. The team is implementing systems and tools to strengthen operations, improve efficiency and help employees deliver greater impact. The goal is simple: enable IEM to do more good, faster.
“I have now been with IEM for over seven years and am proud of the culture that we have here,” Schlegel said. “It is the people that allow us to offer our services to the government and community. In the ever-changing landscape, our ability to adapt is what makes me look forward to what IEM can accomplish in the future.”
Fun fact: Schlegel played hockey in college but has since traded the ice for pavement. Last year, he completed his first half marathon and is currently training for his first full marathon this year. Training has taken a little bit of a back seat, however, as he is recently returning from parental leave after welcoming his second daughter in August.