Parsons (NYSE: PSN) appoints John T. Martinez as chief legal officer

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Parsons Corporation reported a planned change in its top legal leadership. The company has appointed John T. Martinez as chief legal officer, effective February 16, 2026, succeeding Michael R. Kolloway, who has served as chief legal officer since 2017 and will remain with the company for a reasonable transition period.

Martinez brings more than 25 years of legal experience and a record of executive and C-suite leadership. His prior roles include chief legal officer and corporate secretary for Maximus, Inc., vice president and general counsel for GE Aerospace, and general counsel positions at several Raytheon Technologies businesses. He also held senior roles in the U.S. intelligence community and began his career as a prosecutor and litigator. Parsons also furnished a press release dated December 18, 2025 announcing his appointment.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 18, 2025

Parsons Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-07782	95-3232481
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
14291 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 100
Chantilly, Virginia				20151
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (703) 988-8500

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par value		PSN		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 18, 2025, Parsons Corporation appointed John T. Martinez as the Corporation’s Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”) effective February 16, 2026, due to the retirement of Michael R. Kolloway, who has served as CLO since 2017 and will remain with the Corporation for a reasonable transition period.

Mr. Martinez has more than 25 years of legal experience and a proven track record of executive and C-Suite leadership. Mr. Martinez previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Maximus, Inc. until his appointment with Parsons Corporation; as Vice President and General Counsel for GE Aerospace; and previously held successive General Counsel roles with Raytheon Technologies subsidiaries, including serving as Vice President and General Counsel for Raytheon Intelligence and Space, and Vice President and General Counsel for Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services. Prior to his corporate experience, Mr. Martinez served in senior executive roles in the intelligence community at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency. He began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and as a litigator at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He has a juris doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Report pursuant to Item 5.02

99.1 Press Release Dated December 18, 2025, announcing the Company’s appointment of chief legal officer.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Parsons Corporation
Date:	December 18, 2025	By:	/s/ Michael R. Kolloway
			Michael R. Kolloway Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Parsons Corporation (PSN) disclose?

Parsons Corporation disclosed that it has appointed John T. Martinez as its new chief legal officer, effective February 16, 2026, following the planned retirement of current chief legal officer Michael R. Kolloway.

When will John T. Martinez become Parsons Corporations chief legal officer?

John T. Martinez is scheduled to become Parsons Corporations chief legal officer effective February 16, 2026, according to the companys disclosure.

Who is John T. Martinez and what is his background before joining Parsons (PSN)?

John T. Martinez has more than 25 years of legal experience and a history of C-suite leadership. He previously served as chief legal officer and corporate secretary for Maximus, Inc., vice president and general counsel for GE Aerospace, and held successive general counsel roles with Raytheon Technologies subsidiaries, along with senior roles in the U.S. intelligence community and early career work as a prosecutor and litigator.

What is happening to Parsons current chief legal officer, Michael R. Kolloway?

Michael R. Kolloway, who has served as Parsons chief legal officer since 2017, is retiring from the role. He will remain with the company for a reasonable transition period to support the handover to John T. Martinez.

Did Parsons Corporation issue a press release about the new chief legal officer?

Yes. Parsons Corporation furnished an exhibit identified as 99.1, described as a Press Release dated December 18, 2025, announcing the companys appointment of its new chief legal officer.

Under which disclosure item was this leadership change reported?

The leadership change was reported under Item 5.02, which covers the departure of directors or certain officers, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.