U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue Nw Of?ce of Genera] Counsel ?Sing?: DC 20420 Management Planning tic Analysis In 5i August 2, 201? Mr. Austin Evers Executive Director American Oversight 1030 15?? Street, NW, Suite 8255 Washington, DC 20005 RE: FOIA No. Dear Mr. Evers: This letter is in further reference to your email correspondence dated March 2017, requesting pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), information pertaining to, "4b. Any conflicts or ethics waivers or authorizations issued for the individuat, including authori- zations pursuant to 5 C.F.R. ?2635.502. FOIA requests for ethics waivers are handled by the Designated Agency Ethics Officials, Office of General Counsel (060). The Corporate Senior Executive Management Of?ce (CSEMO) provided the OGC with the records responsive to Items 1 through 4a of your FOIA request. A comprehensive electronic search was conducted of the files maintained by the Ethics Specialty Team. No responsive records were located for any of the individuals named in records responsive to Items 1 through 43. Additional information concerning public disclosure reports and applicable ethics agreements for Federal agencies may be found at the United States Of?ce of Government Ethics (OGE) website at Your request was processed by the undersigned. You may appeal the initial determination made in this response to: Department of Veterans Affairs Of?ce of General Counset (OGC) 810 Vermont Avenue, N. W. {024) Washington, DC 20420-0001 Ptease include your FOIA case number in any appeal. Also, include a copy of this letter with your written appeal and clearly state why you disagree with the determinations set forth in this response. You must ?le your appeal within 90 days from the date of this letter clearly marking both the letter and the envelope "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." 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National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510, College Park, MD 20740-8001. if you are dissatisfied with any appeal results, judicial review will thereafter be available to you in the United States District Court of your residence, principal place of business, or the District of Columbia where the records you seek are located. Sincerely, I M. .. . M. Renee Baxter OGC FOIA Of?cer Political Appointees and Career Employees Assigned to Front Of?ce Positions Actions between 01/20l2017 and 0311 0I2017 For Official Use Only Name Title Grade *PositionSalary Remarks David J. Shulkin Secretary $199,700 Senate Confirmed/Salary: $199,700 Scott Blackburn Deputy Secretary EX-II $179,700 Title: Interim Deputy Secretary; Official Position Title: Senior Advisor/Salary: $172,100 Poonam Alaigh Under Secretary for Health Designated to Perform the Duties of the Under Secretary for Health; Detailed as Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health; Official Position/Salary: (CSEMO does not have this information for Dr. Poonam - she is not an SES or SES Equivalent-Her official records are with the VHA Field Office) Rob Thomas Assistant Secretary for Information EX-IV Technology $155,500 Acting Assistant Secretary for Information TechnoIOQY; Official Position Title: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Technology/Salary: $187,000 Kevin Hanretta Assistant Secretary for Operations, EX-IV Security, Preparedness $155,500 Interim Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, Preparedness; Official Position Title/Salary: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, Prepared nessf$1 78,900 Dat Tran Assistant Secretary for Policy Planning EX-IV $155,500 Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy Planning; Official Position Title/Salary: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Gary Tallman Assistant Secretary for Public EX-IV Intergovernmental Affairs $155,500 Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Intergovernmental Affairs; Official Position Title/Salary: Executive *Subject to Salary Freeze for Political: Salary frozen at 2013 rates. Political Appointees and Career Employees Assigned to Front Office Positions Actions between 00207201? and 03f1012017 For Official Use Only Name Title Grade *Positlon Salary Remarks David J. Shulkin Secretary EX-I $199,700 Senate ConfirmediSalary: $199,700 Scott Blackburn Deputy Secretary EX-II $179,700 Title: Interim Deputy Secretary; Official Position Title: Senior Adviseri'Salary: $172,100 Poonam Alaigh Under Secretary for Heaith Designated to Perform the Duties of the Under Secretary for Health: Detailed as Acting Principai Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health; Official Position/Salary: (CSEMO does not have this information for Dr. Poonam - she is not an SE8 or SES Equivalent-Her official records are with the VHA Field Office) Rob Thomas Assistant Secretary for Information Technology $155,500 Acting Secretary for Information Technology; Official Position Title: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information TechnolognyaIary: $187,000 Kevin Hanretta Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, Preparedness $155,500 Interim Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security. Preparedness; Of?cial Position TitleiSaiary: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations. Security. 8. Preparednessi$178,900 Dat Tran Assistant Secretary for Policy Planning EX-IV $155.500 Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy Planning; Official Position TitleiSaIary: Principai Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Pianninei$187.000 Gary Tallman Assistant Secretary for Public EX-IV Intergovernmental Affairs $155500 Acting Assistant Secretary for Public lntergovemmental Affairs; Official Position Title/Salary: Executive Directori$162,080 *Subject to Salary Freeze for Political: Salary frozen at 2013 rates. Collier, Matthew Senior Adviser for Strategic Partnerships ES $150,000 Continuing from previous administration Fureigh. Brandon Senior Advisor ES $140,000 Continuing from previous administration Isaac, Charlyn Special Assistant to the Secretary VA GS 97,956.00 Continuing from previous administration Davis, Lynda C. Senior Advisor, Veteran Experience ES 168,000.00 Transition Team Member Leinenkugel, Thomas Jacob (Jake) Senior White House Adviser ES 179,700.00 Transition Team Member Miller. Matthew M. Senior White House Adviser ES 161,900.00 Transition Team Member Mizusawa. Bert K. Senior Advisor ES 69699969 166,000.00 Transition Team Member Selnick. Darin S. Senior Advisor VHA, Policy and Planning ES 165,000.00 Transition Team Member Blaha, Lydia Special AssistanUDeputy Press Secretary GS 87,693.00 Transition Team Member Connell. Lawrence (Larry) Senior Adviser GS 161,900.00 Transition Team Member Ha es-Byrd, Jacquelyn D. Senior Advisor GS 69 69599:} 161,900.00 Transition Team Member Lukach, Michael A. Special AssistantiWhite House Liaison GS 140,552.00 Transition Team Member O'Rourke. Peter M. Senior Advisor Appeal Med GS 161.900.00 Transition Team Member Tucker, Brooks D. Senior Advisor GS 69996:} 161,900.00 Transition Team Member Identify the members of the ?landing team? or ?transition team? who were embedded with the Agency for transition purposes by the Trump transition organization between the November 2016 election and the Trump administration. Michael Meese William Chat?eld Amber Smith Steve Buyer Ron Thomas Darin Selnick Philip Spencer Lolita Zinke Lynda Davis Ellen Embrey John aggers Lawrence Connell Members of the Landing Team are: LYDIA BLAHA ?1 .. - . ., Career. ec?ve: Continue to use my competitive personality as well as athletic, edumtional and professional experiences to be the best motivatiOnal and individual I can possibly be. Work Ex erienc?e Presidential Inaugural Committee Washington D.C. December 2016-01117th 1- Communications Coordinator 0 Key contact for all media outlets wishing to book PIC surrogates on radio 0 Schedule and staffinterviews Donald Trump Presidential Campaign Denver, CO July 20] o-November 201 6 1- Colorado Director . Scheduled all intendews - Reported directly to the Colorado Senior Advisor US Senate Campaign Colorado Springs, CO November 2015-July 2016 0 Deputy Campaign Manager 0 Worked one-on-one with Candidate daily 0 Strategy, Debate prep, Messaging, Traveling I Scheduler: 0 Radio, Television, Print, Political events, Team meetings I Over-saw volunteers Inspiration Counseling, LLC Colomdo Springs, CO October 2015~May 2016 I- Mental Health Therapist Specialized in: PTSD/Trawna, Self-Esteem, Motivation Counseling, Athletes Hope and Home Colorado Springs, CO August 201 S-February 2016 i Home Studies Writer 0 Licensed families wishing to Foster/Adopt children 0 Interview, Home check, Follow-up Community Health of East Tennessee (CHET) La Follette, TN Internship January 201 S-July 2015 6 Individual Therapy 0 Adults and Children a Group Therapy 0 Trauma, Battered Women I Correctional System Connecting I Diagnosing in regards to Intake, Treatment Planning, Evaluations Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN August 2013~May 2015 0 DH Volleyball Coach I Assistant Coach! Graduate Assistant Practices, drills, traveling and game strategy Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club Colerado Springs, CO August 2012-.March 2013 0 Assistant Coach to 18?s team 0 Head Coach of Development team Division 1 Volleyball University of Colorado Boulder, CO August 2008-1111)? 2012 I Starting Middle Blocker - Scholarship Athlete . Balanced demands of ?ll] time student while devoting 30+ hours per week to volleyball 0 Teok leadership role wi?tin team to ensure members felt like an integral part - Point of contact between team and coaching staff -- Worked through physibal and mental exhaustion on daily basis - Dean ?s List Volunteer Ex erience United States Congressional campaign Colorado ?5 District 5 Colorado Springs, CO January 2012 to Jun 2012 Organization of Fundraisers and ?Meet and Greets.? 0 Manager of Personal Calendar: travel, calls, responses 0 Scheduling appointments and 'oiitization - Scheduled and routed ?Precincts Walks? ?Girls First? Camp Counselor New Orleans, LA Summer 2010 2011 I Counselor, mentor, and positive role model to undemn'vileged girls Enabled girls to prepare for success?il healthy futures Education Universigr of Colorado Lincoln Memorial Universio: Boulder, Colorado Harrogate, TN Bachelor?s Degree in Sociology M. Ed. in Mental Health Counseling GmdUated-May 2012 Graduated- Jul 2015 Larry B. Connell Executive Leadership Healthcare Administration 9 Cyber Operations .. . .. CAREER QVERVIEW: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Highest Personnel Delegation: 5,500 Highest Operating Budget: Highest Financial Detegation: Largest Project Management Budget: Motivated Audiences of up to: 500 Highest Assets Managed: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Deputy Chief, Operations. Joint Cyberspace Center. US Pacific Command. Honolulu. Hawaii 1212014 to 09/2015 Accomplishments: .- Assembled and led real~time planning teams for the de?veldpment of highly classified cyber tailored response options and mitigation response actions against China, North Korea. and Non-State Actors. . Developed and tested Cyber Mission Forces command and control in the vast Paci?c Area of Operations using a pilot Chief Operating Of?cer [000) Pacific Regional Medical Command. Tripier. Honolulu. Hawaii 08/2012 to 11/2014 Accomplishments: . Managed a military medical system comprised of a 235 bed medical center. two community hospitais. ?fteen clinics, and 5,500 employees servicing over 300.000 beneficiaries throughout the Asia Paci?c region. a Direct oversight and prioritization of a annual budget that remained solvent and on target during severe budget . program review of the Hawaii integrated Disability Evaluation System and devetoped new policy and treemlined and reduced processing times by over 30% resulting in a 99% Soldier satisfaction rate. Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Stuttgart Army Health Clinic, Stuttgart, Germany 07/2010 to 07/2012 Accomplishments: Commander of and awarded in Performance Based Adjustments for exceeding business targets. . Reduced patient no-show rates dramaticaily from 12% to 6% in less than eight-months. Led the clinic to achieve the Department of Defense ?Gold Standard" for the Nuclear Surety Medical Program. Continued over Larry B. Connell page,? Command Inspector General, Army Medical Department Center 8. School 07!.2007 to 062010 Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio Texas Accomplishments: - Serviced a population of over 160,000 personnel for the Army Medical Department Center and School andFort San a Implemented a proactive training methodology resulting in a 40% decrease in fonnal complaints at Fort Sam Houston. Chief Executive Of?cer (CEO), 43rd Area Support Medical Battalion 06f2006 to 06/200? Chief Operating Officer (COO). 62nd Medical Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fort Lewis, Washington AccompliShments: . Managed the operational readiness and training of over 1,000 personnel, effectively managed worth of assigned rate of wounded Soldiers in combat. 0 Led, motivated, and prepared the logistics team to achieve a rating of #1 in the Supply Accountability Program across the whole of let Corps, Fort Lewis. Achieved the #1 vehicle safely inspection program in all of Fort Lewis, ranked #3 Army~Wide Deputy Surgeon, Senior Medical Operations Of?cer, United States Army Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii OSIZOOZ to 0612006 Accomplishments: . Medical strategic and operational adviSor to the US. Anny Paci?c Surgeon. Performed as the EXecutive Agent for conducting a Wand Class event?the Annual Asia Paci?c Military Medicine Conference?a strategic international event that EDUCATION: 1996 Master of Science international Relations?Troy State University, Alabama 1985 Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications-?University oi Rhorle Island 2011 Health Care Excellence, Disney Institute 2010 Lean Six Sigma - Certi?ed Black Belt 2010 Medical Strategic Leadership Program 2007 United States Army Inspector General Course 2004 Fellow, Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies '1 985 United States Army Flight School ACHIEVEMENTS: of an Aeromedical Evacuation/Rescue helicopter unit, known as with teams based in Kuwait as part of Operation Desert Thunder and Operation Desert Fox?consisting of 150 personnel, 15 Black Hawk Helicopters and 23 ground vehicles, valued at more than The unit accomplished over 6,000 accident-free flight hours while safely cartooning over 275 real?world, lifesaving missions. PERSONAL INTERESTS: Community: Member of the Waikiki Neighborhood Board for three years. Middletown, RI Town Boards Warrior/Veteran events. Waikiki Community Center. AARP Volunteer un- a. LYNDA C. DAVIS, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Executive Vice President - 2013 to present a Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Leads the results reporting, donor accountability, program evaluation and research for this 22+ year veteran service organization and it?s 80 employees serving over 60,000 adult and child survivors of the loss of a as over 500 other non-pro?t organizations supportng service members, veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Serves as the Executive Director of the Military and Veterans Caregiver Network (M VCN), a peer-based support program incubated by TAPS using its proven best pracctiees. MVCN addresses the isolation and associated health challenges faced by 5.5 million pre- and posts?9f] caregivers through three programs (Online Peer Support Community, Online Community-Based Peer Support Groups, and Peer Mentor full year of operation, the MVCN has reached over 50,000 caregivers to increase their own wellness and - enable them to support their wounded warrior. Senior Vice President 2010 to 2012 ICF International Lead the strategic initiative to integrate the health, education, social service, technology and evaluative services of an international company in support of military, veterans and their families through federal agencies such as the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA). state and local outreach, and inclusion in numerous national panel presentations. Expanded business development opportunities and partnerships. Deputy Undersecreta? for Military Community and Family Policy 2008 - 2009 US. Department of Defense Managed over 30,000 employees worldwide and administered an annual mult?ibillion dollar budget I Set family" support policies and had program oversight for family center Operations, child care, youth programs, family advocacy, relocation, transition support services, and support timing mobilization and deployment (including casualty affairs). I Department of Defense Education Activity quality education for military dependents across its 19] schools worldwide serving 77,000+ students and employing 8,700 educators. I Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Voluntary and Post~Socondary Education and coordinating services for non-pro?t agencies such" as the Red Cross, Armed Services YMCA and the USO. I Ran fomms?meeting'sfexecutive beards that ensure relationships of all stakeholders in the chain of command for family suppon are connected in decision?making and program execution. ded Ill In'ured and their Families 2007 - 2008 Lead for Reform of Case/Care Mano ns Affairs Department of Defense and Depa military services and the VA. I Trained a cadre of long-term recovery coordinators to use individualized goal-oriented recovery plans in support of warriors, veterans and their families. I Created a web-based National Resource Directory with over 12,000 parmers from all governmental levels, the business and Corporate sectors. the non-pro?t and academic and faith- based sectors omitted to support De :1 Assistant Seer ta .for Milita . Personnel Polls - 2006 2008 US. Department of the New Senior Department of the Navy civilian leader With direct responsibility for policy and program matters relating to the Naval and Marine Corps active duty military and families I Developed and implemented recruiting and retention; education and training; military compensation; sexual assault and safety and canal opportunity policy I Oversaw Quality of Life Programs including and Exchanges,- Morale, Welfare dz Recreation; Family Support and Retiree Affairs I Executed collaborative programs with the Surgeon General and military treatment facilities (MTF) to assure high quality health, dental and TRICARE programs I Assessed all services in support of wounded sailors and marines and their families using LSS and process evaluation models to identify needs, practices and gaps/duplication in services. I Developed the Comprehensive Care Coordination (C3) program to implement the core health, case and care management programs for wounded sailors and marines and their families President and CEO 1995 2006 Davis O?Connell, Inc. a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Specialized in providing serwces related to education, economic development and workforce training, partnerships with business and industry, high technology applications to distance education, emergency management and special needs and at-rislc populations. Vice President FBA Inc. 1990 1994 Worked closely with govarnment relations teams at the institutibns of higher education and business and industry and the program of?ces of the federal agencies including the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Service, and the National lostimtcs of Health. Director 1937 - 199! State of Florida, Washington? Of?ce Designated representative and public policy adviser for the Governor and the primary liaison for the State executive and legislative branch and national trade associations. Provided oversight oftlre impact of federal legislation and funding affecting the State of Florida. Managed a professional team of and tracked $4 billion in federal domestic program grants and $10 billion in defense procurement/contract fluids. Feeder".- lRelations Re resentative 1983 - 1986 Florida Department of Education Legislative Specialist and Congressional Liaison - Department of Education Education Branch Budget Examiner and Regulations Analyst Of?ce of Management and Budget Analyst in the OMB Education Branch for federal elementary education programs (including ESEA: Impact Aid). Liaison to USED budget of?ce and author of relevant budget request materials for submission to Congress. Education Budget Specialis - United States Senate Appropriations Committee Human Resourecs/Intergovernmental Specialist - United States Senate Budget Committee Analyst for reconciliation of federal human services legislation. Liaison to the authorizing committees dereloping block grants. Authored legislative and report language, senatorial statements and press releases. Taught students and spoke to state and IHE employees about state/?federal relations and block grant implementation. Lecturer and Intergovernmental Human Services Consultant University of Southern California - School of Public Administration Chair ofthe University/public Sector Task Force on Human Services. Taught graduate students and professional public admizustrator's the Operations of community-based human services capacialiy for at?n?sk groups. Coordinated the guest lecturer program. Clinical Fellow Veterans Administration Medical Center Sepulveda Department of Social and Conununity Provided program development support for cliniCal services for veterans with alcohol and substance abuse diagnosis and with homelessness. Assisted in the start-up of conununity?based education and training EDUCATIONIDEGREES rti?cate in Grief and Bereavement University oi'COiorado Center for Loss and Life Transition) - 2016 Doctor ofPhilos? '11 in Public Administration University of Southern California Masters of Public Administration - i 980 University of Southern California Masters ofAr sin Co muni- ICIinical cholo . Califdmia State University at Nonhzidge Bachelor of Arts in Developmental - 1973 University of Santa Barbara MILITARY - United States Arm Reserves 1994 - 1997 Captain Signal Corps Florida Army National Guard - 1-937 1994 1LT Signal Corps BOARDS - Elizabeth Dole Foundation Advise Board - 2012- present Student Veterans of America Board - 20] 1 present Miirta Advrso Commutee Chair Business and Professional Women? Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services - Vice Chair, 2003 2006 PUBLICATIONS (partial list) He?m'ng Mlz?taiy Children Cope With the Death of a Parent, LC. Davis, Handbt'mk of ch ans-and Service Members. Edited by AiHSpan, Bryan, GricfSu rt for Milita Chi or School Professionals. LC. Davis, American Hospice Foundation, 2015. Stumphauzer, 13., and Davis, L.C., ?Training Mexican American Mental Health Personnel in Behavioral Modification." Journal of Behavior and Experimental 1 215-21 7, ?1983 Wolkon, Davis, LC, and Staples, F.R., ?Personality Changes and Compatibility in the Resident?Supervisor Relationship.? Journal of Medical Education, 53, 59- 63, 19-78 F?edman, C.T. Yamamoto, J., Wolkon, OH, and Davis, LC, ?Videotape Recording of a Dynamic Supervisory Tool or Hindrance.? American Journal of . 135(11), 1388-139], 1978 Jacquelvn D. Hayes-Byrd PROFESSIONAL PROFILE SENIOR OPERATING 8. MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE Driving Organizational Change, Process Redesign, Quality 3. Continuous Improvement Former- US Air Force Major. Extensive senior management experience with prior Top Secret concepts to facilitate process improvement. Delivered multi-million dollar improvements in productivity and operating ef?ciency, cost reduction and earnings. Strong management, project management information technology, human resources and benchmarking experience. Sharp presentation, negotiation and team building qualifications. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FAMILY SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC. Landover Hills, MD Chief Operating Of?cer Dec 2014 - Present Designs strategies for multiple product lines and captures success in burlding the organization?s integrity and delivers exceptional results. Provides leadership, motivates high performing cross- functional teams to outperform newly established performance goals across the organization MELWOOD Upper Marlboro, MD Associate Director Apr 2012-? Jan 2014 . Rede?ned all training programs and ensured that individuals with disabilities maintain quality program training and employment within communities and the federal government. it Developed partnerships with the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia to obtain new clients and funding for the organization. a C'afted and maintained relationships with stakeholders Provided oversight in developing quality employment and support case management services through mentoring and detection of discrepancies. SURECOMFYLIVING, LLC Upper Manboro, MD Founder/Operating Principle Jun 2009 Jul 2011 Secured start-up funding to begin opening urgent care franchises in underserved Maryland urban environments. - Raised in startup funding. Page 2 THE PRINCE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Upper Marlboro, MD Special Assistant to the Superintendent Oct 2008 - Jun 2009 Served as side to the Superintendent in the 17"? largest school system in the United States. Responsible for management and administration of the school system?s central of?ce, which included supervising and resolving issues raised by school-based administrators. central office staff, parents, and elected members of the School Board. - Increased county-wide problem resolution by 48%. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS, WASHINGTON, DC 2001-2008 THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Senior Advisor- u.s. Commercial Svs-Trade Promotions Programs Jun 2007-Oct 2008 Supervised 20 staff members responsible for organizing the meetings of US. companies and foreign buyers at domestic and international trade events. and responding to requests from US exporters to troubleshoot exporting obstacles, and increasing awareness of us. Cemmercial ServiCes export promotion serVices among US. companies. a Managed operations budget of $1 million. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Director of White House Management Apr zoos?June 2-007 Provided leadership, supervision and, management of staff and resetting goals. requirements and direction for the Executive Office of the President, The Of?ce of The First Lady and the White House Management Of?ce. a Provided full operational support for 400 presidential appointees. . Oversight for all midflarge-sized Capital Improvement Plan construction projects. - Selection of new and existing contractual services. - Managed a budget of $157 million. it Managed supply and fleet solutions. THE US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Executive Director, Global Diversity Senior Advisor to the Assist-ant Secretary Jun 2004?Apr 2006 Created business relationships and partnerships with state chambers of commerce. associations and stakeholders to increase an avenue for US business interest in exporting internationally. - Designed an outreach program to over 600 women, minority-owned and small business owners nation-wide. DevelOped partnerships with the Minority Business DevelOpment Agency increasing awareness by 30%. THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE Director of Management Support Division, Aug 2002-Jun 2004 Secured budget requirements and stood?up the Office of Administration, the Office of Security and the Of?ce of Facilities Management to provide executive administrative guidance and direction to the organization responsible for providing 300 US. diplomatic missions and over 13,000 US facilities worldwide with safe, secure and functional facilities within the Overseas Buildings Operations. . Increased staf?ng level to 100% capacity. 0 Improved operational procedures by approximately 51%. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Director of White House Management Mar 2001-Aug 2002 Provided leadership, management, designed budget, goals and requirements for the Executive Office of the President, Office of the First Lady, Of?ces of Policy Development and the White . Accelerated the design and installation for the Electronic Records Management System for WHO Social Of?ce ensuring 100% Guest accuracy. Created and delivered the WHO ln-processing and Operating Procedures Manual for 400 appointed staff members. . Rede?ned protocols after 911 and anthrax attack on the WHO property. THE COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS Director of Administration and Human Resources Philadelphia, PA Secured the operational start-up, management and convention development for all 2000 Republican National and Human Resources requirements for the initial 13 staff members to include the ?nal peak growth of 350 personnel for nine divisions and the executive staff. I Results regarded immediate and smoother convention start-up. - Cut convention drawdown time in half. APPOINTMENTS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY 1996- 1999 THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Special 'Assistant to the Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Student Services Trenton, NJ Jan 1996-Aug 1999 THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Director of Administration and Human Resources Newark, NJ Jan 1994?Jan 1996 EDUCATION MA, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, Troy State University. USAF COMMISSION, NC State University. BA SPECIAL EDUCATION, Bennett College. ORGANIZATIONS Executive Leadership Institute?2012 Washington, DC, Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2009 Washington DC, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. AWARDS AF Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal (2), AF Achievement Medal. 2013 2014 Primary Caregiver of Mother 2014 - 2015 Family Service Foundation {Not For Profit) Salary: 00.00 Salary: $1 10,000.00 2015 - 2016 - Family Service Foundation Salary: $112,000.00 2016 - 2017 Family Service Foundation Last Federal Government Appointment Was GS 15 and SES Level-5 at Department of Commerce. Highest Salary: $129,000.00 Salary $1 13, 000.00 MacArthur Fellow in International Security, Harvard University (1988-89, 1989-90) US Anny War Coilege, Carlisle, PA. Master of Strategic Studies (2001) HONORS. AWARDS -Disti-nguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Combat Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Joint Chiefs of Staff badge and Army Staff badge. -Attorney admitted to the New York, DC, Virginia and US Supreme Court bars -T0p Secret SCI Clearance -Gubernatorial appointment to Virginia Homeland Security Commission (2010-2014) ~Advisory board member, Association of the US Army (1995-98, 2002-05, 2011?14) ~Committee chainnan, NATO Confederation of Reserve Of?cers (2004?06) -President of two Veterans Service Organizations (1988?89; 2001-05) t-Elected board member, Reserve Of?cers Association (1995-97) PETER M. EXPERIENCE ADVANCE PRESS LEAD, DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT NATION-WIDE, SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2016 PRINCIPAL, CALIBRE SYSTEMS ALEXANDRIA, VA MAY 2015 - JULY 2016 CAMPAIGN MANAGER, JOHN T. FREY FOR CLERK FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA - JULY NOVEMBER 2015 SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR, LLS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IOWA CONGRESSMAN TOM WASHINGTON, DC - MAY - DECEMBER 2014 VIC-E PRESIDENT, MARKETING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BLACKLAND AEROSPACE: DALLAS, TX MARCH 2012 - JANUARY 2014 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. STRONG AMERICA NOW 501(c)(4) WASHINGTON, DC NOVEMBER 2010 2012 PROGRAM MANAGER, GS-IS, US. ARMY, OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY or THE ARMY, ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY: WASHINGTON, DC - 2010 SENIOR MANAGER, BIG SKY WASHINGTON, DC 2010 DIRECTOR, MARKETING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACCENTURE FEDERAL WASHINGTON, DC 2007-2009 SENIOR CONSULTANT, GEORGE GROUP CONSULTING LP ARLINGTON, VA - 2005-2007 CAPTAIN (0-3), U.S. AIR FORCE, AIRMAN, U.S. NAVY MULTIPLE ASSIGNMENTS WORLDWIDE ?1990~2005 EDUCATION U.S. AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAYTON, OH MS. LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. 2005 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE, TN CERTIFIED LEAN SIX SIGMA MASTER BLACK BELT, CERTIFIED BLACK BELT 8c GREEN BELT, GE B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE, I998 GEORGE GROUP CONSULTING LP, 2006 NERAL ELECTRIC AVIATION, 2002 RESUME 0F DARIN S. SELNICK Over 3 years of business, government and community experience in the areas of project and business management, health care, training, performance improvement, consulting. strategic planning and outreach. EXPERIENCE CONSULTANT mull-Present Independent consultant who provides a variety of services to organizations in the areas ol?govemrnent. community relations, business development, management and performance improvement, education and training, and organization development. It Senior Veterans Affairs Adviser for Concerned Veterans for America- Advisor- to the GI Film Festival, a 50] c't3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to sharing the military and veteran ertperience. COMMISSION ON CARE . 2015 - 2016 Commissioner Appointed by Speaker Boehne?r as a Commissioner on the Commission on Care. The Commission was created by the Veterans Access,- Cholera. and Accountability Act of2014. Congress established the Commission on Cate, charging it to examine veterans? access to Department of Veterans Aliens health care and to examine strategically how best to organize the Veterans Health Administration. locate health resources, and deliver health care to veterans during the next 20 years. Commission report was completed on June 30, 20l6 and released and sent to President Obama. Commission ended on August 6, 20%. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Washington DC 200! 2099 Director, Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives 2004i 2009 Responsible for the management and operations of the VA Center for Faith-Based and ?Community initiatives. Liaison to the White House Of?ce of Faith-Based and Community initiatives implemented President Bush executive order creating VA Center for FaithoBased and Conimunity Initiatives. Established the Center. developed business, strategic, outreach plans and materials. - Assisted the WHOFBCI in the development and implementation of new policies and initiatives. - Worked with all types of government and non-government organizations. This included federal, state and local government, non-pro?t organizations, foundations and corporations. 0 Developed legislation for "new VA grant programs for nonpro?ts. Submitted to Congress with part of the legislation passed and. signed into law. 0 Developed and Chair ofVA Steering Committee to coordinate agency efforts to incorporate faith- based and community organizations in agency programs. 0 Identi?ed and developed 12 innovative pilot and existing programs to increase the participation of faith-based and community organizations in VA e??ons to serve veterans?. - Developed and coordinated VA outreach efforts to more effectively disseminate information about the programs and activities of the agency to faith-based and community organizations. Associate Dean, VA Learning University and Special Assistant to the Secretary 200] - 2004 - Responsible forthe dayrto-day program and operational oversight of VA Learning University. 0 Managed key learning initiatives spanning the entire Department for 2l9,000 employees. a Advised and represented the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and other key of?cials in contacts with members of Congress, officials of the White House, and representatives from other Government Agencies and the private sector. - Managed a budget ofover $7,500,000 with program responsibility of the Department crosscutting training programs and e?Leaming infrastructure (learning management system, on-iine programs. catalogue, live and on-demand video to the desktop). Managed staff, budget, marketing, communications. vendors, purchasing and contracls. - Led the development of the Department Education and Training Plan and e-Learning Strategic Plan. RESUME 0F DARJN S. SELNICK a Worked with the heads of major VA components to identify and solve department-wide education and training needs and develop strategies. I: Represemed the VA to other Federal Departments, Agencies, colleges, universities and corporations on education and training issues. VA liaison with 0PM and OMB with the c-training initiative. LINDORA MEDICAL CLINICS, Costa Mesa, CA I999 . 2001 Director of Training Responsible for all company training and development: to include all delivery, design, development and implementation. Major focus includes New Hire, Technical, Sales, So? Skills, Computer and Supervisory. Member of the Executive Committee and the Strategic Planning Team. Designed and established the companies training architecture and training department from scratch. a Key team member in the development and implementation of the Lindora 2001-2003 strategic plan. 5 Designed, developed, instructed and implemented the New Hire. Regional Manager Development, and Management Development training programs. These programs helped improve retention, patient satisfaction and gross revenue. a Created and implemented a Clinic Training Audit and Perfonnance improvement program which enabled the clinics and regions to identify and focus on critical performance improvement areas. Retraioed all clinic staff. This improved the performance ofthc clinics and resulted in the highest quarter revenue in the company?s history. PACIFICARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, Costa Mesa, CA l997- W99 Manager, Corporate Training, Education and Development Responsible for-the development, design and implementation of training programs and strategy company FHP INTERNATIONAL, Costa Mesa, CA l993 - 1997 Senior Consultant, Training and Organizational Development (OD) I995 - l99?l solve business training and DD needs. Developed and delivered training and OD interventions to internal and external customers. Managed the Management Development Program. Manager, Health Care Delivery Training/University Administration l993 1995 Responsible for the design, development and implementation ofall Health Care Delivery training. Consulted with senior management and medical staff. Managed and responsible for all University administration and a staff of two. Supported the training activities for 12,000 employees company wide. US. AIR FORCE, Captain, Education and Training (1985 I992) Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, CSU, Long Beach, CA 2992 - I992 Manager, Curriculum Development and Policy Flight, Peterson AFB, CO [988 - 1992 Supervisor, Curriculum Courses, Sheppard AFB, TX 1985 - l988 EDUCATION - MA in Political Science Public Management, Midwestern State University, P988. I BS in Health Science - Health Education. California State University, Northridgc, 1984. Certi?ed by Development Dimensions International (DDll as a Customer Service Master Trainer, Franklin Covey in Time Management. . Variety of courses which include but are not limited to: instructional Systems Design, Computer Based Instruction, Train the Trainer, Evaluation and Return on investment. Test 3: Measurement and Customer Service Negotiation. 2 Brooks D. Tucker EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Leader and strategic problem solver, effective writer and speaker with consistent record of focused and results-driven performance. Rich and varied experience derived from over two decades leading teams, managing projects, collaborating effectively, and providing sound and forward looking advice to senior military leaders, senior corporate managers,- and a United States Senator. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills, sharp business mind, strong initiative, and keen ability to leverage talent within an enterprise. CORE COMPETENCIES Organizational Leadership Collaboration - Team Development - Project Management Productivity Performance Improvement - Policy Analysis - Operational Assessment - Congressional Affairs PRQFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January?October 2016 Vice President, Continental Consulting, Alexandria,VA. Salary: $150,000 I Assisted clients in developing an effective outreach and adecacy strategy to educate Members of Congress and their staffs on acquisition policy concerns affecting research and development activities to meet existing or emerging military requirements. Analyzed and translated complexities of the legislative process for commercial suppliers and Fortune 500 clients and advocated for their capabilities within emerging or existing requirements and urgent military operational needs. June ZEN-November 2015 Senior Policy Adviser, United States Senate, Washington DC Salary: 131,000 Key Duties and Accomplishments - Advised the senator on defense and veterans' policy concerns and conveyed his positions to Members of Congress, Congressional Staff, and national and state level policy, political, and commercial interests and community leaders; responsible for maintaining close ?working relationships with national and state level Veterans Service Organization leadership; TS Clearance. Conducted targeted analysis of relevant Executive Branch budgetary and policy activities and pnonties affecting national and state level Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) capacity and capabilities; advised the senator on policy nuances and trajectories. I Focused on critical transition process for veterans from Wounded Warrior units to civilian life, the Health Administration (VHA) and Veterans Bene?t Administration (VBA) resistance to credible governmental scienti?c ?ndings validating veterans? toxic exposures on Air Force 0! 23 aircraft and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. I identi?ed scope of procedural mismanagement and alleged misconduct within VHA and VBA that resulted in large numbers of Camp Lejeune veterans being denied VA medical care and health bene?ts; assisted Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee staff in extensive consultations with senior DVA officials on the development of a presumptive disability rule for Camp Lejeune veterans. JanuaryaJune 2010 Deputy Staff Director, Senate Veterans1 Affairs Committee, Washington DC pertaining to media communication strategy and oversight and investigatiOns of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Key Duties and Accomplishments Oversaw a team conducting multiple investigations of mismanagement in the Department of Responsible for allocation of committee resources to development of a media engagement strategy highlighting the need for institutional refonns in VHA and VBA. Staff lead and subject matter expert for the historic Camp Lejeune drinking water contamination; point person for a series of meetings with of?cials from Department of Navy, VBA and VHA to emphasize need for a coordinated effort to address the health concerns of Camp Lejeune veterans. October mils-December- 2009 Defense Legislative Fellow, United States Senate, Washington DC. One of four Marine Corps Of?cers assigned to a prestigious fcIIOWship program in the United States Senate for service as adjunct military advisers to key United States Senator's. Key Duties and Accomplishments I Provided in depth policy brie?ngs and probative questions for the senator in conjunction with his participation at hearings ofthe full Senate Armed Services Committee and the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support; supported staff preparations for the senator at Senate Veteransl Affairs Committee hearings; TS SCI Clearance, Staff designec responsible for defense policy and foreign relations advice to the senator during bi-part-isan overseas delegations to Europe and North Africa. PRIOR EXPERIENCE I998 - 2008 Client Adviser, Deutsche Bank, Baltimore MD. Personal ?nancial adviser to unique, private client relationships; developed and executed sales and marketing strategy for business development, implemented mvestt'nent strategies, and monitored progress and performance of more than $100 million in client portfolio assets to meet ?rm pro?tability goals. 1996 - 1998 Assistant Vice President, First Union National Bank, Baltimore, MD. Responsible for the training, education, and mentoring of a network of licensed ?nancial professionals tasked with developing wealth advisory relationships with clients of a major national bank. 1995-1996 Marketing Manager, Department of Treasury, Washington DC Member of a team of private sector sales and marketing consultants formed for the express purpose of developing a national, strategic marketing plan for the United States Mint in conjunction with the 1996 Olympic Games. 1992-1995 Financial Consultant, Merrill Washington DC Completed a rigorous, professional development and licensing syllabus and a one year apprenticeship within the ?rm's prestigious Financial Consultant training program at one of the most profitable brokerage of?ces in the United States. 1988?1998; 2003?2013 Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), United States Marine Corps Reserve Extensive leadership and management experience, often in austere conditions and stress?rl operational situations, within Marine Corps ground eembat units and command level headquarters; veteran of service in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (OPERATION DESERT Iraq (OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM) and Afghanistan (OPERATION ENDURJNG recipient of Meritorious Service Medal three Navy Corinnendation Medals (one with Combat Distinguishing Device) and Combat Action EDUCATION Georgetown University, Certi?cate in Legislative Studies, 2010 Marine Corps Conunand and Staff College, 2006 University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts in English, Government and Politics (minor), 198 7 COMMUNITY SERVICE 2016-Present Member, Board of Directors, Sound-Off Serve as a pro-bone adviser to a 501c3 that is seeking major commitments of capital to develop an app- based, anonymous, competent and consistent mental health support network for military veterans through a unique IT infrastructure that will offer discrete access to certi?ed mental health specialists. ZOE-Present Team Leader/Mentor, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Volunteer as a team co-leader and mentor at "Semper Fi Odyssey", a non-pro?t program .for wounded, ill, and injured Marines undergoing transit-ion ??om military to civilian life; participate in weekdong retreats where Marine veterans with business and life experience adviSe fellow veterans 011 how to develop a life plan and stay true to a moral compass. 2000-2010 Director, National Board, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Fourier member of the national board of directors for a non-profit foundation that raises funds to help defray the cost of higher education for deserving children of enrrerrt and former US. Marines with a particular focus on children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who were wounded or injured in the line of duty. Chairman of the Investment Committee overseeing a multi-million dollar endowment. Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Biography Scott Blackburn Senior Advisor Director CAREER CHRONOLOGY: 2014 Present Director, Washington, DC 2012-? 2014 Principal (Partner), McKinsey 8. Company, Cleveland, OH 2009 - 2011 Associate Principal, McKinsey 8: Company, Cleveland, OH 2007 - 2009 Engagement Manager, McKinsey Company, Cleveland, OH 2005 - 2007 Associate, McKinsey Company, Cleveland, OH EDUCATION: 2005 Masters of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 1999 Bachelor Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Charlyn A. Isaac Highly competent, ef?cient, and organized professional with more than 20 years of proven experience working in both the private sector and Federal Government. Excellent understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures, protocols, and traditions. Skilled at fostering relationships with people at all levels to ensure timely project execution. Hold TS clearance. Professional Experience Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Washington, DC Schedule - Special Assistant to Deputy Secretary (2009-Present) I Collect, interpret, and present data as directed by the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs I Cultivate relationships with White House staff, members of Congress, senior Congressional staffers, and VA leaders and staff I Plan and execute meetings and conference calls, coordinating complex schedules of high visibility individuals. This includes reviewing appointments and events for the Deputy Secretary?s schedule. Manage and resolve issues involving scheduling concerns. I Gather information from a variety of sources such as interviews, telephone conversations, research in ?les, etc. I Prepare and disseminate the Deputy Secretary?s daily calendar I Draft, review, and diSpatch critical correspondence, ensuring principals and staffers meet deadlines I Handle sensitive and con?dential information, including White House correSpondence, Congressional requests, media interactions, as well as personnel related issues I Manage and route incoming telephone calls, greet and direct visitors/guests I Manage details on timing, location, protocol ,security, tranSportation, and Speechwriting support I Collect and review read ahead material for the Deputy Secretary?s daily meetings I Keep the Deputy Secretary informed of problems, controversies, and issues encountered during the conduct of work assignments I Provide advice on priorities and ramifications of various actions being considered Work with top staff of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Chief of Staff in developing approaches and solutions to administrative and management issues I Manages invitations to include sending regrets or accepting events. Coordinates locations, times, and dress codes I Coordinates with Administrations, Assistant Secretaries, and Staff Offices to ensure that all the needs of the Deputy Secretary are met and that appropriate protocols are observed I Knowledgeable of the organizational structure of the Department, Administrations and Staff Of?ces I Communicate orally and in writing in order to provide advice, design recommendations, and broker resolutions to the Deputy Secretary and high level staff within the Of?ce of the Secretary IBM: Bethesda, MD Executive Assistant (2006-2009) Managed all executive level administrative tasks for Executives within the Global Administration Management Team Assisted in development of executive level reports and presentations Handled incoming communications and responded to internal requests for information Handled sensitive and con?dential information with discretion Coordinated communications between company executives, staff, and clients Planned and executed meetings, conference calls, and schedules Provided additional administrative functions to the executive staff as requested Arranged all domestic and international travel itineraries, to include booking ?ights, hotel, and rental car reservations Processed expense reports and reconciled costs Established and preserved business relationships with clients Coordinated IT support and troubleshot IT problems Manpower/IBM: Gaithersburg, MD Business Support Services Manager (2004?2006) Managed 45 Management Services Employees, including Executive Assistants, Support Assistants, Financial Specialists, Telephony Support Representative and Tech Support Ensured contract compliance by following and adhering to company policy and procedures, persuaded experienced and reluctant staff to change their way of working to incorporate quality methods Initiated and facilitated ?Lunch and Learn? sessions for administrators to enhance software skills, ensured technical staff certi?cations Processed new hire paperwork, requested criminal background checks and drug screening, employee relations, payroll, billing, managing purchase orders and revenue reporting Implemented staffing strategies to include developing staf?ng plan to hire for successful candidates for anticipated position openings Provided staf?ng processes to achieve success Screened resumes and forward recommendations for hire to Operations Support Manager for consideration and approval Spherion Bethesda, MD Human Resource Manager for Customer Support Division (2000-2004) Promoted from Operation Lead/Supervisor to Human Resource Manager in 2000 Served as IBM ?3 single point of contact on all call center related issues Managed the day-to-day activities of the One Stop Support team to ensure Spherion and IBM standards for customer service were maintained Monitored service levels to ensure the 088 team met all service level agreements and provided high-quality support meeting or exceeding all metrics Managed and supervised reporting results of Root-cause Analysis Continuous Improvement Reviewing call volume reports and implemented solutions to improve service delivery goals Developed support policies and proactive solutions in order to decrease problem management issues Provided leadership and oversight for IBM Customer Support Division Responsible for hiring, terminating and providing extensive training on approximately IBM 10 Systems /Databases Drafted international and domestic communications and correspondence Pinpointed relevant, quality-related training needs Acted as the key contact with customers? auditors and ensured the execution of corrective actions and ongoing compliance with customers? speci?cations and needs Established a clearly de?ned system for all staff to apply to their day-to-day tasks Spherion Bethesda, MD Operation Lead/Supervisor (1993-2000) Supervised 14 agents supporting Product Scheduling Department Handled all order ful?l lment inquiries involving order entry Maintained backlog management, shipping, and tracking information for US, Canada, and Latin America ?eld personnel using several IBM applications Provided measurement and customer survey reports Hired and trained new agents Handled all customer concerns MATTHEW S. COLLIER EDUCATION ~United States Military Academy, West Point. New York Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Division NCAA Varsity ice Hockey. -l-larvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Master of Public Administration. Degree included coursework completed at the Harvard Business School. EXPERIENCE 2006 - 2008. 2011 - 2014 THE COLLIER COMPANY - Leadership and Business Operations Consultant 1 Speaker on Leadership Thousand Oaks. California PRESIDENT -Advise clients regarding leadership and business operations issues. primarily in technology and software companies. Past and present clients include: insight Venture Partners, Symark Software, Amonix, Influx Ventures. Perani's Hockey World. Corridor Capital, U.S. industrial Tool Supply, Aryan. inc. SoftTech Health. and CEPartner. -Served as Senior Advisor with West End Partners. a comprehensive Strategic Advisory, implementation, and Financial Restructuring Company based in Santa Barbara. California; served on Senior Advisory Board for ln?ux Ventures. lnc. sriodic Speaker on Leadership at various U.S. Universities and other venues. -lnvestigate potential acquisitions. 2008 - 2010 BEYONDTRUST SOFTWARE (fonnerly Symark Software) Agoura Hills, CA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, WORLDWIDE FIELD OPERATIONS private software company that develops and manufactures security-based software for World 1000 companies- Primary markets include ?nance. defense. pharmaceutical. energy, manufacturing and technology companies. Responsible for company sales. marketing, technical support. and strategic adviser to CEO. -Achieved YOY {2008 to 2009) new software sales increase of 38% to -Crafted 2009 strategic plan for company. Significant sales increase was a direct result of implementing and executing recommended fundamental changes in product mix and sales segmentation. ~2009 sales increase resulted in an YOY increase of 26%. and an margin of 36%. -lntroduced numerous metrics specifically designed to better understand. evaluate and take action on Sales, Marketing and Tech Support trends. -lncreased number of raw leads {2008 to 2009) YOY by 61%. -Steadily built significant brand and market segment awareness through a multitude of ads. seminars. webcasts. tradeshows. product launches. whitepaper campaigns, press releases. articles, and analyst sessions; as well as the introduction of Twitter. Linkedln and Wikipedia to the company. -Progressively increased YOY company web-site traf?c: Overall hits up 76%; new visitors up 59%; and returning visitors up 09%. Maintained excellence in customer service/support as demonstrated by a 93% software retention rate; achieved in part through implementation of new customer web portal. and by closely monitoring newly executed tech support customer response time data and satisfaction measurements. 2005 200.5 ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY (EST) Newbury Park. California PRESIDENT a CEO, DIRECTOR .-Led turnaround of company by increasing sales from in the ?rst half of 2005. to a backlog within ?rst four months of becoming Chief Executive Of?cer. -After 10 consecutive years of earnings losses, achieved pro?table run-rate within four months as CEO. 1995 - 2005 DON SOENEN GROUP Ann Arbor, Michigan (HQ) Privately held grdup of 5 companies, including Sensors. Inc., SAFER Systems Software. and SAFER RMP (listed below). 1997 - 2005 SAFER SYSTEMS SOFTWARE (SOENEN GROUP) Carnarillo. California PRESIDENT 8. CEO 1 MINORITY OWNER, DIRECTOR Private company that manufactures emergency response software for international governmental applications, ant.? for the global chemical, petrochemical, and transportation industries. Customers included four of current top 10 Fortune companies (Enron-Mobil. .E, ChevronTexaco and Co'nocoPhillips), aswell as DuPont, Dew. all seven major North American Railroads, NASA. and many state. provincial, and federal governments around the world. Of?ces in U.S.. Canada. and Europe. ?Reversed ?ve years of earnings losses with aggressive turnaround measures resulting in average of ~20% EBITDA margin per year. Maintained customer retention rate at steady 97%. -'Nearly quadrupled annual sales to almost while sustaining pro?tability. -l_ncreased value of company by ~750%. -Presldent of SAFER RMP 1997-1998 until merged with SAFER Systems after one year of operation in Waupaoa. Wisconsin. -Acquired significant interest in company, 2003. Sold interest in company, 2005. 1995 1997 SENSORS, INC. (SOENEN Ann Arbor. Michigan PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING Private company that manufactures infrared (NDIR) and optics-based emissions measurement instruments using UV spectroscopic analysis (and other technologies) into world automotive test and automotive maintenance OEM market. Responsible for design, engineering (performance and assembly engineering). maintenance. and launch of all products. -Major role in leading company, and in doubling annual sales from to ~Promoted by Owner/CEO of Sensors, Inc. to lead and run two newly acquired companies. SAFER Systems and SAFER RMP lntemational, as President of both organizations. 1994 1995 WILLEIT AMERICA, "40. Atlanta. Georgia ?s'rnleuron SALES MANAGER, UNITEI stares UKsba'sed company specializing in the sale of advanceo coding and labeling machinery for use in packaging industry. Responsible for development of distributor network in the United States. Member of Willett America Executive Board with key roles in strategic planning. business development, and overall leadership of cempany. -Tn'pled annual U.S, distributor sales from approximately to over in less than a year. 1993 - 1994 THE COLLIER COMPANY Cambridge, Massachusetts PRESIDENT Consulting enterprise specializing in creative economic development solutions. as well as business and leadership innovation. Clients included Harvard University and the Ford Foundation. 1937 - 1991 CITY OF FLINT. MICHIGAN Flint, Michigan MAYOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Elected as youngest Chief. Executive ("strong" Mayor) cf-a major U.S. city. Led and managed city of 150,000 residents, ~3 800 employees. and ?22 direct-reports. Direct Pal. responsibility for annual budget of 1995-_ 1937 I 3 STATES CONGRESS Flint, MichiganNVashington, DC. CHIEF OF STAFF FOR US. CONGRESSMAN Responsible for successful general management, technical and political operation 0; US. Congressman's district of?ce. 1979 1935 UNITED STATES ARMY Ft. Banning, Georgia: Ft. Riley, Kansas; Ft Lewis, Washington OFFICER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT -Ranger, Airborne, Path?nder, Expert infantry Badge. Meritorious Service Medal. Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Biography Brandon Lee Fureigh Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement Office of the Secretary Department of Veterans Affairs In his current role, Brandon advices senior leaders of the VA on external and internal communications strategies and objectives on a wide range of policy matters from reports to crisis communications. He oversees the development and execution of interdepartmental strategic engagement and communications plans that align our activities with the Secretary's 12 Breakthrough Priorities. Brandon is an Arkansas native and son of a United States Marine, most recently held the position of Managing Director for Programs for the Truman National Security Project and Truman Center for National Policy. While with the Truman Project he oversaw the development and execution, execution and management of key initiatives and programs. He produced and co-wrote the Truman Project's first presidential independent expenditure ad Commander in Chief, a television ad that featured veterans from the Truman Community. This ad won two Reed Awards for ?Best Television Ad of 2012" and ?Toughest Television Ad of 2012" by Campaigns and Elections magazine, and was named one of the four most effective ads of 2012 by the New York Times. Brandon also worked as a Training Coordinator for the United States Marine Corps? Mojave Viper, an urban combat training at the Twentynine Palms Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command in Southern California. There he led tactical exercises for Marine Battalions deploying to Iraq or Afghanistan. Brandon also worked in the entertainment industry for 12 years as an actor, director, and producer, which allowed him to travel the world. Over the years Brandon has conducted advocacy and communications trainings for thousands of volunteers, candidates, and elected officials across the country. CAREER CHRONOLOGY: 2016 Present Senior Advisor for Strategic Engagement, OSVA, Washington, DC 2015 2016 Managing Director for Programs, Truman National Security Project, Washington, DC 2014 2015 Director of Training, Truman National Security Project, Washington, DC 2012 2014 Advocacy Director, Truman National Security Project, Washington, DC 2011 2012 State Campaigns Manager, Truman National Security Project, Washington, DC 2 EDUCATION: 2004 2008 Playhouse West Conservatory for Performing Arts (Non-Accredited) Studio City, CA 1999 - 2000 Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Bios should be succinct and limited to one page. Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Biography Kevin Hanretta Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness since December 2013. He facilitates and integrates comprehensive emergency management ?all-hazards" program as Continuity Coordinator, directs personnel security programs, and law enforcement programs to ensure the Department can continue to perform mission essential functions under all circumstances across the threat spectrum. He has responsibility for 24/7 Integrated Operations Center, Continuity of Operations (COOP) sites, and serves as Federal Senior Intelligence Coordinator. Before coming to VA, Colonel Hanretta retired from the US. Army in 1999 with 30 years of service. He served as the Chief of Staff, Department of Defense 50th Anniversary of World War II Commemorations Committee, which focused on thanking and honoring veterans and their families for their service to our Nation. Colonel Hanretta served as a Ranger Advisor in Vietnam; with the 1st Ranger Battalion at Ft. Stewart, Georgia; commanded Headquarters Battery and Battery, 319th Field Artillery in the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, activated and commanded the 3?7th Field Artillery Battalion in the 25th Infantry Division (Light), Hawaii; and served as Senior Aide to the Secretary of the Army. In 2004 he was detailed to the DOD IRAQ Transition Team in BAGHDAD and earned the Secretary for Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service. In 2010, Kevin Hanretta received the Presidential Rank Award for meritorious exceptional career accomplishments and commitment to public service. CAREER CHRONOLOGY: 2013 Present Assistant Secretary 2006 2013 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Emergency Management 2001 2006 Executive Assistant to Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning 1999 2001 Deputy Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs EDUCATION: 2015 Federal Senior Intelligence Coordinator Integrating the Intelligence Community 2010 VA Senior Executive Strategic Leadership Course, University of North Carolina 2005 Federal Executive Institute ?Leadership in a Democratic Society 2003 Leadership VA (LVA) 1990 Army War College 1981 Master of Science Degree, Logistics Management, Florida Institute of Technology 1968 Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing, Siena College, Loudonville, NY US Army Ranger, Airborne, Pathfinder, and Air Assault SchooIs Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Biography Gary Tallman Executive Director Public and Intergovernmental Affairs CAREER CHRONOLOGY: 2011 Present Senior Advisor, VA Office of Public Affairs 2009 2011 Deputy Director, US. Army Media Relations, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 2006 2009 Deputy Special Assistant for Public Affairs, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The Pentagon, Washington, DC. EDUCATION: 2014 Master of Science in Strategic Studies, US. Army War College, Carlisle, PA 2005 Army Training with industry, Fleishman-Hillard international Communications, Washington, DC 1998 Defense information School, Fort George G. Meade, MD 1998 Master of Arts in Journalism, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1988 Bachelor of Arts in History, Siena College, Loudonviile, NY Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Biography Rob C. Thomas [1 Deputy Assistant Secretary (DA S), Enterprise Program Management Office of information and Technology Management. He directs 1,500 government personnel, over 9,500 contractors, and alt aspects of the portfolio, program, and project management process. He provides strategic leadership over all software development, testing, delivery, and sustainment to maximize value to the VA through the optimization of IT resources and investment vital to and VA mission accomplishment. The Office of Enterprise Program Management?s mission is the set-up, governance, and support of agency-level Business and Technology projects. Before coming to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Mr. Thomas served as Deputy Chief Information Of?cer and Acting Chief information Of?cer at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington, DC. He had oversight responsibilities for all FEMA information systems including governance, planning, budgeting, engineering, development, security and operations. Prior to this, Mr. Thomas was Vice Enterprise Architecture FEAC and John Zachman (2013), Lifetime Achievement Award, Enterprise Architecture, FEAC and Digital Government Institute (2010), Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service (2006), Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award (2005) and Federal 100 (2000). CAREER CHRONOLOGY: 2015 - Present, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington DC 2012 - 2015, Deputy Chief lnformation Officer and Acting FEMA, Washington DC 2008 - 2012, Vice President, Enterprise Transformation, Accenture LLC, Arlington, VA 2008 - 2008, Chief Architect, Next Generation Air Travel for United States, JPDO Office, Washington, DC 2006 - 2008, Executive Director, Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, TX 2002 - 2006, Principal Deputy Chief lnformation Officer and Deputy Chief, Warfighting Integration, Department of Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, DC EDUCATION: . Lead the implementation of Open Data Policy. VA has been a leader in Open Data implementation among all Federal agencies. . Launched the NCVAS in FY 2009 justified for budget, hired new staff, developed long-term plan for data acquisition, data management, and data analysis. governance, data management, customer data integration, and business U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 11/01 8/09 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy and Manning Data Management and Analysis Service (DMAS) Acting Director, 65-14 (11/01 9/06) Director, 65-15 (10/06 Present) Manage a $2.8 million budget and lead a staff of 11 management statisticians, mathematICIans and computer programmers responsible for collecting, validating, analyzing, and disseminating data and statistics related to veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. Annually, DMAS responds to over 300 requests for veteran data and statistics. Secretary, VA senior management, and many others in VA for resource planning. . Redesigned the process to produce the VA Annual Geographic Distribution Exp nditures (GDX). The reengineering of GDX improved the data collection process which led to a more accurate report of VA spending. . Initiated and directed the development of a computer program for and sensitive data used in the Of?ce of Policy and Planning (OPP). The program received the highest possible achievement. Planned and conducted a comprehensive analysis of VA Post Traumatic Disorder compensation trend. This study included a first ever 20- year cost analysis for PTSD disability payment. The study also examined the committees including: the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging, the Office of Management and Budget?s Geospatial Line of Business, and the Federal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 6/01 11/01 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources Deputy Director, Information Management Service (GS-14), Hours per week: 50 U.S. Senate 1/95 6/01 Committee on Veterans?Affairs Professional Staff Member /Editorial Director, Hours per week: 50 . Planned and coordinated over 45 Congressional hearings between the 104th and 107?h Congress. . Edited and published more than 70 legislative reports, committee hearing, and oversight activities reports for the Committee. Affairs? Committee. Reduce the average time to publish hearing transcripts by 5 months. Reduce the number of publication staff by 50%. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 6/92 - 1/95 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning Management Analyst (GS-13), Hours per week: 50 . Provided analytical and technical support to the Secretary?s National Health Care Reform Task Force. Assisted the task force with responding to Congressional inquiries on Health Care Reform plan. - Collected, analyzed, and produced over 25 statistical tables in the VA Secretary?s Annual Report. . Nominated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to a year-long Federal executive development program. During this time, served as an analyst at the Washington VAMC the Chief Financial Of?cer?s office, and the U.S. Senate Veterans? Affairs Committee. Shadowed VA senior executives. Received extensive training from 0PM in the area of leadership and management during the course of the year. . Trained more than 100 employees from VA, the Department of Commerce, and the Environmental Protection Agency in problem-solving and team leadership skills. Square Electrical Company 6/87 6/92 Industrial Systems Engineer 6/87 12/89), Hours per week: 50 Manufacturing Operations Manager (1/89 6/92), Hours per week: 50 Directed a $40 million manufacturing operation with 170+ employees and an annual operating budget of $18 million. Responsible for the manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service departments. . Managed a $5 million integration of three manufacturing buildings into one location. As a result of the consolidation and business process reengineering, the Milwaukee facility saved over $900,000 annually. . Implemented the Just In Time (JIT) concept for manufacturing operations. As a esult of the JIT system, the manufacturing operation reduced inventory by three?fold and improve productivity by 20%. . Increased manufacturing output by 33% through the use of automation. . Automated the Electrical Raceway manufacturing process which resulted in a 20% reduction in manufacturing errors. EDUCATION TRAINING Bachelor of Science, Industrial Systems Engineering, concentration in Statistics and Computer Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH - 1987 VA Senior Executive Development Program (University of North Carolina) Leadership VA (LVA) 2007 Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) 2005 Managing Projects, George Washington University School of Business 2004 Project Leadership, Management and Communications, George Washington University School of Business 2004 Scheduling and Cost Control, George Washington University School of Business - 2004 Risk Management, George Washington University School of Business 2004 Contracting for Project Managers, George Washington University School of Business 2004 Project Management Applications, George Washington University School of Business 2004 Quality for Project Managers, George Washington University School of Business 2004 Executive Potential Program, Of?ce of Personnel Management, 1994 AWARDS VA Outstanding Annual Performance Award: 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 VA Excellent Annual Performance Award: 2009, 2006, 1995, 1994, 1993 Thomas Jacob Lelaenkugel Ed ueation Pepperdine University Malibu, CA January l978 March 1979 Bachelor ofScienee- Human Resource Management University of Wisconsin- Madison, WI August 1971- June I975 ?jstory Miller-Coors January 2015 Present Ensure the new Leinenkugel leadership team is transitiooed. introduce team to key customers and contacts. Attend numerous sales and marketing Conferences to solicit feedback. Primary Job: Retired Consultant 0 Consumer and Distriburor relationships and business results. Interacted with [Op it) her distributors for illchoors to ensure Jacob Lelnenltugel Brewing Company Leading and managing the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company as a wholly owned Subsidiary oi?Miller Brewing. Maintain an autonomous family run brewing entity while rapidly planning for expanded growth. Creating an innovative new beer production model while utilizing the assets ofa formidable permit company. Primary Job: President and CEO June 1989 December 2014 0 Was responsible for leading the transformation ofa small regional bm?ery to one of national prominence. Brewery sales grew Primary .iob: Vice President of Sales 6: Marketing January 1985 .. June 1989 I Revamped sales from one state to 5 states in upper Midwest. Developed 3 new beer styles. Added marketing element and team. Expanded production by 70%. Primary lob: District Sales Manager September 1982 December 1984 It Established new sales structure and marketing area. DeveIOped relationships with all employees and customers. Grew business production by 20%. United States Marine Corps Training and leading Marines as a highly e??ective and functional infantry unit. Managing the lives and daily welfare ofa Marine unit. Ensuring the readiness and providing clear communication so Marines can readily deploy within forty-eight hours. interacting and engaging with all command levels. Primary Job: Battalion Adjutant of 3"3 Battalion, 5? Marines I976 - 1932 - Executive Of?cer of Midshipman Company. Executive Of?cer of India Company, 3" Ems? Marines. Platoon Commander lndia Primary Job: Assistant to the Staflr Secretary and Commanding General 1" Marine Division I977 1979 I HQCO HQBN 1? Marine Division Administrative assistant to Battalion Commander United States Marine Corps Reserve October 1982 May I937 Primary Job: Platoon Commander Octobet 1982 November I983 Primary Job: Executive Of?cer December 1983 December 1985 Primary Job: Company Commander January 1986 - May 1987 Trained 8: lead Marine rose-wists of Golf Company, 2'Id Battaliom 24?h Marines in all facets of United States Marine Corps warfare deployment tactics. Dcploycd to three combined arms exercises; Twenty Nine Palms California, Cold Weather Exercise Camp McCoy Wisconsin, NATO exercise in Nom'ay. Jncob Leinenkngel Brewing Primary Job: Summer 1970 - 1975 Responsible for ?oor machine maintenance. keg room opmtor. grain room assistant. bottling iinc operator, assistant route driver and sales representative new - Marsh?eld If?linic Health System Board 2013 - Present Caspm/Rutiodge Charity Foundation. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 2011 Present St Joseph?s Hospital Chippmva Falls, Wiscomin Board 1999- 2012 Sacred Heart Hospital Claire, Wisconsin Board 200$ - 2012 is United States Marine Corps Association Foundation Board 2006 - 2014 1- Marsh?cld Clinic Advisory Council Marsh?eid. Wisconsin 1989 2010 State of" Wisconsin Labor Managemcnt Council 1994 - 2000 0 Appointed by Governor Tommy Thompson Angry; Chippewa Valley ofthc Year 2007 0 United States Marine Corps Resetve Good Conduct Medai 1939 United States Marine Corps Navy Achievement Medal 1982 a United States Marine Corps National Defense Medal 1979 I United States Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal 19-79 $11; 0 Professional Speaking. Dynamic Leadership, Crative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Analyzing Consumer Trends. Top Quality Service to ail Customers, Dependable. Honest. with a Strong Moral Character, Take Charge and Acmuntability Activities Mountain Hiking, Jogging, Gol?ng, Fishing, Traveling, Reading and an avid Roliing Stones fan Michael A. Lukach EDUCATION The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA- BA, Government and History Graduate of the Campaign Management College EXPERIENCE Presidential inaugural Committee, Public Liaison to the US House, Washington, DC December 2016- Present 0 Communicate with Members and Members-Elect of Congress to keep the US House abreast of all inaugural activities. Donald J. Trump for President, inc, State Director, August-November 2016 0 Managed Colorado staff of ten starting in mid-September. I Served as state staff point of contact on multiple public events with Mr. Trump and Gov. Pence. Stewart Mills for Congress, Campaign Manager, Brainerd, MN May-June 2016 6 Managed a campaign staff of 4 in what became the most expensive house race in the country. a Managed one million dollar budget and coordinated the campaign's mail, television, and polling effort-s, while also serving as press spokesman. Our American Revival/Scott Walker for President, SC Political Director, Columbia, SC April?September 2015 Recruited volunteers and campaign leadership to support Governor Walker?s vision and campaign. I Managed all aspects of Governor Walker's events in South Carolina. Stewart Mills for Congress, Campaign Manager, Brainerd, MN February-November 2014 a Managed campaign staff of four in one of the top ?ve most expensive races in the country. I Oversaw the staff of a Victory campaign which made more than 500,000 calls independent of the state party. a Guided campaign to ?nish 10 points ahead of the top of the ticket candidate. Ron Walters for Congress, Campaign Manager, Charleston, WV August ZOE-February 2014 Managed the campaign in a 7 way Republican primary. Acted as press spokesman and conducted extensive opposition research on primary opponents. Judy Biggert for Congress, Campaign Manager, Naperville, ll. Februa ry-November 2012 a Managed ?ve staffers and coordinated with the Congresswoman?s of?cial staff. 9 Oversaw a budget of neariy $3 million in a newly drawn, district, for one of the most expensive house contests in the country. Coordinated a full team of consultants including media, mail, polling, and phone venders. Bryan Rhode for State Senate, Cam paign Manager, Crozier, VA I Organized a door to doo effort which knocked on 9 March?November 2005 neral election campaign which defeated an incumbent holding a and general campaign strategy. Wilmington, DE October-November 2008 . Coordinated polling schedules and worked with mail ?rms to send 100 mail pieces for a dozen targeted state house districts. Oversaw a total budget of mo re than $300,000 including signi?cant funding from the Republican State Leadership Committee. June-September 2008 Conducted research on legislative matters as needed by members Hank Gif?n for Delegate, Campaign Manager, Norfolk, VA June-November 2006 cl identi?ed over 2,000 supporters to help re- Matthew M. Miller I ?2016 - present Presidential Transition Of?ce and Presidential Inaugural Committee, Washington, DC Serve as the chief liaison official between the PIC and Veterans, and Medal of Honor Recipients. Handle inaugural logistics for the above stakeholders and coordinate lodging, travel and meals as necessary. Also served as the Veterans liaison for the Presidential Transition Of?ce. Successfully implemented the ?rst outside meeting of the Veteran Affairs landing team with 3] Veteran Service Organizations. 0332/2016 -- 11/1 M2016 PA State Director, West Virginia Election Day Director, National Director of Veterans For Trump, New York, NY Served as the State Director for (PA), and the Election Day Director for West Virginia WV) primaries. Also organized a California Veterans for Trump Raliy in San Diego and another in San Jose, CA. Planned and executed political plan for and West Virginia. Led staff of 7 and provided guidance to thousands of volunteers. Developed relationship with every major Veteran Service Organization in the nation. Attended Veteran Service Organizations national conventions. Spoke at numerous rallies and training of veteran volunteers and helped establish Veteran for rump organizations recognized as turning point in the Presidential campaign. Secured endorsement of 165 Flag and General Of?cers and 22 edal of Honor Recipients for Mr Trump for President. Election day veteran vote for Mr. Trump was 61%-34%. This was a 35% increase of veteran vote from 2012. 01/1 312015 - 03/21!2016 Chief Policy Officer, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Washington, Led the Advocacy Division of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans ofAmenca (LAVA) based in Washington, DC. Ovetsa'w the day-today activities of three departments, a staff of 7 and a budget of over $800,000. Planned and executed LAVA policy priorities, served as a spokesman to national media, Wrote Congressional testimony, developed relationships with relevant committee staff, edited our annual Policy Agenda and provided legislative strategy advice. Accomplishments: Played a role in the passage and Presidential signing of The Clay Hunt (SAV) Act and the Zadroga 1 First Responder Act. Published numerous blogs, and made 20 media appearances representing on radio and television outlets to include. CNN and Fox. Oversaw 23 written and oral testimonies for U.S. House and Senate. 01/01/13 10/01}er Political Adviser, Afghan Hand Program, The Pentagon, Washington, DC and HQ, International Security Assistance Force USAF), Kabul, Afghanistan Trained and served as a member of the Department of Defense Afghanistan Hands program, with duty at of?cer to the U.S. Embassy, and USAID. Accomplishments: Published a detailed daily summary of election related matters used by ISAF Senior Leadership in developing and implementing strategic plans and activities. Served as the subject matter expert on election returns. Participated in national-level conununication and in?ammation Operations shaping meetings and conferences. Wrote issue brief papers for use by HQ Senior Leaders up to and including the Conunanding General, ISAF. 01/01/12 05/01/13 Chief of Sta?; Of?ce of US Congressman Scott Desist-leis Washington, DC Chief political and legislative adviser to Congressman DesJarlais until selected for duty in Afghanistan as an Afghan and. Provided comprehensive leadership to a diverse staff ofld workers in Washington the Congressman?s District of?ce. Selected, mentored, motivated, managed, and promoted employees. Directed all of?ce fumtions and administered a annual budget. Provided advice on a broad range of legislative and political issues. Accomplishments: Implemented of?ce policy manual and legislative tracking system. Played key role in House passage of The Andrew Carpenter Act achieving a unanimous vote for the measure. Planned and directed the District Veterans History Project. Implemented a new mover program, all direct mail and 499 mailers. Played a central role in facilitating the Congressman?s 2012 re-election. {09 Legislative AHair-s Of?cer, Of?ce of the Commanding General, Multinational Force Iraq (M NF J), U.S. Embassy, Baghdad. lraq By name toquest of Commanding General Ray Odierno, to provide congressional affairs advice. 1 0/01f07?l 2:31:20]! Congressional and Public Affairs Deputy Branch Head, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, West Bethesda, MD Served as adviser to Carderock Division Senior leadership for the development and application of Division?wide strategic plans. Supervised diverse workforce of 19 full time employees located within the Imaging, Graphics and Publications Services, and Congressional and Public Affairs sections. Developed. implemented, and administered internal and external communication strategies to provide critical several departments, increasing their ef?ciency, team lead of internal Communications portion of perfonnance evaluation, instituted method to increase visibility ofBase Commanding Of?cer, directed the dra?ing of the Communications Plan. Legislative Affairs Of?cer, Of?ce of the Commanding General, Multinational Force Iraq Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq - Extended on active duty to provide public and Congressional affairs advice to Commanding General David Petraeus. Wo?ced with personnel within all branches of US. Government to develOp plans on how best to relay goals and objectives to members of the House Armed Services and the Senate Anned Services Conum'ttee. Created CODEL read ahead packets for Commanding General and worked with various Members of Congress during their Congressional visits. Provided assistance to team preparing the Comn?aanding General for Congressional testimony. Accomplishments: Recognized by senior leadership as expert on Congressional affairs matters, developed strategic plan for Congressional Outreach, and developed contacts within the various Congressional Committees having jurisdiction over MNF-I efforts. Created ?Heard on the Hill? daily brie?ng product on Congressional action concerning Iraq, featured guest on weekly regional radio programs in Nashville, TN and Beach, SC. 08/01/05?08/12/06 Deputy Public Affairs Of?cer, Criminal Investigation Task Force, Fort Belvoir, VA Recalled to active duty to provide right-hand assistance to the Public Affairs Of?cer to facilitate the accomplishment of the of?ce?s goals and objectives. served as PAD in her absence. Managed all visual news impacting the task force. Accomplishments: Initiated a phdto recognition program. Wrote the Commanding Of?cer?s Christmas and Thanksgiving messages. Researched and published daily international and national news clips that were used as a model for the National Criminal Investigative Service and other agencies. {06 Chiefof Staf??Senior Adviser, O?ice of US Congressman Michael McCaul, Washington, DC Served as Congressman McCaul?s chief political and legislative adviser until recalled to Navy active duty. Provided comprehensive leadership of 7 Washington and District staff?hired, mentor motivated, managed, promoted. and disciplined employees. Directed all of?ce ?inctions and administered a $lM annual budget. Created strategic communications plans that advanced the Congressman?s goals. Wrote and edited convincing, articulate press releases, ?oor speeches, testimony, and "McCaul Minute? columns. Accomplishments: DeveIOpcd of?ce policies and procedures, advised the Congressman on House Committee processes, and worked with House Leadership and Committee Stall" on Committee 04/01/04-01101/05 Chief of Stall? (Schedule C), US State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, Washington, DC Senior adviser to the Assistant Secretary and the bureau?s Deputy Assistant Secretaries. Supported the Assistant Secretary's efforts to plan, direct, and execute international narcotics and anti~crime strategies. Oversaw the day?to-day management and administration of the Of?ce of the Assistant Secretary. 10/01f03-04/0l 104 Policy Analyst, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, The Pentagon, Washington, DC Conducted comprehensive policy analysis and prepared point papers and brie?ng materials for lap of?cials on various intelligence-related topics. Coordinated and liaised with the Joint Chiefs of Stast Public Affairs Officer. Accomplishments: Helped prepare Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld to testify before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States [the Conunission)-? conducted extensive research of 9/1 1 material and provided valuable insight to the briefmg process. Recognized by Secretary Rumsfeld and Undersecretary of? Defense Stephen Cambone for role in preparing the Secretary for the hearings. 02/011024 ?01:02 Public Altair-s Of?cer, Joint Task Force loll/Joint Task Force 170, Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba national, and international media. Accomplishments: Commended for providing ?insightful and astute public affairs advice on all matters affecting ITF-IISO and 1T --1 70, particularly in the area of protecting sensitive information and dealing with the media?. Created public affairs guidance on Destructive Weather, Detainee Casualt and the Geneva Convention. 0110119740101!? DC Chief of Staff, (Administrative Assistant), Of?ce of US Congressman Kenny Hulshof, Washington, DC range of legislative and political issues. Provided comprehensive leadership ofdaysto-day of?ce functions, including management of a SIM annual budget. Worked with House Leadership, and Ways and Means Committee staff to pass the Congressmn?s legislative priorities. Accomplishments: Designed and implemented effective budgeting and mail systems that improved of?ce ef?ciency and productivity. Played key role in effort to secure in appropriations to convert a 21-milc dangerous Missouri road into a safe, four-lane highway. Negotiated with the Chinese govermnent and the US Embassy to facilitate release of a constituent detained in China for the practice of her religion. Planned and directed the nation?s ?rst Veterans History Projectmworked with local schools to make the project part ofcun-iculum. Facilitated the Congressman?s re-eloction in l998, 2000, and 2002. Earlier career (1989-19971: Special Projects Director for Congressman Tim Hutchinson (R-AR), Finance Director Hannet For Governor. Deputy Secretary of State (State of South Carolina), Congressional Chief of Staff to Congressmen Pombo (ll-CA] and Gullmecht and Senior Legislative Assistant to Congressman Sensenbrenner and Congressional Relations Director at the Heritage Foundation. EDUCATION BA, Political Science and BA, History, Mars Hill University, Mars Hill, NC SECURITY CLEARANCE 8: SPECIALIZED TRAINING US. Department of the Anny Superior Civilian Service Award, 2014; NATOIISAF Medal, 2014; US. State Depanmem?s Superior Honor Award, 20] i: State Department?s Meritorious Service Award, 20] 1; Def nse Mentor-ions Service Medal, 2007, "2009; Iraq Campaign Medal, 2007, 2009; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2006; Global War on Tenorism Expeditionary Medal, 2005; Joint Meriton'ous Unit Award, 2003, 2007, 2008 Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 2002; National Defense Sendee Medal, 2002; Joint Service Commendation Medal, 2002, 2006 Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Ribbon, 2002, 2007, Navy and Marine Coxps Achievement Medal, 2000; Conununiealions Excellence Award, l999 References Availabie Upon Request BERT K. HIGHLIGHTS - Key roles on President Trump?s campaigns (primary and general) and transition - Major General. Four combat?tours as a leader of troops. Silver Star recipient. - Graduated #1 in West Point class - Harvard Law School. Member of NY, VA, DC and Supreme Court bars - MacArthur Fellow in International Seourity, Harvard University - Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee - Three-star equivalent Senior Executive in Department of Defense - President of two corporations and two veterans organizations - Successfully led institutional change in a variety of large enterprises PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Presidential Transition Team (Trump for America, Inc), Washington, DC (2016-! .7) Director of national seemity policy implementation for the transition. Served on Department of Defense agency review (?landing?) team and the Buy America Task Force. Briefed nominees (Secretaries of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Anny, and the Director of CIA, Ambassador to UN and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-terrorism) on President-elect Trump?s national. security policy. Donald J. Trump for President, Washington, DC and New York, NY (2015?2016) Foreign policy and national security adviser to Donald J. Trump. Served as campaign President, Paxcentric, Inc, McLean, VA (2004?present) Founded a Virginia corporation, and maintained its existence while deployed to combat zones three times, mobilized twice, and serving in various roles on success?ll presidential primary and general election campaigns. Responsible for all corporate activities. Major General, US Army (20] 1-2015) Commander, Combined Joint I nteragency Task ForceaAfghanistan. Led the only combined, joint, interagency task force deployed in combat. was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award for preventing 1,000 companies with enemy agents from gaining access to installations, providing 2,000 intelligence products resulting in 200 targets, preventing contracting dollars from being diverted to the Taliban, seizing 60 tons of illicit narcotics and recovering $3.6 million in stolen parts. Assistant to Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff for Reserve Matters. The highest reserve position on the US Joint Staff. Advised Chairman of the Joint Chiefs regarding the 380,000 federal reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Coordinated with OSD (Policy and and military services and combatant commands on the optimal roles of the Reserves. Deputy Director, J5 (Strategic Initiatives), US Joint Staff. Led strategic initiatives for the US Joint Staff including operationalizing the strategic shift to Asia- Paci?c. Lead US representative for meetings of the UN Security Council?s Military Staff Committee and with foreign natiOns. Brigadier General (2009-1 1) Deputy Director for Strategic Plans and Policy, US European Command, Stuttgart, Germany-recruited by NATO Supreme Allied Commander to assist with transnational threats to the European theater. Deputy Commander, Theater Command (Signal), East Point, GA (2009- 201 1). Defacto commander for half of an 8000-soldier command that included Chemical, Logistics, and Signal units spread throughout the United States. Candidate for US Congress, VA-2, 2010. Ran a primary campaign in the most military congressional district in the nation. Achieved 100% compiianno with FEC regulations, raiSed $250,000, oversaw a $430,000 campaign budget, staff and volunteers, and participated in public fora including six debates, and numerous media interviews. Brigadier General (2005-08) Deputy to Commanding General, Multinational Corps?Iraq (2006-07). Led a special mission in Iraq to account for 6500 major combat vehicles and retrograde from 45 forward operating bases in Iraq to Kuwait during the most dangerous phase of the war. Deputy 635, US Army Materiel Command, Fort Belvoir, VA (2005-2008). Deputy for Operations and Plans for the military?s largest logistics command, with 95,000 military and civilian employees. Spearheaded ?elding trips to Iraq. Colonel (2 001-06) Commander/leader, Joint Operational Analysis team, Afghanistan (2004-05). Selected by Joint War?ghthig Center to lead ?rst joint analysis team in Afghanistan. Commander, Army Reserve Information Operations (Cyber) Command, Adelphi, MD (2001?04). First commander of the Anny Reserve?s cyber initiative. President, Innovative Technology Application, Inc., (2001-04) President of a FRO?person technology ?rm with four divisions. Annual revenue increased from $6 million to $29 million. The Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army (1998?2001) 8138?15 (three?star equivalent). Assisted Secretary in running one of the largest federal departments with 1.2 million uniformed and civilian personnel deployed worldwide. Led the Anny?s interagency and international affairs. Supervised transfer of Panama Canal. Lieutenant Colonel (1 998-0] Commander, 359th Transportation Battalion, Fort Eustis, VA. Led marine landing battalion comprised of 650 soldiers, with four subordinate companies. Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee (1995-98) Direct support of Chairman with jurisdiction over Department of Defense. Led oversight, legislation and investigatory ?mctions for strategy, operations and programs of the and three combatant commands. Authored the national security platform for one of the major candidates in the 1996 presidential election. Developed the Quadrermial Defense Review (QDR) legislation. Major (1991-98): Served on US Joint Staff and as adviser to Commander in Chief, US Southern Command, then headquartered in Panama, as a political-military-of?cer. Attorney, Sullivan Cromwell (1990-94) Wall Street corporate and securities lawyer. Lead attorney for investment banking ?rms on novel domestic and international debt, equity and hybrid security offerings, including largest at that time to $3 billion World Bank global bonds). MacArthur Fellow, Harvard University (1988?90) fellow specializing in international security affairs, law, organizations and theory at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Intern, US Attorney?s Of?ce, District of Massachusetts (1987) Supported prosecutions and government appeals as part of counter narcotics task force. Commander, Joint Security Force Company, Korean DMZ. (1984-85). Commended the largest and most forward?deployed combat unit in the US Army. Defeated a North Korean attack and saved a Soviet defector, an event mentioned in the Reagan Diaries and chronicled as one of the top 20 events of the Cold War. Platoon leader, Staff of?cer, 1-509th Airborne Battalion Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy (1980-83). Member of Army?s forward, elite paratroop unit during Cold War. EDUCATION US Military Academy, West Point, NY. BS (1979) - valedictorian Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA. Master in Public Policy (1989) Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA. Juris Doctor (1989) 3