2019 BUSINESS SUMMIT CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Jamie Adams, Deputy Director, Air Force Office of Small Business Programs
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Mr. Jamie L. Adams is the Deputy Director, Air Force Office of Small Business Programs, Headquarters Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. He is responsible for directing, managing, and measuring the execution of Small Business Programs throughout the Department of the Air Force. He provides advice to senior leaders on all matters related to small business and oversees 152 small business specialists at 96 installations worldwide. Mr. Adams serves as the Air Force’s principle advocate for small business through policy development, legislative proposals, industry outreach, strategic messaging, and small business initiatives.
In addition, he reviews acquisition strategies for small business policy compliance and adequacy of the programs’ small business goals. He promotes a strong partnership with our nation’s small businesses and is responsible for identifying new opportunities to increase the Air Force’s $8B in annual obligations to small businesses in order to broaden the industrial base, inspire innovation, and improve Air Force’s access to new technologies. |
Mr. Adams, a native of South Carolina, entered Air Force active duty in 1973 and began his Air Force career in contracting. He held a variety of base and staff level contracting positions to include commanding two contracting squadrons and serving as the Chief of Staff, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) where he directed six diverse staff functions supporting ten thousand DCMA personnel worldwide. He retired from the Air Force at the rank of Colonel after 30 years of honorable service. Upon retirement, Mr. Adams worked briefly for industry as a program analyst where he conducted multiple human capital strategic planning initiatives for the Air Force. He returned to federal government service in May 2009 as a Procurement Analyst with the 311th Human Systems Wing. In December 2013, he was selected to be Chief, Installations and Sourcing Division, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting), Assistant Secretary (Acquisition), where he managed all aspects of non-weapon system installation contracting support including a $10B annual operational contracting spend, strategic sourcing and category management initiatives, and the Air Force’s $1B Government-wide Purchase Card Program. He assumed his current position as the Deputy Director, Air Force Office of Small Business Programs, in July 2016.
Keawe (Mike) Anderson, Director of Strategic Growth & Compliance, Na Ali’i Consulting and Sales, LLC
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Keawe Anderson, is the Director of Strategic Growth and Compliance at Na Ali’i Consulting and Sales, LLC, a GovCon enterprise owned by the Nakapuna Foundation, a Native-Hawaiian Organization (NHO). He advances the growth and development of the Nakupuna companies by advising the management team about policy, culture, and contracting strategies to optimize strategy, growth, and giveback. He is often asked to serve as an advocate for Native economic development and businesses who provide goods and services to Federal Agencies.
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Mike is a graduate of the USAF Academy, has a master’s in business administration, a master’s in strategic military studies, and earned a master’s certificate in government contracting from the George Washington University. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lu Young Fund for Children, a charity that funds programs supporting Alaska Native children; is the Treasurer for the Board of Directors for the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; and the Treasurer for the Board of Directors for the E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center in Virginia.
Ed Basset, Chief Information Security Officer, NeoSystems LLC
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Mr. Bassett is a senior Cyber Security and Risk Management subject matter expert with over 32 years of experience in all aspects of security and privacy program architecture, design, management, and operations. His experience spans Government, Health Care, Financial Services and other industries and includes risk management, program planning, application and software security, security assessments and audits, and security operations.
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He built and led a global security consulting practice specializing in security strategy, assessment and testing, and managed security services. He has been the principal advisor to many Fortune 500 and government clients on information systems security, responsible for securing their critical information assets for e-commerce transactions, sensitive health records, and classified military communication. Ed is a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Clarkson University where he earned a degree in computer science.
Lani Dawson Arena, President, NHOA & Chief Advocate, DAWSON
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Lani Dawson Arena has more than 30 years of experience as an attorney and currently serves as the Chief Advocate of DAWSON and its parent company, the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC). In this role she established and administers HNC’s programs to benefit Native Hawaiians and directs Congressional outreach for HNC and its subsidiaries. In 2017 she was elected President of NHOA and previously chaired the NHOA Legislative Committee, which developed NHOA's Congressional outreach program. Lani is also a member of both the Board of Directors and the Policy Committee of the Native American Contractors Association (NACA). |
Edward DeLisle, Principal and Chair, Government Contracts Group, Offit Kurman
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Edward DeLisle concentrates his practice in the areas of federal contracting, construction law, construction litigation and small business procurement and litigation. He has drafted and negotiated construction contracts, teaming agreements and joint venture agreements for subcontractors, contractors, developers and owners. Ed also actively monitors the progress of his clients’ construction projects in order to safeguard those rights and remedies to which they are entitled. He has litigated, arbitrated and mediated complex construction and procurement cases in various jurisdictions and forums
throughout the area. Ed counsels clients in all aspects of small business procurement. He has assisted clients in obtaining certification as small and small disadvantaged businesses at the municipal, state and federal level. He has participated in bid protests involving Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone and 8(a) set-aside contracts and regularly assists with responding to bestvalue procurements at the state and federal level. Ed also assists companies, both foreign and domestic, in international disputes involving the United States Government. He is currently representing clients on matters involving Department of Defense work in Afghanistan and has done similar work for clients in Israel. |
Ed has testified before congressional subcommittees and is a frequent lecturer and author on issues of concern to the construction and federal contracting industries. He has presented at the National 8(a) Association Conferences in Anchorage, Alaska; Orlando, FL; and Nashville, TN as well as at the AGC Federal Contractors Conference in Washington, DC. Ed has also spoken at AGC of America’s national conference, where he discussed hot topics in federal government contracts. Ed has also lectured on how to appropriately team on federal projects, the SDVOSB verification process, changes in the SBA’s small business programs, effective project documentation, strategies to obtain payment on construction projects and the legal protections provided by the bond and lien laws of various states.
Ed is a legal content contributor to both GovBizConnect and Onvia.
Ed is a legal content contributor to both GovBizConnect and Onvia.
Jon Devore, Attorney and Shareholder, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, P.C.
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Jon M. DeVore is a life-long Alaskan having lived in Nome, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau. Since 2005 he has been a Member of the Birch Horton Bittner and Cherot law firm in Washington, D.C. His legal practice involves the SBA 8(a) program, small business development, business transactions, federal contract issues, GAO bid protest and cases before the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals, and legislative and administrative advocacy with the State of Alaska and Federal governments. Jon has practice bankruptcy and secured transaction for twenty years. He also has practiced law involving issues related to Clean Water and Clear Air standards, environmental remediation and contamination issues, and other natural resource matters.
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He was the District Counsel for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Alaska for thirteen years. He was also corporate counsel for Bristol Bay Native Corporation. Jon is the former Legislative Director and Chief Counsel for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski. He was for eight years also on the staff of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens and senior legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski. While with the Senators he was responsible for all legislative activities, organizing and conducting hearings, and developing public policy in the areas of environmental issues, the timber industry, wildlife and fisheries, and economic development.
Kenneth Dodds, Government Contracting Industry Expert, Live Oak Bank
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Kenneth Dodds is an Industry Expert at Live Oak Bank in the Government Contracting vertical, providing small business government contractors with access to capital for mobilization and acquisitions, as well as advisory services. He joined Live Oak Bank after 21 years at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where he was a Senior Executive in the Office of Policy, Planning and Liaison responsible for Federal government contracting regulations and policy. He was the agency representative on the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the chair of the Small Business Procurement Advisory Council.
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Previously he was the Director of the Office of Government Contracting, responsible for SBA programs and policies including goaling, size standards, size protests, procurement center representatives, subcontracting, certificate of competency, and the women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business programs. He also served as a senior attorney in SBA's Office of General Counsel, where he represented SBA in administrative contract litigation, provided legal advice concerning agency acquisitions, and drafted regulations, and as an Assistant Counsel to the Inspector General. He received his law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary.
Pete Dwyer, Chief Financial Officer, Na Ali’i Consulting and Sales, LLC
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Pete Dwyer is the Chief Financial Officer of Na Aliʻi. He has spent over 40 years in the federal contracting sector in a wide range of financial and operations roles, with the last 20 years as a CFO. His experience includes managing all aspects of acquisitions, securing acquisition financing, managing capital restructuring, and implementing financial controls, reporting and oversight for a wide range of companies.
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Pete holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from LaSalle University and an MBA in Finance from Drexel University. He spent eight years as a Visiting/ Adjunct Professor at St. Joseph’s University, teaching Finance courses in both the MBA and Executive MBA programs.
Lynn Graybeal, Marketing Manager, National Governments,
Hawaii, Guam, Asia-Pacific, AECOM
Lynn Graybeal is the Marketing Manager, National Governments, Hawaii, Guam, Asia-Pacific at AECOM.
Michael Haas, Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank
Michael Haas has been with Wells Fargo Bank for over 15 years. During his time with Wells Fargo Bank, he has held several different positions in commercial banking. He has been in his current role since 2009. He is the Western Region Business Development Officer for Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Government Services Division. His territory includes all western states. His history with Wells Fargo has given him a strong knowledge base in all areas and capabilities of Wells Fargo Bank.
Prior to working for Wells Fargo Bank, Mr. Haas graduated from the University of Montana with degrees in Political Science and History and attended the MBA program at Arizona State University.
He was an enlisted soldier in the US Army serving as a 19 Delta Cavalry Scout and then as an Active Guard / Reserve (AGR) Recruiter for the Montana Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 2002.
Currently Mr. Haas resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Emily and sons Karsen and Max.
He was an enlisted soldier in the US Army serving as a 19 Delta Cavalry Scout and then as an Active Guard / Reserve (AGR) Recruiter for the Montana Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 2002.
Currently Mr. Haas resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Emily and sons Karsen and Max.
Mark Hagedorn, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Procurement Law, Office of General Counsel, SBA
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Mark Hagedorn is an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Procurement Law at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, DC. He serves as a legal advisor to Agency officials and their staff with respect to the 8(a) Business Development program; the Women-Owned Small Business Concern program; the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern program; the HUBZone program; suspension and debarment matters; and SBA’s internal contracting procedures. Mr. Hagedorn also represents the Agency in matters before SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals. He has been a lawyer in SBA’s Office of General Counsel since 2016.
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Monique Holmes, Office of Small Business Programs OCONUS Hawaii and Alaska U.S. Army Contracting Command
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Monique Holmes, is the Alternate Small Business Professional at the 413th CSB in Hawaii. Her 30 years of experience includes, MWR Program Manager; budget management; team/program management and Finance Analyst for L-3, ITT, BAE, Lockheed Martin. Her acquisition history ranges from installation support services, C4ISR Cost and Price Analyst, and Procurement Analyst.
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Monique graduated in 2005 with her MPA in International Public Policy from Savannah State University, 2009 with an M.A. in Management and Leadership from Webster University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Pre-Law at Brewton Parker College. Monique is Level III DAWIA certified. She began her government career in 2012 at ACC-APG. As an acquisition professional Monique has earned two Achievement Awards for Civilian Service.
Hayden Hu, Deputy Director, Office of Small Business Programs,
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor
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Hayden established the first full-time Office of Small Business Programs at the Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center at Pearl Harbor (NAVSUP FLCPH) in 2010. As an advocate for small businesses, he works with the command’s contracting office to ensure small businesses are provided the maximum practical opportunities to participate in its acquisitions. Prior to his current position, Hayden served as a Level III-certified contracting officer with the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization Pacific, where he was also the command’s small business advisor. Hayden began his contracting career as a Naval acquisition intern.
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A graduate of the University of Hawaii with Bachelor and Master degrees in Public Administration, Hayden also achieved a Graduate Certificate in International Business Management from the University of Hawaii’s School of Business Pacific-Asian Management Institute.
Born and raised in Honolulu, he enjoys playing golf, attending University of Hawaii sporting events, and traveling. He is happily married for 36 years, and has a daughter and a son.
Born and raised in Honolulu, he enjoys playing golf, attending University of Hawaii sporting events, and traveling. He is happily married for 36 years, and has a daughter and a son.
Christy Jackiewicz, Deputy Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Energy
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Providing Federal leadership in advocacy, contracting, policy, budget, human capital and outreach since 1989, Christy is the Deputy Director for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
She has most enjoyed serving as a principal advisor to department heads and their senior leaders by developing and implementing comprehensive program strategies, supporting White House initiatives that benefit the public, and making it easier for agencies to perform and produce through organizational and individual development. Her expertise in strategic, innovative customer relationship management and process improvement are a source for positive change during her career. Her values are rooted in expanding opportunities for all people, reducing hardships among the most vulnerable, and strengthening the fiscal health of our government organizations through effective public policies to better impact global stakeholders. |
Christy holds a Master’s Degree in Business with a minor in International Marketing from Strayer University, an Executive Certificate in Leadership from the Federal Executive Institute and two Executive certificates focused on 21st Century leaders and the value of diverse organizations from Harvard.
Christy is well known as an advocate for positive change and development for all people.
Christy is well known as an advocate for positive change and development for all people.
Raymond Jardine, Chairman, Kinaʻole Foundation
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Hon. Raymond Jardine Jr. served in the Army for over 33 years. His military career includes being an enlisted, NCO and retire as a Colonel. He served as the Chairman & CEO of Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC and the Chairman of the Kina’ole Foundation a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) made up of Native 8(a) companies and seats on other Board of Directors. His business acumen includes, to reference a few, Asian Enterprise Entrepreneur of the Year, Pacific Edge Business Executive of the Year, SBA Small Business Person of the Year, SBA Veterans Small Business of the Year, SBA 8(a) Graduate Business of the Year, SBA Veterans Business Champion, Pacific Business News Business Leader of the Year, Senator Daniel K. Inouye Leadership and Community Service Award, the Gordon H. Mansfield National Veterans Advocated award and the FBI Director’s Community Leadership award.
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He holds a honorable status for his serviced as an appointee to President Bush and Obama, Secretary Shinseki of the VA and Governor Abercrombie and Ige. He holds several degrees to include a BA, MA, MSS, MBA and Ph.D.
David Johnson, General Manager, DAWSON
Dave Johnson is a General Manager at DAWSON.
Philip Kahue, Executive Director, Alaka`ina Foundation
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Mr. Philip Kahue is part of the executive team for the Alaka’ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC), a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) that includes a Non-Profit as well as seven for-profit entities (Ke`aki Technologies, Kūpono Government Services, Laulima Government Solutions, Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, and Pololei Solutions). He has helped to lead the FOC to phenomenal growth; the number of employees increased to over 1,000 and annual revenues to more than $128M. The organization’s expansion is based upon principals of relationship building and partnering; teaming with both large corporate entities as well as mentoring smaller newly formed companies. The FOC are a well-respected and profitable organization with strong community outreach programs.
In his role at Ke`aki, Mr. Kahue is also the Board Chair and General Manager of Manu Kai, LLC, a joint venture company that manages the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands, Kauai. Mr. Kahue also serves as Executive Director for the Alaka`ina Foundation, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) chartered to develop and support leadership and educational programs for the children of Hawai`i. |
Mr. Kahue retired in 2005 as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, with a specialty in healthcare administration. He began his career as a medical platoon leader in an infantry battalion, and culminated his career as the executive officer to the Dental Corps Chief and Deputy Surgeon General for the U.S. Army. During this time, he performed a myriad of duties in administrative, operational, and command positions.
Among his many military awards, he also received the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award for Health Services Command in 1992, and was inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit in 2002. He also earned the Air Assault Badge and Parachutist Badge.
He is a volunteer board member with the Native Hawaiian Organization Association, a trade association of NHO 8(a) organizations. Mr. Kahue is also a volunteer board member with the Hawaii Procurement Institute, a think-tank for procurement strategies for small businesses in Hawaii. He is also a member of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, the Kauai Chamber of Commerce, and the Kauai Economic Development Board.
Among his many military awards, he also received the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award for Health Services Command in 1992, and was inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit in 2002. He also earned the Air Assault Badge and Parachutist Badge.
He is a volunteer board member with the Native Hawaiian Organization Association, a trade association of NHO 8(a) organizations. Mr. Kahue is also a volunteer board member with the Hawaii Procurement Institute, a think-tank for procurement strategies for small businesses in Hawaii. He is also a member of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, the Kauai Chamber of Commerce, and the Kauai Economic Development Board.
Tabisa Taliwaku Kalisa, Program Manager, Office of Small Business Programs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Ms. Tabisa “Tabi” Taliwaku Kalisa currently serves as a Program Manager for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in Washington, DC. Mrs. Kalisa oversees the Agency’s Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concerns, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) and the Agency’s Mentor-Protégé Program. In addition, Mrs. Kalisa serves as the Program Manager for NASA’s Ames Research Center and Armstrong Flight Research Center in California, Langley Research Center in Virginia and Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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As a Program Manager, Mrs. Kalisa provides small business guidance by presenting and interpreting Federal and Agency-wide policy to NASA Centers, external Government agencies, and Industry. As the Communication and Social Media Manager, she is responsible for the development and implementation of all OSBP external communications and social media strategy, including website content development. With her oversight of collateral design and production OSBP’s outreach materials have received multiple Communicator Awards, honoring excellence in marketing and communication. Since she joined NASA OSBP in 2006, her responsibilities have included overseeing the Agency’s small business prime and subcontracting goaling metrics and the OSBP budget. Mrs. Kalisa has received numerous awards during her NASA career including a NASA Early Achievement Medal, a NASA Agency Exceptional Achievement Medal, a NASA Agency Honor Award, and a NASA Headquarters Honor Award.
Mrs. Kalisa started working in the Federal Government small business arena in 2003 by providing support to the Department of the Army’s Office of Small Business Programs Mentor-Protégé Program at the Pentagon. A year later, she transitioned to providing support to the Department of Defense’s Office of Small Business Programs Mentor-Protégé Program and Indian Incentive Program.
Mrs. Kalisa started working in the Federal Government small business arena in 2003 by providing support to the Department of the Army’s Office of Small Business Programs Mentor-Protégé Program at the Pentagon. A year later, she transitioned to providing support to the Department of Defense’s Office of Small Business Programs Mentor-Protégé Program and Indian Incentive Program.
John Klein, Acting Associate Administrator for Business Development, Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law, SBA
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John Klein is the Acting Associate Administrator for Business Development and Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law at the U.S. Small Business Administration. He serves as the principal legal advisor to senior Agency officials and their staffs with respect to the 8(a) Business Development program; the Agency's Government Contracting programs, including the small business set-aside, subcontracting and Certificate of Competency programs; the HUBZone program; the Small Business Innovation Research program; the Size Standards program; the Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program; the Woman-Owned Small Business program; and SBA’s internal contracting procedures.
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Mr. Klein has been a lawyer in SBA’s Office of General Counsel since 1983, serving in the Office of Legislation and the Office of General Law before becoming the Associate General Counsel for the Office of Procurement Law in 2000. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1980, and With Distinction from Hofstra University School of Law in 1983.
Adam Lasky, Partner, Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker, LLP
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Adam Lasky is a partner in the Seattle office of Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, where he helps clients across the nation navigate and win government contracts. While Adam represents contractors on a wide-variety of government contract formation, administration, compliance and dispute issues, his primary focus areas are helping contractors navigate SBA regulatory compliance issues, and representing contractors in bid protests and claims against the government.
Adam regularly represents contractors across a wide variety of industries in bid and size protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the SBA. As chair of Oles Morrison’s protest team, Adam has led Oles Morrison to achieve for its clients one of highest GAO bid protest sustain rates in the country, nearly five times the national average since 2013. |
Adam is a Co-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Public Contract Law Small Business Committee (SBC), and a Vice-Chair of the Section’s Bid Protest Committee. In his role as Co-Chair of the SBC’s, he co-leads the team that drafts the ABA’s comments on proposed regulations and legislation impacting small business contractors, including comments on recent proposed changes to the SDVOSB and HUBZone programs, as well as the Section 809 Panel’s recommendations impacting small business contractors.
Napua Leong, Communications Consultant, Hawaiian Native Corporation and DAWSON
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Napua Leong is a communications consultant for Hawaiian Native Corporation and DAWSON
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Alexander Major, Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
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Mr. Major is a partner and co-leader of the firm’s Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group whose practice focuses on federal procurement, cybersecurity liability and risk management, and litigation. A prolific author and thought leader in the area of cybersecurity, his professional experience involves a wide variety of litigation and counseling matters dealing with procurement laws, federal regulations, complex litigation in federal court under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act, and bid protest actions. He counsels all sizes of companies on issues relating to compliance with government regulations including, among other things, cybersecurity (NIST, FAR, FedRAMP, and DFARS) requirements, multiple award schedule compliance, domestic preference provisions (Buy American and Trade Agreements Acts), cost accounting, and small business requirements.
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A retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, Mr. Major also regularly conducts internal investigations to assist companies ensure that they are in full compliance with the law on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and individuals in diverse state and federal civil and criminal proceedings.
Cassandra Martin, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Defense Health Agency
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Ms. Cassandra Martin is the Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) serving as chief advisor to the Director on all small business matters. In this role, she is responsible for the overall implementation of the agency’s small business procurement program, small business acquisition policy, strategic initiatives, and guiding small businesses through the process of contracting with the DHA.
Ms. Martin has over 40 years of federal service and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the small business program. She has served for over 36 years in various contract and procurement positions within the Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Transportation, and Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
Ms. Martin is a member of the DoD Acquisition Professional Community and is a Level III certified Contracting Professional under DAWIA and FAC-C. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Graduate Certificate in Procurement and Contracts Management from the from the University of Virginia.
James Mastin, Director, Office of Small Business Programs OCONUS Hawaii and Alaska U.S. Army Contracting Command
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Mr. James A. Mastin is the Director for the Office of Small Business Programs supporting the Regional Contracting Office (RCO) Hawaii, and RCO-Alaska located at Wheeler Army Airfield (AAF), Hawaii. He reviews Army acquisitions for Hawaii and Alaska (AK). He had worked for the Air Force for over 33 years and brought that experience with him to the Army. He is connected to the 413th Contract Support Brigade (CSB), but directly reports to the HQ Army Material Command (AMC) at Red Stone Arsenal AL. He provides continuity to the small business program along with offering technical advice and counsel in matters of contracting and small business. He also brings more than 30 years of extensive contract experience to the table and ensures the RCO-HI and RCO-AK small business programs are second to none.
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Mr. Mastin began his military career in 1981 as an Air Force active duty member in the Administrative Support career field with the 548th RTG at Hickam AFB, HI, and later as an On-the-Job (OJT) training manager at Vandenberg AFB CA. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1987, at which time Mr. Mastin pursued his formal education. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1987, at which time Mr. Mastin pursued his formal education. Mr. Mastin began his Civil Service career in the contracting office at McClellan AFB, CA in 1987 and after earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Golden Gate University in 1994 Mr. Mastin transferred to Vandenberg AFB in 1996 where he became the lead Commodities buyer for the 30th Contracting Squadron (30 C0NS). Mr. Mastin transferred to Peterson AFB Colorado in 1998 and became the lead Procurement Analyst for the 21st Contracting Squadron (21 CONS).
At that time, Mr. Mastin received his Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University in 2000. In 2000 Mr. Mastin also received his formal Small Business Specialist training at Brooks AFB, TX. Mr. Mastin transferred to 15 CONS at Hickam AFB, HI in 2001 and became the last Contracting Officer on Johnston Atoll contract and Guam demilitarization contracts. In 2009 Mr. Mastin transferred back to Vandenberg and within a year was selected to be the 30th “Air Wing Small Business Specialist. Finally, Mr. Mastin applied for and was selected as the RCO-HI Small Business Specialist, which he currently resides.
At that time, Mr. Mastin received his Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University in 2000. In 2000 Mr. Mastin also received his formal Small Business Specialist training at Brooks AFB, TX. Mr. Mastin transferred to 15 CONS at Hickam AFB, HI in 2001 and became the last Contracting Officer on Johnston Atoll contract and Guam demilitarization contracts. In 2009 Mr. Mastin transferred back to Vandenberg and within a year was selected to be the 30th “Air Wing Small Business Specialist. Finally, Mr. Mastin applied for and was selected as the RCO-HI Small Business Specialist, which he currently resides.
Regina Pasqualucci, Chief, Office of Small Business Programs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District
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Ms. Pasqualucci joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District April 2, 2018. She has a breadth of experience with industry and the Department of Defense. She was a Program Analyst for the Air Force Space Programs at the Pentagon, a Contract Officer, and Small Business Specialist. Ms. Pasqualucci began her acquisition career in 2007. |
Currently Ms. Pasqualucci is the Chief of the Small Business Programs Office at the Honolulu District. Before coming to the Corps, she was at the U.S. Transportation Command administering contracts for casualty evacuation and personnel recovery in Afghanistan and Africa.
Michael Payne, Partner, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
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As Chair of Cohen Seglias’ growing Government Contracting Group, Michael represents contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on a wide range of federal contracting issues, including the interpretation of solicitation and contract provisions, the filing of bid protests, resolution of disputes, and the preparation of contract claims and the litigation of appeals. Michael has vast experience in federal government contracting, stemming from his time as Chief Trial Attorney for the North Atlantic Division of the Army Corps of Engineers, and is recognized in the federal construction contracting industry as an attorney who enjoys a good working relationship with government agencies. |
With in-depth knowledge of military and civil works construction, Michael represents clients before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the United States Court of Federal Claims, and a number of Federal District and Appellate Courts including the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Throughout his career, he has enjoyed a strong relationship with the dredging industry representing many dredging contractors nationwide.
Louis Perez, Chairman and President, The Native Hawaiian Legal Defense & Education Fund (NHLDEF)
Louis Perez is the Chairman and President of The Native Hawaiian Legal Defense & Education Fund (NHLDEF).
Chris Porter, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FCE Benefit Administrators, Inc.
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Chris Porter is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FCE. In this leadership role, he has successfully expanded the company’s footprint in both the CRP/AbilityOne segment of the federal contractor community and in the for-profit community; to this end, he has strategically cultivated numerous relationships among brokers serving the Fringe-Benefit market. As the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chris has a strong work ethic and believes it is very important to maintain a hands on approach for the care and guidance of his clients even after finalization of a service agreement. This means that Chris himself coordinates the significant administrative aspects of plan implementation, thereby ensuring that each client enjoys a seamless transition to FCE Benefits as well as monitoring the clients’ on-going day-to-day Administration.
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In addition, Chris works extensively with Government Contractors and Consultants relating to the SCA design structure of benefits, funding strategies, communication and education of their employee benefit plans. In particular, Chris is an expert on Health Care Reform and provides guidance to clients regarding how the Affordable Care Act will impact their businesses and how it overlaps the Service Contract Act’s (SCA) many rules and laws
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the prestigious Denison University in Granville, Ohio, graduating in 2006.
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the prestigious Denison University in Granville, Ohio, graduating in 2006.
Kevin Plexico, Senior VP, Information Solutions, Deltek
Kevin Plexico is the Senior VP, Information Solutions, for Deltek.
Jane Sawyer, District Director, Hawaii District Office, SBA
Jane Sawyer is the District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Hawaii District Office.
Ailie Souriolle, Director, PACAF Small Business Programs
Ailie Souriolle is the Director of PACAF Small Business Programs.
Michael Tinsley, President & CEO, NeoSystems LLC
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Michael is a recognized leader in developing back office strategies and solutions for government contractors, nonprofit organizations, and commercial entities. As Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Michael oversees an entire network of professionals with diverse skill-sets that deliver scalable, full-scope back office solutions and best-of-breed systems to clients.
Michael founded NeoSystems in 2000 after 20 years of government contracting industry experience that gave him a vision for providing quality, innovative, and affordable accounting services for government contractors so that they could focus on executing for their client: the US government. NeoSystems has expanded to managing daily strategic back office functions for over 200 clients in multiple industries. |
Most recently, Michael was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Mid-Atlantic 2016 Finalist for the second year in a row. He was also a Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Greater Washington DC area in the Emerging/Growth category in 2015.
Michael’s career includes extensive financial and administrative management experience with high-growth businesses and organizations. As a result, NeoSystems takes a customized approach in designing solutions for clients, while keeping their growth strategy a top priority.
Before establishing NeoSystems, Michael served as Vice President of Finance and Administration with Broadsoft, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions provider. He also served as Chief Financial Officer for Scientific Research Corporation, a research and engineering firm specializing in defense communications systems.
Michael’s senior leadership experience also includes positions with Digital Lightwave, Inc., and BTG, Inc., a local government contracting firm since purchased by L3. In addition, he owned and managed a private accounting practice after beginning his accounting and finance career at Price Waterhouse.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Murray State University.
Michael’s career includes extensive financial and administrative management experience with high-growth businesses and organizations. As a result, NeoSystems takes a customized approach in designing solutions for clients, while keeping their growth strategy a top priority.
Before establishing NeoSystems, Michael served as Vice President of Finance and Administration with Broadsoft, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions provider. He also served as Chief Financial Officer for Scientific Research Corporation, a research and engineering firm specializing in defense communications systems.
Michael’s senior leadership experience also includes positions with Digital Lightwave, Inc., and BTG, Inc., a local government contracting firm since purchased by L3. In addition, he owned and managed a private accounting practice after beginning his accounting and finance career at Price Waterhouse.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Murray State University.
Robert Tompkins, Partner, Holland & Knight
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Bob Tompkins is a partner in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office and co-chair of the National Government Contracts Practice. Mr. Tompkins provides strategic advice and counsel to government contractors, their management and investors. He is experienced in government contract protests and disputes, government investigations and related proceedings, mergers and acquisitions, matters related to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) government contracting programs and providing general counseling to clients. He also serves as a member of the firm’s Risk and Crisis Management Team and represents contractors and grant recipients in complex, high-stakes matters, including congressional investigations, inspector general inquiries, suspension and debarment proceedings.
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Mr. Tompkins guides clients through all aspects of the government contracting programs offered by the SBA such as the 8(a), HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) and Women-Owned Small Business Programs. He counsels government contractors on participation in SBA’s 8(a) mentor-protégé program and in forming joint venture and teaming arrangements with other entities to effectively pursue complex government procurements. He has also helped several small businesses obtain 8(a) certification and establish themselves as 8(a) contractors.
In particular, Mr. Tompkins focuses on assisting Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian tribes participating in the SBA’s 8(a) Program. His in-depth knowledge of the program requirements and benefits available to tribal- and ANC-owned businesses helps these clients through all stages of development. In addition to advising on core government contracts issues, Mr. Tompkins’ counsel to tribes and ANCs includes advising on: preparing and applying for admission to the 8(a) Program; establishing effective internal controls and risk management policies to ensure program compliance; structuring business arrangements with other entities, including teaming agreements, subcontracts, joint ventures and administrative services agreements in compliance with SBA requirements; and government proceedings, including size determinations, appeals to SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, and investigations by the SBA’s Office of Inspector General.
In particular, Mr. Tompkins focuses on assisting Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian tribes participating in the SBA’s 8(a) Program. His in-depth knowledge of the program requirements and benefits available to tribal- and ANC-owned businesses helps these clients through all stages of development. In addition to advising on core government contracts issues, Mr. Tompkins’ counsel to tribes and ANCs includes advising on: preparing and applying for admission to the 8(a) Program; establishing effective internal controls and risk management policies to ensure program compliance; structuring business arrangements with other entities, including teaming agreements, subcontracts, joint ventures and administrative services agreements in compliance with SBA requirements; and government proceedings, including size determinations, appeals to SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, and investigations by the SBA’s Office of Inspector General.
Franklin Turner, Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
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Mr. Turner is a partner and co-leader of the firm’s Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group. He is an innovative business lawyer with significant experience resolving complex government contracts issues for a broad array of companies – ranging from multinational, multibillion-dollar Fortune 500 corporations in the aerospace, defense, technology, health care and industrial supply sectors to small business intelligence and security services providers. |
Mr. Turner’s multifaceted practice includes assisting companies with comprehensive claims for payment, prosecuting and defending bid protests, conducting internal investigations to ensure his clients’ compliance with federal procurement regulations and related statutes, preparing and submitting mandatory and voluntary disclosures, counseling prime contractors and subcontractors regarding disputes of all types and sizes, defending companies against False Claims Act allegations, counseling companies regarding issues of cost allowability, allocability and reasonableness, designing and implementing comprehensive regulatory compliance programs, and assisting government contractors in connection with mergers and acquisitions due diligence.
Major General Suzanne Vares-Lum, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM)
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Major General Suzanne P. Vares-Lum is the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) at Camp Smith, Hawaii. Prior to her current assignment, she served as the Mobilization Assistant to the J5, Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, U.S. Pacific Command from October 2015 to May 2018.
Major General Vares-Lum was commissioned as a Distinguished Military Graduate in the Military Intelligence Corps on May 15, 1988 through the ROTC program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her previous assignments include: Trailblazer Platoon Leader, 103rd (CEWI) Military Intelligence Battalion; Company Executive Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Support, 103rd MI BN; Division Artillery Fire Support Intelligence Officer, 3rd Infantry Division, Wurzburg, Germany; Battalion S-2, 29th Support BN; Commander, 229th Military Intelligence Company; G-2, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade; Commander, 2nd Battalion, 298th Multifunctional Training Unit, Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG); J2, Joint Forces Headquarters, Hawaii National Guard; Commander, 298th Regiment, Multifunctional Training Unit (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard; Vice Chief of the Joint Staff; and Chief of the Joint Staff, Hawaii National Guard (Army and Air National Guard). |
MG Vares-Lum was mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III from August 2004 to March 2006. As the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Intelligence Officer, she established and led the Joint Intelligence Center in Balad, Iraq.
Her military schools include the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course, Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Command and General Staff Officer's Course, the U.S. Army War College (DDE), Airborne School, and Air Assault School.
MG Vares-Lum received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1989 and her Master of Education in Teaching in 1996 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also a graduate of the U.S. Army War College and earned a Master of Strategic Studies degree in 2011.
Her awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Iraqi Campaign Medal. She is also a 2017 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
She has been married to LTC (R) Courtney Vares-Lum for 30 years and has two daughters, Diana (20) and Connie (16).
Her military schools include the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course, Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Command and General Staff Officer's Course, the U.S. Army War College (DDE), Airborne School, and Air Assault School.
MG Vares-Lum received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1989 and her Master of Education in Teaching in 1996 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also a graduate of the U.S. Army War College and earned a Master of Strategic Studies degree in 2011.
Her awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Iraqi Campaign Medal. She is also a 2017 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
She has been married to LTC (R) Courtney Vares-Lum for 30 years and has two daughters, Diana (20) and Connie (16).
Edwin (Skip) Vincent, Chairman, The Hawaii-Pacific Foundation, Inc.
Edwin “Skip” Vincent retired with the rank of Brigadier General in 2010 after 37 years of military service on active duty with both the U.S. Air Force and the Hawaii Air National Guard, Skip served five combat tours and held various command and staff positions at the Pentagon, Hawaii State Headquarters, as well as in the field. Through this experience, he gained the skills and passion to promote collaboration over conflict by way of relationship and capacity building.
After returning home to Hawaii and careful consideration of the gifts God had given to him, Skip founded the Hawaii Pacific Foundation as, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) to help others.
Skip is a graduate of the University of Hawaii and serves on the board of several organizations such as the Hawaii Youth Challenge Foundation, and Hālau Nohona Hawai'i.”
After returning home to Hawaii and careful consideration of the gifts God had given to him, Skip founded the Hawaii Pacific Foundation as, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) to help others.
Skip is a graduate of the University of Hawaii and serves on the board of several organizations such as the Hawaii Youth Challenge Foundation, and Hālau Nohona Hawai'i.”
Arveice Washington, Deputy Director, Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs
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Arveice M. Washington has over 18 years of experience in multiple career fields including Program Management and Business & Financial Management. In April 2018, Ms. Washington began serving as the Deputy Director for The Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs. In this capacity she is responsible for small business acquisition policy and strategic initiatives.
Ms. Washington’s previous experience includes serving as the Director of Acquisition and Contracts for the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command Program Executive Office for Submarines. In this capacity she was responsible for directing, prioritizing and coordinating all acquisition initiatives across Team Submarine. From 2009 to 2016, Ms. Washington assumed the duties as the Team Submarine Enterprise Wide Contractor Support Services (EWCSS) Manager. She was the Subject Matter Expert for all matters pertaining to management responsibilities for five support services contracts totaling execution of over $125 million annually and oversight of 600 contractors. As the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the EWCSS contracts, Ms. Washington was responsible for cradle to grave requirements generation, contract award and post-award execution. |
Prior to her position as the EWCSS Manager, Ms. Washington served as the Business and Financial Manager from 2007 to 2009 for the Undersea Warfare Defensive Systems Program Office. Responsible for the management and execution of over $100 million Total Obligation Authority, Ms. Washington's expert knowledge of the DOD 5000 and Program Acquisition Life Cycle process led to a successful Milestone B for the Next Generation Countermeasure and successful Gate 3 review for the Anti-Torpedo Torpedo Defensive System.
From 2000 to 2007, Ms. Washington worked for industry supporting various NAVSEA organizations. Her financial management knowledge coupled with her program management expertise led her through various positions including Financial Manager, Acquisition Manager and ultimately Program Manager.
Ms. Washington has held various leadership roles in Team Submarine including serving as the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning Site Implementation Lead and the COR Certification Manager responsible for serving as the on-site Subject Matter Expert for all COR related responsibilities. In addition, Ms. Washington completed a nine-month career development opportunity in the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs where she was responsible for developing Small Business Advocate training for Deputy Program Manager’s. All DPM’s across the Navy were required to complete this training. As a result of her efforts, Ms. Washington was awarded the 2017 Oreta B. Stinson, Small Business Advocate, Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Award.
Ms. Washington's formal education and training include a Master’s in Business Administration, a Master’s in Financial Management, a DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, and a DAWIA Level I certification in Financial Management.
From 2000 to 2007, Ms. Washington worked for industry supporting various NAVSEA organizations. Her financial management knowledge coupled with her program management expertise led her through various positions including Financial Manager, Acquisition Manager and ultimately Program Manager.
Ms. Washington has held various leadership roles in Team Submarine including serving as the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning Site Implementation Lead and the COR Certification Manager responsible for serving as the on-site Subject Matter Expert for all COR related responsibilities. In addition, Ms. Washington completed a nine-month career development opportunity in the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs where she was responsible for developing Small Business Advocate training for Deputy Program Manager’s. All DPM’s across the Navy were required to complete this training. As a result of her efforts, Ms. Washington was awarded the 2017 Oreta B. Stinson, Small Business Advocate, Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Award.
Ms. Washington's formal education and training include a Master’s in Business Administration, a Master’s in Financial Management, a DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, and a DAWIA Level I certification in Financial Management.
Christine Williams, Managing Partner, Outlook Law LLC
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Christine V. Williams is an adjunct law professor on Government Contracting at Seattle University School of Law’s Alaska Campus. She is widely recognized for her expertise in the Government Contracting field and speaks nationally several times a year on the subject. Christine has admission to a diversity of courts, including various federal circuit courts of appeals, where she has prevailed, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. Christine was recognized as one of the top 5 percent of lawyers in the Nation for Government Contracting by the Best Lawyers in America, a peer reviewed and distinguished honor among the nation’s lawyers. Christine was appointed to the national Regulatory Fairness Board by Administrator McMahon.
Christine concentrates her practice on Government Contracting from counseling on qualifications and administration to disputes and companies in crisis. She is often involved in sensitive internal investigations and frequently interacts with Government agencies when a company faces a tough situation. |
She represents clients in defending against federal investigations, including investigations/reports by the Office of the Inspector General, the Department of Justice, and the GAO. Despite having a national practice, as a born and raised Alaskan, she understands unique challenges that may be faced by companies when it comes to Government Contracting on a national or local basis. She represents Alaska Native Corporations as well as Tribal entities on various corporate or sovereign matters. Christine also represents Service Disabled Veterans’ Small Business, HUBZone businesses, Women Owned Small Businesses, and has a strong government contracting practice for companies performing outside of the SBA Programs. She is well known for her ability to articulate complex regulations into practical terms for all businesses.
Christine’s government contracts work involves complex litigation against the government and/or subcontractors, administration of government contracts, initiating and defending against bid protests, and dispute resolution. She also counsels companies on the procurement and administration of government contracts across all agencies. She has especially deep experience in the SBA and Section 8(a) Programs. Prior to Outlook Law, Christine was vice president and general counsel for a large Alaska Native Regional Corporation. She was also partner with Davis Wright Tremaine, Perkins Coie, both international law firms, and an attorney at Patton Boggs.
During her tenure at nationally and internationally recognized firms, Christine practiced with the government contracting and/or construction groups with a secondary focus on white collar for businesses. This breadth and depth of experience has served her clients well, including her Alaska Native Corporation clients, who perform on government contracts throughout the U.S. and globally for a variety of agencies.
Christine is the past president of the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers. She was appointed by the Alaska Supreme Court to serve on the Court’s Fairness, Diversity, and Equality Committee. Christine is founder and Chair of the Ethics and Compliance Section of the Alaska Bar Association.
Christine’s government contracts work involves complex litigation against the government and/or subcontractors, administration of government contracts, initiating and defending against bid protests, and dispute resolution. She also counsels companies on the procurement and administration of government contracts across all agencies. She has especially deep experience in the SBA and Section 8(a) Programs. Prior to Outlook Law, Christine was vice president and general counsel for a large Alaska Native Regional Corporation. She was also partner with Davis Wright Tremaine, Perkins Coie, both international law firms, and an attorney at Patton Boggs.
During her tenure at nationally and internationally recognized firms, Christine practiced with the government contracting and/or construction groups with a secondary focus on white collar for businesses. This breadth and depth of experience has served her clients well, including her Alaska Native Corporation clients, who perform on government contracts throughout the U.S. and globally for a variety of agencies.
Christine is the past president of the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers. She was appointed by the Alaska Supreme Court to serve on the Court’s Fairness, Diversity, and Equality Committee. Christine is founder and Chair of the Ethics and Compliance Section of the Alaska Bar Association.
Rob Wilson, Sr. Vice President & COO, NeoSystems LLC
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Rob Wilson co-founded NeoSystems with the vision of establishing the company as a firm built on superior technological capabilities. Since then, NeoSystems has become SSAE-16 SOC 1 & SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and MA 201 compliant, with three data hosting centers across the country. In addition, Rob is spearheading NeoSystems efforts in FEDRAMP and the company is FISMA ready.
These certifications have allowed NeoSystems to open its world-class infrastructure to hosting client software, such as Deltek, IBM, and Microsoft. In addition, Rob created strategic alliances with these software firms allowing NeoSystems to invest in the software on behalf of its clients. |
Before joining NeoSystems, Rob worked to develop and implement technologies helping companies offer superior service to clients. He spent five years at America Online in Systems and Network Operations where he built and managed scalable systems’ hosting applications serving more than 26 million simultaneous users. In addition, he was an operational consultant on Netscape’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) government contract, a critical program for providing network security.
Rob also worked at AT&T for 15 years in a wide range of technical management positions. He was capacity planner for FTS2000, a long distance telecommunications service for the federal government, and managed computing infrastructure for AT&T’s Business Customer care program.
Rob holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida.
Rob also worked at AT&T for 15 years in a wide range of technical management positions. He was capacity planner for FTS2000, a long distance telecommunications service for the federal government, and managed computing infrastructure for AT&T’s Business Customer care program.
Rob holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida.
Robb Wong, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, SBA
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Robb Wong was sworn in as Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development (GCBD) in March of 2017 where he advocates for small businesses and represents them on behalf of the President of the United States. Robb has a depth of experience focused on small business. He started his career as an SBA attorney in the Office of General Counsel then was a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Houston District Office and later was the SBA acting District Director/Counsel in the Lubbock District Office. |
From 1996 to 2017 Robb was CEO for several small businesses that successfully used SBA’s products and programs to enhance their growth. His SBA experience, coupled with his business acumen, fuels his passion to promote the growth of today’s small businesses in the federal marketplace. Robb’s philosophy is cemented in the belief that small businesses are the job generators that will help make America great again. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center.
Historically, the AA/GCBD oversees over $500 billion in total federal spending within the federal market place and helps ensure that small businesses can compete for federal opportunities.
Historically, the AA/GCBD oversees over $500 billion in total federal spending within the federal market place and helps ensure that small businesses can compete for federal opportunities.
Mike Wray, President, Bidspeed
Mike Wray is the President of Bidspeed.