2007 IAC Executive Committee election instructions will be emailed on May 17th to each IAC Member Company’s official Point of Contact, who will then have until May 31st to vote online.  The new members of the Executive Committee begin their term on July 1, 2007.

 

Executive Committee Position Descriptions and Candidate Statements

 

EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIR

Tom Anderson, Candidate for Executive Vice-Chair

Leslie Steele, Candidate for Executive Vice-Chair

 

Vice-Chair At Large

Robert B. Dix, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

Maria Horton, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

Charles “Chuck” Mudd, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

Andy Robinson, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

Pat Schambach, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

Sally Turner, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

Xavier Williams, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIR

 

The Executive Vice-Chair is elected for a two-year term and serves the second year as Chair.  The Vice-Chair will preside at any membership or Executive Committee meetings that the Chair cannot attend.

 

Tom Anderson, Candidate for Executive Vice-Chair

 

The role of Executive Vice Chair for IAC is a critical leadership position at a critical time in the life of IAC.  The person elected to this position will serve for one year and then for a second year as the IAC Chair.  Your vote is a request for two years of service. 

 

Furthermore, IAC is transforming itself via a new strategic plan in a time of great change.  The government is facing increasing budget challenges and must find innovative ways of delivering more service at a lower cost.  Globalization and blurring of the edges between work and play are transforming our world.  The next Executive Vice Chair of IAC must bring a breadth of perspective, relationships, new ideas, and a track record for delivering results.

 

I am currently President of the Civil Division for Computer Sciences Corporation where I provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the company’s business with civil agencies of the federal government.  I have worked for the federal government and private industry, for companies both large and small. My background spans a variety of disciplines including data center operations, program management, and marketing/business development. My experience includes commercial, Department of Defense and Civilian agency environments. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with many of you personally.  I deliver meaningful results, often via innovative approaches, and always in collaboration with other leaders. 

 

Maintaining an understanding of current issues facing our industry requires involvement with multiple organizations.  I am active with several industry organizations and maintain leadership positions, including board positions with leading organizations.  My association with IAC goes back many years.  I was industry co-chair for Programs for ELC in 2004 where I had the opportunity to collaborate with several of you and meet many more of you. That conference focused on IT and Business Results.  I’ve also just completed a graduate degree in Technology Management at George Mason University.  As a result, I also received my CIO certificate from GSA.  Both are very relevant to understanding the needs and challenges of government/industry collaboration.

 

Should you choose me as Executive Vice Chair, we can work together to emphasize the “A” in IAC.  We need active membership from a variety of companies – large, medium, and small; with diverse core competencies – from products to services; assorted expertise - from deep technical knowledge to strategic perspectives to specific subject matter expertise; and from many locales – both near the Beltway and far away.  IAC must attract and retain membership that reflects this multi-vectored diversity.  Only through diversity can IAC effectively advise and educate others on achieving government mission goals through innovative application of technology and effective business practices. 

 

Neither industry nor government has all the answers.  Rather, we need to collaborate to enable our government to realize the results Americans deserve.  Ultimately, we are the beneficiaries of our client – the government – working even better. 

 

Together, we can make a difference.  Please join me in transforming IAC to a new level of service to its members and to the government. 

 

Biography

 

Mr. Anderson serves as President of the Civil Division in Computer Sciences Corporation North American Public Sector where he is responsible for daily leadership of CSC’s IT, science and engineering work in those agencies.  In 2006, Mr. Anderson led a collaborative effort to focus on development of the Innovation program, focused on identifying and delivering innovation to government clients.

 

Prior to joining CSC in 2002, Mr. Anderson held the position of vice president of Raytheon Information Solutions division, an organization formed to address the corporation’s interest in federal IT markets.

 

In 1987, Mr. Anderson joined Federal Data Corporation (FDC), a small business located in Bethesda, MD.  He held several key management positions in business development and operations.  FDC grew significantly through acquisition and was eventually acquired by Northrop Grumman.  Mr. Anderson served as vice president for strategic programs at Northrop Grumman Information Technology until he joined the Raytheon Company. 

 

He started his IT career at Boeing Computer Services, where he held various key management positions, including that of program manager overseeing Army’s Request/Retrain program. 

 

In 1976, Mr. Anderson worked for the Interior Department and spent the next five years working for the National Park Service at the National Visitor Center and Great Falls Park.

 

Mr. Anderson’s undergraduate studies focused in Business Management and Information Technology.  In 2006, Mr. Anderson was awarded his Master’s Degree in Technology Management from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.  In conjunction with this degree, Mr. Anderson also received the General Services Administration Federal CIO Certificate.

 

Contact information: tanderson6@csc.com; (703) 641-3735

 

Leslie Steele, Candidate for Executive Vice-Chair

 

 I am honored to be nominated for Executive Vice-Chair. I request your vote based on my experience, commitment and vision for IAC.  I have served as an active member of the Executive Committee this past year, demonstrating my willingness to make the significant time commitment required. I have contributed to out-of-the-box thinking, advocated for small business, and pursued improvements that benefit all members.  Some of my contributions have included:

 

The Executive Committee has made progress in adding new activities that provide value to our members and promoting effective dialogue between industry and government. I am proud to be part of the effort, but we always can do better.  I will emphasize three issues.

 

1) I will work to drive more government involvement.  This is a concern that many of us share and is integral to meeting IAC’s mission. More government involvement is happening as ACT, with the support of IAC, becomes rejuvenated; as we further incorporate government participants in our planning process; and as we focus offerings to federal government participants.  I will work to continue this, encouraging more two-way dialogue between industry and government at the CIO and program level.

 

2) I will work to ensure the needs of small as well as mid and large sized businesses are met.  As an owner of a small business who has also worked in mid and large businesses, I understand the differing needs of our members.  I will continue to advocate for programs that ensure value to small businesses’ IAC investment, without detracting from the value large businesses must also realize from their IAC investment.   

 

3) I will work to drive involvement of practitioners as well as business developers. This diversity of membership involvement is a key element to strengthening the quality of dialogue between industry and government on specific topics relevant to program managers.

 

As I pursue this agenda, my core beliefs will guide my decisions. These include the belief that:

 

And, of course, we must have fun in the process. We can make participating in IAC activities enjoyable and engaging for all our members and guests.

 

As I have over the last year, I will continue to carefully listen, ask thought-provoking questions, challenge the standard way of doing things, and advocate for all members.   I thank you tremendously for your vote last year, and ask you for your vote again this year.

 

Biography

 

Leslie Steele is founder and CEO of InterImage, Inc., a 10-year old small business, information technology consultancy.  She has served on the IAC Executive Committee for the past year and has been an active member of IAC since 2002.

 

With over 25 years of experience in the IT and telecommunications industries, Ms. Steele has focused on project and financial management, mentoring and the impact of technology on business processes.  Under her executive leadership, InterImage has achieved growth, recognition and success, including being named a Washington Technology Fast 50 company and the Arlington Technology Company of the Year. Ms. Steele has also served in an advisory capacity to both private and public sector institutions.

 

Prior to InterImage, Ms. Steele was the Vice President of Information Services for Oncor Communications, where she developed and managed a new line of business.  She was instrumental in driving the timely development of the service offering, establishing back office systems and procedures, and managing the sales effort.    Prior to this, she was the CFO for Phone Base Systems, Inc., a telecommunications service bureau.  Ms. Steele also worked in various financial capacities at US Sprint and MCI and as a management consultant at Ernst & Whinney.  Throughout her career, Ms. Steele has conducted BPR efforts; managed large e-gov development projects; and provided general management and strategic direction assistance to companies.  Ms. Steele has a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and an MBA from Duke University.

 

Contact information: lsteele@iimage.com; 703-522-7400

 

 

Vice-Chair At Large

 

Vice-Chairs at Large will be responsible for duties as assigned by the Chair.  They will have input to all IAC activities, as a full Executive Committee member. 

 

Robert B. Dix, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

 My professional career is a blend of public and private sector leadership roles that uniquely prepares me to be able to contribute in a productive manner to the IAC Board of Directors as a Vice Chair At-Large.

 

As a member and part of the Industry Advisory Council leadership team, I have found the organization to be an important element in the fabric of collaboration between government and industry in the information technology sector.

 

I have been honored to serve in a variety of roles, from being elected as the Vice Chair of the Information Security & Privacy SIG in 2005…to being re-elected in 2006 and then assuming the Chair role when the incumbent was elected to the IAC Board…to being elected to continue as Chair in 2007.  I also had the privilege of serving on the Committee that planned and implemented the Treasury Department Lecture Series, and served as the moderator for a couple of those outstanding events. 

 

I was very pleased to be a member of the Planning Committee for the inaugural IAC Western Conference, “Information Technologies for Defending the Homeland,” and moderator for one of the panels.  I have been a regular and active participant during the SIG leadership activities since first being elected as a SIG Vice Chair.  Additionally, I have been a regular attendee at MOC and ELC and have served on track planning committees for both.

 

I feel that I have a deep and comprehensive understanding of the value and benefits offered by the Industry Advisory Council, as well as insight into opportunities to make the organization even more effective and productive on behalf of the members and our government colleagues that form the partnership for an exchange of ideas and “advice.”

 

My role as a former elected official, along with my experience in working for the United States House of Representatives, provides me unique and valuable insight into the workings of the Legislative Branch and how it impacts federal agencies, departments, and bureaus.  My executive leadership roles in the private sector, specifically the IT sector, as a President, COO, and EVP of small companies, along with my current role with a multi-billion dollar company, allows me to understand how IAC is positioned to contribute to making our government more efficient, productive, and cost-effective.

 

Working collaboratively with the Executive Branch and agency leadership, IAC and its members are making a recognized difference.  There are opportunities to extend our presence, including the current idea for an examination of how IAC might contribute to educate and inform congressional staff about current and emerging IT solutions.  I would like very much to bring my knowledge and experience to bear in helping guide the current and future direction of the organization at the Board of Directors level.  I have the full support of my employer and will be an active participant.

 

I would be grateful for your support and respectfully ask for your vote for IAC Vice Chair At-Large. 

 

Thank you very much.

Bob

 

Biography

 

Mr. Dix has enjoyed a distinguished career in both the public and private sector.  Prior to joining Juniper Networks in December, 2006, Mr. Dix spent two years with Citadel Security Software as Executive Vice President for Government Affairs & Corporate Development.  Mr. Dix served the United States House of Representatives during the 108th Congress as the Staff Director for the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.

 

Mr. Dix worked on important government-wide issues such as e-government, information sharing, business process transformation, and the growing challenge of securing federal government computer networks, systems, and desktops against the increasing threat of a cyber attack. 

 

While with Citadel and continuing with Juniper, Mr. Dix has been active in IT industry leadership roles, including being elected as the Chair of the IAC Information Security and Privacy SIG after serving as Vice Chair and Chair in 2005 and 2006.  Additionally, Mr. Dix was elected to the Executive Committee for the IT Sector Coordinating Council in 2006 where he has worked actively on the development of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan and the corresponding IT Sector Specific Plan.  Since joining Juniper, Mr. Dix has been appointed as the Industry Executive representing Juniper on the committee work of the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee ( NSTAC ).

 

Mr. Dix previously served in local government as an elected representative for 12 years and in his spare time has coached a variety of youth sports throughout his entire adult life.

 

Contact information: rdix@juniper.net; 571-203-2687

Maria Horton, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

 My name is Maria Horton. 

I am a retired US Navy Commander, and served in a variety of positions including CIO for National Naval Medical Center. I am now the founder and CEO of EmeSec Inc., a 4-year-old Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a) business. 

 

I am running for the Industry Advisory Council’s (IAC) “Vice Chair At-Large” position on the 2007-2009 Executive Committee and I want your vote!

 

I joined IAC in 2004. Since then, I have contributed to an HSPD-12 white paper and acted as a facilitator for the Small Business focus group meetings that spurred this year’s Small Business Conference. In 2006 and 2007, I successfully served as the Industry Co-Chair for the first-ever Small and Growing Business Conference, “Two Sides of the Same Coin.” Managing EmeSec and participating as the Industry Co-Chair have cemented my goal of “telling the tale” of small business.

 

As an Executive Vice Chair At-Large, I will be the voice for small (growing!) and medium size businesses. These will be the leading large companies of the future.  I will ensure that we listen to, encourage, and promote them through stories, examples, and on going meetings that show and tell their success stories.

 

If you elect me, I will work do the following:

 

It would be my privilege to serve as “Vice Chair At-Large.”

I am seeking your vote and your input on how best to enhance IAC’s voice from all members. Thank you for considering me.

 

Biography

 

Maria Horton is President and CEO of EmeSec Incorporated, a trusted provider of information assurance services to government and private industry.

 

Horton founded EmeSec in 2003 on the principles that security must be ensured and managed and it must evolve as new technologies, threats and situations emerge. EmeSec is a service-disabled veteran, woman-owned, 8(a) small business.

 

Before founding EmeSec, Horton served two decades as a Navy Officer, where she rose to the Commander before retiring in 2003. Her final active duty assignment was as the CIO for National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) where she saw firsthand the requirements and implications for security and emergency management during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorism attacks. She initiated and directed the growth of e-health applications and an information security culture for the NNMC.   

 

Horton built EmeSec on expertise and leadership skills she honed as a naval officer, combining passion for information security and her enthusiasm for good business. Horton has hands-on experience with creating a new business through networking, teaming with other small businesses and communicating the strengths and creditability of her small business to other larger companies and government leaders.

 

Horton holds both M.S. and B.S. Degrees.  Horton has a number of publications in IT related to telemedicine, e-health and security.  She is also a recognized public speaker for a variety of healthcare IT forums such as the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), and the CIO Forum.  

 

Contact information: mchorton@emesec.net; 703-871-3973

 

Charles “Chuck” Mudd, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

 I am honored to be asked by the Nomination Committee to run for a Vice-Chair At Large position on the IAC Executive Board.  ACT/IAC is a unique organization that has an uncommon structure with an innovative partnership between the public and private sectors.

 

ACT and IAC are still evolving as organizations. Over the next two years there are important changes that can be accomplished to strengthen the mission of the organization and bring greater value to each IAC member.

 

There are a number of initiatives that I believe IAC should focus on in the coming two years. These are:

 

1.      Improve the relationships of member companies in IAC, especially with small business interests - Much can be done to help our member companies work better together and bring greater value to all our member firms. For example, improvements can be made to strengthen the quality of the DoD Mentor Protégé Program.  There are many areas that can be addressed between large and small firms that could foster better working relationships long-term.  There is much we can do to have meaningful changes and foster positive relationships among IAC members that can have considerable value.

2.      Providing “Thought Leadership” in a Manner that would Allow IAC to be Truly Advisory to the ACT Members – We can make significant improvements with SIG operations to work and develop “thought leadership” on issues important to ACT and IAC membership. However, extra efforts must be focused in this area with a refined approach that will achieve the desired goals and positive end results.  This will take wide discussion and input from across the different SIGS and related committees.

3.      Greater Focus on Educating Industry Decision-Makers on the Priorities of the Profession – ACT and IAC can have a tremendous impact on decision-makers that control and provide funding, policy direction, and regulation of our industry. More proactive efforts to bring together a cohesive position, and greater education of such decision-makers, are important activities needed to improve the well being of our industry.

4.      Greater Focus on Business Operating Procedures to Support Our Membership – There are some fundamental improvements that need to be made to the way IAC operates and the tools available to the members to help us collaborate and work effectively together. For example, the portal has been an inhibitor to industry collaboration and needs to be fixed in order to document our efforts of working together, communicating what work is going on, as well as leveraging best practices for use by both ACT and IAC members. This important aspect of the ACT/IAC organization requires us to define our long-term business requirements and develop a phased funding program that will allow the organization to continue to grow without the constraints we are currently experiencing.

I would appreciate your support as one of the IAC Executive Board members and look forward to working with all of the membership to improve the industry and develop strong long-term relationships with all member firms – while having fun at the same time.

 

Biography

 

Charles Mudd is a senior executive with extensive experience in the domestic and international information technology and infrastructure industries. He has worked for large firms, with a national and international focus, over many years and has taken leadership roles in such firms for most of his career. He has considerable experience with IT systems development and modernization programs that are complex, large-scale, and involve many different interests and agencies. He is also able to bring together the public and private sectors to create innovative solutions and unique financing mechanisms.

 

Chuck is one of two partners of SiloSmashers, a privately held management and technology consulting firm that serves both public and private sector clients. It is a small business. The firm focuses on organizations achieving peak performance with the modernization and implementation of business processes, information technology systems, implementation of major new projects, as well as business transformation.

 

He has been particularly active in various IAC SIG’s and committees over the last few years, and is the current Chair of the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Committee, of the Emerging Technology Shared Interest Group (SIG). He is currently involved in the workshop planning committee for the Management of Change (MOC) conference to be held in June. Also, he was one of the Track Co-Chairs of the 2006 Executive Leadership Conference (ELC) held in Williamsburg in October. Additionally, Mr. Mudd has been on the Future Forum Task Force appointed by the IAC Board to look at improving the Future Forum process.

 

Contact information: cmudd@silosmashers.com; 703-797-5604

 

Andy Robinson, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

I would like to begin with a story told me recently about a conversation with a congressman. The congressman said he learned there are two types of people serving: the first want to be somebody and the other want to get something done. This story resonated with me as I can identify with the latter type—I am running because I want to get something done.

 

My platform is composed of three E’s: Experience, Expertise, and Execution. I intend to leverage each to help make IAC even more successful and prestigious. Let me explain in more detail:

 

Experience: I am the only candidate that has participated in all aspects of IAC. I chaired the Small Business SIG for two years. I took the Small Business SIG to a professional proactive structure and worked specifically with the SB community to identify issues and opportunities. I worked personally with the Department of Education, GSA, and Air Force to improve their small business participation performance. I created the first governance board for the Small Business SIG which included representatives of all communities—Intelligence, DOD, and Civilian. I have also participated actively in the conferences of IAC, which are a keystone of our organization. I was Chair and Vice Chair of the Management of Change conference. I was also an ELC Program Chair. I have supported IAC programs in other ways, including being a Presenter and a Facilitator at a General Member Meeting and a member of the Nominating Committee. Finally, I am a 2003 graduate of the Partners Program. I know IAC; now I want to be part of taking IAC to the next level.

 

Expertise: I want to build on IAC’s expertise and prestige and not rest on our laurels. I want to leverage our intellectual capital and gain major media coverage for our events by building exceptional content. I want to find new ways to work collaboratively with government in understanding and building the agenda. I want to build on the new initiative to be a source of education to Congress on a variety of issues. Because I have worked for both small and large businesses, I can bring the perspective of both to the table as we explore new ideas to build on IAC’s expertise. I also have some specific ideas that I want to explore for our small businesses including a more formal relationship with SBA in an advisory role and to continue to update/formalize IAC’s research on small business issues. I enjoy the support of Mike Fox, SB-SIG Chair in these matters and my candidacy.

 

Execution: I am familiar with the work of a Governance Board and have participated in several profit and non-profit boards. I will work well with current leadership and have supported PV when he was Chair of MOC. I also bring a strong “program and process” management experience to the board. I know how to get things done in a volunteer organization.

 

Biography

 

Andy currently serves ICF International as Senior Vice President for IT and Program Management.  In this role he leads a $17M business unit serving both DOD and Civilian customers.

 

Prior to joining ICF, Andy was a Principal at EGS, a small business focused on the federal market. Andy also served for five years as Vice President and Regional Manager of Gartner Group, a global IT advisory and strategic consulting firm where he worked hands-on with top executives of large enterprises to develop appropriate business and IT strategies.

 

Andy also worked for Xerox Corporation for 13 years where he advanced from Systems Analyst to Director of System Sales.  His team was responsible for $480 million in revenues and received the U.S. Senate Productivity and Quality Award (SPQA) for 1997.  Additionally, Andy developed and reengineered systems for NASA, Air Force, GE, BCBS, Northrop Grumman, etc. He also founded the Central Florida Total Quality Management Conference and was Chairman of the Leadership Team for TQM.  Andy began his career with MDS and designed telecom systems for financial services companies, state and local governments, and telecommunication companies. 

 

 

Degrees:                                             Boards Served:

BS, Computer Science, TSU             Brevard County Economic Development Board,

BS, Business, Alabama                      Advisory Board for Sideware Corporation,

Theological Horizons Board.

 

IAC:

Chair of MOC Conference 2006

Vice Chair of MOC Conference 2005

IAC Partner 2003

Chair of IAC Small Business SIG 2004

Nominating Committee 2004

Author of 2 Small Business SIG         White Papers

 

Contact information: arobinson@icfi.com; 703-934-3821

 

Pat Schambach, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

Hello.  My name is Pat Schambach and I am asking for your vote for the position of “Vice Chair At-Large” on the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Executive Committee for 2007-2009.  The election begins May 17, and I believe that my professional experience, personal enthusiasm and passion for our industry make me an ideal candidate for this important and visible position.  Many of you know me; I hope I can count on your organization’s vote! 

 

My qualifications are straightforward:

 

In my three years of private sector experience since leaving government, I have gained a great deal of insight.  There are things I definitely would have done differently in the government had I known what I know now!  I will bring the “voice of the customer” to this position.  I understand how government works and why things sometimes seem contradictory and always moving to the right.  I bring strategic thinking experience that I used in moving major programs through the government bureaucracy.  I was a risk-taker, and I was always an advocate for partnering with industry.  My experiences, such as the first-in-government, enterprise-wide, seat management deal at ATF and the TSA performance-based, total outsourcing arrangement were unique in government and gained me and my team recognition as a Fed 100 and Eagle award-winner.  But, more importantly, those opportunities gave me leadership experiences that I will use to help advance the goals of the IAC organization.

 

I have long been committed to helping the people and organizations within my profession and community find better ways to be successful.  Current efforts include: Board of Directors of AFCEA, Principal on the Council of Excellence in Government, Board of Governors of Paul VI High School, and I am a uniformed leader in the Boy Scouts of America.  My company, Nortel Government Solutions, has encouraged me to seek this position and is totally supportive of my commitment to serve on the IAC Committee. 

 

If I am elected to the Committee, I will bring my years of government experience, my ideas for strengthening our partnerships with government, and my energy and commitment to a better and stronger IAC organization in serving the government IT community.  I hope you will convince your company’s IAC point of contact that a vote for me is good for all of us!  It would be a pleasure and a privilege to serve on the IAC committee on your behalf.  Thank you!

 

Biography

 

Patrick R. Schambach joined Nortel Government Solutions Inc. in 2004 after 32 years of federal service.  He is President, Civilian Sector, responsible for market management and IT service delivery.  

 

He joined TSA in 2002 as one of its first permanent employees and was the founding Associate Under Secretary for IT and CIO.  Prior to TSA, he was CIO of ATF for five years, and spent over 24 years with the Secret Service where he was Deputy CIO. 

 

In 2003, Mr. Schambach was honored for the second time as a “Federal 100” winner.  He received the prestigious 2003 Eagle Award, for having had the single greatest impact on the federal IT community.  In 2002, he received a Presidential Rank Award for the second time.  In 2002, he was presented with the Executive Leadership Award by AFFIRM.  He was Co-Chair of the Treasury CIO Council, a popular speaker at federal IT events, testified in Congress, and appears in numerous publications and broadcasts related to government technology issues.

 

Mr. Schambach is active as: Principal on the Council of Excellence in Government and a CIO Sage; IT Advisory Committee to the Director, FBI; Hewlett-Packard Federal Advisory Committee; Unisys Security Leadership Institute; Board of Directors of AFCEA; Board of Governors of Paul VI High School; and a uniformed leader in the Boy Scouts of America.  He also operates a teen volunteer program performing free home improvements for needy families.

 

His undergraduate degree was in Finance from Fairfield University and holds an MBA from GW  University.

 

Contact information: pat.schambach@nortelgov.com; 703-679-4785

 

Sally Turner, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

 Experience, Strategic Vision and Results – Working for IAC

 

I currently serve on the IAC Executive Committee and am honored to be nominated to serve a second term as Vice-Chair at Large. I have worked to make IAC the organization of choice for industry and government. I am seeking your vote to continue the initiatives I have started. If elected, I will bring my demonstrated ability to continue to achieve results in the following areas.

 

ACT/IAC Recognized as the First Choice for Government

I have heard many IAC members talk about wanting more government involvement in events. In order to gain government involvement, we need to provide programs that are of value to this audience. My goal is to further IAC’s position as the organization that government turns to for IT advice and education by providing programs valued by government. I led the development of the ACT/IAC Speakers Series. Through this program, IAC member firms provide advice, education and IT information directly to government participants. Thus far ACT/IAC has held seven programs focused on security to large diverse government audiences. I will continue to achieve results in this area.

 

Government-Driven Agenda

To be effective, we need to ensure that IAC programs, SIGs and events are using a government-driven agenda as their foundation. We need to begin each year by identifying the key government priorities and issues to be used as the driving force behind all IAC activities. I will work with the Executive Committee to build a government-driven agenda and infuse it within IAC’s events.

 

New Blood - New Ideas – Road Map to IAC

An organization increases it effectiveness and vitality with new ideas.  New ideas come from new blood - new leaders.  I will:

 

Small Business Focus

Eighty percent of our membership is small business and we need to ensure IAC is addressing their needs. Our efforts this year produced our first Small Business Conference – a great start. I will leverage my veteran IAC experience to maximize small business participation by:

 

Biography

 

Sally Turner is Director of Strategic Initiatives for CGI Federal, where she is responsible for leading a team that develops solutions and strategies and executes the resulting business plan. With more than 25 years of IT experience, Turner is a seasoned executive in strategic planning, business development and business alliances. Holding sales and executive management positions in several Fortune 500 technology firms, she has consistently led her teams to success, receiving numerous achievement awards, such as the Corporate Chairman’s Club Award and the Women in Technology Presidential Award. 

 

IAC Experience

Actively committed to the government community, Turner has been a member of IAC for many years and has had held numerous committee positions within the organization. Currently, Turner is serving a two-year term on IAC’s Executive Committee as Vice Chairman at Large. In this role, she initiated and managed the successful ACT/IAC government-focused Speakers Series, transitioning it to the EC governance model, and participates in the Strategic, Events and Succession Planning Committees. She also has served on the Program and Executive Leadership Conference Planning Committees. A member of the ELC Planning Committee since 2002, with each successive year, she has assumed a larger role in the conference’s planning, serving as co-chair for the Conference Workshops in 2003 and leading the planning of the Future Forum in 2004 and 2005.

 

Ms. Turner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Bethany College, a Master of Arts from Virginia Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.

 

Contact information: sally.turner@cgifederal.com; 703-267-5890

 

Xavier Williams, Candidate for Vice-Chair At Large

 

 IAC Members:

 

It is indeed a privilege to have been nominated by the IAC Nominating Committee to be a candidate for Vice Chair At-Large of the Industry Advisory Council Executive Committee.  I believe that this organization is a vital catalyst to advance and drive our shared desire to increase the efficiencies of the government’s use of IT and forging collaborative partnerships. I bring to IAC a solid commitment and proven track record of leadership.

 

The mission of IAC is “to bring industry and government executives together to exchange information, support professional development, improve communications and understanding, solve issues and build partnership and trust, thereby enhancing government's ability to serve the nation's citizenry.”  I have had the privilege of supporting this mission through my involvement with IAC and believe that the organization has a tremendous opportunity to bring industry and government together as the evolution of technology continues to change the marketplace. 

 

From my participation on the Agency Awareness Sub-Committee to my current role as Industry Vice-Chair of the 2007 Executive Leadership Conference, I have been focused on this commitment.  I believe that now is the time for me to give more to IAC and I am doing just that as a candidate for Vice Chair At-Large of the IAC Executive Committee. 

 

I have had firsthand experience helping various agencies take advantage of the IT evolution.  Currently, I serve as the Sales Vice President of AT&T Government Solutions where I set strategic direction to meet the needs of our customers.  I am strategically focused on making sure that we serve the information technology needs of our customers and provide for them the highest levels of value and service.  Additionally, my leadership has extended beyond the business community where I have received numerous awards and recognition for my extensive community service.  For example, I have served on the board for the Urban League of Pittsburgh, the MIT Enterprise Forum and the AT&T Foundation.  

 

My collective experiences have enabled me to bring to IAC a customer-focused perspective that is focused on addressing the needs of the customer through efficient and cost-effective solutions that build the foundation for a successful partnership.  We have an opportunity to harness our collective resources that can assist many agencies take advantage of new technologies that will help them to better serve our citizens.  I am proud to participate in a collaborative forum that has a record of leadership and performance that brings value to our industry.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Xavier D. Williams 

 

Biography

 

Xavier Williams leads the federal sales efforts of AT&T Government Solutions Division which is focused on delivering network-enabled and professional services solutions to Civilian, Defense and Intelligence agencies of the federal Government.

 

Prior to coming to Government Solutions, Williams served in AT&T Human Resources training in Bedminster, NJ as Vice President where he had responsibility for the company’s Global Learning Strategy where he lead the company’s Leadership Development activities.  He also served on the AT&T Foundation board.

 

Williams began his career at AT&T at Bell Labs as a financial analyst and frame relay product manager.  During his 14-year AT&T career, Williams has had extensive experience in finance, product management, business planning, corporate staff, sales and human resources positions including assignments as the Sales Center Vice President for AT&T Business in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia as well as the Managed Frame/ATM Product Management Director.  

 

Williams currently serves as Industry Vice Chair of the 2007 Executive Leadership Conference of ACT/IAC.

 

Williams’s leadership extends beyond the corporate community where he has received numerous honors and recognition for his contributions both inside and outside of the company.   Williams was the recipient of the first annual AT&T’s Chairman’s Diversity Award and has been personally recognized by President George W. Bush and USA Freedom Corps for his dedication to volunteerism in the community.

 

A native of Washington, DC, Williams graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

 

Contact information: xwilliams@att.com; 703-245-3750