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EVENT PROGRAM: 19TH ANNUAL STARS AND STRIPES AWARDS
Friday, February 16, 2024 • 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
EVENT PROGRAM: 19TH ANNUAL STARS AND STRIPES AWARDS
PILLARS OF INFLUENCE: STRENGTH, SUPPORT, HONOR
Friday, February 16, 2024 • 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST Ballroom, Baltimore Convention Center, DTX: BEYA World I
FEATURING: Modern-Day Technology Leaders, Science Spectrum Trailblazers, and Federal Agency Leadership Awardees STARS AND STRIPES EVENT SPONSORS: BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, Diamondback Energy, Inc., GE, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, The Boeing Company, World Wide Technology, Morgan State University CONFERENCE CO-HOSTS: Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and US Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine
our resolve, Support forms a network of unwavering camaraderie, and Honor binds us to principles that echo the noble traditions of each military service. Together, they shape the framework and establish the process of STEM mentorship, inspiring students and fostering a sense of duty that reaches beyond the stars. Pillars hold strong, even under the heaviest weight and pressure. They do not buckle, and they do not break when tasked with a great load to bear. They give strength to those who rely on them; they uphold the traditions and responsibility placed upon them. Pillars support and shelter those who need guidance and a haven to recuperate. They help us weather the unexpected storms and remind us we can persevere in the face of adversity. Pillars stand with honor and dignity and remind us to lift our heads and square our shoulders when challenges arise to meet us. They are not swayed by passing fads; they remain grounded and rooted in their values and their purpose.
and inspiration to the next generation of STEM leaders.
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Welcome to the 19th Annual Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Stars and Stripes Awards Dinner. Committee in partnership with leaders from the Department of Defense, industry, and academia continues to work diligently to provide our nation with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) talent. The opportunities for youth in STEM have never been greater. History has shown us that the support of committed educators, outstanding volunteers, and most importantly parents is the keys to youth success in STEM. The BEYA Stars & Stripes mission is to help create the environment to motivate, encourage, and help youth to pursue a STEM education. This year, we are honored to have the United States National Guard Bureau as our featured service. We are especially proud to have General Daniel R. Hokanson attend as a keynote speaker for our awards event. BEYA Stars and Stripes rests on the shoulders of committed senior leaders who willingly volunteer their
Senior Executive Service (SES) have mentored 7,387 youth prior to our dinner/awards event. This year will be no exception. At 1530 on Friday, February 16, Secretary Crenshaw and his team will mentor over 500 students at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. Over 150 Active-duty Flags, Generals, and SES personnel have volunteered to participate and provide an engaging experience for our youth. The Pre-Dinner Mentoring is looking at states outside the Mid-Atlantic region to include Ohio, Alabama, and Delaware to expand our reach this year. SES (Ret.) Jesse McCurdy spearheads our year-round mentoring program utilizing retired Flag, General, and SES personnel. These executives bring experience from all the Services and the National Security Agency. Our partners include top-rated high schools in the nation, according to US News and World Report. Another Stars and Stripes program is BEYA Career Day, which is led by LTG Bruce Crawford (Ret.) with the help of Stars and Stripes Student ambassadors. Presenters in 2023 included leaders like MG Robert Edmonson, US Army Command, Jesse Kingg, Partner and Executive Advisor at One TEAM Partners, and Krystle McClain, Environmental Engineer at NAVFAC. The 2024 cohort of student ambassadors maintains an average GPA of 4.1 and includes National Honor Society members, teen entrepreneurs, and students from four states. In 2023 we established the BEYA Stars and Stripes Scholarship program under the leadership of Hampton University President LTG Darrell Williams (Ret.) to provide supplemental funding for high school graduates pursuing higher education. Congratulations to our BEYA Stars and Stripes 2024 Military awardees. You are role models and motivators for our future leaders. On behalf of our Stars and Stripes Founders, military, civilian defense personnel, and corporate sponsors, we are most grateful for your participation in what promises to be an impactful experience — The BEYA “365” Experience. Sincerely, VADM Anthony L. Winns, USN (Ret) National Chairman of BEYA Stars and Stripes Committee
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Tyrone D. Taborn Chairman & CEO
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
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TOM ARSENEAULT President & CEO BAE Systems, Inc.
Dear Stars and Stripes Honorees and Guests: BAE Systems is honored to once again serve as a corporate sponsor of the BEYA STEM Conference Stars and Stripes Dinner. Tonight, we proudly recognize and celebrate the achievements of our active and retired Black American admirals, generals, and members of the Senior Executive Service. I am inspired by the leadership, strength, and resilience of the armed forces, and I am especially proud of so many of you who have dedicated yourselves to mentoring our future leaders. Our people are at the heart of everything we do at BAE Systems and the force behind our mission to protect those who protect us. We recognize and embrace the value of diverse teams and are steadfast in our commitment to continue building an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and succeed. Our partnership with BEYA helps strengthen our ability to recruit and retain the exceptional STEM talent needed to support our customers. On behalf of BAE Systems, congratulations to tonight’s honorees. To all of the active duty and retired military leaders and members of the Senior Executive and your unwavering devotion to protecting the security of our nation and our allies. Tom Arseneault President & CEO BAE Systems, Inc.
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Dear Stars and Stripes Honorees and Guests: Today, we recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of many active and retired Black admirals, generals, and members of the Senior Executive Service. Their talent and leadership have made an enduring impact on the U.S. Armed Forces and the nation, fostering innovation and excellence at every level of military service. Booz Allen is committed to strengthening the diversity and technical expertise of our workforce. We provide opportunities for transitioning service members to build meaningful STEM careers and invest in our communities to build the next generation of rising leaders and technical talent. Booz Allen’s large and diverse veteran and military-connected community enrich our institution. We are especially thrilled to honor Matice Wright-Springer, Booz Allen Senior Vice President and recipient of the 2024 BEYA Pioneer Award. Her journey corporate leader in our Global Defense Sector is an inspiration. Matice embodies our purpose—empower people to change the world. Congratulations to Matice, Booz Allen’s 26 additional award recipients, and all BEYA honorees. You represent the best of our nation. Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your commitment to making a better future for all of us. Horacio D. Rozanski
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HORACIO D. ROZANSKI
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PHEBE N. NOVAKOVIC General Dynamics
Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is a distinct honor to continue our sponsorship of the Stars and Stripes dinner, helping to further BEYA’s commitment to elevating and recognizing the achievements of the Black engineers who serve our military. Our longstanding partnership with BEYA is rooted in our shared commitment to building and supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, which strengthens the products and services we provide to our nation. Indeed, our national defense relies on the innovation and ingenuity of our STEM professionals. We are pleased to salute the National Guard Bureau, this year’s featured service branch. We congratulate the 430,000 citizen-Soldiers and airmen who have stood guard on our homeland for 387 years. Your mantra, Always Ready Always General Dynamics extends a heartfelt congratulations to our awardees, and our sincere appreciation to BEY A for its steadfast commitment to recognizing outstanding, diverse talent in the STEM professions. Sincerely, Phebe N. Novakovic
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Chairman, President and Chief Lockheed Martin
Dear Stars and Stripes Attendees: We come together each year to celebrate Americans who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces and the federal Senior Executive Service, and we are especially pleased to honor this year’s featured service, the National Guard Bureau. Those who are inspired by your dedication and commitment to our nation. At Lockheed Martin, we are fortunate to work alongside many veterans who have our team members is a veteran, reservist or military spouse, and we appreciate their unique contributions to our company and valuable insights into the needs of our customers. We are collaborating with the U.S. government and commercial partners as we advance a vision for 21st Century Security to promote deterrence and enable intelligence and distributed cloud computing, and we are focused on delivering We accomplish this vision through the strength of our diverse team, and we are particularly grateful for the contributions of those working in the science, strengthening the pipeline of technical talent working to innovate solutions to our toughest challenges. We are thrilled to be part of tonight’s celebration. On behalf of my 122,000 teammates at Lockheed Martin, congratulations to the Stars and Stripes honorees. James D. Taiclet
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JAMES D. TAICLET
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KATHY WARDEN President Northrop Grumman
Dear Stars and Stripes Attendees, During such dynamic times, one thing is certain: our world needs innovators, pioneers and leaders now more than ever. The esteemed service members we honor this evening play a crucial role in global security and inspire the next generation of visionaries who will protect our future. Investing in and expanding access to STEM education enables our military and companies like Northrop Grumman to pioneer the technologies upholding global security for years to come. With nearly 100,000 employees across the globe, we know diversity of thought drives innovation. We’re proud to continue our decades-long relationship with BEYA and excited to welcome those who found their place with our growing company during this conference. Our entire team is proud to support the diverse talent driving our company and country forward. To tonight’s honorees, congratulations on your recognition. It’s a privilege to stand alongside you in our shared mission. Kathy Warden and President
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RTX
Dear Stars and Stripes honorees and guests, Welcome to the 2024 BEYA Stars and Stripes Awards Dinner. Thank you for the opportunity to help honor active and retired Black military leaders and members of Support, Honor. Our mission at RTX has always focused on protecting and preserving democracy across the globe. And among the highest callings that our employees have is ensuring the safety of those who safeguard our communities and our ways of life. It’s our people who provide the strength to deliver on that purpose. To position them – and us – for continued success, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, championing the importance of diverse skills and experiences, and ensuring that all our employees have the chance to work, grow and belong. RTX is proud to sponsor the annual BEYA STEM Conference and to partner with BEYA on celebrating Black engineers while inspiring the next generation of STEM innovators. On behalf of 180,000 RTX employees, including our 15,000 military veterans and reserve service members, I want to congratulate all of tonight’s honorees and their loved ones on their accomplishments. I also would like to especially acknowledge this year’s featured service branch, The National Guard Bureau, for their unwavering commitment to support and safeguard our communities. Finally, thank you to all who have served and enabled us to all work together to create a safer, more connected world. Gregory J. Hayes
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GREGORY J. HAYES
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KATHLEEN (KJ) JOLIVETTE Vice President & General Manager, Vertical Lift; Senior Philadelphia Site Executive Defense. Space & Security Boeing
Distinguished honorees and guests, It is an honor to be here today, and congratulate you on all you achieve towards a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEi) world. Today we celebrate you and all you bring to the table. Each of you brings a story of your own, a background that motivates you as a champion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and the DEi principles that bring us together in new and powerful ways. including sponsoring this 19th annual Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Stars and Stripes dinner alongside this year’s featured service - the National Guard Bureau. And we are likewise proud to join you in honoring our active and retired service members, and members of the Senior Executive Service, for all that they undergo and accomplish in service to our nation. Thank you for joining us this evening. Congratulations once again to all honorees. You inspire us and future generations of learners and leaders. Kathleen (KJ) Jolivette Vice President & General Manager, Vertical Lift; Senior Philadelphia Site Executive Defense. Space & Security
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Chairman and Founder World Wide Technology
Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with great honor and respect that I congratulate this evening’s honorees. I would like to extend humility in service to our country. At World Wide Technology, we understand the importance of having the most advanced technology on the front lines, as well as here at home, to protect and defend the infrastructure, citizens, and freedoms of the United States and its allies. We also know that fostering and empowering an environment of diversity and inclusion is essential to innovation and progress. We remain steadfast in our commitment to support Black Americans and all minority communities and mathematics (STEM). I was truly honored to be named Black Engineer of the Year many years ago – and I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations and admiration to my nine who were named “Modern Day Technology Leaders” Andrea Jordan, Carlos Giles, Cassandra Jacques, David Hunter, Dre Pitts, Eric Murdock, John King II, Madelyn Marks and Ray Sanders; each day you excel and push the boundaries of technology. You make me a better leader, and for that, I thank you. worldwide, WWT has strived to serve the wider community. We are committed to building and nurturing the future of the STEM workforce by investing in STEM-focused education, internships, and work-based learning opportunities and activities. Our goal is to continue to build, retain and develop the individuals who will lead our future. Giving back is critical to better business; it is our duty to uplift, engage and support the communities around us. Thank you to all here this evening and all among our WWT ecosystem for your compassion and willingness to lend a helping hand to those around you. Please enjoy tonight’s festivities and once again, thank you for your remarkable dedication, service, and commitment to the liberty, values and future of this great nation. David L. Steward, Chairman and Founder World Wide Technology
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STARS & STRIPES FOUNDERS WELCOME BRIGADIER GENERAL VELMA L. RICHARDSON
MR. JESSE MCCURDY
VADM WALTER J. DAVIS CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
MAJOR GENERAL RONALD L. JOHNSON
LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOSEPH N. BALLARD
VICE ADMIRAL ANTHONY L. WINNS BEYA STARS AND STRIPES NATIONAL MILITARY ALUMNI
FACILITATORS: MR. WILLIAM A. BROWN, SR.
MAJ. GEN. JANEEN BIRCKHEAD NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
GENERAL JOHNNIE E. WILSON
JASON NEWTON WBAL TV NEWS ANCHOR
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS
GENERAL WALTER E. GASKIN
NATIONAL ANTHEM REAR ADMIRAL STEPHEN W. ROCHON
LIEUTENANT GENERAL ALBERT J. EDMONDS
229TH COMBINATION OF JAZZ AND ROCK BAND & VOCALIST MEMORIAM: MAJ. GEN. CUNNINGHAM C. BRYANT
INVOCATION: GENERAL LESTER LYLES
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STRENGTH, SUPPORT, HONOR NATIONAL CHAIR: VADM ANTHONY WINNS
PARTNER REMARKS DINNER STARS & STRIPES MENTORING REMARKS STARS AND STRIPES AWARD FEATURED BRANCH REMARKS GENERAL DANIEL HOKANSON CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU ENLISTED SERGEANT MAJOR ALAN E. THOMAS JR. UNITED STATES ARMY
STARS & STRIPES OFFICER AWARD CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 REGINA CARRELL UNITED STATES ARMY
STARS & STRIPES AWARD MR. JOSEPH GIUNTA JR. SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE
STARS & STRIPES AWARD BRIGADIER GENERAL AHMED WILLIAMSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
STARS & STRIPES AWARD CAPTAIN SHARIF H. CALFEE UNITED STATES NAVY
STARS & STRIPES AWARD LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHARI PERKINS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
STARS & STRIPES AWARD BRIGADIER GENERAL JAKE MIDDLETON UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE
STARS & STRIPES AWARD CAPTAIN CARRIE A. WOLFE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
PASSING OF THE BATON CLOSING REMARKS
STARS & STRIPES AWARD MAJOR GENERAL JETH REY UNITED STATES ARMY
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