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We support America’s small business contractors.

NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACTING SUMMIT Featuring a special full day spotlight on U.S. Army small business opportunities.

August 5-6, 2009 Washington, DC Region

Presented by:

National Association of Small Business Contractors

U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit August 5 – 6, 2009 – Washington, DC Area

Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors for your support

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Welcome friends: Small businesses lead our economy and are the very fabric of our vibrant American communities. We provide a level of flexibility, innovation, ingenuity, and commitment to quality that is simply unmatched.

The support of small businesses in federal contracting is essential to providing our country with quality performance, cost savings, and pride.

Small businesses have strong roots in our communities, and bring tax dollars back home to reinvest in the vibrancy of our local economies.

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Elaine The National Association Young of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce are national leaders working on behalf of small business. Working together we grow our businesses and secure our rightful share of federal contracting. Please let us know if we can provide you with assistance at anytime.

Sincerely, Cris, Margot & Elaine

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Welcome Notes for Attendees: Cris Young, President National Association of Small Business Contractors www.nasbc.org Margot Dorfman, CEO U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce www.uswcc.org Elaine Young, National Director National School of Government Contracting www.nasbc.org/html/govready.aspx

Thank you for being with us today. We trust that you will find many opportunities for education, connection and advancement. If you have any questions throughout the conference, please stop at the check-in desk. One of our leaders will be happy to help you.

We ask that you please place your cell phones on vibrate during the conference and that follow-on questions you might have for a speaker, be taken out of the main hall into the reception area. This will greatly enhance the conference experience for all participants.

Presented by: The National Association of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit August 5 – 6, 2009 – Washington, DC Area

Federal Agencies, Prime Contractors, Presenters On behalf of the National Association of Small Business Contractors, the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the small businesses represented at this conference, we extend our thanks for the strong support given to us by the federal agencies, prime contractors, and expert presenters who are taking part in this conference. Small business representatives – you are meeting with the backbone of America’s team working to bring contracting opportunities to small businesses. We encourage all small businesses represented here today to thank the presenters and agency/prime contractor one-on-one participants for their efforts and support.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of the Air Force U.S. Department of the Army U.S. Department of Commerce Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency General Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Department of Justice National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S. Department of the Navy Office of Management and Budget Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of the Treasury U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee CACI International Inc Covington & Burling LLP Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. Weston Solutions Delloitte & Touche, USA LLP Teya Technologies Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program U.S. Small Business Administration MD Procurement Technical Assistance Program Information Experts

U.S. Army Spotlight The commitment and professionalism of the U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs is always exemplary.

We hope every small business taking part in this conference will thank the strong U.S. Army team for being with us for the U.S. Army Spotlight Day.

AMC - US Army Materiel Command ACC - US Army Contracting Command SDDC Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command ATEC - US Army Test & Evaluation Command ATEC - US Army Test & Evaluation Command INSCOM US Army Intelligence & Security Command

MEDCOM - US Army Medical Command MRMC - US Army Medical Research & Materiel Command NGB - National Guard Bureau

PEO STRI - US Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, & Instrumentation SMDC/ARSTRAT - Space & Missile Defense Command / Army Forces Strategic Command

Presented by: The National Association of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit August 5 – 6, 2009 – Washington, DC Area

Agenda - Industry Day August 5, 2009 Westin Arlington Gateway 7:15 am - Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast F. SCOTT FITZGERALD AB

ERNEST HEMMINGWAY SALON 2 & 3

8:00

Welcome Margot Dorfman, CEO, U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce

8:15

Preparing for Success in Your One-On-One Presentations Elaine Young, Nat’l Dir, National School of Government Contracting

8:45

How to Market Your GSA Contract, Christy Jackiewicz Office of Small Business Utilization, GSA

8:45 – 9:50 am

9:30

U.S. Dept of Agriculture Quinton N. Robinson, Director, OSDBU

10:00

Protest and Appeals Scott Freling, Associate, Covington & Burling LLP

Facilitator: Carroll A. Thomas, Partnership Catalyst, National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program

10:30

How to Effectively Team With Large Prime Contractors Joyce Harris, SBLO, Deloitte & Touche, USA LLP

11:00

NASA Opportunities Update, Glenn Delgado, Director, OSDBU

11:30

House Small Business Committee Briefing Russell Orban, U.S. House Small Business Committee

12:00

Box Lunch Provided

1:00

Dept. of Homeland Security Opportunities Update Kevin Boshears, Director, OSDBU

1:30

Partnering with Alaska Native Corporations Ron Perry, President and CEO, Teya Technologies

2:00

How to Position Your Business to Secure Government Contracts Marissa Levin, CEO, Information Experts

2:45

NASBC/USWCC Legislative Update, Margot Dorfman, USWCC

3:15

Government Procurement Outlook for the Future Susan M.M. Truslow, Procurement Policy Analyst, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, OMB

4:00

Weston Solutions Opportunities Update Stephanie Sherwood, Manager, Corporate Small Business Program

4:30

Reception (4:30 - 6:00 pm)

INDUSTRY BREAKOUT SEGMENTS (One-on-one meetings throughout the day between small businesses and agency/prime contractor representatives. See schedule below.)

Manufacturing & Distribution

10 – 11:50 am Construction, Design & Environmental Facilitator: Tesha Williams, Underwriting Policy Analyst, Office of Surety Guarantees

12:00

Box Lunch Provided (room closed)

12:30 – 2:20pm Services & Professional Services Facilitator: Mary Lee Kolich, Program Director MD Procurement Technical Assistance Program 2:30 – 4:20pm

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Facilitator: Edsel M. Brown, Jr., SBA Logo Office of Technology SBIR/STTR Assistant Administrator Available All Day: (1) PTAC - Available to provide individual companies with guidance on specific procurement questions. (2) Alaskan Native Corporation Opportunities

Presented by: The National Association of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit August 5 – 6, 2009 – Washington, DC Area

Agenda – U.S. Army Spotlight August 6, 2009 Westin Arlington Gateway 7:45 am - Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast F. SCOTT FITZGERALD AB 8:30

Welcome Margot Dorfman, CEO, U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Cris Young, President, Nat’l Association of Small Business Contractors

8:45

Agency Overview Ms. Tracey Pinson, Director of Office of Small Business Programs

9:15

How to Market to Army Organizations

• U.S. Army Materiel Command, Army Contracting Command, Theresa Elliott-Brown

• U.S. Army Materiel Command, Tank-Automotive Life Cycle Management Command, Nancy Lang

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Karen Baker • U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Archie Cardwell

OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Building the Future of the Army Through Small Business sellingtoarmy.info

• U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Harriett Burton • U.S. Army Medical Command, Dan Shackelford (tentative) • National Guard Bureau, Beth Westerburg • Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Randy Edney 12:00

Box Lunch Provided

1:00

One-on-One Sessions with U.S. Army Representatives The afternoon will be completely devoted to one-on-one sessions with various U.S. Army representatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with several representatives, and with other attendees.

4:00

Adjourn

Photos courtesy of the U.S. Army

Did you know?

Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King’s appointment as commandant of the Drill Sergeant School makes her the first woman to hold the position.

Presented by: The National Association of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Biographies Karen Baker U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Kevin Boshears Director, OSDBU U.S. Department of Homeland Security Mr. Boshears, named Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office ofSmall and Disadvantage Business Utilization in May, 2003, is responsible for the overall implementation of the Department’s small business procurement program.

Prior to this, Mr. Boshears was named Director of the Treasury Department’s OSDBU in February, 1999 where he had served as the Acting Director since August, 1998. He previously served in the same office as a Procurement Analyst since June, 1995 and was responsible for providing guidance to the Small Business Specialists located in Treasury’s twelve bureaus.

Mr. Boshears brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the procurement field, having served as a Contracting Officer for the Justice Department prior to his small business duties at the Treasury Department. Mr. Boshears is a well known instructor in the federal small business procurement arena.

On May 9 - 10, 2002, Mr. Boshears was presented with the Frances Perkins Vanguard Award for Exemplary Utilization of WomenOwned Small Businesses by a Federal Procurement Official and the Gold Star Award for Excellence by the U. S. Small Business Administration.

Edsel M. Brown Jr. Assistant Director Office of Technology U.S. Small Business Administration Mr. Brown has served with the U.S. Small Business Administration since 1990. He is currently the Assistant Director for the Office of Technology. In this position he provides oversight over the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.

Before coming to SBA, Mr. Brown served as a Policy Analyst with the Department of Human Services in New Jersey, and as Investment Consultant with a regional financial services firm.

He has been very active in community affairs and has belonged to several organizations including Rotary International, several Chambers of Commerce, Neighborhood House, YMCA, NAACP, Calvert Economic Development Commission, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

A native of Plainfield, NJ, Mr. Brown holds B.A. (Government) and M.A. (Public Administration) degrees from Ohio University.

He also holds a J.D. (Law) degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. He is a licensed Attorney.

Harriett L. Burton, Associate Director Office of Small Business Programs U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Ms. Burton assists small businesses in getting opportunities to provide their products or services to INSCOM and the Government. In the past 4 years that Ms. Burton has been Associate Director, INSCOM has gone from having any small businesses in their large procurements to have portions set-aside for small businesses in 3 of their largest programs.

As a result, INSCOM received awards from the Army Office of Small Business Program in 3 of the 5 small business categories. The agency is more small business friendly.

Prior to coming to INSCOM, Ms. Burton worked at the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). During her almost 20 year tenure at MCSC she worked as Contract Specialist, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Independent Contracting Officer, Deputy and Associate Director for Small Business.

Ms. Burton is a retired Army Officer and a service-disabled veteran.

Archie B. Cardwell Jr. Deputy Associate Director Office of Small Business Programs U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick Garrison Mr. Archie Cardwell is the Deputy Associate Director of the Office of Small Business Programs for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. He assists the office in increasing contract awards and other opportunities to small businesses and historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Mr. Cardwell spent 33 years in the Army, both on active duty and in the Reserves. A 1983 graduate of Wright State

University in Dayton, Ohio, he is Level III certified in contracting and is a member of the National Contract Management Association. He has 22 years of grant and contract experience.

Glenn A. Delgado Assistant Administrator Office of Small Business Programs National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Mr. Glenn A. Delgado is the Assistant Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Office of Small Business Programs. As the Assistant Administrator, Mr. Delgado provides executive leadership and policy direction for developing and implementing policies and initiatives throughout NASA, to ensure that all categories of small businesses are afforded opportunities to compete for agency contracts.

Prior to his appointment to NASA, Mr. Delgado served as the Acting Director of the Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs. He was the Department of Navy’s Mentor-Protégé Program Manager for the six years he was assigned to the Navy’s Small Business Program Office. Other responsibilities included conducting statistical analyses of the Navy’s Small Business Program targets, monitoring the Navy’s Veteran-Owned Small Business Program, and undertaking several special projects.

Mr. Delgado also served as the Director of Small Business for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). He has over 25 years of acquisition experience.

Margot Dorfman, CEO U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce & National Association of Small Business Contractors Outreach Coordinator Margot Dorfman is the CEO of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She is a visionary leader who has dedicated herself to promoting the economic and leadership interest of women. Her extensive background in business, business ownership, publishing and nonprofit leadership has prepared Ms. Dorfman to set the vision for the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Dorfman founded Arizona Women’s News, Hispana News and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Business Connection. She holds a Master’s Education from Lesley University and a B.S. in Education from Northeastern University.

Additionally, her experience includes over ten years in executive positions with General Mills and other Fortune 500 firms.

Randy Edney Associated Director, Office of Small Business Programs Program Executive Office for Simulation Instrumentation & Training (PEO-STRI) US Department of the Army Mr. Randy Edney is the Associated Director, Office of Small Business Programs, at the Program Executive Office for Simulation Instrumentation & Training (PEO-STRI). Mr. Edney is responsible for developing policy, establishing procedures, and publishing general direction and guidance for the Deputy for Small Business Programs at PEO STRI. He serves as the principal advisor to the Program Executive Officer (PEO), Deputy Program Executive Officer (DPEO), Program Managers, Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting, Acquisition, PEO staff and elements reporting directly to the PEO on all matters pertaining to small business, disadvantaged business, labor surplus area, veteran-owned and HUBZone business, Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs) and other socio-economic business programs.

Mr. Edney has over 19 years of acquisition experience with the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Army. He is a member of the Acquisition Corps.

Theresa Elliott-Brown Army Contracting Command Office of Small Business Programs Ms. Elliott-Brown began her Federal Government career with the US Air Force in the Outstanding Scholar Program in the Contracting Career Field procuring supplies, services, construction and later worked major commandlevel programs. Upon program completion, held positions with the Defense Information Systems Agency, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Small Business Programs, and the Department of Homeland Security.

In 2007, Ms. Elliott-Brown accepted a position in the US Air Force’s Program Execution Office for Combat and Mission Support, where she was responsible for program oversight and served as a source selection advisor for service programs in excess of $500M. In 2009, Ms. Elliott-Brown returned to her passion to assist in building the foundation of America’s future, the small business community.

Scott Freiling, Attorney Covington & Burling LLP Scott Freling is an attorney at Covington & Burling LLP. Mr. Freling advises government contractors on questions related to the Federal Acquisition Regulations and other federal and state procurements laws. He assists clients with both defense and civilian contracting. Mr. Freling also represents clients at all stages of litigation, assists clients with internal investigations, and counsels clients with regards to legislative and public policy matters.

Mr. Freling is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and the College of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. He has presented at other National Small Business Federal Contracting Week summits.

Joyce A. Harris Deloitte & Touche LLP – Federal Practice Small Business Liaison Officer Ms. Harris joined Deloitte in April 2001 as a Senior Manager with responsibility for leading the Marketing Communications organization.

She brings over 30 years of experience in proposal development, marketing, and management. In 2005, Ms. Harris was instrumental in launching a Federal Small Business Program in support of Deloitte’s Federal Practice.

A unique and defined set of program objectives were established to enhance Deloitte’s competitiveness and profitability, establish exclusive, mutually beneficial relationships with select small businesses and to assure compliance with government regulations, firm policy, and procedures.

Today, more than 150 small businesses have been certified into Deloitte’s Federal Small Business Program, providing complimentary services such as Audit and Enterprise Risk Services, Financial Advisory Services, Consulting and Tax Services.

Ms. Harris received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Maryland University College and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Laws degree.

Christy Jackiewicz Procurement Analyst General Services Administration This summer, Christy Jackiewicz will have invested 20 years of service through the Federal Government as a public servant helping

businesses throughout our nation. She started her career as a clerk typist in August 1989. Over the years, Ms. Jackiewicz has excelled in contracting, policy, and now with great joy, concentrates her support to small businesses as a program analyst in the Office of Small Business Utilization.

Since her first day in the General Services Administration, Ms. Jackiewicz has been mentored and supported by exceptional leaders in the agency. This nurturing sharpened her procurement skills and excelled her career. She has awarded contracts, implemented policy, developed marketing strategies, created publications and shared her growing knowledge with both internal and external customers through an array of public speaking engagements.

In addition to her Federal career, Ms. Jackiewicz has also earned her MBA at Strayer University, started a non-profit organization, and continues to champion growth and change in our economy through education and leadership.

Suellen D. Jeffress Assistant to the Director, Women-Owned Small Business Program Manager Office of Small Business Programs, Office of the Secretary of the Army Ms. Suellen D. Jeffress is currently the Assistant to the Director, Women-Owned Small Business Program Manager, Office of Small Business Programs, Office of the Secretary of the Army.

Previously, she was the Director of the Office of Acquisitions at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Disorders and Kidney Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.

She served in various positions in the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) (OASA(ALT)), as Associate Director for Small Business, Director of Liaison, and Acting Deputy Director.

Highlights of her career as a member of the OASA(ALT) procurement staff include: Director of Systems Support responsible for procurement oversight of Army major and nonmajor weapons and automated data processing systems; Policy and Procedures Directorate; Team Leader of the Contracting and Acquisition career field proponency mission; and Procurement Management Review (PMR) Team Leader.

Mary Lee Kolich , Program Director Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Program

Ms. Mary Lee Kolich is a seasoned professional with 30 years experience and a solid understanding of diverse business management applications.

She has demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract negotiations with federal agencies and prime contractors.

After attending the University of Cincinnati and over a 20 year period of time, Ms. Kolich served as Division Director and General Manager for two 8a federal contracting businesses that successfully graduated from the SBA program. In that capacity she managed, planned, prepared and delivered complex projects on time and within budget. She has professional sales experience with commercial entities as well as with county and federal government agencies such as: Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Navy, Anteon Corporation, OSHA, Bureau of Land Management, Food and Drug Administration, House of Representatives, ICC, District of Columbia Agencies to name a few.

Ms. Kolich owned her own business for five years as a value-added reseller and Partner with Hewlett Packard, Acer, 3COM and Cisco. She provided hardware and logistics support to systems integrators requiring information products requiring information technology products in support of government products.

Nancy Lang, Small Business Specialist Office of Small Business Programs US Department of the Army Nancy Lang has worked at TACOM LCMC over 27 years first as a Contract Specialist and then as a Procurement Analyst supporting various project managers. She has been in the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) since September 2007 where she serves as a Small Business Specialist. The OSBP manages all facets of the Small Business Program at TACOM LCMC to ensure that a fair proportion of Federal Acquisitions are placed with small businesses and to protect and promote small businesses as vital resources in the US economy.

The specialists in the OSBP participate in acquisition planning, make small business setaside recommendations, counsel and assist small businesses, conduct outreach and training, review subcontracting plans of large businesses, and participate in source selection boards. They also collect and evaluate small business contracting data and develop reports to assess performance against TACOM LCMC’s small business goals, project future performance, and formulate initiatives aimed at improved performance.

Marissa Levin, Founder and CEO Information Experts As Founder and CEO of Information Experts, Marissa Levin leads IE’s efforts to create technologybased integrated communications solutions, human capital strategies, and learning strategies for government agencies and for organizations across a wide range of vertical markets.

Information Experts, an 8(a) certified, awardwinning consultancy founded in 1995, helps companies and agencies align their business & human capital strategies, and fulfill their missions through the development of integrated communications and learning products.

Marissa has led the organization’s entry into the federal market to achieve a sizeable presence in more than 14 agencies spanning all facets of government (civilian, defense, and intelligence), the capture of multiple GSA schedules, the award of the highly competitive OPM TMA Human Capital and Training Contracts, and many others. Ms. Levin’s key objective is to ensure customer and employee satisfaction and generate profitability for the company.

Russell Orban, General Counsel Democratic Staff, Chairwoman Velazquez Small Business Committee U.S. House of Representatives Russell Orban has worked for over 20 years in the United State Congress and 12 of those years for the Small Business Committee. He currently serves as the Committee’s General Counsel.

He also served as staff director for 3 separate subcommittees and has covered such issues as government contracting and procurement, tax, high technology, international trade and regulatory issues.

Russ also worked for 8 years as Assistant Chief Counsel of the Office of Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. Before coming to Washington, he practiced law in Kansas City, Missouri specializing in general business law and taxation.

In addition to his law degree, Mr. Orban has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a Masters degree in tax law.

Ron Perry, President and CEO Teya Technologies LLC Ron Perry an Alaskan Native, is a nationally recognized expert in 8(a) and minority .contracting to include; Mentor Protégé, JV, teaming, equity buyouts and national trends.

With 20 years of federal business experience.

Ron has years of experience navigating the ever continuing changes of government contracting to include; HUB Zone, Service Disabled Vet, and Women Owned.

Ron is one of only two Natives Americans who has been the president/CEO of both an individually owned 8(a) company and the president of an Alaska Native Corporation. Ron is president of the National 8(a) Association (www.national8aassociation.org) and played an active role in the inception of this organization. The mission of the National 8a association is to educate and promote the 8(a) program, Service Disabled Vets, and all minority contractors. Furthermore, Ron is the past Chairman of the CIRI foundation (54 million endowment), an education

endowment established in 1982 to promote the education and career development of Alaskan Native enrollees and their descendants through post-secondary educational scholarship and grant programs.

Ron plays an active role in his local community as well as a past member of the city of Anchorage budget advisory commission, supporter of the Boys and Girls Club, the March of Dimes, and the local native arts.

Ms. Tracey L. Pinson, Director Office of Small Business Programs Secretary of the Army Ms. Tracey L. Pinson became the Director for the Office of Small Business Programs, Secretary of the Army in May 1995. Ms. Pinson advises the Secretary of the Army and the Army Staff on all small business procurement issues and is responsible for the implementation of the Federal acquisition programs designed to assist small businesses. She provides management and oversight for the Army’s Mentor-Protégé Program as well as the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority

Institutions (HBCU/MI) program, and develops policies and initiatives to enhance HBCU/MI participation in Army funded programs. As one of the top females in the Army’s acquisition career field, she is responsible for the integration of small businesses, HBCUs and MIs in acquisition strategies developed at the Army Headquarters.

From 1986 until 1995, Ms. Pinson served as Assistant to the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office of the Secretary of Defense. During this time frame she served as the program manager of the DOD Small Disadvantaged Business Program and the HBCU/MI Program. She developed the implementation strategy for the DOD Mentor-Protégé Program resulting in over 250 participants with a budget allocation as high as $120 million. This program has served as the model-mentoring program for all Federal government agencies.

Ms. Pinson was born in Washington, D.C. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Howard University. She also received a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. She is a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar Association.

Quinton Robinson, Director, OSDBU US Department of Agriculture On May 18, 2009, Quinton Robinson received an appointment to serve as the Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at the United States Department of Agriculture. Quinton brings to his position 13 years of congressional staff experience and 6 years of government affairs experience.

Quinton Robinson is no stranger to agriculture law and policy development. During his tenure as a congressional staff, Quinton served in key legislative positions such as Legislative Director in the U.S. House of Representatives and as Assistant Counsel on the House Committee on Agriculture.

Mr. Robinson holds a B.A. in Political Science from the Albany State University, Albany, Georgia; a M.A. in Political Management from the George Washington University, Washington, DC; and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center.

Mr. Dan E. Shackelford Associate Director for Small Business United States Army Medical Command Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Shackelford received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from DePaul University and was commissioned an Army Medical Service Corps Officer in 1967. He served on active duty for approximately ten years including service in Vietnam. He earned a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and was designated a Moore Fellow in Technology Management while there.

He is a Service-Disabled Vietnam Veteran.

Mr. Shackelford has been the subject of biographies in Marquis Publications Who’s Who in the East (1999-2000) and Who’s Who in America (2000). Mr. Shackelford has over 36 years of Federal service. He became a member of the Army Acquisition Corps in 1994. He has worked for the Army Medical Command for over 27 years and has been the Medical Command’s primary advocate for small business participation in health care acquisitions since December 2002.

Stephanie D. Sherwood Corporate SB Program Manager Weston Solutions, Inc. Stephanie serves as Corporate Small Business Program Manager and Small Business Liaison Officer for Weston Solutions, Inc., with over 18 years of procurement and federal small business program experience.

Since January 2007, Stephanie has managed Weston’s Small Business Program, which encompasses federal contracts for the USACE, US EPA, US DOE, AFCEE, AFCESA, GSA, US Dept of State, NFESC, and NAVFAC, in addition to State and Local Government, Municipal and Commercial Clients. This program represents approximately $200M in subcontracting dollars, annually. Stephanie develops and manages subcontracting plans with aggressive utilization goals for all small business concerns. Stephanie considers her role at Weston to be two-fold: 1) to assist Program Managers and Subcontract Managers with strategic sourcing, supplier development, and teaming opportunities with qualified SB firms while further promoting subcontracting

goal attainment and 2) to serve the Small Business Community through outreach and networking, one-on-one counseling, and mentoring assistance.

Carroll A. Thomas, Program Catalyst Nat’l Insi of Standards and Technology, Manufacturing Extension Partnership Carroll Thomas has extensive entrepreneurial and business development acumen acquired from experience spanning almost 30 years working for notable public, private and non-profit organizations, and as a former owner of a home decor retail franchise business. Currently, she is the Partnership Catalyst for the Department of Commerce's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program. Ms. Thomas uses her expert business development skills to establish relationships with synergistic government agencies to support collaborations that help manufacturers increase their competitiveness in the market, thereby more efficiently leveraging tax dollars in support of US manufacturing supremacy.

The highlight of Ms. Thomas' private industry experience was her tenure at QVC, a multi-billion dollar global electronic retailer.

While at QVC she negotiated product deals with over 23,000 inventors and small manufacturers in all 50 states across America, as well as at QVC's international subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. In addition, at the National Gallery of Art, Ms. Thomas honed her business development expertise in the international arena.

A world traveler from birth, as an "Army Brat," Ms. Thomas earned her MBA in International Business from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Design from Drexel University.

Susan M. M. Truslow Procurement Policy Analyst Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office of Management and Budget Ms. Truslow is a Procurement Policy Analyst with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Ms. Truslow leads OFPP’s policy

development on incentive and award fee contracting, and her acquisition program portfolio includes small business issues, purchase card policies, acquisition workforce development, and emergency contracting. Prior to joining the OFPP staff, her federal acquisition experience included the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Ms. Truslow serves as an advisor to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Team responsible for Small Business issues and chairs the Federal Acquisition Intern Coalition, which provides direction for promoting increased awareness, recruiting, hiring, and retention of the acquisition workforce through various internship programs and initiatives.

Ms. Truslow has a B.S. degree in Psychology from Longwood University. She is FAC-C level III certified and is an American Council for Technology/ Industry Advisory Council fellow.

Elizabeth (Beth) Westerburg Associate Director Office of Small Business Programs National Guard Bureau

Tesha Williams Underwriting Policy Analyst Office of Surety Guarantees U.S. Small Business Administration

Ms Westerburg’s contracting career began at George AFB in Southern California in May of 1979. She was assigned to Kadena AB, Okinawa in 1982 as a Construction Contract Administrator and then as the Quality Assurance Evaluation Coordinator supporting the Air Force Performance Based Services Contracting Program. In August 1987, she transferred to McGuire AFB, NJ, as the Deputy Base Contracting Officer and in early 1990, moved to the National Guard Bureau. At NGB she has been a Contracting Officer in the Operational Contracting Division, supported the policy functions of the Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting, served eight years as Chief of NGB’s Office of Grants andAgreements, is now the Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs and has completely enjoyed each assignment.

Ms Westerburg is a member of the National Contract Management Association and is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager and Fellow.

Tesha Williams is the Underwriting Policy Analyst for Office of Surety Guarantees at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Williams is responsible for the implementation and regulation of policies and procedures related to the Surety Bond Program. Ms. Williams serves a liaison between SBA Area Offices and Headquarters to provide technical guidance and offer resolution to complex cases.

Since joining SBA in January 2005, Ms. Williams has participated in the significantly improved functioning and management of the Surety Bond Program which has resulted in increased activity. She is responsible for the development and implementation of a new portfolio risk assessment model that has created enhanced surety partners monitoring and serves as a great benchmarking tool.

A licensed Insurance Broker, Ms. Williams has over seventeen (17) years of professional experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining SBA she has served as Risk Manager

at Marsh Inc. Brokerage Firm, Client Relation Specialist and Underwriter at Firemen’s Insurance Company and Client Advisor at GEICO Insurance Company.

Ms. Williams is currently pursuing her Degree while continuing study in specific areas of insurance as required to maintain her Insurance Brokers License. A native of Louisiana, she currently resides in Prince Georges County with her fiancé and son.

Ms. Young and Hudson Fasteners were awarded the PTAP (Procurement Technical Assistance Program) Small Business of the Year 2004 by the Long Island Development Center.

Ms. Young has been an active and vocal member and supporter of the USWCC since 2002. Ms. Young is also a member of the Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association.

Cris Young, President Nat’l Assoc of Small Business Contractors Hudson Fasteners, Inc. Executive Vice President

Elaine Young (Navajo), Director Nat’l School of Government Contracting and the Government Ready Education and Certification Program (USWCC and NASBC)

Cris A. Young is the Executive Vice President of Hudson Fasteners, Inc. a 60 year old industrial wholesale supplier. Hudson Fasteners is a third generation business, currently 100% women owned and operated.

Ms. Young has over 20 years experience in procurement and management in corporate and small business environments. Ms. Young has specialized in government procurement on local, state, and federal levels.

Elaine Young is the National Director for the National School of Government Contracting formed jointly by the National Association of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce to provide much needed quality education for small business contractors.

She has over 12 years experience in assisting small businesses in the federal

government procurement arena. Elaine joined the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), providing business development services to Native Americans. As Program Manager, of the American Indian Procurement Technical Assistant Center, she provided a wide range of services to Native American (AIPTAC) businesses which includes training and seminars, individual counseling and access to bid opportunities, contract specifications, and procurement histories. She also served as a Management Consultant with their Minority Business Development Agency program.

Ms. Young has taught numerous seminars on the understanding of requirements of government contracting, and how to obtain and perform federal, state, and local government contracts. She has written published articles on issues pertaining to Native American businesses and procurement. Ms. Young also provides business consulting to small businesses implemented her expertise in marketing/business plans, government contracting, bid preparation, proposal writing, and event planning.

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National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit - West Coast (Long Beach) November 4-5, 2009 (Long Beach, CA)

NASA Small Business Opportunity Spotlight November 18, 2009 (Washington, DC)

Is your business GOVERNMENT READYTM? The NASBC and the USWCC have established a groundbreaking education and certification program to provide a clear path for small businesses seeking to prepare and position their businesses for federal contracting opportunities.

Nat’l Small Business Federal Contracting Week

Government Ready: Level Two (Dates TBA)

By securing a Government Ready™ certification, you communicate clearly to federal contracting professionals that your business is serious and knowledgeable of the details and intricacies of government contracting.

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March 30 - April 1, 2010 (Washington, DC)

Upcoming Agency Spotlights (Dates TBA) DHS, DLA, VA, State, Navy

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