We are pleased to announce the election of our new Board of Directors and Officers for the upcoming year. ⭐𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD, CEO & Founder of Avant-Garde Concepts LLC Akinwande Oshodi, President of The Avery Group, LLC Venus Quates, President & CEO of LaunchTech Timothy Ross, Tax Partner at Withum Scott K. Thompson, President & CEO of DuraBante LLC ⭐𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: Robert Betters, President & CEO of RB Consulting, Inc. 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: Phillip Panzarella, Founder & CEO of Panzarella Consulting LLC 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿: Robert Santmyer, President & CEO of PenBay Technology Group LLC 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆: Neeraja Lingam, Founding Member of 1DigitalSpace The newly elected leaders bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, positioning NVSBC for continued success in supporting and advocating for Veteran Owned Small Businesses across the country. Robert Betters said, "As the new President of the Board of Directors for NVSBC, I am thrilled and honored to take on this role. Our new Board and Officers are committed to working closely with NVSBC's dedicated staff and volunteers to advance our mission of promoting the interests of Veteran Owned Small Businesses in the federal contracting arena." For more information about NVSBC and its programs, please visit www.nvsbc.org Congratulations to all of our newly selected NVSBC Board Members and Officers 🎉 National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Marc Goldschmitt, PMP | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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Veterans Mean Business
About us
NVSBC is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that provides Training, Networking, and Advocacy for Veteran small business entrepreneurs in the federal market to ensure they are Procurement Ready and have enhanced access to opportunities to start, operate, sustain, and grow competitive and strong businesses serving Federal agencies and other government contractors.
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Employees at National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC
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Richie Harris
Veteran, Entrepreneur, and armchair philosopher! I enjoy exploring the intersections of life, technology, and purpose.
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Irene Vaishvila Glaeser
CEO, Spahr Solutions Group LLC and SpahrTek, a joint venture with TekSynap; Member,Board of Directors, National Veteran Small Business Coalition;…
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Robert Santmyer
President & CEO at PenBay Technology Group LLC
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Phillip Panzarella
A proven positive leader, entrepreneur, executive coach, team builder, board member and trusted partner!
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🫱🏼🫲🏽NVSBC wants to thank DuraBante LLC, for their generous sponsorship and support of the NVSBC Charity Golf Tournament which benefits our Educational Foundation, NVSBC-EF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. DuraBante, your 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 of the 2024 NVSBC Charity Golf Tournament helps to provide learning resources and opportunities to Veteran-owned government contractors, including scholarships, conferences, mentoring, and other training and networking opportunities. DuraBante is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 as a business management consulting firm. The DuraBante team consists of experienced military and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds who bring well-rounded perspectives that provide a foundation for growth. They achieve desired results by focusing on client needs and building relationships. DuraBante’s vision is to be the premier Veteran owned business management consulting as they continue to provide for their clients with exceptional service. They have the expertise of a large organization with the flexibility, agility, and responsiveness of a small firm. DuraBante LLC, thank you for your generous support of Veteran Owned Small Business! We'll see you in August, out on the golf course! ⛳ 📢26 Days until the NVSBC Charity Golf Tournament! For registration and sponsorship details, click the link here to learn more➡️https://lnkd.in/g-xtiHrV #charity #golftournament #sdvosb #governmentcontracting #teamwork #vosb #networking National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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Our Regional Mentor-Cohorts application timelines have been updated! If you meet the qualifications of a Fellow (Mentee) Company and/or Senior Fellow (Mentor) Company and are interested in becoming a part of one of our upcoming Regional Mentor-Cohorts, complete the interest form at the link here:➡️https://lnkd.in/gm786c3D The Mentor-Cohort program is 𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 and provides a 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 that supports those who experience barriers to entry in the government contracting space as it provides 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 that nurture and advance a healthy business ecosystem. Regional Mentor-Cohorts will be launched in the following NVSBC's "Communities of Interest": ⭐Colorado Springs, CO ⭐Dayton, OH ⭐DC Metro Area (Active) ⭐Hampton Roads, VA ⭐Huntsville, AL ⭐Philadelphia, PA ⭐San Antonio, TX ⭐San Diego, CA ⭐Tampa, FL Fill out the form today to be a part of the Regional Mentor-Cohort in a community near you! Share this out to your network or to someone who you believe will be a great fit to the NVSBC Mentor-Cohort Program. National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC | BDR Solutions LLC | RB Consulting, Inc. | SAIC | Lingam Foundation | 🫱🏼🫲🏽Anonymous Donor #govcon #federalcontracting #sdvosb #vosb #businessready #breakingbarriers #success #businessdevelopment #mentorship #cohort Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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Next week, NVSBC is hosting the Colorado Springs Engagement Dinner in Colorado Springs, CO, sponsored by JPMorganChase and we invite all who are interested in attending to join us! Here are the details of our first kick-off engagement event in the community: 🗓️23 July 2024 🏢McDivitt Club at Weidner Field, 111 W. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 ⌚5:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT 💵NVSBC Members: $40 | Non-Members: $60 ⭐Success Spotlight: Brian Flood, Founder & CEO, DecisionPoint Corporation 🎤Guest Speaker: Charles Smith, Owner & Founder, GovCon Advisors, Former Director, Department of Energy OSDBU For topic details and to register for this exciting event, click the link below and the NVSBC team will look forward to seeing you next week in Colorado Springs, CO!➡️https://lnkd.in/g-yuP37s #networking #sdvosb #veteranbusinessowners #businessready #procurementready #smallbiz #growthstrategies #govcon #federalcontracting National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC | Matthew Jeppson | Joshua Pacheco | Jeff Balka | Isaiah Alexander, M.Fin. | Danielle A Davis Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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NVSBC's Charlie Mike Training is back with four new episodes on 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠! Tune in today to watch Part 1: A Beginners Bonding Bonanza, where Marie Myszkier, NVSBC's Director of Training and Adam Milliren, COO of Parrot Surety Services explore the fundamentals, history, and types of surety bonds in this introductory episode. They will also delve into when and why bonds are required, providing you with a solid foundation in understanding surety bonding. Charlie Mike Training Series are generously sponsored by BAE Systems. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to the NVSBC YouTube Channel! Watch Episode 1: "A Beginners Bonding Bonanza" at the link here➡️https://lnkd.in/gMA66kNU National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC | Diane Dempsey | Poonam Richardet Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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The summer months can sometimes bring about a sense of complacency to business owners; vacations, family visits, the children being out of school …. The list goes on. In the world of #GovCon, however, there are 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 to be aware of during the summer months: 1. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Summer can often see fluctuations in contracting activity due to various factors such as government fiscal year-end spending priorities, vacation schedules impacting decision-making timelines, and potential delays in contract awards. 2. 𝐁𝐢𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: While some agencies may slow down during the summer months, others might release new solicitations or extend deadlines. It's crucial to 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 about new bid opportunities. 3. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: GovCon Contractors must stay compliant with reporting requirements throughout the year. Ensure required reports are submitted on time and compliance with regulations is maintained. 4. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Use the summer months to strategize and plan for upcoming procurements. This includes reviewing past performance, identifying potential teaming opportunities, and refining your business development strategies. 5. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Summer can be a good time for networking events, conferences, and industry gatherings. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the government and within the industry can lead to future business opportunities. Check out NVSBC’s Events (hint, hint): Events: https://lnkd.in/gcZBRCTy 6. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: For ongoing contracts, ensure that performance metrics are being met and that any required deliverables are on track. 7. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: Stay informed about regulatory changes or updates that may impact GovCon contracting, i.e. changes to procurement policies, compliance requirements, or new legislative developments. 8. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Explore potential subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors who may be gearing up for new projects or needing additional support during busier times. 💡What things are you doing to help manage your business during the summer months to position yourself for continued success? National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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Meet NVSBC at the August Hampton Roads Engagement Dinner Event on 1 August 2024 at the Town Point Club in Norfolk, VA! Our guest speaker for the evening will be Nick Kalathas, Rear Admiral (RET) N.T. Kalathas, SC, USN, Office of Acquistion Operations, GSA. Mr. Kalathas will present "GSA and SDVOSB Contracting: Turning Over the Rocks" Attendees will learn and leave with knowing the following: 1) The substantial opportunities for subcontracting at GSA 2) Upcoming opportunities at GSA specifically for SDVOSBs 3) Demystifying how to get answers to questions at GSA ALL is welcome to attend! Register today and join us next month for the Hampton Roads Engagement Dinner Event! Click here to register➡️https://lnkd.in/g7PnNaRU #sdvosb #vosb #networking #businessopportunities #veteranowned #businessready #procurementready #govcon #veteranshelpingveterans #smallbusiness #growthstrategies #hamptonroads #gsa #norfolkva National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC | Elegear Primus | Katina Adams | Arizone Hollins Brown | Ron Verostek | Timothy Farrell Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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⭐NVSBC Celebrates Our Member Organizations' GovCon Success!⭐ Today, we celebrate, Civility Management Solutions (CivilityMS) which is a Black Veteran woman-owned professional and technical services consulting firm, that is expanding its current strategic alliance with woman-owned professional services consulting firm, Springboard Global Enterprises (Springboard) to expand leadership training for Veterans, with and without disabilities, inside Fortune 500 companies and government agencies🎉 “Nurturing the talent of Veterans with service-connected disabilities is extremely important,” says President and CEO of Civility MS Laurie Sayles. “Working with the team at Springboard allows us to work with people that understand the skillsets, as well as the types of disabilities and how they do and do not impact.” Laurie Sayles, congratulations to you and the entire team at Civility Management Solutions on this great achievement and expansion! ⭐If you're a 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of NVSBC, we want to celebrate your hashtag#govcon success, too! Click the link to access your account for more details on how➡️https://lnkd.in/gXK3Jiy5 #VeteranOwned #sdvosb #vosb #inspiration #congratulations #blackownedbusiness #strategicalliance #womenowned #govcon #fortune500 #veteranshelpingveterans National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Marc Goldschmitt, PMP | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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If you're going to be in Huntsville, AL at the 2024 MDA Small Business Conference next week, be sure to find NVSBC's Engagement Manager, Josh Pearl who will be there and ready to meet YOU and answer any questions you may have about the Coalition! If you aren't familiar about the conference, read more details about it here: https://lnkd.in/gFPvSwMK Also, NVSBC will be back to host our October Huntsville Engagement Breakfast on 3 Oct 2024, sponsored by PilieroMazza PLLC with guest speakers Tim Cole, Director for Small Business Programs at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Michael LeJeune! Registration is now open for this event at the link here: https://lnkd.in/g2_hryvp National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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We are excited to announce our upcoming Silent Auction Charity Golf Outing, an event dedicated to raising funds for the NVSBC Education Foundation🎉 As we prepare for this special day, we are reaching out to our community for support are seeking 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for our silent auction. NVSBC would be incredibly grateful for contributions such as: ▪️ Sports memorabilia ▪️ Tickets to events (sports, concerts, theater) ▪️ Spa packages ▪️ Yeti Coolers ▪️ Outdoor gear ▪️ Any other valuable items or experiences Whether you have a direct connection to these items or know someone who does, any assistance is greatly appreciated. Please contact Rebecca Kane at 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮.𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲@𝗻𝘃𝘀𝗯𝗰.𝗼𝗿𝗴 to arrange your donation or for any questions. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟰 and will be featured in an online auction only, live to NVSBC’s full community. Share this post out to your network! #charity #goodcause #veteranshelpingveterans #govcon National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Scott Jensen | Zack Armstrong | Janelle Askew | Marie Myszkier | John Cochran | Bobby P. | Josh Pearl | Scott Semple | Charles Smith | Alisha Mitten | Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP | Rebecca Kane, CMP | Elizabeth Fields | Bruce Snyder | Robert Betters | Phillip Panzarella | Neeraja Lingam | Robert Santmyer | Norris Middleton | Bill Belknap | Nancy Langer | Al Sowers | Erica Dobbs | Irene Vaishvila Glaeser | Karen Brazell, PMP | Akinwande Oshodi | Venus Quates | Scott K. Thompson | Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD | Timothy Ross
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