CBP Day April 2015
In April 2015, the Government Technology & Services Coalition hosted its CBP day to focus on the budget and missions of U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
MISSION STATEMENT Why CBP exists...
To safeguard America's borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the Nation's global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel.
VISION STATEMENT What the Agency aspires to become...
To serve as the premier law enforcement agency enhancing the Nation's safety, security, and prosperity through collaboration, innovation, and integration.
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AGENDA
1:00 PM Welcome & Introduction
Kristina Tanasichuk, Founder & CEO, Government Technology & Services Coalition
1:15 PM An Overview of the CBP Budget
Michelle Mrdeza, Strategic Advisor, GTSC
and Senior Advisor, Cornerstone Government Affairs
1:15 pm Keynote or Budget Overview
Ronald Vitiello, Deputy Chief, Border Patrol, CBP
1:45 pm Introduction & Remarks
Commissioner David Aguilar, Former Commissioner, CBP; Partner, GSIS; Strategic Advisor, GTSC
2:00 pm Keynote
Charles Armstrong, Assistant Commissioner, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2:30 pm “It’s About Mission” Panel
Moderator: Brad Cole, Vice President, Agilex; Chair of the GTSC Lion’s Den
Colleen Manaher, Executive Director Planning, Program Analysis and Evaluation DHS/CBP/OFO
Woody A. Lee, Chief, Strategic Planning and Analysis, CBP
LaFonda Sutton-Burke, Director, Non-Intrusive Inspection Division, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, CBP
3:30 pm Keynote
Mark Borkowski, Assistant Commissioner, Chief Acquisition Executive, CBP
4:00 pm Information Technology Panel
Moderator: Chuck Winwood, frmr Deputy Commissioner, Customs; Consultant & Strategic Advisor to GTSC
Valerie Isbell, Executive Director, Passenger Systems Program Directorate , CBP
Phil Landfried, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology, CBP
Richard Gunderson, Executive Director, Contracting Activity Office of Procurement, CBP
5:00 pm Closing and Reception
Ronald Vitiello, Deputy Chief, Border Patrol, CBP