Nov. 19: GTSC Annual Member Meeting

Members of the Government Technology & Services Coalition for our third annual member meeting to learn about all the services of GTSC, provide your input on our letter to incoming DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson and share your feedback for our 2014-2015 priorities!

Emile Monette, the Senior Advisor for cyber security policy for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), will join us to discuss the agency wide and interagency implementation of cyber security initiatives related to government facilities and acquisition. Linda Mathes, CEO of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region, will talk about the American Red Cross Ready Rating program and its importance to GTSC’s Designation of Leadership Excellence. Jose Arrieta, DHS Ombudsman, will discuss the year ahead at DHS.

Given sequestration, budget cuts and possible future government shutdowns, GTSC is committed to exploring every business opportunity possible for your success. From the Small Business Collaboration Group to forming vigorous Action Groups and developing the Contracting Officers workshop, we’ve accomplished a lot over the past year and we’re excited to keep moving!

Please note: this is a GTSC Member only meeting. Thank you!

Agenda

I. Welcome and overview of GTSC’s 2012-2013: Discussion of Lion’s Den, Mentor and Workgroup activity.

• Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO, GTSC

• Jon Ostrowski, COO, GTSC

• Workgroup Chairs

  • Chair, International Initiative: RADM Donald P. Loren, CEO, Old Dominion Strategies

  • Chair, Human Capital and Learning: Dr. Sheri Dougherty, President & CEO, DAI

  • Co-Chair, DHS Engagement: Sara Kindsfater0-Yerkes, Managing Partner, The Big Brain Co.

II. A View of the Year Ahead

• Jose Arrieta, Ombudsman, DHS

III. Meeting the Challenges

• Emile Monette, Senior Advisor, Cyber Security Policy, GSA

• Linda Mathes, CEO, American Red Cross in the National Capital Region

• Bruce Davidson, Director, SAFETY Act Office, S&T, DHS

IV. Government Relations

• Incoming Secretary Jeh Johnson

• Hill Activity

  • Michelle Mrdeza, Partner, Cornerstone Government Affairs & GTSC Founding Strategic Advisor

  • Chani Wiggins, President & Founder, Winn Strategies & GTSC Strategic Advisor

• Broadening our Base

V. Business Development

• Overview of procurements and focus areas for business development

  • Bill Carroll, Senior Partner, Strike Force Consulting

  • Andrea McCarthy, Senior Director NTT Data

  • Tony Sacco, Former Vice President, SAIC

VI. What do you see as our top priorities for 2014-2015?