Nominated for VET-Force Chairman 2011 and 2012 Richard F. Weidman - Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America 8719 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 585-4000 x127 [email protected] www.vva.org Richard F. “Rick” Weidman serves as Executive Director for Policy & Government Affairs on the National Staff of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). As such, he is the primary spokesperson for VVA in Washington. He served as a 1-A-O Army Medical Corpsman during the Vietnam War, including service with Company C, 23rd Med, AMERICAL Division, located in I Corps of Vietnam in 1969. Mr. Weidman was part of the staff of VVA from 1979 to 1987, and from 1998 to the present, serving variously as Membership Services Director, Agency Liaison, Director of Government Relations, and now Executive Director for Policy & Government Affairs. He left VVA to serve in the Administration of Governor Mario M. Cuomo (NY) as statewide director of veterans’ employment & training (State Veterans Programs Administrator) for the New York State Department of Labor from 1987 to 1995. Rick has served as Consultant on Legislative Affairs to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), and served at various times on the VA Readadjustment Advisory Committee, as a consumer liaison on the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Serious Mental Illness at VA, the Secretary of Labor’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Employment & Training, the President’s Committee on Employment of Persons with Disabilities - Subcommittee on Disabled Veterans, Advisory Committee on veterans’ entrepreneurship at the Small Business Administration, and numerous other advocacy posts in veteran affairs. He is currently Chairman of the Veterans Entrepreneurship Task Force (VET-Force), which is the consortium of most of the major veterans’ service organizations and military service organizations regarding expanding opportunities for veterans, particularly disabled veterans to create, own, and successfully operate their own small business. Mr. Weidman was an instructor and administrator at Johnson State College (Vermont) in the 1970s, where he was also active in community and veterans affairs. He attended Colgate University (B.A., 1967), and did graduate study at the University of Vermont. He is married and has four children.

Nominated for VET-Force 1st Vice Chairman 2011 and 2012 Mr. Bob Hesser, CEO / President, Vetrepreneur, LLC [email protected] Mr. Hesser has over 40 years in the IT industry beginning when he joined the U. S. Navy in 1963. He received his first introduction to computers in 1964 learning programming and developing automated administrative systems. During his 21-years of service, Bob gained extensive knowledge of the IT industry. During his tour San Diego he earned his Computer Information Systems MBA in 1982. On May 1, 1984, he was transferred to the Disability Retired List as a Master Chief Cryptologic Technician (E-9). He spent the next six-years as a Federal employee in San Diego. While there, his most significant contribution was his efforts and leadership in the nation-wide automation of sixteen commands through a NAVSEASYSCOM competitive procurement. In 1984, Bob began his active support of individuals with disabilities and assisted them in finding employment within the federal government. In 1991 and 1992 he worked with the Agricultural Marketing Service, where he was responsible for automating 129 nation wide locations by replacing a minicomputer system with the first Frame Relay microcomputer Wide Area Network under FTS2000. Because of his previous work with disabled persons, he was selected to represent USDA on several federal committees for identifying accommodations for the disabled and agency compliance with the American Disability Act (ADA). In 1993, as a GM-14, Bob left the government. He formed HITS to provide consulting services to business and government with a strong focus on assisting Small Disadvantaged Business. HITS was sold to another service-disabled veteran in May 2008. Bob Hesser now does business through his SDVOSB company Vetrepreneur, LLC. 1998 – Present - Executive Board Member, Veteran Entrepreneurship Task Force (VET-Force). VET-Force was previously known as The Task Force for Veteran Entrepreneurship (TFVE). The executive member responsible for finalizing wording of requests for Federal and State laws and regulations. April 30, 2003 - Testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Benefits Regarding H.R. 1460, the Veteran’s Entrepreneurship Act of 2003 and H.R. 1712, the Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunity Act of 2003 May 5, 2004 Awarded the 2004 SBA Veteran Small Business Advocate for the Washington DC District. September 29, 2005 - Spoke and served as a panelist at the Veterans Business Development and the Corps of Engineers Conference on September 29, 2005. January 31, 2007 - Testified before The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on “Assessing Federal Small Business Assistance Programs for Veterans and Reservists” 2005 – 2009 -As Executive Member of VET-Force Mr. Hesser is a representative on the Strategic Plan evaluation committee concerning the Strategic Plans submitted by agencies under direction of President Executive Order 13360. December 16, 2009 – Testified before the House Committee of Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations concerning “Acquisition Deficiencies at the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.” Present 1st Vice Chair VET-Force. Chairman Membership and Legislative committee. Co-Chaired the VET-Force Congressional Round Tables in 2009 and 2010.

Nominated for VET-Force 2nd VICE Chairman 2011 and 2012 Charles W. Jones, Jr. An Auburn University NROTC graduate in 1971, he served in the United States Navy as a repair officer for Cruiser Destroyer Force Pacific, where he coordinated maintenance and habitability improvements for the command. Charles is the founder and has been president of CMARK International, Inc. since 2000. CMARK provides facility and logistic support to primarily U.S. Government Institutions. Prior to founding CMARK, Mr. Jones was a certified flight instructor and, from 1984 - 2000, the President of Commercial and Marine Products Corp., a provider of commercial kitchen equipment and marine products to military and industrial customers. Mr. Jones has more than 30 years of experience and expertise in working directly with the U.S. government and private U.S. government contractors, ship and shore. Charles has actively supported VET-Force for many years. He has served as 1st Vice Chairman 2008 and 2nd Vice Chairman 2009 and 2010.

Nominated for VET-Force 2nd Vice Chairman 2011 and 2012 Marc L. Goldschmitt, PMP   

More than 30 years progressive Information Technology business, management and technical experience Certified Program Management Professional (PMP) experienced at planning and organizing all Business Process and Information technology project life cycle phases Extensive turnaround experience including process improvement, infrastructure transformation and outcome based alternative assessment for telecommunications, knowledge management, infrastructure, and

service management, Dynamic and experienced facilitator. Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal. Detail Oriented.  Project manager for multiple Medical Information Management requirements: o Evaluation an implementation of practice management systems for a five clinic practice. Requirements included coding, billing, insurance submission, collection, reconciliation o Development and operation of patient intake forms, super bills, letters of medical necessity and patient/encounter documentation o System development to support coding and billing including audit, collection and recovery for private insurance, Medicare and Workers Compensation o Development and operation of a coding, billing, invoicing and invoice reconciliation capability for ancillary physician services  Over 25 years of diversified management and consulting for acquisition, program and project management, operational, technical and re-engineering experience including: o Developing program documentation, creating program schedules, tracking program status, evaluating operational and technical alternatives, performing risk assessment and managing integrated product teams. o Extensive systems requirements analysis, project management, application development, integration, implementation and operations coupled with strategy and planning skills addressing the myriad of factors that influence cost, schedule, performance, and risk. o Training and practical, applied experience in both Lean and Six Sigma including Design-to-Cost; Design-For-Assembly; Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM), Statistical methods and Earned Value Management to facilitate the interpretation and tailoring of DoD/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums, and ensure affordable, supportable and effective systemsand services are delivered to the customer. o Experience in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management programs including drill-down documentation and linkage of processes, statutes, regulations, policies, manuals, systems and training. . Military Service U.S. Navy, Naval Aviator (Jet). Flight Instructor. Staff Officer, Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group. As a senior Naval Reserve Officer, supported the US Navy CIO, ACAT-I Program Management Offices , Program Executive Offices OPNAV 06 and OPNAV 05 in strategy and technology vision, multi-year procurements,. 

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs (May 91-Sep 95), Chief Information Officer Directed and managed the Information Technology Organization turn-around including: strategic planning and architecture, development of policies and procedures, work plans, priorities, program objectives, training plans, staffing requirements. $2MM- $5MM annual budget, 15+ person staff. Led/managed $7MM three year multi tier client/server system development and legacy system conversion. System completed ahead of schedule and exceeded user expectations. Led documentation of business processes and data requirements for Enterprise Resourcing /Planning requirements including budget/finance, personnel, manpower, readiness, material, facilities and mobilization. Received the Defense Superior Service Medal. Education MEE, BA (EE, Applied Math) Rice University. Houston, TX.

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Nominated for VET-Force 2nd Vice Chairman 2011 and 2012 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer I&A Consulting Group Experienced executive with demonstrated success in entrepreneurial development of new companies, as well as, successful experience in restructuring and leadership of growth oriented corporations. Proven credentials and “hands on” experience in all areas of business including business plans, start-up activities, public and private equity financing (raised millions of dollars via various public and private debt instruments, a successful IPO, and a range of other equity offerings), development and creation of partnerships and strategic alliances, overall P&L responsibility, capital and expense deployment, sales and marketing, strategic planning, budget and finance, billing and collections, customer care, technical and operations functions, legal and regulatory activities, and executive management. I&A Consulting provides management consulting services specializing in growth oriented technology based companies. Services include; Business Development, Strategic Partnering, Corporate Development, Sales Management, Financial Services and M&A. I&A is an SBA Certified Veteran Owned Small Business. Paul studied Business Administration and Accounting at Allegheny Community College in Pittsburgh, PA. and Science and Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University in San Diego, CA.. He is a two tour Vietnam Veteran and a member of the Executive Committee of VET-Force (Veteran Entrepreneurship Task Force (two years)) advocating Veteran Owned Small Business and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses related legislative, procurement and enterprise issues. Instrumental in the success of the Congressional Roundtables 2009 and 2010 and in raising funds for the VET-Force. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Touchdown Club Charities and resides in Reston, Virginia with his wife, Carol.

Nominated for VET-Force Secretary 2011 and 2012 Dick Richards Dick Richards is currently the Senior Vice President for Operations at ERIMAX, Inc., a Federal Contractor specializing in IT, Acquisition Support and Program Management. During his career, he has held numerous executive level management positions at several large and medium-sized Federal and Commercial contractors, and has grown and managed staffs in excess of 650 IT professionals. He has also founded several companies focused on IT/outsourcing consulting, as well as international voice/data communications and Internet services. He chaired two national committees involving electronic imaging, and authored two imaging standards (one international and one for the DoD). He earned an MBA in Finance and MIS from Marymount University, and a BS in Engineering Management from the United States Naval Academy. Dick has been an active member of the VET-Force for many years and has served as Secretary 2009 & 2010.

Nominated for VET-Force Treasurer 2011 and 2012 Joe Wynn - President, VETS Group, Inc. In 2004, Joe founded the VETS Group, a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurial education, federal procurement training, employment assistance and other supportive services primarily for veterans, people with disabilities and persons of limited means. Over the past few years, Joe has provided testimony to Congress and participated in conferences for federal, state, and local governments in an effort to heighten the level of awareness regarding the needs of veterans. Joe received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Air Force at the end of the Vietnam War and has been an advocate for veterans for more than 18 years. While working with the Director of Government Relations for the Vietnam Veterans of America on matters pertaining to federal procurement and veterans’ employment, Joe also serves on the Executive Committee of the Veterans Entrepreneurship Task Force (VET-Force), which is composed of over 200 organizations and affiliates representing thousands of veterans throughout the U.S., to monitor the impact of legislation on veterans procurement programs. Through the VETS Group, Joe is helping to develop an initiative to increase the number of procurement opportunities for veteran and service-disabled veteran owned businesses by identifying procurement opportunities in the private-sector marketplace. Partnerships are being formed with large corporate enterprises to offer veterans employment opportunities, business education, mentoring, technical assistance, growth capital, and access to international markets. Joe Wynn, also serves as Director and Legislative Liaison for the National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS); as the Chairman of the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee for the NAACP-DC Branch; member of the Veterans Health Council and the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Board for the District of Columbia. In 2005, Joe was appointed by the Honorable Nancy Pelosi to serve as a Commissioner on the Veterans Disability Benefits Commission that completed its work in early 2008. Educational Attainment: Under the G.I. Bill, Joe attended the Universities of DC and Howard. He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, a Master’s degree in Business, and two years toward a doctorate in Organizational Communications. He later served as an instructor and the Director of Education at the PTC Career Institute, a business school in Washington, D.C. Awards: SBA’s Veteran Small Business Champion Award for 2005 of the Washington DC Region. NAACP’s 2006 Julius E. Williams Distinguished Community Service Award for Veteran’s Services. Joe has been VET-Force Treasurer for many years.

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee Member 2011 and 2012 Biography of Anthony W. Parker Mr. Anthony W. Parker is the owner and President of parker Tide. Mr. Parker founded the company and grew it from a small personnel agency to a solutions based Federal government contracting company with projects in 12 states. Mr. Parker is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of Parker Tide. He is a Vietnam veteran, U.S. Navy, received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College, and his J.D. and Masters in Tax Law from Georgetown Law Center. Mr. Parker has over 35 years experience in law, finance, and human resources.

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee Member 2011 and 2012 ROBERT W. (Bob) YAAP Bob is a co-founder of Great Pacific Securities and currently serves as its CEO. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a FINRA (formerly NASD) registered securities Broker/Dealer serving institutional customers across the country. The firm is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California and was started because of the CA DVBE legislation. Great Pacific Securities has been certified as a DVBE since February 1991. In addition, Bob is a founding partner and director of Cadence Industries, Inc and Cadence Leasing, Inc. which are both based in Torrance, California. Cadence Industries warehouses and distributes parts and equipment to the Telecom Industry. Cadence Leasing provides lease financing for equipment to large corporate customers across the USA. Both firms are certified DVBE’s. Bob was raised in Oklahoma and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1969 with a degree in civil engineering. He served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer and helicopter pilot for six and a half years in Europe, Vietnam and Alaska resigning as a Captain. Bob began his professional career working in engineering, sales and management positions with Butler Manufacturing with whom he worked for nine years. He is very active in the community. He has been a member of the Irvine Spectrum Rotary Club since it was chartered in 1991 having served as president in the ‘92/’93 year as well as an officer on several other occasions. He also served as a board member for the Irvine (CA) Senior Foundation for 5 years. Bob has served in the past as a Board Member of the West Point Society of Orange County (WPSOC). He was reelected to the WPSOC Board in March of 2008 and was subsequently elected Vice President for the next year. In March of 2007 he was honored as the recipient of WPSOC’s Duty, Honor, Country Award which recognized Bob’s work for the West Point Community in Orange County and his work for Veterans. Bob has been deeply involved with the Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) cause since 1991. He has served in the following capacities for SDV organizations: 1. Coordinator for the LA/Orange County Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Network for 2 years and was a charter member of the organization. 2. Vice President of the California DVBE Alliance for 2 terms. 3. Member of the California DVBE Council that monitors/advocates for the California Disabled Veteran program; headed the legislative committee for 2 years. 4. Member of the Task Force for Veteran Entrepreneurship (VET Force) that oversees the Federal Veterans Entrepreneur program. 5. Bob participated in multiple trips to Washington, DC in the early and mid ‘90’s with John K. Lopez and other CA SDV’s to advocate for passage of a federal law requiring all federal agencies to procure a minimum of 3% of their goods/services from SDV owned firms. (The law was passed in 1998.) 6. In 2008, Bob was selected as the Service Disabled Veteran Champion of the year for Region 9 (California, Arizona, Nevada & Hawaii) by the SBA. Bob and his wife Marie have 5 married children and 14 grandchildren.

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee Member 2011 and 2012 Biography of the Dennis DeMolet Dennis DeMolet, a leading expert on Small Business and Veterans’ Business affairs, and an active proponent for disabled veteran, small business, and nonprofit organizations. He has distinguished himself in these fields, receiving numerous accolades and honors during 35 years of dedicated service to the business and veteran community. His expertise is sought by Federal government and state policy-makers as well as by numerous community organizations. In representing the veteran community and its organizations, he has significantly contributed to key governmental policy changes and is credited with obtaining recognition of veterans as a vital force to this Nation. DeMolet’s vast knowledge of veterans’ business affairs together with his enthusiasm, energy, and stellar reputation has secured his appointment to many influential policy committees. As such, he has regular access to key executive leadership officials in government, industry and academia. Formally the National Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Veterans Business Affairs for the United States Small Business Administration in Washington D.C., Mr. Demolet holds great respect with the Small Business community our United States. Mr. DeMolet comes from Fortune 100 companies as Digital Equipment Corporation, Hughes Aircraft, and Raytheon. This experience has enabled him to pass on his knowledge for the benefit of Small Business and Veterans in business. A decorated United States Marine Corps Vietnam service connected disabled veteran, DeMolet is CEO of DeMolet Consulting who was selected as Chairman of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Advisory Committee for Veterans Business Affairs (Former). He is a member of the International Board of Directors of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA). Under the Governor of Ohio, DeMolet has been appointed to the Ohio Board of Trustees for Ohio’s Veterans Homes for his business background. Serving as the first Disabled Veterans Outreach Representative Chairman for Ohio in the late 1970’s, and leading the Veterans Readjustments Act for Preble County, Ohio in the 1980’s, he clearly understands the political and business environment that is crucial to the climate of change. He successfully establishes strategic positioning of synergistic solutions on many Government agencies for those corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations he represents in business development, marketing and management services. DeMolet was honored as the United States National Veterans Small Business Advocate of the Year for 2003 by the United States Small Business Administration. He has also been selected Ohio’s most outstanding disabled veteran. Federal Computer Week honored him as one of the leading IT Professionals in their Federal 100 awards for 2001. The, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, (AFCEA) have bestowed several additional accolades for his tireless efforts and many achievements for their organization, including the Medal of Merit for 2006. In addition Mr. DeMolet also was honored by the Veterans Administration Center for Veterans Enterprise as National Individual Championship Veteran for 2005. Mr. DeMolet now serves on many government and private sector board, to include being the President of the National Military Intelligence Association Ohio chapter. Mr. DeMolet continues to assist Small Business, government his community, the nation and all Veterans.

Nomination for VET-Force Executive Committee 2011 & 2012 Douglas P. Fleming – CEO, Douglas P Fleming, LLC As a successful small business owner Doug built his business from the ground up. He is familiar with government contracts, (Fish and Wildlife Service, CT Air National Guard, Department of Homeland Security, etc.), as well as residential and commercial construction. Whether reaching out and congratulating fellow veterans on their contract awards, giving guidance, and/or sub-contracting to service disabled or veteran owned small businesses, Doug is always giving back to the community by offering assistance based on his past experience in beginning a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, learning the in-and-outs of Federal government contracting, and lending a helping hand whenever needed. For twenty plus years, Doug has been gaining knowledge, and hands-on business experience which made it possible to build Douglas P Fleming, LLC from a start-up to a viable and responsible business admired by his customers. As a General Contractor, any skills category can be performed. As a SDVOSB owner in New England, Doug continues to help, encourage, and guide other veterans toward the opportunities to once again give back to their nation. He is a member of American Legion, and DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Members of the VET-Force (Veterans Entrepreneurship Task Force) have complimented Doug on his support of the VET-Force, its members, and prospective members. Doug has recruited multiple new members to the VET-Force. He arranged for the entire VISN 1 contracting office to attend a conference meeting with multiple veterans and U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney. At that meeting multiple veteran owned companies learned vital information. Doug travels from Connecticut to attend VET-Force functions. He participated in the 2010 VET-Force Congressional Roundtable. After serving his four years in the Navy on the USS Dallas, he now resides in Windham, Connecticut with his wife, Terry, and six children.

Nomination for VET-Force Executive Committee 2011 & 2012 Elizabeth N. Lawton- Founder and President, Nutritious Harmony LLC Elizabeth N. Lawton is a US Navy Veteran and a mom. She is a proven leader with over 30 years of supervisory, managerial and executive insight into corporate operations having enjoyed a career serving the Department of Defense and the aerospace industry. Elizabeth’s background combines 24 years of active and reserve military service, both as an enlisted and officer corps member; over 10 years with defense industry giants Hughes Aircraft (Raytheon), McDonnell Douglas (Boeing), CACI Inc. and Anteon (ALION Science and Technology); and she has served as a government civil servant. As an Acquisition Professional her expertise are program management/program controls, systems engineering, logistics and contracting. While transforming her own health, Elizabeth realized that concepts in integrative nutrition, an innovation and emerging market within the medical industry, could be adopted into the corporate human recourses system thereby enhancing policy, strategy and execution priorities championing people as the most valuable asset. This integration is the natural progression supporting the management of a company focused on the well-being of its employees to remain a viable and thriving entity. In 2006 she founded Nutritious Harmony to be the conscious executive leadership paradigm shift, for corporations, government and individuals alike; wherein she will gladly guide you through a modest goal to making changes one heart at a time. Armed with three decades of organizational development know-how and business acumen, Elizabeth directs the daily activities of Nutritious Harmony supporting communities and corporations achieve and maintain balanced living. Ms. Lawton’s formal education includes Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland and Business Administration at University of Southern California and National University, Los Angeles and San Diego California respectively. She holds and maintains other certifications in Government Contract Management, Management Effectiveness and Holistic Health Counseling. Elizabeth is a native of Kingston, Jamaica currently residing in North Beach, Maryland.

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee Member 2011 and 2012 Frank Campanaro Frank Campanaro is CEO of Trillacorpe Construction, a ServiceDisabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering full service General Construction, Construction Management, A & E, and Green/Sustainability services for Military and Government bases/installations. Trillacorpe Construction was formed by seasoned construction professionals who are also Veterans with a passion to create opportunity for other Veterans and Veteran owned businesses alike. Trillacorpe Construction is under contract for tens of millions and has hired several Vets and SDV/VOB subcontractors. Mr. Campanaro was recently named the Small Business Administration’s 2009 Veteran Business Champion of the Year for the State of Michigan and the Midwest Region. Mr. Campanaro founded Trillacorpe Construction after 20 years experience as a successful real estate developer and contractor, specializing in site selection and acquisition as well as the development and construction of residential, commercial, retail, industrial and office properties. Mr. Campanaro is a recognized leader in promoting employment assistance, job-training and technical skills programs for U.S. Veterans, having served as an Airborne Ranger and receiving distinguished awards for valor including a Presidential Unit Citation. Mr. Campanaro was nominated to the Executive Committee of VET-Force, a task force composed of over 200 organizations representing thousands of Veterans throughout the United States. VET-Force has made it their mission to monitor the implementation of the programs, agencies, and organizations referenced under the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999; to present a strong unified Veterans' voice for virtually all of the major Veterans Groups as well as entrepreneurs.

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee Member 2011 and 2012 James F. Wilfong In 1999, President Bill Clinton [D] named James Wilfong the Small Business Administration’s Assistant Administrator for International Trade, where he remained until 2001. This appointment highlighted a career of diversity with remarkable vitality and scope. Beginning as a small business entrepreneur in the ski industry in the early 1970’s, Wilfong has devoted more than 35 years to business development and public service in the areas of government, international trade, finance, marketing, small business management, entrepreneurship, education, public policy and community organizing. Having served in the US Military, Wilfong continued to work for his community when he was twice elected to the Maine House of Representatives from 1974 to 1978. Wilfong has served as Senior Vice President for International and Public Affairs of eScout (now Perfect Commerce, LLC), a large global network of buyers, suppliers, and commerce providers that share knowledge and execute transactions via the Internet. Wilfong was the Vice President of Schooner Capital, the Boston based venture capital company. For 3 years he served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to increasing entrepreneurship and small business development. Wilfong coauthored Taking Your Business Global: Your Small Business Guide to Successful International Trade, published by Career Press in 1997. In 2004, he worked with Kris Sweden to create The Integrated Economic Opportunity Model©, a new approach to economic development that aids small business formation by placing people and ideas at the center of an integrated framework of legal, educational, fiscal and entrepreneurial prerequisites. He also authored Calculated Risk©, a college-level entrepreneurial and small business educational curriculum. In 2006 and 2007, Wilfong wrote essays on the state of groundwater issues in Maine. Wilfong’s public speaking activities have taken him throughout the United States as well as to five continents, where he has delivered speeches on economic development in Bulgaria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Italy, Japan, México, Nigeria, Russia, and South Africa. Wilfong gave the keynote address for the Maine Governor’s Conference on Small Business. He has also testified before the U. S. Congress on various occasions about international trade, small business development, international trade finance and most recently on freshwater resource protection. In 2004, Wilfong was given the SBA’s Small Business Advocate for Veterans award for Maine. He designed a national veteran’s business-planning educational program in partnership with the National Veterans Business Development Corporation, Gateway Computers and the Kauffman Foundation. He is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council and its Committee on International Trade. He is also a member of VET-force, an advocacy group promoting veteran-owned businesses. VET-force recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Defense Materials Organization of Australia to facilitate veteran-toveteran SME business development, and the group is now working to develop similar MOUs with defense agencies in Canada and Denmark. In 2009 Jim Wilfong created and presented the “Breakdown! National Security Crisis in a Small Business World (white paper) to congress and the entire Federal government. Wilfong presently represents the VET-Force on the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. He is a member of the VET-Force Executive Committee.

John Finn, Anaheim California

Veteran Involvement Dr. Finn is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran has been involved in helping veteran causes for over 40 years since his honorable discharge as an Infantry Captain in 1973. He is the founder of Veterans Assistance Program which is a Non-profit 501 C (3) program that has generously support returning troops from the Joint Forces Training Command in Southern California. He is also a board member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of the United States Army which has completed the first phase of 2.5 Million Dollar building called the Veterans Resource Center for returning veterans and their families. The AUSA Foundation is now working on the remainder of the total 10 Million Center He has been active in the Veteran Task Force for several years and would be a good representative from the perspective of the challenges of the West Coast military requirements, especially for the many VA Hospitals and Military programs in the California area ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Pennsylvania Military College; BA 1966; Political Science and International Relations ROTC Scholarship and Regular Army commission as an Infantry Officer Widener University; BA 1967 International Business and Finance University of Colorado; MBA 1974 Financial Operations National University; MA Information Technology 2000 Pacific Western University; Ed.D. 2004 MILITARY AWARDS Purple Heart 1969 Bronze Star for Valor 1967 and 1970 Vietnamese Silver Star 1968, Vietnamese Presidential Unit Citation MACV for 44th ARVN Rangers in Mekong Delta in Phong Dinh Province Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab and Airborne Qualification MACV Combat Award for Leadership for a Presidential Citation Ribbon Company Commander with 82nd Airborne Division General Staff Certified- Acting G-5 with 4th Infantry Division

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee Member 2011 and 2012 Biography of the KYRA PAULI

Kyra Pauli is a retired Navy line officer who now represents Environment International Government Ltd (EIGov), an environmental consulting firm based in Seattle, as one of two service-disabled veteran board members. An Unrestricted Line Officer while on active duty, Ms. Pauli brings to the mix a deep insight into working with multiple disciplines, under tight deadlines and limited resources, to produce desired outcomes, products and services. Ms. Pauli received an undergraduate degree and master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). As a line officer in charge of mission critical programs, she provided deployed and shore-based fleet support, installation management, and programmatic management in varied mission areas such as Anti-Submarine Warfare, Testing and Evaluation, Port Services support, Recruiting, Naval Construction Battalion support, TRIDENT Submarine Security, and Public Safety. Ms. Pauli’s experience includes administrative, executive, and project management, functional realignment and change management, integrating emergency management into infrastructure systems, and operational and homeland security. She has a depth of experience managing and/or participating on teams involved with base operations and support services related to facility maintenance and/or construction. Ms. Pauli considers her tour working under Rear Admiral David Nash, CEC, USN, who later served as Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Chief of Civil Engineers, and who was a forerunner in the Navy’s quality management and re-engineering efforts when the Navy commenced engaging in functional realignment, as the best exposure to surviving in an economic downturn. She considers having earned DoD’s Top Award for “Best Force Protection Program for Medium Installation CONUS” her first year as Installation Security Officer, working TRIDENT Security, the best example of what you can achieve when you just get people working in different disciplines to see how their work is interrelated and complementary. Ms. Pauli’s interest in VET-Force stems from not only her Navy career experiences, but also her experience when her father, a Green Beret in Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, made the ultimate sacrifice serving his country on July 4, 1968 following several tours in country—follow on tours that he requested. Her grandfather, owner of Grauds Shipping company, who loaned his ships to the Allied Forces in WWII, is another inspiration, amongst other family members. Post-retirement, Ms. Pauli returned to the civilian sector unable to carry on duties as before, so drew on her deep interest in youth and those with different abilities. She served as PTA President, County PTA VP, co-founded the Pacific Northwest’s first Special Education PTA and promoted the needs of underrepresented youth with disabilities to the National PTA and a Congressional Subcommittee evaluating the federal IDEIA law; efforts for which she earned the State PTA’s Volunteer of the Year award. What Ms. Pauli cannot no longer do due to her service-connected disability, she compensates for with the experience and insight she brings that remain her strengths.

Nomination for VET-Force Executive Committee 2011 & 2012 Lisa N. Wolford As founder, President and CEO of Client/Server Software Solutions (CSSS.NET), Lisa N. Wolford brings exceptional business savvy through creative leadership to both CSSS.NET and the local business community. While serving in the Marine Corps, Ms. Wolford working in Communications. Graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Magna Cum Laude in 1992, she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a triple specialization in Management Information Systems, Accounting and Japanese Strategic Information Systems. Subsequently, she consulted on a variety of engagements including information technology project management, methodology implementation, architectural and software design, development, and testing. In 1997, Lisa founded CSSS.NET, specializing in providing high quality Information Technology (IT) services and solutions to Federal and Commercial customers. CSSS.NET is a Small Business Administration certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business (SDB), woman owned business (WOB), service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) firm, providing multi-disciplinary information technology solutions at all levels of these federal agencies and organizations. CSSS.NET is a trusted solution provider offering IT and engineering services and solutions, throughout the United States. Ms. Wolford’s technical expertise and educational background ideally prepared her to successfully lead the information technology services firm. Initially, Ms Wolford primarily focused the business within the commercial marketplace. As the business developed, CSSS.NET worked for and built strategic partnerships with firms such as Ameritrade, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Commercial Federal, Computer Sciences Corporation, ConAgra, First Data Resources, HDR, Honeywell, InfoUSA, State of Nebraska, Pamida, Raytheon, The Interpublic Group, and Union Pacific Rail Road. CSSS.NET has established itself as the premier business partner of choice, with Corporate Headquarters in Bellevue, NE. and additional offices in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, Ill. Subsequently, Ms. Wolford steered CSSS.NET firmly and fully into the federal marketplace, contracting with U. S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Veterans Administration, and Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA). At USSTRATCOM, CSSS.NET provides the full range of IT specialties, services and support. At CMS, CSSS.NET provides database development, data warehousing, security audit and database administration services. At AFWA, CSSS.NET provides information security and systems administration services and support. CSSS.NET has received numerous awards, ranging from Diversity-Owned Business Awards and Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards of Excellence to the prestigious national Nunn Perry Award. Ms. Wolford looks for ways to bring new technology and technology partners into the local area. Ms. Wolford set up an annual Industry day for businesses in the community to hear senior level decision makers from Offutt AFB and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), along with local political and industry leaders discuss future opportunities that will affect the Nebraska business landscape. Ms. Wolford has been instrumental in bringing new large government prime contractors in the Bellevue to assist on the program for Offutt AFB. She has also brought work from contracts outside of Nebraska back to the CSSS.NET corporate offices so that she could employee people from Nebraska on these contracts. These actions result in the potential for new jobs and increased opportunities for current residents of the Bellevue area. Ms. Wolford has recently been awarded a Nunn-Perry Award for 2009 in recognition of its technology transfer work in Geospatial Information Systems. CSSS.NET is the only business in Nebraska to ever have won this award; named NAPEW 2009 “Woman of the Year” in IT Engineering Services; 2009 Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce “Omaha 25 Excellence in Business” award; 2009 CEO taped to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs regarding the effects of sole sourcing & contract bundling on Veteran-owned businesses (VOBs). In addition, Ms. Wolford is also a Board Member of the Task Force for Veterans Entrepreneurship, Board Member of NaVOBA (National Veteran Owned Business Association), and a Board Member of the Peace Center (Provides free PTSD treatment for Veterans and their families). CSSS.NET’s strong reputation is based upon integrity, value, and quality as a direct result of the solid professional leadership provided by Ms. Wolford. She has carefully structured a hand-selected employee cadre, and is able to provide outstanding employment opportunities for many veterans, applying their talents to deliver solutions to federal requirements. This approach also enables CSSS.NET to uniquely offer a higher standard of dedication and customer service to our clients and partners. Ms. Wolford has extended her service to her country beyond her personal tour in the Marine Corps throughout her business enterprise. Ms. Wolford attributes the success of CSSS.NET to several key elements: her Marine Corps training, education in information technology and business administration, and a staff of talented dedicated employees

Nomination for VET-Force Executive Committee 2011 & 2012 Lupe Saldana - American GI Forum Lupe Saldana was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. After graduating from the University of Corpus Christi on a boxing scholarship, he began his public service career as an Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from from 1965 to 1971. He rose to the rank of Captain while serving a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1968. Lupe resigned his commission as a Regular Marine Corps Officer in 1971, while stationed at Headquarters Marine Corps in Washington, DC to become a public servant and advocate for Veterans issues. He joined the American GI Forum in 1972 and was elected Washington DC State Commander in 1974 and National Commander in 1979. As National Commander Lupe represented the American GI Forum before the Administration, Congress, and Federal government. On March 20, 1980, President Jimmy Carter invited Mr. Saldana to the Oval Office to acknowledge his work as National Commander of the American GI Forum. On March 1980, Lupe was named a member of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee (The Wall) and was a keynote speaker at the first National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service held on March 26, 1980. On October 1997, he developed a Mentor Program for the Arlington, Virginia High School Continuation Program. Lupe is also a volunteer in the National AIDS Marathon Program and has run the Marine Corps Marathon three times to raise funds for people living with HIV/AIDS. On May 1989 and 2001, Lupe was awarded the Unsung Hero Award for his volunteer work in the community. On January 2001, Lupe was named a member of the Bush-Cheney Transition Advisory Committee for Veterans. On October 2005, the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, James Nicholson, appointed Mr. Saldana to serve as a Secretarial Appointee on the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Women Veterans. And on July 2008, Secretary James R. Peake appointed Mr. Saldana to serve as a Secretarial Appointee on the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. Lupe currently serves in the Executive Committee of the Veterans’ Entrepreneurship Task Force (VET-Force). Mr. Saldana has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics and a graduate Certificate in Urban Affairs from American University. In 1984, he completed the Contemporary Executive Development Program for Senior Executives at George Washington University and the Washington Executive Seminar at the USDA Graduate School in June 1986. On May 2006, Lupe retired after more than 41 years of public service. This service included 15 years reserves and active military duty, 29 years as a senior manager at the Environmental Protection Agency and 5 years at the Bureau of the Census where he assisted the Director to establish the first National Hispanic Advisory Committee of the Census Bureau. Lupe is President of A Plus Home Improvement and Real Estate Investments, Inc. He currently resides in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee 2011 and 2012 Marc L. Goldschmitt, PMP   

More than 30 years progressive Information Technology business, management and technical experience Certified Program Management Professional (PMP) experienced at planning and organizing all Business Process and Information technology project life cycle phases Extensive turnaround experience including process improvement, infrastructure transformation and outcome based alternative assessment for telecommunications, knowledge management, infrastructure, and

service management, Dynamic and experienced facilitator. Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal. Detail Oriented.  Project manager for multiple Medical Information Management requirements: o Evaluation an implementation of practice management systems for a five clinic practice. Requirements included coding, billing, insurance submission, collection, reconciliation o Development and operation of patient intake forms, super bills, letters of medical necessity and patient/encounter documentation o System development to support coding and billing including audit, collection and recovery for private insurance, Medicare and Workers Compensation o Development and operation of a coding, billing, invoicing and invoice reconciliation capability for ancillary physician services  Over 25 years of diversified management and consulting for acquisition, program and project management, operational, technical and re-engineering experience including: o Developing program documentation, creating program schedules, tracking program status, evaluating operational and technical alternatives, performing risk assessment and managing integrated product teams. o Extensive systems requirements analysis, project management, application development, integration, implementation and operations coupled with strategy and planning skills addressing the myriad of factors that influence cost, schedule, performance, and risk. o Training and practical, applied experience in both Lean and Six Sigma including Design-to-Cost; Design-For-Assembly; Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM), Statistical methods and Earned Value Management to facilitate the interpretation and tailoring of DoD/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums, and ensure affordable, supportable and effective systemsand services are delivered to the customer. o Experience in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management programs including drill-down documentation and linkage of processes, statutes, regulations, policies, manuals, systems and training. . Military Service U.S. Navy, Naval Aviator (Jet). Flight Instructor. Staff Officer, Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group. As a senior Naval Reserve Officer, supported the US Navy CIO, ACAT-I Program Management Offices , Program Executive Offices OPNAV 06 and OPNAV 05 in strategy and technology vision, multi-year procurements,. 

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs (May 91-Sep 95), Chief Information Officer Directed and managed the Information Technology Organization turn-around including: strategic planning and architecture, development of policies and procedures, work plans, priorities, program objectives, training plans, staffing requirements. $2MM- $5MM annual budget, 15+ person staff. Led/managed $7MM three year multi tier client/server system development and legacy system conversion. System completed ahead of schedule and exceeded user expectations. Led documentation of business processes and data requirements for Enterprise Resourcing /Planning requirements including budget/finance, personnel, manpower, readiness, material, facilities and mobilization. Received the Defense Superior Service Medal. Education MEE, BA (EE, Applied Math) Rice University. Houston, TX.

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Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee 2011 and 2012 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer I&A Consulting Group Experienced executive with demonstrated success in entrepreneurial development of new companies, as well as, successful experience in restructuring and leadership of growth oriented corporations. Proven credentials and “hands on” experience in all areas of business including business plans, start-up activities, public and private equity financing (raised millions of dollars via various public and private debt instruments, a successful IPO, and a range of other equity offerings), development and creation of partnerships and strategic alliances, overall P&L responsibility, capital and expense deployment, sales and marketing, strategic planning, budget and finance, billing and collections, customer care, technical and operations functions, legal and regulatory activities, and executive management. I&A Consulting provides management consulting services specializing in growth oriented technology based companies. Services include; Business Development, Strategic Partnering, Corporate Development, Sales Management, Financial Services and M&A. I&A is an SBA Certified Veteran Owned Small Business. Paul studied Business Administration and Accounting at Allegheny Community College in Pittsburgh, PA. and Science and Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University in San Diego, CA.. He is a two tour Vietnam Veteran and a member of the Executive Committee of VET-Force (Veteran Entrepreneurship Task Force (two years)) advocating Veteran Owned Small Business and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses related legislative, procurement and enterprise issues. Instrumental in the success of the Congressional Roundtables 2009 and 2010 and in raising funds for the VET-Force. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Touchdown Club Charities and resides in Reston, Virginia with his wife, Carol.

Nominated for VET-Force Executive Committee 2011 and 2012 Ronald S. Washington As a seasoned marketing & sales professional, Ron has a wealth of experience in research & development, promotion, sales, and communications that he skillfully leverages in the marketplace in an array of business activities. His professional marketing and communication career spans over 25 years working for large global leaders, small and medium sized businesses and nonprofit organizations. He is currently the Managing Partner and President of AirGo USA LLC, the Las Vegas NV based, mechanical and electrical contractor and national facility maintenance provider. AirGo has a portfolio of successful corporate and government client projects including the recently awarded $14 million, multiyear facilities maintenance contract with The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection Agency. AirGo is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). He is also the owner and co-managing partner of Maximum Meetings LLC, based in Las Vegas, and a certified SDVOSB, DBE and MBE. Maximum Meetings assists clients who are planning meetings, conferences and conventions, in developing specifications and requirements for lodging and meeting space. These requirements are then used by Maximum Meetings for negotiations in behalf of the client with conference destination cities and hotels for the best lodging and meeting space rates. In the nonprofit arena, he has provided his expertise in marketing & communications to an array of organizations with varied goals and objectives from local community based, social service missions, to larger national and international special focused operations. The highlight of this experience was working with the office of the director of the Division of Church & Society, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), where he developed a segment of their “Giving” initiative, that helped fund and build the Simba Circle Program, that focuses on at risk youth, and provides a national platform of mentoring and personal social adjustment. Working with both large and small donor organizations, he has successfully developed, directed and completed several funding campaigns over the years. Most recently he secured a sponsorship from Harrahs Entertainment for funding a national youth program, Y.E.S. S. – Young Entrepreneurs Soaring to Success, which works with youth in strengthening their communication and person al development skills. In addition, Ron is currently working with several teams on fund raising initiatives for a number of veteran oriented nonprofit assistance groups nationally and locally in Las Vegas. In his capacity as a board member and advisor, he is assisting the efforts of The VetsGroup, Inc., and NABvets in supporting their funding activities. He is the Commander of the National Association for Black Veterans (NABvets) Las Vegas Chapter #0062 and is the NABvets Region I Treasurer. Working with VetsGroup, he is a contributing member of the fundraising team, and spearheads the campaign for training & development grants and contracts from major institutions of higher learning. He is managing efforts to seek funding from institutions that have specific programs focusing on veterans’ issues: He is the Senior Development Advisor for MWBE Network, The “Network” is the hub of a community of diverse organizations, including minority, women, veteran and disabled veteran, and LGBT owned businesses and nonprofit organizations, that collaborate in training, and in executing business and funding activities in support of their various missions. In 2004, he became a pro bono consultant to the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) working with its leadership to develop sponsorship, funding and training programs, working with various global leading firms such as Time Warner, The Coca Cola Company, Tyco International, Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. and others and their many philanthropic divisions. Ron is an accomplished writer, and a sought after public speaker, and trainer. He holds a B.S. degree in Business from Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, and a Master of Science in Communication (MSC) degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He’s a disabled U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran.

Nominated for VET-Force Force Executive Committee 2011 and 2012 Valerie Lewis President Northern California Elite SDVOB/DVBE Network Valerie Lewis is a passionate advocate of Service Disabled Veterans and served her country as one of “the few, the proud,” a United States – Marine. She is also a Service Disabled Veteran. She graduated from Phillips Jr. College, College Campbell, CA with h her Associates of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies. She is licensed by the State of California, Department of Real Estate as a Real Estate Agent and serves as a Real Estate Professional in Good Standing. Her background includes fighting for Veterans rights and Veterans housing. She is the Founder of the Veterans Clean and Sober Living House, a Homeless Veterans Program in Alameda County. In its incubator stage, Valerie volunteered her time and helped the Founder and Director – Mr. Irvin Goodwin, Goodwin of the Homeless Veteran’s Emergency Shelter Program located on the VA grounds at Menlo Park, CA.. Valerie was invited to speak with Veterans and other Homeless Men at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail. She has given talks on overcoming ing tremendous odds and obstacles.. She stands as a testimony to defeating the odds against oppression. Valerie has volunteered at Operation Stand-down down in Alameda County County. She serves as a Bible le Study Teacher and Decision Counselor at her Church – Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, CA. Valerie has been a champion pion for Women Veterans and has helped countless Disabled Veterans earn their the benefits they so justly deserve. In 2007, NCA ELITE were the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sponsors for the Veteran and Small Business Outr Outreach Event in Sparks, NV. She was awarded the “Freedom Team Salute Certificate of Appreciation” for outstanding service to the Nation as a United States St soldier. She was recognized for her patriotism and continued support of the Global War on Terrorism issued by Chief of Staff, General George W. Casey Jr., USA and the Honorable Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army. Valerie is an advocate on the America American n Legion, Veteran Small Business Task Force headquartered in Washington, DC. Valerie served on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corp from October 1979 thru October 1983 and was honorably discharged. Her tour of duty started in Parris Island, SC where she attended at Boot Camp. Her first duty station was HQ New River Air Station, New River, NC. She did a tour of duty overseas andd served in Okinawa Japan at H&HS (MCAS) Marine Corp Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Her last duty uty station was Headquarters Squadron, Headquarters Marine Corp Barracks Norfolk, Virginia. Valerie Lewis is the Owner of Valerie Lewis Janitorial (VLJ) Service headquartered in Pleasanton California,, is the mother of a Howard University senior, Agzja Carey and currently serves as President Northern CA ELITE SDVOB SDVOB/DVBE Network where she continues to serve Veterans locally and nationally.