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En el Radar de hoy vemos como Boeing parece que levanta el vuelo en este 2025. La compañía se apunta una importante victoria y se hace con el contrato del nuevo avión de combate F-47. Será el nuevo caza de próxima generación con el que Estados Unidos se prepara para un posible conflicto militar. Ha sido un dura batalla con la compañía aeroespacial Lockheed Martin Corporation. Una de las características más llamativas de este proyecto, es que estos aviones serán preparados para actuar en tándem de forma no tripulada. El entusiasmo reina en la administración Trump con este proyecto. Tanto es así, que el mandatario estadounidense declaró que con este F-47 “Estados Unidos seguirá dominando los cielos”. Aún no tenemos muchos detalles con el proyecto pero sí que podemos prever que va a costar el “nuevo juguete” del ejército norteamericano a los contribuyentes: el montante total calculado hasta el final del proyecto será de 2 billones de dólares. Esto forma parte de la ambiciosa estrategia defensiva que ha iniciado Estados Unidos desde finales del año pasado: los presupuestos mostraban un gasto solo para las fuerzas áreas de 20.000 millones de dólares en investigación y desarrollo. Este es el primer gran proyecto de Pete Hegseth como secretario de defensa estadounidense. Esto supone un soplo de aire nuevo para una compañía que tuvo un 2024 aciago. Boeing cerró el año con pérdidas de 12.000 millones de dólares. Si nos fijamos en el conjunto de los últimos seis años, estas ascienden a 36.000 millones. Son números que son incluso peor que los que presentó el fabricante aéreo en 2020, que fueron de 11.873 millones de dólares. Accidentes aéreos y huelgas fueron los que pusieron en apuros a la compañía. Algo que con la administración Trump puede llegar a su fin. Además, no solo es un gran proyecto para cimentar su negocio en los últimos años. Con el caza F-47 se cobra venganza con Lockheed Martin Corporation, ya que la compañía se hizo con la fabricación de los F-35 en 2001. The Boeing Company es una empresa multinacional con sede en Seattle, Estados Unidos, que fue fundada por William E. Boeing en 1916. Al principio la compañía se llamaba Pacific Aero Products Co. En el 17 la empresa pasó a llamarse Boeing Airplane Company y con el estallido de la primera guerra mundial, le propuso al ejército dos modelos de hidroaviones. Al ejército le gustó tanto que mandó producir 50 modelos más.

Is there more pain coming for the stock market? Both the NASDAQ and the S&P 500 have now hit correction territory and people are hoping that the worst is behind us. I would tell people to be prepared for more pain. The tariffs are still a big concern and the uncertainty around them has not cleared. Also, even with the pullback valuations for stocks are still high. We base our concerns on the fact that many valuation ratios are elevated compared to historical levels, but one that really stands out is the CAPE ratio, which stands for cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings. This was developed by professor Robert Shiller many years ago and the ratio uses a 10-year average of inflation adjusted earnings to value stocks. In January, it was at 37.74, which was the third highest level in the past 100 years. Not only was it the third highest level, but it was higher than what it was in 1929. After the ratio hit these high levels in the past, stocks declined dramatically. I believe with the headwinds ahead, we could be in for some stormy waters over the next 3 to 6 months.   How much more do top consumers spend? When looking at consumer spending it is obvious that is not a constant level straight across the board and people making more money would obviously be spending more money in the economy. But just how much more is the high-end consumer spending than the average consumer? The top 10% of consumers account for 49.7% of consumer spending. If you're thinking that sounds high, you are correct. You would have to go back to 1989 to match that type of imbalance for consumer spending. Is it a bad thing? Not really. The high-end consumer is what is keeping the economy going overall as it creates jobs and allows for the continued movement of money.   Holding stocks long-term doesn't always pay off You probably have heard that you should hold stocks for the long-term and you'll be fine. I generally I agree with this statement, but there are always exceptions to the rule and that holds true here. If you look at different 10-year holding periods, you will see more losing periods than you probably expected. As an example, the 10-year period ending February 2009 had a loss of 37.4%. There are other 10-year holding periods such as the ones ending September 1974, August 1939, June 1921, October 1857 and April 1842 that all had losses ranging from 23 to 37.3 percent. Those losses are in real terms adjusted for inflation. One reason these periods had great losses is they were generally periods when there was high speculation that then caused prices to rise to elevated levels just to see them fall back to reality. This is why it is important for investors to not just buy into a story of a stock, but to understand what they are paying for the earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow of the business. If you don't keep your eye on these valuation ratios, you would not realize when the stock becomes overpriced and you could end up with a big loss and then be left wondering what happened. I've been managing money for over 40 years and have continued to keep my eye on the ball as far as what we pay for any investment whether it is stock, real estate or bonds. If you invest blindly just based on the stock going up and the hype around the story, you could end up with a period of 10 years where you made no gains and then think stocks are risky or a bad investment. In a situation like that, it is similar to driving down the street with a bag over your head not seeing what is around you.   Financial Planning: What is Form 5498? When funds are distributed from a retirement account, a 1099-r is generated and used to file your taxes to report what kind of distribution it was.  This is true whether the distribution is taxable or not.  For example, if you rolled money from a 401(k) to an IRA, it is a non-taxable rollover, but a 1099-r is still created since funds left the 401(k) which needs to be reported.  A Form 5498 is generated when funds are received by any type of IRA for any reason.  So, if you made contributions, conversions, or recharacterizations with a traditional, Roth, SEP, or Simple IRA, you will receive a 5498 stating what happened.  Depending on what you did, you will likely need to report the activity on your taxes.  The problem is, in many cases the Form 5498 is not ready until May of the following year, even though taxes are due the previous month, on April 15th.  Here are some examples where this can create problems. If you did an indirect rollover where you withdrew retirement funds and replaced them within 60 days, the withdrawal should not be taxable.  However, if only the 1099-r from the distribution is reported because there is no 5498 that shows money was replaced, it may be reported as a taxable distribution rather than a rollover.  If you are doing backdoor Roth contributions, a 1099-r is generated when the funds are converted from the traditional IRA to the Roth.  If it is not also reported that a non-deductible contribution was first made to the traditional IRA, the conversion may be treated as a taxable conversion.  Lastly, if you have been making deductible traditional IRA contributions, but there is no 5498 showing the contributions, you may not receive the tax deduction.  I don't know why this form comes later than other tax forms, but this is necessary to be aware of to correctly report tax information and avoid unnecessary tax.   Companies Discussed: Tesla, Inc (TSLA), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), Lear Corporation (LEAR) & Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Executive Officer of the National Academy of Engineering, Dr. Al Romig joins this special edition of AMSEcast, recorded at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington. Dr. Romig has led a distinguished career including leadership roles at Sandia National Lab, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, and now as Executive Officer of the National Academy of Engineering. He and Alan discuss key innovations from national laboratories and the Skunk Works. He also discusses the importance of risk-taking to foster innovation and why he's skeptical about the future of American innovation. It's not a totally negative outlook. Dr. Roming still thinks the U.S. can thrive by emphasizing talent cultivation, investment in R&D, and a culture that embraces failure as part of success.     Guest Bio As executive officer of the National Academy of Engineering, Al Romig is the chief operating officer responsible for the program, financial, and membership operations of the Academy, reporting to the president. Before joining the Academy, he was vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Advanced Development Programs, better known as the Skunk Works®. Dr. Romig spent most of his career at Sandia National Laboratories, operated by the Lockheed Martin Corporation. He joined Sandia as a member of the technical staff in 1979 and moved through a succession of R&D management positions before his appointment as executive vice president in 2005. He served as deputy laboratories director and chief operating officer until 2010, when he transferred to the Skunk Works.     Dr. Romig is a fellow of ASM International, TMS, IEEE, AIAA, and AAAS, and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2003 and the Council of Foreign Relations in 2008. He was awarded the ASM Silver Medal for Materials Research in 1988. He earned BS (1975), MS (1977), and PhD (1979) degrees in materials science and engineering from Lehigh University.     Show Highlights (1:59) The innovations that Al saw during his time with Sandia (9:04) How to inspire a culture of innovation at a lab (10:27) The history of Skunk Works (18:29) Explaining Al's role at the National Academy of Engineering (23:27) The challenges American innovation will face in the future (27:22)  Where Al thinks we'll see the most innovation in the coming years

Dr. Heather Wilson, a 1982 Air Force Academy graduate, formerly the 24th Secretary of the Air Force, and first USAFA graduate to hold the position, discusses her unexpected journey to the role, emphasizing the importance of integrity, service, and leadership. ----more---- SUMMARY Dr. Wilson shares her unexpected journey into leadership, the importance of integrity, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. She reflects on her family legacy, the influence of mentors, and how her military background shaped her leadership style. Dr. Wilson emphasizes the value of collecting tools for leadership and adapting to different environments while maintaining core values. In this conversation, she discusses the importance of finding purpose in one's mission and the value of relationships, particularly family support. She reflects on her journey as a woman in leadership, the significance of legacy in public service, and her unexpected path to serving in Congress. Dr. Wilson emphasizes the lessons learned in collaboration and the importance of humor in leadership, ultimately encouraging future leaders to uphold high standards and not to shame their families.   SHARE THIS EPISODE LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK   TAKEAWAYS Dr. Wilson's journey to becoming Secretary of the Air Force was unexpected and transformative. Leadership often requires owning failures and focusing on solutions. Integrity is foundational to effective leadership and builds trust. Adapting leadership styles to different cultures is essential for success. Mentorship and influences from family play a significant role in shaping leaders. Collecting tools and knowledge is crucial for effective leadership. Quality management principles can be applied to various fields, including education and social services. Leadership is not linear; it involves navigating different paths and chapters. Building strong teams and hiring the right people is vital for organizational success. Direct communication and honesty are key components of effective leadership. Doing things that matter with people you like is essential. The most important decision in life can be personal, like choosing a partner. Family support enriches life and provides joy. Women in leadership often face unique challenges but can pave the way for others. Legacy is about making lasting changes in systems and strategies. Unexpected opportunities can lead to significant career changes. Collaboration and giving credit to others is key in leadership roles. Humor can help create a relaxed atmosphere in serious environments. Education is crucial for transforming lives and communities. Leadership is not always a straight path; adaptability is important.   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00  Introduction to Long Blue Leadership 01:25  Unexpected Call to Leadership 03:16  Lessons from Leadership Challenges 08:28  The Importance of Integrity 10:07  Adapting Leadership Styles 12:23  Influences and Mentorship 15:25  Family Legacy and Influence 17:41  Learning from Team Members 21:29  Applying Quality Management Principles 24:07  Navigating Non-Linear Leadership Paths 24:20  Finding Purpose in Mission and Relationships 28:06  The Importance of Family Support 30:08  Navigating Leadership as a Woman 34:30  Legacy and Impact in Public Service 36:29  Unexpected Paths: Serving in Congress 41:03  Lessons in Collaboration and Leadership   ABOUT DR. WILSON - IMAGES AND BIO COURTESY OF UTEP BIO Dr. Heather Wilson became the 11th President of The University of Texas at El Paso in 2019 after serving as Secretary of the United States Air Force. She is the former president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, and she represented New Mexico in the United States Congress for 10 years.  Active in community and national affairs, she is a member of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, and serves as a board member of the Texas Space Commission. She was the inaugural Chair of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities, and is a member of the board of directors of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Dr. Wilson is the granddaughter of immigrants and was the first person in her family to go to college. She graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in the third class to admit women and earned her master's and doctoral degrees from Oxford University in England as a Rhodes Scholar. UTEP is located on the U.S.-Mexico border – in the fifth largest manufacturing region in North America – and serves over 24,000 students with 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in nine colleges and schools. In the top 5% of public universities in the United States for research and designated a community-engaged university by the Carnegie Foundation, UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. It is the fourth largest research university in Texas and serves a student body that is 84% Hispanic. President Wilson is an instrument rated private pilot. She and her husband, Jay Hone, have two adult children and two granddaughters. Dr. Heather Wilson served as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force and was responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including the organizing, training and equipping and providing for the welfare of 660,000 Active-Duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces their families. She provided oversight of the Air Force's annual budget of more than $132 billion and directs strategy and policy development, risk management, weapons acquisition, technology investments and human resource management across a global enterprise. Dr. Wilson has more than 35 years of professional experience in a range of leadership and management roles in the military, higher education, government and private industry. Before assuming her current position, Dr. Wilson was president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, an engineering and science research university. From 1998 to 2009, Dr. Wilson was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, where she served on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Before being elected to Congress, Dr. Wilson was a cabinet secretary in New Mexico's state government responsible for foster care, adoption, juvenile delinquency, children's mental health and early childhood education. From 1989 to 1991 Wilson served on the National Security Council staff as director for defense policy and arms control for President George H.W. Bush during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Warsaw Pact. From 1991 to1995 and again from 2009 to 2013 Wilson was in the private sector. In 1991, she founded Keystone International, Inc., a company that did business development and program planning work for defense and scientific industry. She served as a senior advisor to several national laboratories on matters related to nuclear weapons, non-proliferation, arms control verification, intelligence and the defense industrial base. Wilson also served on the boards of two publicly traded corporations as well as numerous advisory and non-profit boards.   CONNECT WITH DR. WILSON LINKEDIN  |  UTEP     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS     FULL TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest:  Dr. Heather Wilson '82  |  Hosts:  Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz  00:00 Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, the podcast where we share insights on leadership through the lives and experiences of Air Force Academy graduates. I'm Naviere Walkowicz, Class of '99. Our story is about a leader who reached heights fellow Air Force Academy graduates had not reached before her, and this was at a time when opportunities to do so were still new. My guest is Dr. Heather Wilson, Class of '82. As you heard, she served as the 24th secretary of the Air Force, but there is a unique distinction attached to that. Dr Wilson, welcome to Long Blue Leadership; we have much to discuss. Let's start with you becoming the secretary of the Air Force, our 24th.   Dr. Heather Wilson  00:37 Yeah, that wasn't part of my life's plan. Secretary Designate Mattis did call me. I was in South Dakota as the president of the South Dakota School of Mines and my cell phone rang and he said, “This is Jim Mattis, and I want to talk to you about becoming secretary of the Air Force.” And honest to goodness, my initial answer was, “Sir, you do know that being a college president is like the best job in America, right?” And he said, “Yeah, I know. I just came from Stanford.” And I said, “I didn't apply for any job. I mean, I like it out... I'm a gal of the West. I like the mountains. I like hiking and biking and fly fishing.” And he said, “Yeah, I know. I grew up on the Columbia River in Washington.” And I thought, “This isn't working,” but we talked several more times, and it was pretty clear that I was being called to serve in a way that I didn't anticipate, but that was what I was supposed to do.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:35 What a transformative moment in your life, I'm sure.   Dr. Heather Wilson  01:38 Well, it was. Again, my entire life, I think, is a diversion from its planned course. But I turned out — I didn't anticipate that, and it meant — my husband doesn't really much like big East Coast cities that rain a lot and have a lot of traffic, and so from a family point of view, it wasn't what we personally wanted to do, but you're called to serve. And we've been called to serve in different ways in our lives and sometimes, even if it feels inconvenient, you're still called to serve. It turned out to be wonderful and I really enjoyed the experience, both of working with Sec. Mattis, but also getting back to spending time with airmen. And so it turned out to be wonderful, but it wasn't what I expected.   Naviere Walkewicz  02:25 Well, you said it, ma'am. As we know, service and leadership aren't linear, and so we're really excited to dive into some of those experiences today. Maybe share, as secretary of the Air Force, some of those moments in leadership that stuck with you. Let's just kind of start there.   Dr. Heather Wilson  02:42 Certainly. There were good days and not so good days. I think one of the things that I really benefited from was that I had a partner in the chief of staff, Dave Goldfein, who was absolutely fantastic. And we've remained very close friends. We started at the Academy the same day and he would joke and tell people that we didn't graduate on the same day because he went stop-out for a year. But we didn't know each other well as cadets, but we were formed by some of the same experiences and I think that helped tremendously. I didn't really understand that in our system of government, the civilian secretary has almost all the authority, but the chief of staff has almost all of the influence. And if you can figure out how to work together, you can get a heck of a lot done. And Dave and I both had that same approach, and it turned out to be a great partnership.   Naviere Walkewicz  03:42 That's pretty incredible. In fact, the time of your service in that role, I was actually working under your umbrella at U.S. STRATCOM. I was at Strategic Command there as a government civilian and as a reservist. And so, I can certainly speak to, I think, some of the amazing things that you did. Can you share a little — you talked about some ups and downs. What was maybe one of the failures as secretary of the Air Force that you learned from that helped you throughout your life?   Dr. Heather Wilson  04:11 Well, I know the day. I think it was Nov. 5, 2017, and it was a Sunday, late morning or early afternoon, and my phone rang. I was upstairs in the study in my row house in Virginia and it was the inspector general, Gen. Syed. And that morning, a young man had walked into a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and opened fire and killed a lot of people, and it turned out he had been an airman, and the general said, “You know, we're not sure yet, but he may have been convicted of a crime that would have required us to tell the FBI and the national criminal records check system that he had committed a crime that would not allow him to purchase a weapon, but we may have failed to notify.” We didn't know, we wouldn't know that afternoon but I talked to the chief and we all got together on Monday morning at 9 a.m. and Gen. Syed confirmed that he was an airman, he had been convicted of a domestic violence-related crime, and we had not properly notified the FBI, and as a result, he had been able to buy a weapon. Um, that was not a good day. And we talked about what we should do next, and our general counsel wasn't there — he was traveling that morning, but a more junior lawyer was there, who suggested kind of — and, you know, other people said, well — it actually got worse because there was an IG investigation, an internal audit from several years before, that showed that all of the services were not properly reporting to the national criminal records system. So we hadn't fixed the problem. We knew; we had been informed there was a problem and hadn't fixed it. And some people said, “Well, you weren't here at the time.” That doesn't matter. You wear the uniform, or you wear the cloak of office, and you have to take responsibility for the institution. And of course, the lawyers would say, “Well, you know, maybe you want to fuzz this and not take — you know, there's investigation going on,” or something. But we knew enough of the facts that morning, Monday morning, and Dave Goldfein and I decided to own it, to own the failure and focus on fixing the problem. And we did. And in the short term that was very uncomfortable. We sat in front of the Pentagon press corps and took their questions, and we went to Capitol Hill and informed the members of Congress on what had been done and not been done and why. But in the long term, by owning failure, we were able to focus on fixing the problem rather than just trying to manage responsibility and accountability, and it turned out to be a much better approach. So, sometimes the most important lesson is to own failure.   Naviere Walkewicz 07:09 I'm so glad you shared that, ma'am, because I think some people have a fear of failure, but there are many times when failure is inevitable, and to your point, owning it is the right approach. Something you said when you're sharing that, it made me think about us as cadets and our core values: integrity first. And that really resonated with how your approach was. Would you say that was born for you at the Academy and kind of through your career that's where it stayed, or has that always been part of your fabric?   Dr. Heather Wilson  07:36 I think the Academy was absolutely formative in that way, in the Honor Code. And, you know, integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do, now replaces what was there when I was a cadet, over the archway there. But I think that's woven into the fabric for airmen, and it's part of our culture, and it drives you. And I think — you know now we look at, how do we evaluate officers? It's the same way I now evaluate leaders — any leaders that work with me — and it's the way I evaluate myself: accomplish the mission, lead people, manage resources and make your unit better, all on a foundation of values. But it's that last part of it: all on a foundation of values. If you don't have that, the rest of it almost doesn't matter. You can try to make your unit better, but if you're lying about it, nobody's going to trust you. If you're leading people and managing resources, but you don't have integrity, it doesn't matter. So, integrity first, and that commitment to trying to be honest and direct with people builds those relationships of trust, which lasts for decades throughout a career.   Naviere Walkewicz  08:53 Absolutely. And the key word, I think, that foundation you talked about — how has that foundation served you in leadership as you've explored other areas outside of the military, amazing roles leading UTEP, also at the South Dakota School of Mines, in higher education? I'm sure that there's a translation of what that looks like. Can you share maybe an example of how that came into play?   Dr. Heather Wilson  09:15 Sure, it happens all the time. I think in any leadership position, whether you're in corporate life, in community life and a nonprofit, or in higher education, leading with a foundation of values, being honest, complying with the law, following the rules or changing the rules. It doesn't mean — that's one of the things that I think is probably important for leaders. You get to a point as a leader where your job is not just to follow the rules, but to look at the systems and identify the rules that need to be changed, but to be direct and honest about that too. Where it's not “Well, I think this rule doesn't make any sense, so I'm going to skirt it,” or “I'm not going to tell people that I've complied with something and I haven't.” In fact, you know that happened to me this morning. I got a disclosure that I was supposed to sign for a report that was published yesterday to the director of National Intelligence on a committee that I serve on, and they sent this kind of notification on what you can talk about publicly, and all of those things, and I hadn't given up my right to speak publicly about unclassified matters, and I responded, “I understand what you've said. I want to let you know that this is how I interpret this, and this is the way I'm going to act.” I was very direct about it. “I didn't give up my First Amendment rights as a citizen because I worked on your task force.” So, very direct. And I think that directness is something that — not all cultures are that way, including higher education culture. I have to be a little bit careful about that sometimes — the airman's tendency to have a frank debrief isn't always the way other cultures and work cultures are. They're just not always like that, so, I have to be a little bit careful sometimes that I don't crush people's will to live or something.   Naviere Walkewicz  11:13 I was actually thinking about that as you were speaking how, if you have the foundation, especially from the military, we kind of understand that directive approach and certainly those core values that we know of. And I'm curious, how do you adapt as a leader to those who maybe don't have that foundation? How do you bring them up to speed and kind of help them establish that?   Dr. Heather Wilson  11:32 Well, it's a two-way street. It means that I have to understand the culture that I'm in and the way in which I talk with senior faculty may be slightly different than the way I might talk to somebody who just got off a flight line and was too low and slow on final or something, you know? But at the same time with both a sense of humor and a little bit of grace… It was really funny when I was at South Dakota Mines, my provost was a long-time academic. And of course, I had served in Congress for 10 years as well. And he once said something to me that just made me crack up. He said, “You know, you are the least political president I've ever worked with. And the funny thing is, you're the only one that was really a politician.” And he said, “You remind me more of a military officer.” And I thought, “Yeah, that's probably true.” But I was fairly direct as a member of Congress as well. And so, I've just found that that works better for me in life, I guess.   Naviere Walkewicz  12:37 You were sharing how, you know, I think it was the provost that said that you really didn't remind him as someone that was very political, even though you're the only politician he's known. And so what was your time like serving in Congress? I mean, that's 10 years you did, I think, correct?   Dr. Heather Wilson  12:52 I did. And again, I didn't expect to serve in Congress. My predecessor became very seriously ill shortly before the filing deadline for the election that happened in 1998, and my phone rang. It was a Thursday night. This happens to me. I don't know why, but it was a Thursday night, and my phone rang. I was working in Santa Fe, cabinet secretary for Child Welfare, and it was Sen. Pete Domenici, the senior senator for the state of New Mexico. And he said, “You don't know anything about this, but I'm coming to New Mexico this weekend, and I want to talk to you about running for Congress.” Well, that's a quiz; that's not a question. Because a quiz has a right answer, which is, “Sir, I'd be happy to talk to you about whatever you want to talk about.” He's a United States senator. So, we talked about all kinds of things, and he called me from the airport when he was heading back to Washington that Sunday night, and he said, “Look, if you will run, I will help you.” And I decided to run. It was eight days before the filing deadline. I talked to my predecessor — he was fighting skin cancer — and said, “Look, why don't you just focus on fighting cancer? Two years from now, if you want to run again, you can have this seat back. I'll try to do my best for the next two years.” And then 30 days later, he died. I mean, you're not supposed to die of skin cancer. And so, I ended up serving for 10 years in the Congress in a very difficult swing district that I probably shouldn't have won in the first place. But I enjoyed the service part of it. I enjoyed the policy work part of it — intellectually challenging. Some of the partisan silliness I didn't like very much. And then when I left the Congress, ran on successfully for the Senate and became a university president. One of the great things — I tell people now that I was released from Congress early for good behavior. But it was nice to be in a town where people were waving at me with all five fingers. I mean, it was wonderful. So, I enjoyed the service, and I enjoyed a lot helping people — doing casework and things. But it was also a little bit less of a partisan time where you could try to listen and learn and serve well and try to serve your constituents without just being under attack mercilessly and in social media, or something. It was maybe perhaps a different age.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:25 Well, I chuckled when you said waving with all five fingers. That got a good one out of me. I thought about when you're in that, because that wasn't something you were looking to do, and this seems to be a bit of a theme in your leadership trajectory as well. You've kind of been tapped on the shoulder, and you know, for the ones that you didn't apply for or run for, plan for, have been such transformative positions in your life.   Dr. Heather Wilson  15:50 Yeah, and I think maybe that happens to people more than we might acknowledge, because when we're planning our lives, we think we know what's going to happen, but in reality, we adapt to situations that develop and opportunities open that you didn't know were there or someone asked you to take on a special project and that leads you in a direction that you didn't anticipate. So while mine seem particularly unusual in these very different chapters of my life, I don't think it's all that unusual. We just look forward and project in straight lines, and when we look backward, we tell a story in a narrative and it's not always a straight line. But I've been blessed to be asked to do some things. And perhaps in our relationship, my husband and I, he doesn't like change. I love it, and so in our relationship, he's kind of the keel and I'm kind of the sail, and together, we go places.   Naviere Walkewicz  16:56 That's awesome. And I think that particular time and journey in your career serving in Congress was probably one that you established new tools in your leadership toolbox. Were there any that particularly stood out — moments, either when you were having to, you know, forge new policy or achieve things that you hadn't prior? Because Congress is a kind of different machine.   Dr. Heather Wilson  17:21 Yeah, it's a very big committee, and it's not executive leadership. And so I'm probably more predisposed to executive leadership than just being on committees. It takes a very long time to get anything done in Congress, and our government is intentionally designed that way to protect us from tyranny. So you have to take that philosophical approach to it, even if you're frustrated day to day. I did learn how to get things done by giving other people credit. And there were several times — the changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is probably one example — where I had sponsored legislation in the House. It had taken quite a bit of time — changing Congress. There were continued problems, and I went to others and tried to put them in positions of leadership and support them. And ultimately, it was a Senate bill that passed, but which had been shaped in the background by multiple people, including me, and I was OK with that. And the same thing happened on pieces of legislation about public lands in New Mexico. I remember I came out in favor of doing something in northern New Mexico with respect to some public lands, and I got out ahead of Pete Domenici and he was not happy about that. He was very clear about not being happy about getting a little bit ahead of him on it. But in the end, the piece of legislation there that was signed, and another one on Zia Pueblo were Senate bills. They weren't House bills. But I had moved things forward on the House side, and it didn't matter to me that that it said “S” rather than “H” in front of the name of the bill. So as long as you don't really care about who gets the credit, you can get a lot done in the Congress.   Naviere Walkewicz  19:11 That is a powerful lesson. And somewhere in the back of my mind, I think there's a Contrails quote, and I can't remember all of it, but I remember the end of it is, “…if you don't care who gets the credit.”   Dr. Heather Wilson  19:11 Yeah, that was probably one of the short ones. Schofield's quote was — we all did pushups for those.   Naviere Walkewicz  19:30 Yes, I had a starting moment. I was about to get down…   Dr. Heather Wilson  19:35 … and start to sweat…   Naviere Walkewicz  19:37 … and take my punishment. That was wonderful, ma'am. I'm glad we actually went back and did that journey.   Dr. Heather Wilson  19:42 When I think about my service in the Congress, where I made the most difference, it was in committee work, and particularly on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where I served for a significant amount of time, including post-9/11. And I think that work, because the Intelligence Committee, most of it is in private, it's dealing with really hard, really important issues, and you don't bring your staff there. You have to do the work. And I think probably that's where I did some of my most important work as a member of Congress, was in Intelligence.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:18 Thank you for sharing that. Who are some other influencers, some key influencers in your life, that have maybe walked alongside you or helped you in these different roles that you've carried in your amazing career.   Dr. Heather Wilson  20:31 Oh, they're different people at different times, but certainly as a young person, my grandfather was very important to me. My grandfather had been one of the first flyers in the RAF in World War I, and then came to America in 1922 and flew in the Second World War for what became the Civil Air Patrol. So he did sub search off the Atlantic coast, and varied parts, around to bases, in New England. So, he was important to me as a child. My dad died when I was young. My dad also had been enlisted in the Air Force. He was a crew chief and also a pilot, commercial pilot, after he got out of the service. So I grew up around airplanes and my grandfather was very important to me, and there were other people along the way. When I was a cadet, there was a group commander, Lieutenant Colonel — it's funny, you still remember… anyone who remembers my middle initial, I know it's like, “Oh, this may not be good,” but Robert L. Rame, Lt. Col. Robert L. Rame was the 4th Group commander and my first Air Officer Commanding. General — sorry, Maj. William S. Reeder. He was an Army officer and had been a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Really, I was terrified of disappointing him. It's funny, I just got a Christmas card from him. Life's long, right?   Naviere Walkewicz  21:53 Wow. What connections. I'd like to kind of go back a little bit to your grandfather. You said he was really important to you in your life. Can you share maybe some of the ways he influenced you? Obviously, you're third-generation aviator in your family. Is that how you knew you're going to go into service?   Dr. Heather Wilson  22:08 Well, the Academy wasn't an option until I was a junior in high school, and so I knew I was going to college, but I didn't really think about where. And then they opened the Air Force Academy to women when I was a junior in high school. So, my grandfather had two sons, and he had five grandsons, and me. But he was pretty — I would say — the way he might say it is he was pretty sweet on me; he and I were very close. We used to play chess after school when I was in high school, and I remember once we just finished playing chess, and I was a senior in high school — so, my grandfather was an aviator; he was also a mechanic. He could use any tool, I mean, he was just amazing with his hands. And I had learned a new tool in school, and I took out a piece of graph paper and I drew a drew a curve, and I said, “Grandpa, do you think you could find the area under this curve?” And he said, “Well, I'd probably count up the squares and estimate from there on the graph paper.” And I then I showed him something new and it was called calculus, and it was the first time in my life that I realized I had a tool that my grandfather didn't have. He had a high school education and had gone into the RAF during the First World War, and he was a great mechanic and a really good man, but I realized that there were opportunities for me that maybe my grandfather never had.   Naviere Walkewicz  23:56 I actually got chill bumps when you shared that. Pretty powerful. Thank you so much. Can you talk about, throughout your career — you said if people remember your middle initial, and I'm sure that many on the military side would, because you're amazing… Have you learned from anyone maybe that is not a mentor of you, but someone that has kind of come under your wing? Can you share some leadership lessons that you've learned from those serving alongside and under you?   Dr. Heather Wilson  24:24 Oh my gosh, I learn stuff every day from the people whom I'm privileged to work with. And one of the things that I learned over time was, and as you get more senior, the most important thing you do as a senior leader is hire good people who know things that you don't know, because it's not possible to know everything you need to know to lead a large organization. So, you have to organize yourself well and then get great people and let them do their job. So, I learn things every day. I was interviewing somebody yesterday that we're trying to attract to come to the university who is on the communication side of things — marketing and communication and branding. And you know that creative, visual side of my brain, if you did a brain scan, it would be like a dark hole. That's not a strength of mine. And so those kinds of things are — you have to realize what your strengths are, and then to fill in the team and put together a team, which together can accomplish the mission.   Naviere Walkewicz  25:34 I'd say your grandfather is still kind of, you know, influencing that. It's almost like you're filling your toolbox with all those areas.   Dr. Heather Wilson  25:43 That's funny you use that word. I've told this story before, but my father was both a pilot and a mechanic, and he built an experimental aircraft in our house, and we lived on this, kind of the last house that they would plow to on the end of the road in the winter, right? So, in a very small town, and at that time, there were still traveling salesmen, and the Snap-on tools guy would come probably every six weeks or so, and he had this, like red truck with an accordion thing on the back that looked just like the toolbox in the corner of the garage, right? And we knew that when the Snap-on tools guy came, do not go out. I mean, it was like Christmas for my dad. Do not interfere when the Snap-on tools guy is there. And so he'd go out and lean against the truck, and we could see him laughing and stuff. And eventually my dad would reach in his pocket and pull out his billfold and give the guy a bill, and he'd go back, and he'd lift up the back of the accordion thing and reach in there and give my dad a tool. And my dad would — then the truck would back out, and go on to his next stop. But my dad would take that tool and we'd scramble into the garage to see what he got and stuff. And my dad would usually put that tool in the box in the corner and then go back to what he was doing that day, working on his car or whatever he was doing. And it occurred to me that my dad didn't need that tool that day, but he collected tools, and someday he'd need that tool. And I think great leaders collect tools even when they don't need them today, because they're going to be times when you bring everybody to — you know, there's that great scene in Apollo 13, but it happens around the staff and Cabinet table, and it'll happen in your planning room as a pilot where you've got a new problem, and everybody brings in their tools and says, “OK, how can we make a carbon monoxide filter, or carbon dioxide filter, out of what we've got here on the table?” So, collect tools. And I think that's one of the things I learned from my dad.     Naviere Walkewicz  28:00 Oh, that is an amazing story. Can you share maybe a tool that you've had in your toolbox, that you learned way back when, maybe at the Academy, or as a young girl, that you've recently pulled out and used?   Dr. Heather Wilson 28:12 Well, one of them — I'm not so sure it's recent, but when I was a small business owner, there was a group in New Mexico called Quality New Mexico, and they taught small business owners the Baldrige Principles for quality management. And then I ended up being the Cabinet secretary for child welfare in New Mexico. So, I took over a foster care system, which was under a federal consent decree for not getting kids forever homes and an overly crowded juvenile justice system. I mean, every intractable social problem was — I realized after a while why I became Cabinet secretary for child welfare, because nobody else wanted that job. I mean it was a really difficult job, but I had these tools on quality management. I thought, “I think we can apply these same principles to improving foster care, to improving the juvenile justice system.” And so we did, and there's some things I was proud of there, but one of my last acts as Cabinet secretary before I ended up leaving and running for Congress was to sign the end of the federal consent decree that had been in place for 18 years that said that the state was not getting foster kids forever homes. We changed the system, but we did it using those quality management principles, which I had learned as a small business owner almost as a lark. So, there's one example. But, you know, we just went through a global pandemic. It was very much a pickup game. Nobody had ever been through that. So, we all got together and figured out how we could use the tools we had, including the research capability on my campus to be able to sequence DNA so that we could do testing on campus and get the results, ultimately, within six hours and then feed that back so we could detect disease before someone was symptomatic, so you could suppress disease on campus for those who had to be on campus. There's some things you can't do remotely. And so, we had our own testing system on campus, which was remarkable. Well, why'd we have that? Because we had some tools in the box.   Naviere Walkewicz  30:37 Well, you've used those tools amazingly as you've navigated your career. How would you say that — because yours is… we talked about not being linear. It's kind of been multiple paths and…   Dr. Heather Wilson 30:50 Different chapters.   Naviere Walkewicz 30:51 Yes, I love that. Different chapters. How would you say that you've navigated leadership through that? And has there been a thread that's been common through all those different chapters that you've…   Dr. Heather Wilson  31:04 Yeah, we talked a little about integrity, and that certainly is there. But I when, when people say things like, you know, “Why are you at UTEP?” Or, “Why did you shift to higher ed?” Or, “Why did…” The mission matters so developing people matters. Defending the country matters. So, a mission that matters with people I like. And I realized that when you get down to it, you should do things that matter with people you like and if that's your filter, as long as you can put food on the table, there's a lot of different things you can do, but it should be something that matters with people you like. Otherwise, that time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. can seem forever unless you're doing something you like.   Naviere Walkewicz  31:49 That is a powerful thread. Mission matters with people you like. How has your family supported you through this?   Dr. Heather Wilson  31:56 I live a blessed life. I tell this to students, and probably, as a younger woman, I wouldn't have said these things because I was so focused on being taken seriously, I suppose. But, I lightened up after time and realized, OK, I'm probably too serious. But the most important decision I've made in my life is not to go to the Academy or to run for Congress or to become a college president — none of those things are the most important decision I've made in my life. The most important decision I made in my life was to marry the guy I married. I married a guy who's actually retired Air Force now, but he was a lawyer. Despite that, he's a nice guy and sometimes, I think, particularly for women, there's always that fear that you're going to sit down when you're in a getting into a serious relationship, and it's going to be one of those conversations that says, “OK, we're thinking about making this permanent. Who's going to give up her career?” And it's not really a conversation, or at least maybe it wasn't in my era, but Jay never had that conversation with me. It was always we could do more together than either of us could do alone, and he has been so supportive of me. And, yeah, vice versa. But I had to go back east for something last week, and I knew that even in this big reception that I was in with all these people, that he wasn't going to be there, and if he was, he'd still be the most interesting guy in the room. So, I married well, and my family always — we're a very close family. And I think while my obligations to my family didn't end at the front porch, my family gave richness and dimension to my life that I never really anticipated as a young woman, and it's given me joy. Success seemed possible to achieve; joy always seemed like a gift from God, and I have had joy because of my family.   Naviere Walkewicz  34:18 Thank you for sharing that. You talk about when you're hiring, you choose people that kind of fill gaps, but it sounds like, also on your personal team, you want to make sure that you're choosing it, you know...   Dr. Heather Wilson  34:30 Yeah, you're going to be roommates for a long time. That matters. And there's the things that you just kind of have to get over. You know, I'm not going to clean around his sink, and he's not going to be bothered about the fact that my closet's color coordinated. I mean, we just live with that, right?   Naviere Walkewicz  34:49 I appreciate that about you so much. You talked a minute ago about some things you learned about yourself as a leader. You know, “Not take myself too seriously.” Can you share a little bit more about that journey on your own, like that personal leadership journey that you've made?   Dr. Heather Wilson  35:07 Yeah, and I think it's easier as you go on. And honestly, very early on, I was very often the only woman in the room, and so I wanted to be taken seriously. I was also very often the youngest person in the room. And so those two things made me want to be taken seriously. As I went on and got more responsibility, I realized that the truth is I am a very serious and successful woman. My husband would say that I was raised in the home for the humor impaired, and that I've been in therapy with him for over 30 years. So, I gradually learned to see the humor in life. I still am not one that stands up and tells jokes or something, but I see the humor in life and I don't take myself too seriously. The person that I watched who used self-deprecating humor better than any leader I've ever seen was actually Dave Goldfein. Everyone knew when he walked into a room, or if he stood up on a stage at a town hall meeting with a bunch of airmen or something — everybody knew that they were gonna laugh. At some point in that meeting we're gonna laugh, and not at someone else's expense, but at his. And it made people relax around him. He was very, very good at it. But I also knew that his self-deprecating humor was really a cover for exceptional competence, and I never underestimated that, but it made people relax and brought a little bit of joy to whatever intractable problem we were looking at.   Naviere Walkewicz  36:51 Well, you shared about sometimes when you're coming up through your leadership, you were often the only woman in the room and sometimes the youngest in the room. What would you like to share on your thoughts of what has that impact been, and what do you see as your legacy?   Dr. Heather Wilson  37:07 Well, there were some times, particularly early on, when women flying or women in positions of command was new, where you just had to do the job and realize that you were probably changing attitudes as you went and that it would be easier for those who came after you, and that's OK. I don't see that as much anymore. Although, when I was elected to Congress, I think probably 10% to 15% of the House was women. Now it's more than that, and once it gets to be more than 30% in any room, it doesn't sound — it's almost like you walk into a restaurant where it's all guys or all women, and you notice the difference in the room, the tones of the voices and things. Once you get to about a third, it feels like it's comfortable, but early on, I always was very conscious of it and conscious of the obligation to do well, because I was being judged not only for myself, but for an entire group of people. And so, I was sensitive to that, and wanted to make sure that I didn't, like — “Don't shame the family,” right? So make sure that you keep the doors open. As far as legacy is concerned, and I think back in my time as Air Force secretary, I would say there's two things that I hope linger, and they have so far. One is a change to the promotion system to make sure that we have the right kind of talent to choose from at all levels in the organization, and so that, I think, has continued to persist. And the other one that will be changed over time and has to be changed over time, had to do with the science and technology strategy of the Air Force and the need to stay ahead of adversaries. I think this is a completely separate conversation, but I actually think that that we are at greater risk of scientific and technical surprise today than at any time since the end of the Second World War. And if you go back and read books about engineers of victory, or there's a whole lot of books about how science and technology was brought to bear in prevailing in the Second World War. I think we're at risk now in a way that we've kind of become complacent about. So, science and technology strategy is something that I hope is a legacy.   Naviere Walkewicz  39:36 That's amazing, ma'am. And I think not only for our military, but you're able to influence that in the spaces that you are now.   Dr. Heather Wilson  39:43 Yeah, engaging the next generation, which is a heck of a lot of fun. You know, the University of Texas at El Paso is a wonderful institution — 25,000 students, half of them are the first in their families to go to college. About 70% or so come from families making less than about $45,000 a year. So, this is a university that transforms lives, and it's a university that — of my 25,000 students, over 5,000 are studying engineering. Another couple thousand are studying science, College of Nursing, College of Education. This has a tremendous impact on the region and on the lives of those who choose to educate themselves. And so it's a wonderful mission to be part of, and I think it's important for the nation. I think regions of the world who choose to educate their people in the 21st century will thrive, and those that don't are going to be left behind, and that's why I do what I do.   Naviere Walkewicz  40:44 Well, it clearly aligns with your foundation and your mission, ma'am, and I think that's outstanding. We're going to ask for Dr. Wilson's final thoughts next, but before we do, I'd like to take a moment and thank you for listening to Long Blue Leadership. The podcast publishes Tuesdays in both video and audio and is available on all your favorite podcast platforms. Be sure to watch, listen and subscribe to all episodes of Long Blue Leadership at longblueleadership.org. So, Dr. Wilson, I would love to take a moment to gather some of your final thoughts, what you'd like to share today.   Dr. Heather Wilson  41:21 Well, assuming that most of the folks who listen to this are either cadets or young officers or grads, I leave them with one thought, and that is, don't shame the family. Don't shame the family. People will look up to you because you are an Air Force Academy graduate, or you are an Air Force cadet. The standard is higher, so live up to the standard.   Naviere Walkewicz  41:50 Ma'am, we started with you being direct. You ended direct. I think that is amazing. Thank you very much. Thanks for being on Long Blue Leadership.   Dr. Heather Wilson  41:58 My pleasure.     KEYWORDS leadership, Air Force Academy, integrity, mentorship, quality management, Dr. Heather Wilson, military service, personal growth, career journey, unexpected opportunities, leadership, integrity, family support, women in leadership, public service, legacy, mission-driven, personal growth, collaboration, Congress     The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation    

Today, Tom Burbage and Fred Stuvek, both returning guests to the show, will join me to discuss politics and the military. Tom is the President of the Calvert Task Group. He retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2013, serving as the president of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company and the executive vice president/GM for the USAF F-22 Raptor and F-35 programs. Tom was a Naval Aviator, where he accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft and retired as a US Navy Captain in 1994. Fred has also achieved extraordinary success in diverse realms. He graduated from the Naval Academy, lettering three years as quarterback. After military service, he transitioned to business, holding senior leadership positions in private/ public companies. He is an accomplished author, and his most recent book, “The Experience of Leadership,” is a high-water mark in leadership assessment by providing practical, actionable, and realistic insights into the leadership process. Fred's leadership and accomplishments have given him a distinct perspective and a results-oriented mindset. Tom and Fred are coauthors of a brand new book called Don't Give Up the Ship: Woke Politics Are Endangering Our Military and Our Nation. In this book, seventeen former military officers, mostly U.S. Naval Academy graduates, apply their insights shaped by combat, command, and senior leadership experience to illuminate the divisive threat to our military. This book warns how politics are eroding the core Navy values and its readiness to defend the nation. I'm honored to have Tom and Fred back on the show to discuss politics and the military. Show resources: Don't Give Up the Ship book Calvert Task Group website Sponsors: Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Humpton is the President and CEO of Siemens Corporation, where she can operationalize her love of diversity and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Before Siemens, Humpton contributed to new business development for technology consulting in the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security. She oversaw Biometrics Programs, Border and Transportation Security, and Critical Infrastructure Protection at Lockheed Martin Corporation. Humpton earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics at Wake Forest University. Her story and experiences have much to offer young people seeking a STEM career and learning from an innovative thinker.

Christopher Dunlavey co-founded Brailsford & Dunlavey and currently serves as president. He is also the co-founder of CENTERS. Dunlavey's roots are in his experiences as an architect and earning an advanced real estate development and finance degree. Dunlavey is known for managing the development of sports venues and "quality of life" projects in higher education. Notable clients are Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, the Catholic University of America, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Marshall University, Jackson State University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Another notable client is his alma mater, George Washington University, where he earned his Master of Business Administration. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. He earned his bachelor's degree from Columbia College of Columbia University. Dunlavey discusses the business of sports, building his own business, and sports team ownership.

Rick Howard, The CSO, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at N2K Cyber, discusses the current state of MITRE ATT&CK with CyberWire Hash Table guests Frank Duff, Tidal Cyber's Chief Innovation Officer, Amy Robertson, MITRE Threat Intelligence Engineer and ATT&CK Engagement lead, and Rick Doten, Centene's VP of Information Security. References: Amy L. Robertson, 2024. ATT&CK 2024 Roadmap  [Essay]. Medium. Blake E. Strom, Andy Applebaum, Doug P. Miller, Kathryn C. Nickels, Adam G. Pennington, Cody B. Thomas, 2018. MITRE ATT&CK: Design and Philosophy [Historical Paper]. MITRE. Eric Hutchins, Michael Cloppert, Rohan Amin, 2010. Intelligence-Driven Computer Network Defense Informed by Analysis of Adversary Campaigns and Intrusion Kill Chains [Historic Paper]. Lockheed Martin Corporation. Nick Selby, 2014. One Year Later: The APT1 Report [Essay]. Dark Reading. Rick Howard, 2023. Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics [Book]. Goodreads. Rick Howard, 2020. Intrusion kill chains: a first principle of cybersecurity.  [Podcast]. The CyberWire. Rick Howard, 2022. Kill chain trifecta: Lockheed Martin, ATT&CK, and Diamond. [Podcast]. The CyberWire. Rick Howard, 2020. cyber threat intelligence (CTI) (noun) [Podcast]. Word Notes: The CyberWire. Kevin Mandia, 2014. State of the Hack: One Year after the APT1 Report [RSA Conference Presentation]. YouTube. SAHIL BLOOM, 2023. The Blind Men & the Elephant [Website]. The Curiosity Chronicle. Sergio Caltagirone, Andrew Pendergast, and Christopher Betz. 05 July 2011. The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis. Center for Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Research.[Historical Paper] Staff, n.d. Home Page [Website]. Tidal Cyber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Lori Scott, Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Technology & Partnerships at NatureServe about Changes in GIS over time, NatureServe Explorer, and Baking.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 4:42  Nic & Laura discuss the NatureServe Explorer website9:33  Interview with Lori Scott starts13:23 NatureServe Explorer27:40  Changes in GIS over time33:44  Field Notes37:04 BakingPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Lori Scott at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-scott-1986493/Guest Bio:Lori is the Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Technology and Partnerships for NatureServe, the authoritative source for biodiversity data in North America. She oversees NatureServe's technology team, with a portfolio that includes software product development, server administration, and user support for mission critical enterprise information management and delivery systems. Since joining NatureServe in 2000, Lori has led the successful transformation of the organization's core biodiversity data platform Biotics 5 and its public information delivery platform NatureServe Explorer. Lori's team supports NatureServe's North American network of biodiversity information centers with implementation of sophisticated online tools to automate environmental review and to manage and direct treatment for invasive species in their jurisdictions. Her team was recognized with the IDG CIO 100 Award in 2016 and the Computerworld Premier 100 Technology Leaders Award in 2017.Lori's work experience includes 10 years serving Lockheed Martin Corporation in the field of software integration and information systems development. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Bucknell University in her home state of Pennsylvania. She lives in Arlington, Virginia and enjoys hiking, traveling, and cooking – and she makes a wicked good peach pie!Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Janet L. Williams is the Vice President for Finance and Administration / CFO for Elon University. She has over thirty years of professional experience in higher education and industry. Williams is a strategic leader who has extensive experience as a chief financial officer and manager of complex operations. Prior to her leadership at Elon University, Williams was vice president for financial services at Wake Forest University. Prior to Wake Forest, Williams served at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, where she was interim vice president for finance and administration / CFO. Williams began her work in higher education by serving at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, where she was a finance and administrative director in the College of Engineering and College of Agriculture and Life Science. Prior to her work in higher education, Williams served in business and industry in New York and Texas. She held several senior-level positions with Lockheed Martin Corporation, Owego, NY; Corning, Inc.,Corning, NY; and with Kraft Foods, Inc., based in Garland, TX and Campbell, NY. She began her career as a staff auditor with the Ernst and Young CPA firm in Dallas, TX. Williams grew up in San Antonio, TX. Her father was a pastor and civil servant, and mother a postpartum nurse. Williams became the first in her immediate family to attend college when she enrolled in the University of Texas (Austin), where she earned her BBA in accounting. She then went on to earn an MBA degree from the University of North Texas. Williams is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA). Among her commitments to serving her community, Williams is a member of the board of Habitat for Humanity in Forsyth County, NC, campus representative for American Council on Education (ACE) Women's Network and is appointed by the NC Governor to the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) board. In addition, she is part of a dual career marriage and has been married to her husband, Paul, for 28 years. They are the proud parents of a college senior.   It's Easy Son airs on Wednesdays (8pm) and can be viewed on HBCU Smart TV , LinkedIn (@TheHBCUNation) and heard on HBCUiRadio and Soundcloud

  Tom Burbage retired from the Lockheed Martin Corporation in April 2013. He was the President of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company and the Executive VP/GM for both the USAF F-22 Raptor and the multi-service, allied next generation fighter, the F-35.   Prior to joining Lockheed, Mr. Burbage was a Naval Aviator, completing the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School in 1975. He has accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft. As a reservist he retired as a Navy Captain in 1994. Mr. Burbage has received numerous industry awards, including the U.S. Naval Academy/Harvard Business Review Award for Ethical Leadership; the Aerospace Industry Personality of the Year; the  Society of Automotive Engineers Leadership in Aerospace Award; the Donald C. Burnham Award from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers; the Silver Knight Award from the National Management Association; three Aviation Week Magazine Laurels Awards and the  Society of Experimental Test Pilots James H Doolittle Award for outstanding accomplishment in technical management and engineering achievement in aerospace technology. He was elected an Associate Fellow in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in recognition of notable contributions to the arts, sciences and technology of aeronautics and astronautics. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in the United Kingdom. Mr. Burbage received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and holds master's degrees in Aeronautical Systems from the University of West Florida and Business Administration from UCLA. Tom and his wife, Ellen, reside in Alpharetta, Ga., and have three daughters and twelve grandchildren. The authors' website is https://f35insidestory.shop

Tom Burbage: F-35 Tom Burbage retired from the Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2013. He was the President of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company and the Executive VP/GM for both the USAF F-22 Raptor and the multi-service, allied next generation fighter, the F-35. Prior to joining Lockheed, Tom was a Naval Aviator, completing the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School in 1975. He has accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft. As a reservist he retired as a Navy Captain in 1994. Tom has received numerous industry awards, including the U.S. Naval Academy/Harvard Business Review Award for Ethical Leadership; the Aerospace Industry Personality of the Year; the Society of Automotive Engineers Leadership in Aerospace Award; and many others. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in the United Kingdom. He is co-author along with Betsy Clark and Adrian Pitman of the book F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. Sometimes we find ourselves leading a very large team that isn't used to working together. That happened to Tom Burbage who was the general manager of the F-35 fighter jet. In this conversation, we explore how to bring together many stakeholders in order to do something bigger than any one of them could do alone. Key Points Solicit and listen to feedback on what didn't work in past situations. Establish behavior norms and expectations and continue coming back to them. When disagreements happen, resolve them in the context of these norms. Consider including customers in major meetings, so struggles are shared transparently with all stakeholders. Behavior norms and expectations were established globally and referenced in most formal interactions. When flare ups happened, they were often settled quickly in the spirit of the norms. A “one team” concept was used to unify people from formerly competing organizations to align them to the nobler motive. Resources Mentioned F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II* by Tom Burbage, Betsy Clark, and Adrian Pitman Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Create Team Guidelines, with Susan Gerke (episode 192) How to Build a Coaching Culture, with Andrea Wanerstrand (episode 501) How Top Leaders Influence Great Teamwork, with Scott Keller (episode 585) How to Lead Better Through Complexity, with Jennifer Garvey Berger (episode 613) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

It is good to be back. I had to take a break from the podcast so I could finish up edits on Ty Benhoff two. I also wanted to change some stuff around on the podcast so thank you for your patience. Getting right back into it though, tonight I'm talking to John Wesley Anderson about his new book Lou and Jon Benet, an outstanding story about Homicide Detective Lou Smit, and his quest to find Jon Benet Ramsey's killer. John Wesley Anderson, MBA, is a published author, storyteller, and TEDx speaker. He enjoyed a 30-year law enforcement career and was twice elected Sheriff for El Paso County, Colorado (1995-2003). Prior to serving as Sheriff, John was employed with the Colorado Springs Police Department and retired at the rank of sergeant (1972-1995). After being term-limited as Sheriff, in 2003, John went to work for the Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he focused on corporate and homeland security initiatives and advanced technology development. In 2012, he retired from the corporate world to launch a consulting company, JW Anderson & Associates, LTD., allowing him the freedom to pursue his passion for writing, history and the arts. Although John has traveled around the world, including several adventures on a catamaran sailing the Caribbean, three corporate security assignments into a combat zone on the Horn of Africa, and landing on an aircraft carrier at sea in the Pacific Ocean, he remains most fascinated by the rich history and art discovered in his own backyard in the American Southwest. John and a team comprised of retired detectives and the Smit family continue the hunt for Jon Benet's killer. Please consider donating to their GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/JonBenet-Lou-Smits-family-searches-for-justice. About Lou and Jon Benet. On Christmas Night 1996, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. A ransom note was found in the home, but it was hours before her father, John, found her body in the basement. She had been strangled with a garrote and her skull was fractured. The media sensationalized the tragic death of the “child beauty queen” and public speculation and rumors ran rampant. What followed was one of the most notorious unsolved murder investigations in American history. Boulder police fixated on JonBenet's parents as suspects. Needing investigative help, the Boulder DA brought in legendary homicide detective Lou Smit. However, he was soon disenchanted with law enforcement's obsession with the Ramsey family as the primary suspects, excluding other possibilities. Smit resigned but continued to work on his own time, and at his own expense, determined to find justice for JonBenet. He determined the Ramsey family was not involved in her death but died in 2010 before he could identify the killer. Thousands of people attended his funeral service, including John Ramsey, and the detective's lifelong friend and colleague, John Anderson. Along with a handful of retired detectives, Anderson and Smit's family continue to pursue justice based on Smit's work. Now, for the first time in LOU AND JONBENET, Anderson tells the story of Smit's investigation and why the Smit family team now believes that the killer can be identified. To learn more about John and his writing check out his Meet the Author page on the WildBlue website. Don't forget to check out Blood Red Ivory on amazon or where ever books are sold. Ty Benhoff two coming soon. Thanks to Crush Limbo for the music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatscriminaljs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatscriminaljs/support

Chris McChesney is the co-author of the best-selling book in the world on strategy execution. He is the Global Practice Leader of Execution for FranklinCovey Co. and one of the primary developers of The 4 Disciplines of Execution. For 15 years, he has led FranklinCovey's ongoing design and development of these principles, as well as the consulting organization that has achieved extraordinary growth in many countries around the globe and impacted hundreds of organizations. Chris has personally led many of the most noted implementations of the 4 Disciplines, including Marriott® International, Shaw Industries, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company® , The Kroger® Co., The Coca-Cola Co.® , Comcast, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Gaylord Entertainment. Also, Chris has worked with Yum Brands, Chick-Fil-A, Neighborly Brands, Loan Market, Hard Rock Cafe, Bridgestone, and Tailored Brands. This practical experience has enabled him to test and refine the principles contained in The 4 Disciplines of Execution from the boardroom to the front line of these and many other organizations. Chris's career with FranklinCovey began by working directly with Dr. Stephen R. Covey and has continued for more than two decades to include roles as a con-sultant, managing director, and general manager within the organization. Chris launched the first 4 Disciplines of Execution Practice in FranklinCovey's Southeast Region, and today has seen it expand around the globe. Throughout this period of significant growth and expansion, Chris has maintained a single focus: to help organizations get results through improved execution. Chris and his wife Constance are the proud parents of five daughters and two sons. His love of family is combined with his passion for boating, water sports, coaching, and trying to keep up with his children. Known for his high energy and engaging message, Chris has become a highly sought-after speaker and advisor on strategy execution. Chris has presented at the largest leadership conferences in the world, including Global Leadership Summit and World Business Forum. The 4 Disciplines of Execution message is something that fits into every theme. Every leader has a goal that they want to achieve, but how do you focus and leverage organizational behavior to accomplish your wildly important goals despite a whirlwind of competing priorities?Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

How does the largest global security and defense company, with 116,000 employees worldwide, ensure the highest standards for its ethics and compliance program? This is particularly challenging amid an environment of increased regulation, geopolitical conflict, and economic uncertainty. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers explores this question with Jim Byrne, Lockheed Martin's vice president for ethics and business conduct. Listen in as the two discuss how Lockheed Martin uses “force multipliers” to empower employees to create an inclusive culture, own their ethical workplace, and act when something is amiss.  For a transcript of this podcast, please visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Jim Byrne The Honorable James M. Byrne currently serves as Vice President, Ethics & Business Conduct, for Lockheed Martin Corporation. He is responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of Lockheed Martin's award-winning domestic and international ethics program and execution of the Corporation's compliance training across the enterprise. Jim is also on the Corporate Vice Presidents Contributions Committee of Lockheed Martin, established and authorized to review and approve large charitable contributions. Prior to rejoining Lockheed Martin, he served as the Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) where he led modernization initiatives and served as the chief operating officer of the federal government's second-largest Cabinet department, with some 385,000 employees in VA medical centers, clinics, benefits offices, national cemeteries, and other facilities throughout the country. Previously, Mr. Byrne served as VA's General Counsel, leading VA's nationwide team of nearly 800 attorneys, paralegals, and staff who support VA's mission and priorities by providing sound legal expertise, representation, and, as needed, critical problem-solving skills and risk-management advice to the Secretary and other senior VA leaders.  Before arriving at VA, Mr. Byrne served as Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Lockheed Martin Corporation. He also served for several years on the board of directors for Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE) when it was a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Byrne served in the career Federal Senior Executive Service as Deputy Special Counsel with the Office of the United States Special Counsel, and as both the General Counsel and Assistant Inspector General for Investigations with the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. Soon after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Mr. Byrne was recalled to active duty for 18 months with the U.S. Marine Corps in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Lieutenant Colonel James Byrne was assigned as the Officer-in- charge of the Marine Liaison Office at the then-National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Colonel Byrne led teams of Marines, stationed in DC-metro-area military hospitals and Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, who were responsible for supporting injured and deceased Marines, Sailors, and their families.  Mr. Byrne has over 25 years of experience in the public sector, including service as a forward deployed Marine Corps Infantry Officer and a U.S. Department of Justice international narcotics prosecutor. Mr. Byrne's professional honors include several DOJ awards and The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator's Award for Exceptional Service. He is also a recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism and several military decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal.  Mr. Byrne also currently serves as a Proxy Holder – Outside Board Director for Rancher Government Solutions, a company that delivers secure and certified open source and cloud-native software for the United States Government adopting DevSecOps across the IT landscape. His past professional engagements include director and advisory board positions on several startup companies, and service on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Data Privacy & Integrity Advisory Committee and the International Association of Privacy Professionals Board of Directors (Chairman). Jim is very active in his church and community and prioritizes mentoring veterans. He currently volunteers on the American Association of Suicidology Board of Directors, the Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society Advisory Board, Veterans Moving Forward Board of Directors, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance Board of Directors, Victor Bravo Board of Directors and the Give an Hour Executive Board.   Mr. Byrne is a Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Midshipman Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he received an engineering degree and, ultimately, held the top leadership position of Brigade Commander. Mr. Byrne later earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where was awarded a public service fellowship. He started his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Malcolm J. Howard, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina.   Host: Susan Divers Susan Divers is the director of thought leadership and best practices with LRN Corporation. She brings 30+ years' accomplishments and experience in the ethics and compliance arena to LRN clients and colleagues. This expertise includes building state-of-the-art compliance programs infused with values, designing user-friendly means of engaging and informing employees, fostering an embedded culture of compliance, and sharing substantial subject matter expertise in anti-corruption, export controls, sanctions, and other key areas of compliance. Prior to joining LRN, Mrs. Divers served as AECOM's Assistant General for Global Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Under her leadership, AECOM's ethics and compliance program garnered six external awards in recognition of its effectiveness and Mrs. Divers' thought leadership in the ethics field. In 2011, Mrs. Divers received the AECOM CEO Award of Excellence, which recognized her work in advancing the company's ethics and compliance program. Before joining AECOM, she worked at SAIC and Lockheed Martin in the international compliance area. Prior to that, she was a partner with the DC office of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. She also spent four years in London and is qualified as a Solicitor to the High Court of England and Wales, practicing in the international arena with the law firms of Theodore Goddard & Co. and Herbert Smith & Co. She also served as an attorney in the Office of the Legal Advisor at the Department of State and was a member of the U.S. delegation to the UN working on the first anti-corruption multilateral treaty initiative.  Mrs. Divers is a member of the DC Bar and a graduate of Trinity College, Washington D.C. and of the National Law Center of George Washington University. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ethisphere Magazine listed her as one the “Attorneys Who Matter” in the ethics & compliance area. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of the Rutgers University Center for Ethical Behavior and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute for Practical Training from 2005-2008. She resides in Northern Virginia and is a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on ethics and compliance topics.

In this video, we'll perform a LMT stock analysis and figure out what the company looks like based on the numbers. We'll also try to figure out what a reasonable fair value is for Lockheed Martin Corporation. And answer is LMT one of the best dividend growth stocks to buy at the current price? Find out in the video above! Global Value's Lockheed Martin Corporation stock analysis. Check out Seeking Alpha Premium and score an annual plan for just $119 - that's 50% off! Plus all funds from affiliate referrals go directly towards supporting the channel! Affiliate link - https://www.sahg6dtr.com/H4BHRJ/R74QP/ If you'd like to try Sharesight, please use my referral link to support the channel! https://www.sharesight.com/globalvalue (remember you get 4 months free if you sign up for an annual subscription!) Lockheed Martin Corporation ($LMT) | Lockheed Martin Corporation Stock Value Analysis | Lockheed Martin Corporation Stock Dividend Analysis | LMT Dividend Analysis | $LMT Dividend Analysis | Lockheed Martin Corporation Intrinsic Value | LMT Intrinsic Value | $LMT Intrinsic Value | Lockheed Martin Intrinsic Value | Lockheed Martin Corporation Discounted Cash Flow Model | Lockheed Martin Corporation DCF Analysis | LMT Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | LMT DCF Model #LMT #stockmarket #dividend #stocks #investing #valueinvesting (Recorded November 9, 2022) ❖ MUSIC ❖ ♪ "Lift" Artist: Andy Hu License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. ➢ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... ➢ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQCuf...

How do you actual succeed with analytics? This is a question I get asked often.  In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, Devan Tracy of Lockheed Martin discusses how she built a successful analytics platform from the ground up. If you've found yourself thinking, "Analytics seem like a good idea but I'm not sure they'll work for me" or "Where would I even get started on an analytics journey" this podcast is for you! Resources:  https://podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com/381 ©️ 2022 Lockheed Martin Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Keith Tashima, Environmental Safety & Health Counsel at Lockheed Martin Corporation, is interviewed by Peter Keays, Shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Shiller, about his recent transition from the DOJ to his current in-house position. Keith discusses a range of issues, including the challenges presented by his new role, his strategies for success, and tips for outside counsel working with new in-house counsel. This episode is the second in a series that explores the perspectives, role, and daily lives of in-house environmental counsel. The views expressed by Keith and Peter reflect their personal experiences and observations and are not those of their clients, firm, or employer.     

Leadership, Tenacity, and Staying Curious.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Roxanne Wood, President and CEO at Boeing Intelligence & Analytics. Roxanne discusses her experience becoming CEO and why we should all lean into leadership roles. She also explains the path that she took to rise up the ranks, focusing on her commitment to complete the task by learning from those around her. Roxanne has always been fearless when taking on new challenges, and she discusses everything from computer science to riding horses to playing music. Lastly, Roxanne tells us where she hides her power tools - it's not where you'd expect! QUOTES “They told me, ‘give that up you'll never get finished, you don't come from smart stock.' I was like alright, that is really a game on for me.” - Roxanne Wood [14:20] “I think everybody is your mentor - everybody's your safety net, you're their safety net, everybody is your mentor. You take the good pieces from everybody that you meet, and you make that part of your own.” - Roxanne Wood [25:59] “I think that everybody can do everything. I think when people say ‘oh I can't do that, I'm not flexible enough' - baloney! You can do anything that you want to do as a person. You just gotta do it.” - Roxanne Wood [44:13]   TIMESTAMPS  [00:04] Intro [01:53] Meet Roxanne Wood [03:07] What Boeing Intelligence and Analytics (BIA) encompasses [05:27] How Roxanne Became CEO [07:09] Searching for Team Members [08:00] Main Differences as CEO [11:43] Should you Avoid Leadership Roles? [13:45] Why Roxanne Majored in Computer Science [17:20] Working After College [19:10] Living in Maryland [22:28] Working at Lockheed Martin [24:54] What is the Secret to Climbing the Ranks? [27:58] Struggles that Roxanne Pushed Through [31:34] Shana's First Time Meeting Roxanne [36:12] Advice for People Starting Out [37:55] Impactful Books [39:39] Roxanne's Surprising Fact [40:58] What's Next for Roxanne [42:15] Roxanne's Fashion [43:44] Riding Horses and Playing Music [45:48] Outro   RESOURCES https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/whollyownedsubsidiary.asp (Wholly Owned Subsidiary) https://www.socom.mil/ (United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM)) https://www.dia.mil/ (Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)) https://www.nga.mil/ (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)) https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us (Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)) https://www.dhs.gov/ (Department of Homeland Security (DHS)) https://www.energy.gov/ (Department of Energy (DOE)) https://slack.com/ (Slack) https://www.towson.edu/ (Towson University) https://www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Catonsville.aspx (CCBC Catonsville Campus) https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/assembly-language.asp (Assembly Language) https://fortran-lang.org/ (Fortran Programming Language) https://www.britannica.com/technology/Pascal-computer-language (Pascal Computer Language) https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/security/glossary/what-is-zero-trust/ (Zero Trust) https://www.boeing.com/defense/b-1b-bomber/ (B-1B Lancer) https://www.military.com/equipment/m1a2-abrams-main-battle-tank (M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank) https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html (Lockheed Martin Corporation) https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104492/c-5m-super-galaxy/ (C-5M Super Galaxy) https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104506/f-22-raptor/ (F-22 Raptor) https://www.java.com/ (Java Programming Language) https://livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/westport/ (Westport, Maryland) http://places.baltimoreheritage.org/structure/hanover-street-bridge/ (Hanover Street Bridge (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge)) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariarosemarinelli/ (Maria Marinelli) https://eblingroup.com/products/the-next-level/ (The Next Level by Scott Eblin) https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Dont-Corner-Office/dp/1455546046 (Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner...

Three members of the CyberWire's Hash Table of experts: Rick Doten Kevin Ford Kevin Magee discuss SOAR tools. Resources: “A Brief History of SIEM,” by Stephen Gailey, CyberSecurity Magazine, 19 January 2020. “Cybersecurity First Principles: DevSecOps.” by Rick Howard, CSO Perspectives, The CyberWire, 8 June 2020. "Intelligence-Driven Computer Network Defense Informed by Analysis of Adversary Campaigns and Intrusion Kill Chains,” by Eric Hutchins, Michael Cloppert, Rohan Amin, Lockheed Martin Corporation, 2010, last visited 30 April 2020.   “Site Reliability Engineering: How Google Runs Production Systems,” by Betsy Beyer, Chris Jones, Jennifer Petoff, and Niall Richard Murphy, Published by O'Reilly Media, 16 April 2016. “The Cybersecurity Canon: The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win,” book review by Rick Howard, Palo Alto Networks, 21 October 2016. “The Evolution of SOAR Platforms,” by Stan Engelbrecht, SecurityWeek, 27 July 2018. “The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win,” by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford, Published by IT Revolution Press, 10 January 2013.

Rick explains the network defender evolution from defense-in-depth in the 1990s, to intrusion kill chains in 2010, to too many security tools and SOAR in 2015, and finally to devsecops somewhere in our future.  Resources: “Cybersecurity First Principles: DevSecOps.” by Rick Howard, CSO Perspectives, The CyberWire, 8 June 2020. “FAQ,” RSA Conference, 2020. "Intelligence-Driven Computer Network Defense Informed by Analysis of Adversary Campaigns and Intrusion Kill Chains,” by Eric Hutchins, Michael Cloppert, Rohan Amin, Lockheed Martin Corporation, 2010, last visited 30 April 2020.   “Malware? Cyber-crime? Call the ICOPs!” by Jon Oltsik, CSO, Cybersecurity Snippets, 22 June 2015. “Market Guide for Security Orchestration, Automation and Response Solutions,” by Gartner, ID G00727304, 21 September 2020.  “MITRE ATT&CK,” by Mitre. “The Cybersecurity Canon: The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win,” book review by Rick Howard, Palo Alto Networks, 21 October 2016. “The Cyber Kill Chain is making us dumber: A Rebuttal,” by Rick Howard, LinkedIn, 29 July 2017. “The Evolution of SOAR Platforms,” by Stan Engelbrecht, SecurityWeek, 27 July 2018. “What is SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)?” by Kevin Casey, The Enterprisers Project, 30 October 2020.

Rick explains the network defender evolution from defense-in-depth in the 1990s, to intrusion kill chains in 2010, to too many security tools and SOAR in 2015, and finally to devsecops somewhere in our future.  Resources: “Cybersecurity First Principles: DevSecOps.” by Rick Howard, CSO Perspectives, The CyberWire, 8 June 2020. “FAQ,” RSA Conference, 2020. "Intelligence-Driven Computer Network Defense Informed by Analysis of Adversary Campaigns and Intrusion Kill Chains,” by Eric Hutchins, Michael Cloppert, Rohan Amin, Lockheed Martin Corporation, 2010, last visited 30 April 2020.   “Malware? Cyber-crime? Call the ICOPs!” by Jon Oltsik, CSO, Cybersecurity Snippets, 22 June 2015. “Market Guide for Security Orchestration, Automation and Response Solutions,” by Gartner, ID G00727304, 21 September 2020.  “MITRE ATT&CK,” by Mitre. “The Cybersecurity Canon: The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win,” book review by Rick Howard, Palo Alto Networks, 21 October 2016. “The Cyber Kill Chain is making us dumber: A Rebuttal,” by Rick Howard, LinkedIn, 29 July 2017. “The Evolution of SOAR Platforms,” by Stan Engelbrecht, SecurityWeek, 27 July 2018. “What is SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)?” by Kevin Casey, The Enterprisers Project, 30 October 2020.

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, the incoming FY22 president of SWE, speaks with Stephanie Hill, who is the executive vice president of Rotary and Mission Systems(RMS)for Lockheed Martin Corporation. The RMS portfolio features more than 1,000 programs and employs more than 34,000 people from around the world. Learn more about her background, accomplishments, and community outreach efforts in the advancement of STEM education.

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today's episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Multi-Functional Engineering and Science Manager for Lockheed Martin Corporation and 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference Community Service in Industry award winner, Dani Chambers, for a conversation on The Art of Giving Back.  Beginning her career with Lockheed Martin in 2005, Chambers has held many critical positions which have empowered and motivated her to develop her leadership and management skills. Dani appreciates giving back and helping others become successful through mentoring, coaching, and outreach. Dani's outreach includes students from kindergarten through college, where she has even gone into classrooms to conduct mock interviews to prepare students for the challenges of corporate workforce.  Dani's faith is also an important part of her life, as she serves communities across the country as a faith-based speaker at the “Women Witnessing the Word of Wisdom” conferences.    Keep up with Dani here!   If you're interested in learning more about Lockheed Martin's Code Quest competition, click here!   Career Communications Group's High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG's community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

David E. Frost is a NFPT-certified Master Fitness Trainer, a rowing coach, champion competitor and award-winning adjunct professor. After decorated careers in the US Navy and business world, he founded Well Past Forty LLC to promote wellness and longevity. He specializes in nutrition, endurance and strength training; adapting sessions for people dealing with cancer, MS, PD, CP, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. He is a volunteer coach for veterans in Wounded Warrior & Freedom Rows projects. David earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the US Naval Academy, and his Master of Systems Management degree from University of Southern California with a focus on human factors. He also gained post-graduate education at the Naval War College and the National Defense University. He is a national and world champion Master's rower, which directly aligns with his fitness training. With his professional NFPT certifications, Koach Dave provides certified group, one-on-one online training sessions for athletes of all ages to add life in their years and years to their lives. His accolades include: an Eagle Scout badge, a Technology Achievement award from Lockheed Martin Corporation, an Outstanding College Athlete of America (1975) award, Naval officer medals and commendations from our Cold War days, USNA's Rusty Callow award, and a 2016 Distinguished Faculty award from the University of Phoenix. Hailing from Vermont, David lives in San Diego with his wife of over 40 years, Mary. He home-brews IPAs and Irish stouts, often donates blood and writes academic articles. He is the father of two and a proud grandfather. Learn more about David and his KABOOMER life's work at https://wellpastforty.com.

Colorado Business Roundtable is thrilled to bring this episode of Profits and Purpose to you discussing the development of the Sikorsky FIREHAWK Helicopter and its imminent arrival in Colorado. From the website, here is a little bit about it: "Born a BLACK HAWK® helicopter, the Sikorsky FIREHAWK® aircraft relies on its proven military design to endure the unrelenting physical stresses demanded of the aerial firefighting and utility missions. Now, a new generation S-70i™ FIREHAWK® helicopter brings enhanced capability and flight safety to its high-payload role: extra power margin when dropping water or inserting firefighters at the fire line; 4 g maneuverability when fully loaded; a stronger airframe; and greater water drop control. A true multi-mission aircraft, the FIREHAWK helicopter can be quickly reconfigured in flight for search and rescue, hoist rescues and medical transport, even with its 1,000-gallon (3,785 L) external water tank still attached." Joining us are Jeanette Eaton, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for Commercial Systems and Services market segments around the world, and Joe Rice, Director of Government Relations for Lockheed Space. They provide insight into the development of the Sikorsky FIREHAWK, how Colorado came to procure one, and more. Here is a video of aerial firefighting in action.  Jeanette has a diverse portfolio of experiences over 32 years, including 22 years with Sikorsky, spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Customer Support, Marketing and Sales in support of Commercial and Military rotorcraft and has guided Sikorsky into the firefighting market. As an engineer and program manager, she was involved in the original FIREHAWK design concept and production in the late 1990s with Los Angeles County.  Joe is responsible for the management of legislative and regulatory matters at the state and local level for Space, which employs more than 21,000 people and generated more than $10 billion in sales for the Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2019. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in August 2011, Mr. Rice served two terms in the Colorado state legislature as State Representative for the 38th House District of Colorado from 2007-2010.  While in the legislature, he focused on economic development and transportation, passing legislation that resulted in significant jobs creation across the state.  He also previously served as the mayor of Glendale, Colorado, from 1996-2003. Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. 

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This week on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is joined by the 2021 Heart of RIMS Award recipient and longtime RIMS Nevada Chapter Leader, Mark Habersack!   Mark Habersack is the Director of Risk Management for MGM Grand and has been a mainstay of the RIMS Nevada Chapter for decades — having helped build it from the ground up!   The 2021 Ron Judd “Heart of RIMS” Award pays tribute to the legacy of Ron Judd who served as the RIMS Executive Director for 22 years. Individuals are nominated by chapters for outstanding performance in advancing RIMS at the chapter level.   Justin and Mark discuss Mark’s illustrious career, the unexpected challenges and risks involved with keeping a temporarily closed casino functional, how the RIMS Nevada Chapter has evolved over the years, and his experience in being the recipient of the 2021 Heart of RIMS Award.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:26] About today’s episode! [:33] How to access RIMS LIVE 2021 sessions and keynotes online! [1:09] Registration for the VIRTUAL Spencer & Gallagher Golf Tournament is now open! [1:25] About today’s first guest, Mark Habersack. [1:45] Justin welcomes Mark Habersack to RIMScast. [2:30] Mark shares about his rich career history. [3:25] Mark speaks about his transition into the gaming industry in Las Vegas. [5:35] How and why Mark became one of the co-founders of the RIMS Nevada Chapter, what it has meant to him, and what it introduced him to. [8:46] How did Mark build up enthusiasm in membership in the late ’80s, early ’90s without the presence of the internet like we have today? [11:00] How big is the department Mark is a part of? [11:50] How COVID-19 impacted Mark’s professional work as well as RIMS Nevada Chapter. [18:07] About upcoming RIMS webinars and workshops. [19:44] Mark shares what it is like to be the Heart of RIMS Award Recipient 2021. [22:39] Mark’s advice for rising risk professionals who might be interested in creating a RIMS chapter of their own. [26:33] Justin thanks Mark Habersack for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Events, Webinars, and Services: Did you attend RIMS Live 2021? Sessions are accessible through June 30th, 2021. Log in with your badge number: RIMS LIVE 2021 If you did not attend RIMS Live 2021 but want to access on-demand content, purchase the ‘Post Event Virtual Pass’ for $499 to access the sessions, keynotes, and marketplace until June 30th. Visit: RIMS.org/RIMS2021 Registration for the VIRTUAL Spencer & Gallagher Golf Tournament is now open! Visit SpencerEd.org for more information and to register through August 15th, 2021 (You choose the golf course and team all while continuing to support the Spencer Educational Foundation!) Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today! Upcoming Webinars: May 27, 2021 | “The Dark Side of Human Nature: Preparing for Impact After a Year of Growing Tensions” | Sponsored by Beazley June 3, 2021 | “Building a Framework for Managing Climate-Related Damage Potential” | Sponsored by Beazley June 10, 2021 | “Mission Critical — Actionable Insights to Strengthen DEI Strategies for the Insurance Industry” | Sponsored by Gallagher CORE360 Insights June 3-4, 2021 | Virtual Workshop: Contractual Risk Transfer | Registration closes May 27th RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 24-26th, 2021 Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Mentioned in this Episode: Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue Related RIMScast Episodes: “RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year: Michael Harrington” “RIMS 2021 Award Winners: Elliott Long and Sue Mepham” “Making the Grade: Cheryl Lloyd, Risk Manager of the Year Honor Roll Inductee” “Career Notes: RIMS Live 2021 Speaker Jade Simmons Talks Risk and Music” “Risk Management in Higher Education with RIMS 2019 Risk Manager of the Year, Luke Figora” “Transformative ERM Programs with 2018 Risk Manager of the Year, Rebecca Cady” “RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal” “RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Audrey Rampinelli and Larry Glasser” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New episode with Carol Fox now available! RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New Interview features 2021 Rising Star, Elliot Long RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS Awards Press Release: “RIMS Risk Manager of the Year Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Michael Harrington”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Mark Habersack’s LinkedIn   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “Any claim you … think of, we’ve probably seen in Las Vegas. Every one of the properties … is basically a small city unto itself. So, the exposures are huge and the mitigation is something that takes a lot of effort and cooperation among all our departments.” — Mark Habersack   “People don’t realize that even if a casino closes — which is extremely rare — risk is still busy. Risk still doesn’t go away. It also takes quite a bit to maintain a closed building.” — Mark Habersack   “The [Heart of RIMS] award should actually be [awarded to] all our founders that started the [RIMS Nevada] chapter. … Right now we have such a successful and proactive board of directors … that have really propelled our chapter forward … at a national level.” — Mark Habersack   “Students and young rising [risk] professionals: take the tools [and] take the lessons that we’ve forged from 20-30 years ago.” — Mark Habersack   “Even [through] the pandemic, our chapter remained viable and continued doing educational sessions monthly. And, again, that wouldn’t be possible without the help of the [RIMS] society as a whole.” — Mark Habersack

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today is the 2021 Risk Management Honor Roll recipient, Cheryl Lloyd!   Cheryl Lloyd is the Associate Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, and Interim Vice President Systemwide Human Resources for the University of California. Cheryl oversees a massive risk portfolio for the University of California made up of ten campuses! She has successfully inculcated a corporate culture where everyone is a risk manager who plays a role in identifying and reducing risk across UC’s entire system.   Cheryl shares about her wild last year at UC, the various roles she has held within UC and her insights and predictions on what the next 20 years (and beyond) will hold for risk professionals.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:25] About today’s episode! [:38] How to access RIMS LIVE 2021 sessions and keynotes online! [1:00] About upcoming RIMS webinars. [1:26] About today’s guest, Cheryl Lloyd. [1:55] Justin welcomes Cheryl Lloyd to RIMScast! [2:08] Justin congratulates Cheryl for making it on the Risk Management Honor Roll. [3:03] How Cheryl began in risk management and what originally drew her into it. [5:46] When did Cheryl get into risk management? [6:09] Cheryl shares how she first came to work for the University of California, what her journey over the last 12 years has been like, and the various roles she has held. [11:29] What it has been like in Cheryl’s position in the last year with COVID-19. [19:30] Upcoming RIMS webinars. [20:46] Risk management is not just about insurance; it’s also about addressing ERM issues, operational issues, and more. Has wearing multiple hats always come naturally to Cheryl? [24:46] Does Cheryl ever reach out to other risk professionals or people in her network to share ideas? [26:55] What are Cheryl’s hopes for the risk profession generally? What would she like to see happen in the next 20 years and beyond? [28:41] Justin thanks Cheryl for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: Risk Management magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue RIMS Webinars and Services: Did you attend RIMS Live 2021? Sessions are accessible through June 30th, 2021. Log in with your badge number: RIMS LIVE 2021 Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today! May 13, 2021 | “The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Services” | Sponsored by Beazley May 20, 2021 | “Demystifying How Your Property Data Drives Insurance Outcomes” | Sponsored by Archipelago May 27, 2021 | “The Dark Side of Human Nature: Preparing for Impact After a Year of Growing Tensions” | Sponsored by Beazley June 3, 2021 | “Building a Framework for Managing Climate-Related Damage Potential” — Sponsored by Beazley Virtual Workshop: Risk Appetite Management | May 24-25 | Registration closes May 17 Virtual Workshop: Contractual Risk Transfer | June 3-4 | Registration closes May 27 Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year: Michael Harrington” “RIMS 2021 Award Winners: Elliott Long and Sue Mepham” “Career Notes: RIMS Live 2021 Speaker Jade Simmons Talks Risk and Music” “Risk Management in Higher Education with RIMS 2019 Risk Manager of the Year, Luke Figora” “Transformative ERM Programs with 2018 Risk Manager of the Year, Rebecca Cady”   “RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal” “RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Audrey Rampinelli and Larry Glasser” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:  Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Spencer Educational Foundational RIMS Awards Press Release: “RIMS Risk Manager of the Year Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Michael Harrington”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Cheryl Lloyd’s LinkedIn

Some Packages Define A Brand! Hint: Think Distinctive Bottles. Welcome to May 7th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate standing out in a crowd and things that are out of this world.  It's been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And while that may be true, it wasn't for Coca-Cola in the early 1900s. Its product was so popular that dozens of knockoff beverages had hit the market and were cutting into Coke's business. They decided the best way to combat this was to create a distinctive bottle. This new design not only made it stand out in a crowd, it quickly became so recognizable that people could look at it and immediately associate it with the brand. On National Packaging Design Day, take a moment to appreciate the thought that goes into the boxes and bottles we see everyday that put those products above the rest. Space, the final frontier… Few other days make me as excited as National Space Day, and apparently, I am not alone.  Lockheed Martin Corporation created this celebration as a one day event in 1997 and by 2001, former astronaut and Senator John Glenn expanded it to worldwide acclaim.  This was the year he established International Space Day and its popularity continues to skyrocket!  While we have only been able to physically reach the stars in the last 60 years, the cosmos has been inspiring mankind for as long as we have been looking up.  On National Space Day, celebrate this playground for the imagination and dare to boldly go where no one has gone before.  I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson.  Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Today, Justin Smulison welcomes a very special guest — 2021 RIMS Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!   Michael has led an incredible professional career that dates back to his time in the U.S. Armed Services to Director of Risk Management at Textron to his current role as Vice President of Risk Management at Lockheed Martin Corporation — with many roles in between! Michael has spent decades in the profession largely in the aircraft and aerospace sectors and has a truly rich background as a Risk Manager.   In this episode, Justin and Michael celebrate Michael’s win and discuss his influential contributions at Lockheed Martin that have benefited both the company, the aerospace industry, and the risk profession. They also discuss how he has overcome hurdles in his career, his risk philosophy, and his advice with rising risk professionals and those considering joining the profession.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:28] About today’s episode! [:36] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021. [1:09] Last call to join this year’s Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run! [1:40] About today’s conversation with Michael Harrington [2:18] Justin welcomes Michael to the podcast! [2:29] Michael introduces himself and shares about his rich career background. [3:20] Why Michael decided to move transition into a law career after leaving the U.S. Army. [3:59] How and why Michael became a Risk Manager. [5:08] Michael speaks about moving into the role of Vice President of Risk Management at Lockheed Martin in April 2017. [5:52] About the programs Michael initiated and the work he did at Lockheed Martin that he was recognized for, as the recipient of the 2021 RIMS Risk Manager of the Year award. [8:56] Michael shares what it was like to take on a leadership role in driving forward incredible space missions. [9:44] Michael reflects on what it is like to talk about these astounding space missions with his fellow collaborators and partners. [10:43] Does Michael feel coolheaded or under pressure during crucial moments or massive decisions? [11:10] Michael shares his risk philosophy and reflects on how and where it was first formed. [12:50] Has Michael experienced his fair share of clients looking for last-minute approval or sign-offs? [13:30] Michael comments on a fire that occurred at a Santa Cruz location. [14:03] Has Michael ever been the lead risk professional for a company that had to handle a catastrophe issue? How did he handle it? [14:49] Did Michael use the same on-the-job training and mindset in the previous example that he did in the Santa Cruz fire? [15:37] About upcoming RIMS webinars! [16:50] Michael speaks about the legal hurdles that he overcame with regards to the U.S. Public Law 85-804 and the fantastic insurance program that came out of it. [18:45] How long it took to develop this insurance program from conception to formation to completion. [19:13] Was it difficult to overcome the responsibilities that came along with developing this program while still managing his usual day-to-day operational responsibilities? [19:47] Does Michael believe that his background and experience are what enabled him to be able to create and lead such a program? [20:47] What was it like for Michael to find out he was named 2021 Risk Manager of the Year by RIMS? [22:38] Michael shares his advice with rising risk professionals and those considering joining the profession. [24:25] How Michael helped drive Lockheed Martin’s response to COVID-19 in a way that greatly benefited frontline workers. [26:32] Justin and Michael discuss how many companies stepped up during COVID-19 and how Lockheed Martin stepping up during COVID-19 has been in alignment with their core values. [27:25] Michael shares what he would like to see happen in the risk profession and among risk professionals. [28:38] The importance of building a network as a risk professional and the current opportunities that are available to build your online profile and expand your network. [29:38] Michael shares some parting words with the RIMScast audience and the global risk management community! [31:04] Justin thanks Michael for joining the podcast, congratulates him on being recognized as RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, and highlights some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Advocacy News: “RIMS Sets Advocacy Guidelines for COVID-19 Liability Protection Legislation” Michael Harrington on the cover of Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue “RIMS Risk Manager of the Year Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation's Michael Harrington” RIMS Webinars and Services: RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 24–26th, 2021 Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19–29, 2021! Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run, April 20, 2021 — Register Today! May 5, 2021 | “Reputation Risks. Reputation Protection. Crisis Reduction.” May 13, 2021 | “The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Services” | Sponsored by Beazley Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Risk Management in Higher Education with RIMS 2019 Risk Manager of the Year, Luke Figora” “Transformative ERM Programs with 2018 Risk Manager of the Year, Rebecca Cady “ “RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal” “RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Audrey Rampinelli and Larry Glasser” “Disruption and the Digital Age with Ward Ching” “Duncan Wardle, RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Takes Innovation to Infinity and Beyond” “RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Duncan Wardle Discusses Risk and Innovation” “Career Notes: RIMS Live 2021 Speaker Jade Simmons Talks Risk and Music” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Michael Harrington’s LinkedIn   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “Over the last three years [at Lockheed Martin], we’ve been on a journey to focus on our people, our programs … and platforms … our technologies, and our processes.” — Michael Harrington   “I truly believe that an exciting and interesting life or business involves taking risks and dealing with them.” — Michael Harrington   “You have to accomplish the mission. Mission first and people always — those are the two things that I live by.” — Michael Harrington   “The thing that I think is the most important about Lockheed Martin is really the core values of the company.” — Michael Harrington   “Anybody is welcome at Lockheed Martin. Anybody who can bring their talents … is welcome here provided you do three things: … Treat people with dignity and respect, you always have to try and do what’s right, and you always have to perform with excellence.” — Michael Harrington   “I believe [risk management] is a fantastic profession. Although I wound up in it … by accident, I’m incredibly grateful that I did!” — Michael Harrington   “I would tell young [risk] professionals to get involved. … Get involved in a spectrum of ways.” — Michael Harrington   “To anybody that gets asked to do something: … Where possible, say yes! Get involved. Broaden your skills. Become more valuable to your company and your team. … [And] become involved internally; don’t just sit in your office.” — Michael Harrington   “Risk professionals who get involved with their business ... help them get to ‘Yes,’ and get solutions accomplished in a risk-safe way are business enablers.” — Michael Harrington   “I encourage all of the risk managers in the field to get more deeply involved with their business. Make it a point. It might be difficult at first if you haven’t done it, but eventually the business will see the value.” — Michael Harrington

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin Corporation, Demetria Hall, for a conversation on following your passion and fighting your fears. Starting from humble beginnings growing up in the small refinery town of Port Arthur, TX, Demetria always had a love for science and math despite not having many engineering role-models. Hall transferred this love into a successful career, as she is currently the Flight Simulation and STEM Project Lead and has lead the program for the past five years. Knowing the importance of having role-models, Demetria ensures to pay it forward to help shape future engineers and encourages them to keep going. Hall volunteers tireless hours of her time outside of work, but feels blessed with the opportunity to use her platform and engage with students on a regular basis while performing her current job role. As a result of her dedication to developing the future of the youth, Demetria is a recipient of the Community Service award for the 2020 Women of Color and 2021 BEYA STEM Conference. Keep up with Demetria here: LinkedIn If you are interested in learning more about Lockheed Martin's student programs or careers, please visit: https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com Official Facebook for Lockheed Martin Official Twitter for Lockheed Martin Official Instagram for Lockheed Martin   Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the Manager of the Engineering Leadership Development Program for Lockheed Martin Corporation, Karissa Diggs, for a conversation on career navigation.  In her role as Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Engineering Leadership Development Program, Diggs helps to create avenues for students and early-career individuals to gain the experience and exposure necessary to prepare for future technical leadership roles. Along with her corporate position, Karissa also runs the “Digg Your Career” blog, which provides career insight tips to collegiate and early career professionals.  Keep up with Karissa on the following platforms:  LinkedIn  Digg Your Career Linkedin  Instagram  Digg Your Career    If you are interested in learning more about Lockheed Martin’s Leadership Development Programs, please click here.   Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

CesiumAstro builds high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. Cesium's full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Backed by Airbus Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and additional key investors, CesiumAstro is at the center of this evolution, with a configurable, adaptable product portfolio that extends the quality and cost of terrestrial data networking to new frontiers. Shey Sabripour is the founder and CEO of CesiumAstro, Inc. Shey has nearly three decades of leadership success in design, development, and execution of LEO and GEO telecommunication satellites, launch vehicles, and other interplanetary space vehicles. During his 24 years of continuous career with Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Shey served as a design engineer, technology innovator, program manager, and ultimately, the Director of Spacecraft Design responsible for an organization of 370 engineers, scientists, and business professionals in missions ranging from $100M to $1B. From 2001 through 2005, Shey served as the Director of Agile Payload Program, where he led a multidisciplinary team for design, development, qualification and successful flight of the first Lockheed Martin Commercial Active Phased Array Payload. His last program at Lockheed Martin was in the design, development, qualification and production of the United States Navy's first MUOS communication satellite. Shey was recognized 14 times by Lockheed Martin Corporation as a visionary innovator and program leader. He was named person of the year in 2005 at Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. From September of 2014 to December of 2016, Shey served as the CTO for Firefly Space Systems, a startup rocket company in Austin Texas. In that role, Shey was responsible for technical and program management of the Alpha Rocket. He was instrumental in growing the small team of 11 engineers to more than 160 in 2016. His team successfully bid and won the NASA VCLS mission and two DARPA contracts at Firefly.

Command Sergeant Major (CSM), retired, Michael T. Hall brings over 34 years of military service and nine years of commercial sector experience to the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) board of directors. He currently is an independent executive coach and consultant and devotes his time to several veteran organizations. Most recently, he served as chief of staff of North American Sales at Scotts Miracle Gro Company. Prior to this, he was an independent leadership and organization consultant for several commercial companies and the Department of Defense. He also held different leadership roles at the McChrystal Group and Lockheed Martin Corporation. CSM Hall's military career began when he joined the United States Army in 1976. He served in a variety of positions over the next three decades, leading up to his appointment as the Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army Special Operations Command in 2001. CSM Hall served in multiple deployments including Multi-National Force Observer Mission-Sinai and Operations Just Cause, Desert Storm, Uphold Democracy, Joint Endeavor, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Following his retirement from active duty in 2008, he was recalled in 2009 to assume the role of Command Sergeant Major for the International Security Assistance Force. He retired again from active duty in 2010. His leadership earned him numerous awards and decorations, including a Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Combat Action Badge, and Master Parachutist with Combat Star. CSM Hall is the executive director of the Three Rangers Foundation and serves on the boards of Gallant Few, Inc; Sua Sponte; and the Special Operations Medical Association Board of Advisors. He also currently serves as the Honorary Command Sergeant Major of the 75th Ranger Regiment. As a continuation of his commitment to service, CSM Hall joined the WWP board of directors in 2018.

Where do projects go wrong? What tendencies or approaches of Project Managers are NOT helpful to executives? What do they want their PMs to focus on more? How can PMs move up the ladder? In the second part of our 2-part series from the C-Suite, we get the scoop directly from a group of executives, representing a wide swath of enterprises.  Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PDU Information Use the following information in PMI’s CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: 4634 Activity Number: PMPOV0082 PDUs for this episode: 1 About the Speakers Jeffrey Goldman is the CEO of GoldSentinel, which he founded in 2015 to address the growing need for better decision making through insight discovery. Prior to his current position, Jeffrey launched and led GoldBot Consulting, Inc., growing the company to a thriving multi-million dollar software development and analytic business. Tom Klaff is a passionate entrepreneur and angel investor who has founded, led and sold six technology startups over a 25-year career. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Revolution Cooking, LLC, a technology platform company that designs, markets, and sells high-speed cooking appliances powered by its proprietary InstaGlo™ Fast Heating System. Ken Loy has been CEO at Hensoldt, Inc. since its inception in 2018.  As a Defense Industry veteran, Ken led engineering development programs and business development accounts for Lockheed Martin Corporation, Engility Corporation and Georgetown University.   Jeff Mascott is CEO at Adfero, a communications agency with an entrepreneurial mindset. Prior to launching Adfero, Jeff co-founded Fireside 21, a leading provider of CRM and web services to the U.S. Congress. He formerly led digital strategy for Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr., Chairman of the House Republican Congress.   Erin Pitera is the CEO of FMP Consulting, a strategic management consulting firm that delivers evidence-based workforce and organizational management solutions. As CEO, Erin Pitera provides strategic leadership and direction over FMP’s organizational performance by driving long-term business growth and providing exemplary client service. Jeff Powell is the CEO of Strongbridge LLC, a government IT services provider. Mr. Powell has over 30 years of experience in government contracting, having led both small and large businesses in bidding, winning, and operating IT infrastructure and software development projects.  Pat Sheridan is co-founder and Managing Partner of Modus Create, a global consulting firm that helps global 1000 businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Founded in 2011, Modus Create has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States for the past five years in a row.    Trevor Willby founded T-Rex in 1999 with a focus on long-term value creation powered by successful client delivery and employee successes. T-Rex Solutions is a proven mid-tier business, delivering next generation IT solutions for large enterprise transformation and modernization Cloud based efforts.  Steve Williams is president of Pentagon Strategies, LLC. He has decades of experience in defense and aerospace, and is an expert in global teaming, multi-national programs, and government-industrial relations. As a CEO, Steve grew a private Transatlantic company to qualify as a top 100 global defense firm and named the F-35 Fighter Aircraft Supplier of the Year. 

What do executives want from their Project Managers? What are their expectations? What do they like about how PMs work? What do they not like? In this first of two episodes covering the Executive Point of View, we talk to 10 executives from a wide spectrum of businesses - software, kitchen appliances, construction, defense, etc. - to find out what it is that executives value in their PMs. Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PDU Information Use the following information in PMI’s CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: 4634 PDU Claim Code: 4634C7VD5A Activity Number: PMPOV0080 PDUs for this episode: 1 About the Speakers   Roger Collison is the CEO of Beracah Homes in Greenwood, Delaware. With over 17 years experience, first as VP, then President, now CEO, Roger has learned much about the construction industry. His focus has been on developing LEAN initiatives as well as DOE Energy Certifications. Jeffrey Goldman is the CEO of GoldSentinel, which he founded in 2015 to address the growing need for better decision making through insight discovery. Prior to his current position, Jeffrey launched and led GoldBot Consulting, Inc., growing the company to a thriving multi-million dollar software development and analytic business. Tom Klaff is a passionate entrepreneur and angel investor who has founded, led and sold six technology startups over a 25-year career. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Revolution Cooking, LLC, a technology platform company that designs, markets, and sells high-speed cooking appliances powered by its proprietary InstaGlo™ Fast Heating System. Ken Loy has been CEO at Hensoldt, Inc. since its inception in 2018.  As a Defense Industry veteran, Ken led engineering development programs and business development accounts for Lockheed Martin Corporation, Engility Corporation and Georgetown University.   Jeff Mascott is CEO at Adfero, a communications agency with an entrepreneurial mindset. Prior to launching Adfero, Jeff co-founded Fireside 21, a leading provider of CRM and web services to the U.S. Congress. He formerly led digital strategy for Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr., Chairman of the House Republican Congress.   Erin Pitera is the CEO of FMP Consulting, a strategic management consulting firm that delivers evidence-based workforce and organizational management solutions. As CEO, Erin Pitera provides strategic leadership and direction over FMP’s organizational performance by driving long-term business growth and providing exemplary client service. Jeff Powell is the CEO of Strongbridge LLC, a government IT services provider. Mr. Powell has over 30 years of experience in government contracting, having led both small and large businesses in bidding, winning, and operating IT infrastructure and software development projects.  Pat Sheridan is co-founder and Managing Partner of Modus Create, a global consulting firm that helps global 1000 businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Founded in 2011, Modus Create has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States for the past five years in a row.    Trevor Willby founded T-Rex in 1999 with a focus on long-term value creation powered by successful client delivery and employee successes. T-Rex Solutions is a proven mid-tier business, delivering next generation IT solutions for large enterprise transformation and modernization Cloud based efforts.  Steve Williams is president of Pentagon Strategies, LLC. He has decades of experience in defense and aerospace, and is an expert in global teaming, multi-national programs, and government-industrial relations. As a CEO, Steve grew a private Transatlantic company to qualify as a top 100 global defense firm and named the F-35 Fighter Aircraft Supplier of the Year. 

Ellen Sundra, Vice President of Americas Systems Engineering at Forescout Technologies Inc., explains how Zero Trust Architecture allows agencies to secure their most important data with so many people teleworking Chris Moran, Vice President of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Peter Newell, CEO of BMNT, talk about the current landscape in the venture market for companies trying to penetrate the defense space Nick Sinai, Senior Advisor at Insight Partners, discusses the DIU and the new contract that will provide reporting on threat intelligence for Cyber Command

Tim Strawther is a retired Colonel of the U.S. Air Force with 28 years of service. As a F-16 pilot he saw combat in Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Allied Force, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. He has more than 4300 hours of military flying time and is currently the Lead Executive for the Lockheed Martin Corporation in San Antonio, TX. I can honestly say Tim is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. 

What will the U.S. Air Force look like in 2030? What combination of aircraft will be needed to face the threats of the future? Three different organizations were tasked by Congress to figure out just that: the U.S. Air Force, the MITRE Corporation, and the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. These three studies vary in their approach, methodology, and detail. During this session, Todd Harrison will release his assessment of the three studies. Mr. Harrison will be joined by a stellar panel of airpower experts to lend their thoughts on the future construct of the U.S. Air Force.This report and public event are made possible by the generosity of General Atomics and Lockheed Martin Corporation.  

  FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019.   Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   054 How To Become a Government Subcontractor? Introduction Please help support our podcast by purchasing from our store. https://teespring.com/stores/federal-contracting-made-easy We all know that the government is the largest buyer of products and services in the world. The competition is fierce for prime contractors. As a result, there are companies that are building relationships with these prime contractors in hopes of receiving a subcontract. Many small businesses have gotten into government contracting by utilizing this method. The goal of today’s episode is to introduce you to subcontracting. So let’s get on with it. What is a Subcontractor? A prime contractor is the one that received the contract from the government. A prime contractor is the point of contact on this contract and deals directly with the customer. Whereas, a subcontractor participates with the prime contractor to help complete the project for the client. As a subcontractor your contract is with the prime contractor. Simple enough! Consequently, depending on the contract a subcontractor plan may be required. Subcontracting Plan Federal contracts may require a subcontracting plan. When they do, the prime contractor must hire subcontractors. When is a subcontracting plan required? Well, that depends on the contract value and type of work being performed. Large prime contractors with contracts for goods and/or services other than construction, valued greater than $700,000 must establish subcontracting plans and goals for subcontracting with small businesses. For those prime contractors in the construction industry they will require subcontracting plans when the contract is greater than $1.5 Million. What does this mean to you? In short, it opens the doors for small businesses to become subcontractors. FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Steps to Become a Subcontractor to a Prime Government Contractor? Next, we are going to list the steps to streamline the process of becoming a subcontractor. In short, just follow these steps to get ready to become a subcontractor. Step 1. Get Your Official Paperwork in Order 1. To protect your personal assets from liability you must structure your entity correctly. 2. DUNS Registration. This is your business credit score. 3. Register in the System for Award Management (SAM.GOV). This registration is free, and it is essential for being paid by the government and government contractors.   After your paperwork is in order go to step 2. Step 2. Research Agencies and Prime contractor directories for subcontracting needs. Now that your paperwork is in order it is time to research prime contractors and find opportunities within our niche. Many federal agencies have Subcontracting Opportunity Directories that you can review. The U.S. Small Business Administration has a database called SubNet which allows large prime contractors to post opportunities for small businesses to serve as subcontractors. I have known many small businesses that have used this system to find prime contractors. General Services Administration (GSA) has a subcontracting directory for small businesses that are looking for subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors. The directory lists large business prime contractors that are required to have subcontracting plans and goals for subcontracting with small businesses. The Department of Defense (DoD) has a similar directory for large prime contractors that small businesses can use to find subcontracting opportunities. We have listed a few resources to help you get started finding subcontracting opportunities. Let us know if you find more. In the meantime, use the websites above to get started. FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   As you can see, the government wants large prime contractors to use subcontractors. They have even gone out of their way to make it easy for you to find these opportunities. Don't wait start using these listings now. After you have completed step 2 move on to step 3. Step 3. Attend Outreach Events Now that step 2 has been completed it is time to find outreach events to attend. Many prime contractors will hold outreach events, publish notice of sources sought, or solicitation for subcontract work. To start, you will need to create a Capability Statement to share with government contracting officers and prime government contractors. Don’t know what a Capability Statement is or how to write one? See our video here. Where are these events held? These events are held all over the country. See the list below for events that you may want to attend if you cannot locate one close to you. To find more opportunities use Federal Business Opportunities and search special notices. Lots of time the government will list opportunities there. 1. GCO Consulting Group is an SDVOSB that holds events in the Washington DC metro area. 2. Solvability is a government contracting consulting firm which holds annual events in Florida GovCon Summit. 3. AFCEA West connects military and government leaders with industry professionals. 4. National 8(a) Association Small Business Conference brings together small, minority and 8(a) businesses and offers educational sessions and resources.   After you have completed this step go on to step 4. Step 4. Research Prime Contractor Websites Prime contractors know that they cannot win a government contract unless they have a pool of subcontractors that they can refer to. Therefore, most large prime contractors’ websites contain information for potential subcontractors. These websites will explain how to register with the large prime contractor and the types of small businesses they are looking for.  Below are a few prime contractor websites for you. Please note that these prime contractors are not listed in any order. Top Prime Contractors (Not all listed) • L3 Technologies - https://www.l3t.com/suppliers/small-business • Boeing - http://www.boeingsuppliers.com/ • Honeywell - https://www.honeywell.com/contact-us/small-business • Pratt & Whitney - https://www.pw.utc.com/company/doing-business-with-us • Lockheed Martin Corporation - https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/suppliers/information.htmlhttps://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/suppliers/information.html • General Dynamics - https://www.gd.com/suppliers/become-supplier • Raytheon - https://www.raytheon.com/suppliers • Kiewit - https://www.kiewit.com/services/procurement/ • PCL Constructors Inc. - https://www.pcl.com/Partners-in-Building/Pages/Subcontractor-and-Supplier-Registration.aspx   We have only listed a small portion of prime contractors above. You will need to spend some time and find prime contractors within your geographical area. Once you have your registered on the website it would be a good idea to start building a relationship with the procurement person within the company. Call and setup a meeting to introduce yourself and discuss your capabilities with them. Give them a copy of your Capability Statement. Remember to follow up after the meeting and continually after the meeting. After you have been to some meetings it is time to go to the next step. Step 5. Prepare your administrative and accounting requirements for being a subcontractor. Before you start work as a subcontractor you will need to ensure that you are familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) and other acronyms that the government uses. Even though you are not the prime contractor you need to understand what is required of you. • You will need to become familiar with the rules and regulations associated with government contracting. For example, FAR Subpart 19.7 The Small Business Subcontracting Program and DFARS Subpart 219.7 (Remember DFARS is the supplement to the FAR for DoD). Also, you will need to get up to speed on FAR Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures. • Explore training opportunities with SBA, DoD or PTAC. SBA has online and in class training opportunities available. For online opportunities go here. For in class opportunities see your local SBA office. • Have you established internal financial controls and are they in compliance with Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP)? If you do not know please contact your accountant. If you don’t have an accountant, then you will need to get one. It is advisable to have a good accountant, and attorney that you can reach out too. Don't think of these professionals as an expense but rather there are part of your team. The same goes for your bonding agent. • Will your company need a loan if awarded a contract? Look at financing options BEFORE you need one. It is better to have funding available before you need it.   Once you have completed this section it is time to make sure you know your correct set-aside. After you finish the above steps move on. What is Your Business Ownership Status? What percentage of the business do you own? Is it greater than or equal to 51%? Why do I ask? Because in order to qualify for set-aside’s you will have to declare your ownership percentage. If you do not own at least 51% or more of a company than you cannot claim that status. Also certain certifications require that you be certified by SBA. For example, you cannot claim the 8(a) or HUBZone status unless SBA has issued that status to you. Why does this matter in subcontracting? Because government agencies will define goals for their contractors for specific types of set-asides for certain certifications. The certifications include, but are not limited to 8(a) BD companies, HUBZone companies, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Woman-Owned Small Business. In other articles we discussed each of these set-asides in detail. If you are not familiar with them check out our other articles. It is important to make sure that you claim the correct set-aside for your business. If you misrepresent yourself, the government can take action against you. Or worse, you could be suspended or debarred from government contracts.  Now that you have declared your set-aside status it is time to move on. Do I need any documents as a Subcontractor? Do I need to have a license? The prime contractor and the industry in which you are in will determine the documents. A license will be needed if you are seeking subcontract work that otherwise requires state or federal licensing. If you are not sure that your business requires a license check with your State's Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. In addition, to the documents mentioned in step 1. Other documentation you will need to consider creating include: • A Capability Statement. This is a marketing document that will be required as a prime or subcontractor. • Proof of General Liability Insurance Coverage. The amount required will be dependent on the industry. Your company may also be required to obtain bonding. This is industry specific. If you are in the construction industry you will need bonding. Why would bonding be required? Doesn't the prime contractor take care of the bond? Your prime contractor may require that you bond your portion of the job. This is especially true if a large portion of the work to be performed is by one subcontractor. • Proposal Documentation to submit to the Prime Contractor. For more information see FAR 15.404-3.   Small Business Financing Because the government pays prime contractors after invoicing, it is necessary for subcontractors to have access to enough financing to cover the period between beginning the work and receiving the invoice payments. You could be required to demonstrate the availability of financing prior to being award a subcontract as part of showing the financial sustainability of your business. You can obtain a financial capability letter from a lender. By the way, if you are having difficulty obtaining financing, consider using SBA’s 7a loan program. Contact your local SBA office or your lender for more information. Conclusion Becoming a subcontractor is a great way to get familiar with the government contracting. The information that we have gone over is a great way for you to get started as a subcontractor.   FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Please remember to subscribe to our podcast, and YouTube channels as we provide more information in future episodes. Please help support our podcast by purchasing from our store. https://teespring.com/stores/federal-contracting-made-easy

In this episode, I interviewed Billie Flynn an F-35 test pilot for the Lockheed Martin Corporation. Billie joined Lockheed Martin as a test pilot for the F-16 E/F Super Viper. He became the thirty-ninth pilot to fly the F-35 when he took off in an F-35B. He continues today conducting flight test on all F-35 variants. Billie is presently based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. For shownotes visit http://www.defenceaviation.com/episode8

Judy Marks is President of Otis Elevator Company, a 165 year old company that helps move over 2 billion people a day. With 27 years of experience serving federal customers across multiple agencies, her experience spans multiple disciplines including positions in systems engineering, engineering management, business development, capture management, subcontract management, program management and executive management. She has also served as the CEO at Siemens. Additionally, she was the President of Transportation and Security Solutions of Lockheed Martin Corporation. In total, she served 27 years with Lockheed Martin and its predecessor companies. Otis Elevator Company began in 1853 when Elisha Graves Otis invented the safety elevator. Over the last 165 years they have delivered products and services for 2 million elevators, in 1000 offices found in 200 countries around the world - every day. The 12.5 billion dollar company’s focus of their 68,000 employees is on their customers and working to keep them satisfied and safe day after day. The foundation of the company is to know their values and stay true to them. This is especially critical in this global company. The population of the world is a little over 7 billion, so in three or four days Otis has the opportunity, and the responsibility to touch the world, and keep it moving safely. That's more people than fly, and so, it's a tremendous life safety responsibility. Of the 68, 000 colleagues, 33, 000 are mechanics who really live at the customer's facilities, who do multiple service visits, and repairs as needed really to keep cities moving, to keep buildings moving, to keep people safe, and having access to their homes, and to hospitals. There are multiple types of data that is collected and used in elevators. In a typical elevator the data you collect is everything from door mechanism, and door openings, how many times, how many floors it's been to, etc... All of that's pretty standard information, and really as you think about the ability to use that brings you to preventive and predictive maintenance in the future. But, the more exciting - in some of the elevators you probably see on the West Coast - have something in them called destination dispatch, which allows riders to get to their destination faster. It acts as a virtual concierge, directing passengers where they need to go. The rider enters their destination and then they receive an elevator assignment. The software groups passengers and stops together to ensure the fastest transport possible. There are 5 culture statements at Otis: We celebrate imagination, which means we encourage new thinking, and smart risk taking. We are family. We believe in us. We're many voices. The greatest ideas come from diverse teams of thinkers with different points of view. We're better together. We align as one team, and collaborate to serve our customers  We strive to be the best. We set big goals, we rise to achieve them, and we win together as a team. What you will learn in this episode: How elevators and escalators have changed over the last 165 years Trends Judy is paying attention to right now How they ensure that Otis has the right people in leadership roles How AI and data is being used in the elevator/escalator space How Otis is upskilling their mechanics What it is like to work at Otis Links from the episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-marks-otis/ judy.marks@otis.com

Michael DeKort is former project manager at Lockheed Martin. Uploading a video to YouTube in 2006, DeKort exposed malpractice and wrong-doings of the contractors involved with Lockheed Integrated Deepwater System Program. DeKort had been an employee of the Lockheed Martin Corporation since 1994. Additionally, he is a former engineering manager for NORAD, a lead C4ISR systems engineer for DHS and a software project manager for an Aegis Weapon System baseline. He has also worked in Commercial IT. Including at CyberArk and in banking, healthcare and insurance. He was presented the IEEE Barus Ethics Award by U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings for his YouTube (video) whistleblowing regarding the Lockheed (DHS/USCG) Integrated Deepwater program post 9/11. (That included cybersecurity issues not mentioned in most articles). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iantrottier/support

The Department of Defense has mandated a risk management rather than risk avoidance approach in Cybersecurity. All Department of Defense programs are being directed to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. No Cyber system can be 100% secure. RMF mandates that we clearly determine the "value" of assets, such as information and intellectual property, and design systems to properly protect those assets. The commercial domain embraces the mantra that an organization should not spend more to protect the asset than the asset is worth. This presentation will provide an overview of RMF as applied to a specific publically available case study and highlight that utilizing commercial best practices can reduce cost of delivered systems to DoD. About the speaker: Jerome Edge is a System Security Engineer who works for Lockheed Martin Corporation to provide secure solutions to DoD Information Systems. Jerome has worked at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for 20 plus years with over 10 years in a Security Engineering role on a multitude of aeronautical aircraft.Jerome is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and Security + and looking forward to obtaining a certification in Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).Jerome holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Tennessee (1997) and a Master of Science degree in Security Engineering from Southern Methodist University (2010).

This episode features an interview with Judy McDonald, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County in Texas and Jon Gustafson from Lockheed Martin Corporation, as they discuss how they were able to create a successful industry partnership. Judy and Jon are the 2017 recipients of the W. O. Lawton Award Winner – Large Company. Discover the key takeaways from this partnership and the lessons for workforce boards across the U.S. To learn more about NAWB, visit www.nawb.org 

"Financial executives and members of the academic community are brought together in an event sponsored by Accounting Review, the American Accounting Association, Financial Executives International, the Stan Ross School of Accountancy at Baruch College, and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. The event is introduced by accountancy department chair Masako Darrough. [Video 1] The Stan Ross Department of Accountancy prize for outstanding academic contribution to practice is presented to Baruch Lev of New York University and Doron Nissim of Columbia University in the amount of $5000 for their paper, “Taxable Income, Future Earnings, and Equity Values.” Professors Lev and Nissin present their paper. Staff members of the Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), and Financial Executives International (FEI) selected the best paper from those published in Accounting Review during 2004 in terms of practical application and relevance to current issues in finance. Other speakers include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Dan Dhaliwal, Editor at the Accounting Review and Professor at the University of Arizona; John Elliott, Dean, Zicklin School of Business and Professor of Accountancy at Baruch College; and Judy Rayburn, President of the American Accounting Association and Professor at the University of Minnesota. [Video 2] Practical business applications of the winning paper are discussed in a panel format. The panel moderator is Hugo Nurnberg, Professor of Accounting at Baruch. Panelists include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Halsey Bullen, Senior Project Manager, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Mike Gaynor, Professional Accounting Fellow in the office of the Chief Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Norman Strauss, Ernst & Young Executive Professor in Residence at Baruch College; and Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc. [Video 3] Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is discussed terms of implementation and sustainability. Colleen Cunningham, President and CEO, Financial Executives International serves as the moderator of a panel discussion. Panelsts include: Robert Colson, Grant Thornton LLP; Daniel L. Goelzer, Board Member, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc.; Steven B. Lilien, director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Juliana Maglathlin, Director, Financial projects, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sarah McVay, Assistant Professor of Accounting at New York University; John Milliski, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Jorge Milo, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; and Lou Thompson, President & CEO, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)."

"Financial executives and members of the academic community are brought together in an event sponsored by Accounting Review, the American Accounting Association, Financial Executives International, the Stan Ross School of Accountancy at Baruch College, and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. The event is introduced by accountancy department chair Masako Darrough. [Video 1] The Stan Ross Department of Accountancy prize for outstanding academic contribution to practice is presented to Baruch Lev of New York University and Doron Nissim of Columbia University in the amount of $5000 for their paper, “Taxable Income, Future Earnings, and Equity Values.” Professors Lev and Nissin present their paper. Staff members of the Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), and Financial Executives International (FEI) selected the best paper from those published in Accounting Review during 2004 in terms of practical application and relevance to current issues in finance. Other speakers include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Dan Dhaliwal, Editor at the Accounting Review and Professor at the University of Arizona; John Elliott, Dean, Zicklin School of Business and Professor of Accountancy at Baruch College; and Judy Rayburn, President of the American Accounting Association and Professor at the University of Minnesota. [Video 2] Practical business applications of the winning paper are discussed in a panel format. The panel moderator is Hugo Nurnberg, Professor of Accounting at Baruch. Panelists include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Halsey Bullen, Senior Project Manager, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Mike Gaynor, Professional Accounting Fellow in the office of the Chief Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Norman Strauss, Ernst & Young Executive Professor in Residence at Baruch College; and Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc. [Video 3] Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is discussed terms of implementation and sustainability. Colleen Cunningham, President and CEO, Financial Executives International serves as the moderator of a panel discussion. Panelsts include: Robert Colson, Grant Thornton LLP; Daniel L. Goelzer, Board Member, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc.; Steven B. Lilien, director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Juliana Maglathlin, Director, Financial projects, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sarah McVay, Assistant Professor of Accounting at New York University; John Milliski, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Jorge Milo, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; and Lou Thompson, President & CEO, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)."

"Financial executives and members of the academic community are brought together in an event sponsored by Accounting Review, the American Accounting Association, Financial Executives International, the Stan Ross School of Accountancy at Baruch College, and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. The event is introduced by accountancy department chair Masako Darrough. [Video 1] The Stan Ross Department of Accountancy prize for outstanding academic contribution to practice is presented to Baruch Lev of New York University and Doron Nissim of Columbia University in the amount of $5000 for their paper, “Taxable Income, Future Earnings, and Equity Values.” Professors Lev and Nissin present their paper. Staff members of the Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), and Financial Executives International (FEI) selected the best paper from those published in Accounting Review during 2004 in terms of practical application and relevance to current issues in finance. Other speakers include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Dan Dhaliwal, Editor at the Accounting Review and Professor at the University of Arizona; John Elliott, Dean, Zicklin School of Business and Professor of Accountancy at Baruch College; and Judy Rayburn, President of the American Accounting Association and Professor at the University of Minnesota. [Video 2] Practical business applications of the winning paper are discussed in a panel format. The panel moderator is Hugo Nurnberg, Professor of Accounting at Baruch. Panelists include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Halsey Bullen, Senior Project Manager, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Mike Gaynor, Professional Accounting Fellow in the office of the Chief Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Norman Strauss, Ernst & Young Executive Professor in Residence at Baruch College; and Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc. [Video 3] Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is discussed terms of implementation and sustainability. Colleen Cunningham, President and CEO, Financial Executives International serves as the moderator of a panel discussion. Panelsts include: Robert Colson, Grant Thornton LLP; Daniel L. Goelzer, Board Member, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc.; Steven B. Lilien, director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Juliana Maglathlin, Director, Financial projects, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sarah McVay, Assistant Professor of Accounting at New York University; John Milliski, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Jorge Milo, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; and Lou Thompson, President & CEO, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)."

"Financial executives and members of the academic community are brought together in an event sponsored by Accounting Review, the American Accounting Association, Financial Executives International, the Stan Ross School of Accountancy at Baruch College, and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. The event is introduced by accountancy department chair Masako Darrough. [Video 1] The Stan Ross Department of Accountancy prize for outstanding academic contribution to practice is presented to Baruch Lev of New York University and Doron Nissim of Columbia University in the amount of $5000 for their paper, “Taxable Income, Future Earnings, and Equity Values.” Professors Lev and Nissin present their paper. Staff members of the Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), and Financial Executives International (FEI) selected the best paper from those published in Accounting Review during 2004 in terms of practical application and relevance to current issues in finance. Other speakers include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Dan Dhaliwal, Editor at the Accounting Review and Professor at the University of Arizona; John Elliott, Dean, Zicklin School of Business and Professor of Accountancy at Baruch College; and Judy Rayburn, President of the American Accounting Association and Professor at the University of Minnesota. [Video 2] Practical business applications of the winning paper are discussed in a panel format. The panel moderator is Hugo Nurnberg, Professor of Accounting at Baruch. Panelists include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Halsey Bullen, Senior Project Manager, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Mike Gaynor, Professional Accounting Fellow in the office of the Chief Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Norman Strauss, Ernst & Young Executive Professor in Residence at Baruch College; and Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc. [Video 3] Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is discussed terms of implementation and sustainability. Colleen Cunningham, President and CEO, Financial Executives International serves as the moderator of a panel discussion. Panelsts include: Robert Colson, Grant Thornton LLP; Daniel L. Goelzer, Board Member, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc.; Steven B. Lilien, director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Juliana Maglathlin, Director, Financial projects, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sarah McVay, Assistant Professor of Accounting at New York University; John Milliski, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Jorge Milo, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; and Lou Thompson, President & CEO, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)."

"Financial executives and members of the academic community are brought together in an event sponsored by Accounting Review, the American Accounting Association, Financial Executives International, the Stan Ross School of Accountancy at Baruch College, and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. The event is introduced by accountancy department chair Masako Darrough. [Video 1] The Stan Ross Department of Accountancy prize for outstanding academic contribution to practice is presented to Baruch Lev of New York University and Doron Nissim of Columbia University in the amount of $5000 for their paper, “Taxable Income, Future Earnings, and Equity Values.” Professors Lev and Nissin present their paper. Staff members of the Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), and Financial Executives International (FEI) selected the best paper from those published in Accounting Review during 2004 in terms of practical application and relevance to current issues in finance. Other speakers include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Dan Dhaliwal, Editor at the Accounting Review and Professor at the University of Arizona; John Elliott, Dean, Zicklin School of Business and Professor of Accountancy at Baruch College; and Judy Rayburn, President of the American Accounting Association and Professor at the University of Minnesota. [Video 2] Practical business applications of the winning paper are discussed in a panel format. The panel moderator is Hugo Nurnberg, Professor of Accounting at Baruch. Panelists include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Halsey Bullen, Senior Project Manager, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Mike Gaynor, Professional Accounting Fellow in the office of the Chief Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Norman Strauss, Ernst & Young Executive Professor in Residence at Baruch College; and Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc. [Video 3] Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is discussed terms of implementation and sustainability. Colleen Cunningham, President and CEO, Financial Executives International serves as the moderator of a panel discussion. Panelsts include: Robert Colson, Grant Thornton LLP; Daniel L. Goelzer, Board Member, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc.; Steven B. Lilien, director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Juliana Maglathlin, Director, Financial projects, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sarah McVay, Assistant Professor of Accounting at New York University; John Milliski, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Jorge Milo, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; and Lou Thompson, President & CEO, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)."

"Financial executives and members of the academic community are brought together in an event sponsored by Accounting Review, the American Accounting Association, Financial Executives International, the Stan Ross School of Accountancy at Baruch College, and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. The event is introduced by accountancy department chair Masako Darrough. [Video 1] The Stan Ross Department of Accountancy prize for outstanding academic contribution to practice is presented to Baruch Lev of New York University and Doron Nissim of Columbia University in the amount of $5000 for their paper, “Taxable Income, Future Earnings, and Equity Values.” Professors Lev and Nissin present their paper. Staff members of the Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), and Financial Executives International (FEI) selected the best paper from those published in Accounting Review during 2004 in terms of practical application and relevance to current issues in finance. Other speakers include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Dan Dhaliwal, Editor at the Accounting Review and Professor at the University of Arizona; John Elliott, Dean, Zicklin School of Business and Professor of Accountancy at Baruch College; and Judy Rayburn, President of the American Accounting Association and Professor at the University of Minnesota. [Video 2] Practical business applications of the winning paper are discussed in a panel format. The panel moderator is Hugo Nurnberg, Professor of Accounting at Baruch. Panelists include: Raj Aggarwal, FERF trustee and Firestone Chair in Finance at Kent State University; Halsey Bullen, Senior Project Manager, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); Mike Gaynor, Professional Accounting Fellow in the office of the Chief Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Norman Strauss, Ernst & Young Executive Professor in Residence at Baruch College; and Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc. [Video 3] Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is discussed terms of implementation and sustainability. Colleen Cunningham, President and CEO, Financial Executives International serves as the moderator of a panel discussion. Panelsts include: Robert Colson, Grant Thornton LLP; Daniel L. Goelzer, Board Member, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Greg Jonas, Managing Director of the Accounting Specialist Group at Moody's Inc.; Steven B. Lilien, director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Juliana Maglathlin, Director, Financial projects, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sarah McVay, Assistant Professor of Accounting at New York University; John Milliski, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company; Jorge Milo, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; and Lou Thompson, President & CEO, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)."

Retired chairman and chief executive officer of the Lockheed Martin Corporation and former under secretary of the Army Norm Augustine says history and science go hand-in-hand.

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 144! SPaMCAST 144 features my interview with Mary Lynn Penn. We discussed the CMMI, Six Sigma, Lean, SCAMPI appraisals and more! Mary Lynn Penn is the Director of Strategic Process Engineering, at Lockheed Martin Corporation, Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS), Lynn oversees policies and process command media, process compliance via audits and process improvement activities. She develops and manages compliance to multiple standards including CMMI DEV, CMMI SVC, ISO 9001/AS910, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001.   Her Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) involvement began with version 1.0 and has progressed to the current CMMI version 1.3. She has participated in multiple formal SPAs, CBA IPIs, Assessments using the Acquisition Model, Risk Evaluations and supported multiple Software Capability Evaluations per versions 1, 2, and 3. She has supported multiple assessments using both CMMI DEV and CMMI SVC.  She is currently certified as a CMMI Instructor and a SCAMPI B/C Team Lead and an SEI Affiliate. She is the Industry lead for the CMMI V1.3 model release. Lynn has a BS in Mathematics from Villanova University, she has done graduate studies in Computer Science and Management Information Systems.  She is a certified ISO 9000 internal auditor at Lockheed Martin.  She is also a Certified Greenbelt and Blackbelt in Six Sigma and Lean Techniques. She has published a book “CMMI and Six Sigma: Partners in Process Improvement”. Please feel free to reach out the MS Penn on LinkedIn Shameless Ad for my book!  Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work.  Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail:  spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail:  +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:  http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! In the SPaMCAST 145 we will return to the Metrics Minute with an overview of IFPUG Function Points!

With the advent of mobile code (excutable programs that are carried on web pages and inside E-Mail) in everyday use, the capability to include malicious software without the recipient's knowlege has been implicit. From the first crude examples ("Concept", 1995) through the "Russian New Year" exploits (1997-98), to the current surprises (Bubbleboy, 1999) there has been a continual advance in sophistication. Despite attempts by the manufacturer to provide mitigation, these patches are little known or applied and often apply only to the latest versions and not the bulk of the installed base. We shall examine the built-in capabilities that make this possible, the probable rationale behind such decisions, and the implication for future events. About the speaker: Mr. Peterson is currently the principal corporate information security architect for Lockheed-Martin Corporation. With over thirty years experience in computers, cryptography, and malicious software, he has written BIOS-level antivirus freeware ("DIskSecure", 1990) and macro-based WORD macro protection ("Macrolist", 1996). A frequent speaker at security conferences he is an internationally recognized expert in the field. He also collects Pontiacs