2010 BDPA Technology Conference Guide

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CONFERENCE GUIDE / National BDPA Technology Conference 2

Table of ConTenTs
Welcome / Greetings
National BDPA President ....................................................................................4
National BDPA President Elect ...........................................................................5
Founder ..............................................................................................................6
Conference Team / NEC / NBOD ..............................................................................7
Honorary Chairs .................................................................................................. 9-11
Keynote Speakers
Opening Ceremony ..........................................................................................12
Awards Gala .....................................................................................................14
Master of Ceremony ................................................................................................17
Best Companies for Blacks in Technology ..............................................................18
2010 Epsilon Winners ........................................................................................ 19-21
Lifetime Members....................................................................................................22
Conference Agenda........................................................................................... 23-24
Executive Panel Discussions............................................................................. 26-37
Workshop Schedule .......................................................................................... 39-41
NBDPA Coach Connection .....................................................................................42
IT Golf Classic .........................................................................................................44
IT Showcase Presentation Schedule.......................................................................48
NBDPA HSCC Team .......................................................................................... 50-51
Conferfence History & Format .................................................................................52
Past Competition Winners................................................................................. 53-55
HSCC Schedule ......................................................................................................56
HSCC Teams ..................................................................................................... 57-68
YTC Camp ......................................................................................................... 70-71
YTC Workshop Schedule .................................................................................. 72-73
YTC Seminar Abstracts ..................................................................................... 75-85
Hotel Maps ........................................................................................................ 94-97

Directory of Advertisers
Allstate ......................................................................................................Back Cover
Air Force ..................................................................................................................43
BDPA IT Corps ........................................................................................................88
BETF ........................................................................................................................89
Compuware .............................................................................................................12
Eli Lilly & Co...............................................................................................................8
HCSC ......................................................................................................................15
HP ..........................................................................................................................47
IBM ..........................................................................................................................45
JP Morgan Chase ....................................................................................................16
Merck.......................................................................................................................21
Navy ........................................................................................................................38
NCCI ........................................................................................................................69
Travelers ..................................................................................................................87
Wellpointe ................................................................................................................25
Wells Fargo ..............................................................................................................86

3 National BDPA Technology Conference / CONFERENCE GUIDE

WELCOME FROM THE NATIONAL BDPA PRESIDENT

Greetings!

For over 30 years, NBDPA has worked relentlessly within the community to expose our
inner city youth, and adults to technology. Our Founders Earl Pace and the late David
Wimberly wanted to provide African Americans access to a community where they can
grow in the field of technology. Mr. Pace and Mr. Wimberly opened their minds, and
inspired them to gain skills that would provide access into the technology world, Corporate
America, and to becoming an entrepreneur.

“Access” was and continues to be the direction of NBDPA for everyone, no matter how
old or how young. It is only fitting that “Access for All”, was selected as the theme for this
year’s Technology Conference.

In the heart of Philadelphia, all ages will attend to continue their growth within the information
world of technology. Our conference team has designed an outstanding conference that
will provide you with the right tools that will take you from project management to Cloud
Computing.

NBDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to
members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the community.
This organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development for
those in the IT industry. From the “classroom to the boardroom”, come see our youth
from across these United States as they showcase their skills and talents that will be used
as they become the leaders of this great world.

Thanks to everyone for making this a success. I look forward to seeing you throughout
the week as you gain “Access to All” the opportunities that will be provided this year at
our 32nd Annual National BDPA Conference in Philadelphia!

Sincerely,

Yvette Graham
National BDPA President


WELCOME FROM THE NATIONAL BDPA PRESIDENT ELECT

Dear Colleagues:

As the Conference Chair, it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 32nd Annual National
BDPA Conference in Philadelphia.

This conference delivers access to the most up-to-date and advanced technical
information for IT professionals for three days, and also provides opportunities for CIOs,
CEOs, industry leaders, managers, academics, and government officials to exchange
ideas on technology trends and best practices.

This year’s conference will draw attendance from leading technology professionals from
all over the country. Speakers representing industry, government policymakers, as well as
academic scholars and researchers from the information security arena will present and
discuss the latest topics in contemporary and prospective computer and network security
issues, focusing on strategies, experiences and techniques.

Philadelphia is home to the first chapter of BDPA as well as the first capital of the United
States, first American hospital, first medical college, first bank, first paper mill, first zoo,
first sugar refinery, and first US Mint. Philadelphia is rich in historical sites and a city
where you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture along with
excellent shopping opportunities. “Access for All” is our conference theme this year, so
not only will you have access to the latest trends and best practices in technology, you will
also have access to a city where you can see and visit many places and events.

I am looking forward to meeting you during the conference at what promises to be a most
stimulating and enjoyable event!

Warm regards,

Monique F. Berry
National BDPA President Elect
Vice President of Business Management


WELCOME FROM THE FOUNDER

Welcome to the 32nd annual conference of NBDPA. It is wonderful to be back
in Philadelphia where the organization began.
We convene this year under one of the worse economic environments in over 80 years.
There’s no need to recount the circumstances we find ourselves in. You hear it every day in
the news media. And, of course, it has been exacerbated by the devastating oil spill in the
Gulf of Mexico that will only add to the economic crisis.

There have been other economic crises since the “Great Depression”, the event that this
current economic downturn has been compared to, but a couple of things are different. In
the past, it had been said that when the United States gets a cold, the rest of the world gets
the flu. This time, we all are suffering from pneumonia at the same time! Also, in the past, at
least during my “brief” lifetime and career in Information Technology, an economic downturn
never significantly affected our industry. While job reductions were taking place in other
occupational areas, IT was often still hiring at a significant rate. This time, IT has been hit
almost as hard as every other area.

True, Information Technology has matured, as an Industry. Some of the technological
improvements, over the past several years, have applied to our own industry. Even IT can
now do more with less. At least when it is applied to the historical thought of, “what is IT”?
Yet, still in this year’s Career and Technology Expo, there are many companies who are at
this year’s conference looking to hire! Some are looking for traditional IT talent and some for
where IT is going.

If you want to know where IT is going, you are in the right place. It is times such as this when
industry trade associations demonstrate the most value. Convening with you this week are
IT professionals at all levels. NBDPA has scheduled workshops and panels addressing both
current and future industry needs and directions. As has always been the case, aside from the
value of the workshops and panel discussions, the opportunity to interact with professionals
from all over the country, should never be underestimated.

For over 35 years, NBDPA has been committed to influencing the career development of
African Americans and other minorities as we say from “the classroom to the boardroom”.
We did this when the industry was merely charged with converting data from its source and
processing it into information. Now the industry has evolved and IT is charged with participating
as this information is transformed into knowledge which must be communicated by multiple
methods and made available in a safe and secure manner. As “IT Thought Leaders”, NBDPA
continues its original mission.

At this year’s conference, someone will have a life changing moment. Will it be one of our
high school or college students looking to begin a career? Maybe it will be one of our IT
professionals looking to move up to the next level and finds the skill or person to assist with
this. Perhaps it will be the seasoned professional who has moved through the “what you
know” and “what you can get others to do” phase of his/her career and develops a “who you
know” relationship! Maybe one of our entrepreneurs will get a lead on a contract.

Someone will have a life changing moment at this year’s conference. Will it be you?

Earl A. Pace Jr.
National BDPA Co-Founder


CONFERENCE TEAM • NEC • NBOD

ConferenCe Leadership Team
Yvette Graham, President Monique Berry, President Elect & VP of Business Management
Hayward West, Philadelphia Chapter President Monica Bowe, Interim VP of Finance/Outside Director
Pamela Sexton, Conference Director Charisse McGill, Conference Planner

ConferenCe projeCT managers
Dee Pearson, Administration & Volunteers Phyllis Coleman, Adult Workshops
Robert Gavin, Corporate Sales Judaea Lane, Corporate Sales Delivery
Danna Sturdivant, HSCC Jesse Bemley, IT Showcase
Yvette Davison, Marketing & Publications Jamesetta James, Youth Technology Camp

naTionaL Board of direCTors - naTionaL exeCuTive CommiTTee
President Yvette Graham
President Elect& VP of Business Management Monique Berry
Founder Earl Pace Jr.
Interim VP of Finance/Outside Director Monica Bowe
VP of Strategy and Planning Curtis Jenkins
VP of Membership Management Mildred Allen
VP of Member Services Paulette Johnson-Davis
Outside Director Milt Haynes
Outside Director William Flowers
CIO Donald Brown
Parliamentarian John Williams

naTionaL Board of direCTors - ChapTer presidenTs

Atlanta Carter C. Hill Jr. Indianapolis Wilhelmenia Ravenell
Baltimore Michael Tyson Los Angeles John C. Malonson III
Baton Rouge Randy Powe Middle Tennessee Tinita Haley
Bay Area Patricia Glover New Jersey Honorable Coram Rimes
Boston Metrowest Rod Flakes New York Judaea Lane
Central Illinois Sandullah Epsicokhan Northern Delaware Karen L. Smith
Charlotte Julius Clark Sr. Northern Virginia Dwight Handon
Chicago Pamela Sexton Orlando Pablo More
Cincinnati Wanda Gray Philadelphia Hayward West
Cleveland Kenneth L. Wilson Rhode Island Felix V. Fontes
Columbus Reginald Hillery Richmond Jamar E. Arvin
Dallas Chris R. Johnson South Florida Jeff Cunningham
Dayton Charles A. Crawford III Southern Minnesota Charlie Perkins
Detroit Markita Payne St. Louis Antoinette Love
Fort Wayne Clifford M. Clarke Triangle Carl Hill
Greater Columbia Phyllis A. Coleman Twin Cities Aaron Young
Hampton Roads Joseph E. McMahon Washington DC Perry Carter
Hartford Mary Udeh


At Lilly, IT is about more than technology. It’s about
“I f
Information Connecting Innovation to Patients.” H
ti C ti I ti t P ti t Here at t
Lilly, IT professionals have a unique cross-functional
view of the organization. We drive business outcomes
through operational support, solutions and services,
connecting people to people, people to information, and
people to processes. Ultimately, we allow Lilly to deliver
best-in-class, first-in-class pharmaceutical products.

As part of our IT team your perspectives play a strategic
team,
role within Lilly's global enterprise. The knowledge you
offer drives business success and creates intense
capabilities throughout Lilly’s value cycles – from
discovery to sales and marketing.

Ultimately, by choosing Lilly, your professional growth,
experiences, and contributions will enhance the lives of
patients around the world.

HONORARY CHAIR

Marc Di Francisco
President and CEO at Premier Event Management

Marc Di Francisco is currently the President of Premier Event Management, the company
which facilitates the CIO Forum & Executive IT Summit. The CIO Forum produces regional
IT conferences partnering with Society of Information Management (SIM). The CIO Forum &
Executive IT Summit was launched at the insistence of CIO’s and Senior IT Executives who
desired comprehensive, technology-focused conferences in their regions. The CIO Forum
is the largest producer of Regional CIO Conferences in North America which includes 14
Cities. Premier Event Management has also taken on the facilitating role for the National
SIMposium 2010 conference, October 3-5th. SIMposium is the largest gathering of CIO’s in
North America.

Before the CIO Forum, Marc co-founded Prestige Limousines, the largest Limo service in the
Pacific NW. He then enlisted in the 82nd Airborne based out of Fort Brag, NC in the mid 80’s.
He also worked as National Director at ITEC (Information Technology Exhibition Conference),
largest producers of regional computer trade shows in the 1990’s which included 62 cities.

Marc is a member of SIM (Society of Information Management) and a graduated RLF member
(Regional Leadership Forum). RLF is a yearlong extensive course preparing IT leaders for the
future. He is part of the LDR (Leadership Development Roundtable) as well.

When Marc is not working hard he is enjoying the company of his children Anthony (26) and
Nina (25). He also takes pleasure spending time with his four year old grandson Dominic,
and his two year old granddaughter, Isabella. Sports are another love of his. Marc was on
the football and wrestling teams in high school, and college. Marc also loves to bask in the
warmth of the Caribbean during the winter.

Marc has been a proud member of the NBDPA for 6 years.

Through the CIO Forum’s regional conferences, we work to bring together the local NBDPA
chapters and CIO’s from the area to network socially and professionally. We strive to enhance
membership for the NBDPA by promoting it and we also allow NBDPA members to attend
our Forums complimentary.

-Marc Di Francisco


HONORARY CHAIR

Michael C. Heim
Senior Vice President and CIO at Eli Lilly and Company

Michael C. Heim became senior vice president of information technology and chief information
officer of Eli Lilly and Company in January 2004. He had been the chief technology officer
with accountability for enterprise architecture and data strategy, the global implementation
of SAP, and global financial and human resources information technology solutions since
November 1999. A native of Cincinnati, he received a bachelor of arts degree in business
administration from Marian University in 1977 and a master of business administration in
1978 from Bowling Green State University.

Heim joined Lilly in 1979 as an analyst in the corporate information systems group. He
became a staff financial auditor in 1981 and later became the company’s first certified
information systems auditor. In 1985, he rejoined information systems as manager with
responsibility for manufacturing, marketing, financial and human resource systems support.
Following a cross-functional assignment in as manager of engineering for facilities delivery
administration, he was named director of information systems-medical operations in 1992. In
1995, he was promoted to information officer for Lilly Research Laboratories and in 1998 was
named information officer for European and intercontinental operations with responsibility for
IT activities outside the United States.

Heim serves on a number of external councils including the Microsoft Pharmaceutical
Advisory Council, the SAP Life Sciences Executive Council, the Marian University Technology
Advisory Board, and the Board of Directors of Interactive Intelligence Inc.

1) “Lilly’s corporate vision is to improve health outcomes for individual patients. As patient
populations across disease states are very diverse, a focus on diversity is simply good
business.”

2) “Our partnership with NBDPA has been very beneficial for employee growth and
development through opportunities provided at both local and national levels. The professional
workshops, leadership development, and access to community outreach activities all expand
our employee’s breadth. Importantly, NBDPA provides direct exposure to African Americans
in technology leadership roles across industry -- this type of role modeling and mentoring is
invaluable.”

-Mike Heim


HONORARY CHAIR

Garth Marcial
Vice President of DePuy and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics,
part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Garth Marcial is Information Technology (I/T) Vice President of DePuy and Ortho Clinical
Diagnostics, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. He serves on the DePuy
Global Management Board, and is a member of the Medical Device and Diagnostics I/T Council.

The DePuy Companies are global leaders in providing healthcare solutions in orthopaedics, spinal
care, sports medicine and neurosciences. Believing that movement is the very foundation of
wellness and a fulfilling life, DePuy is dedicated to providing patients around the world with a
lifetime of movement solutions.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is a leading provider of high-value diagnostic solutions for the global
health care community. Committed to developing the most advanced tests for early detection or
diagnosis of disease, the company brings products to market that provide timely information and
help to facilitate better medical decisions.

As the worldwide leader of the I/T function, Garth is accountable to ensure that Information
Technology enables DePuy and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics to drive market leadership and
innovative growth across all lines of business.

Garth also served as Worldwide I/T Director of Portfolio and Solution Delivery at Johnson &
Johnson Corporate where he was tasked with delivery of the Global Finance Standardization
initiative for the Company. Prior to his time at Corporate, Garth progressed through a series of
increasing responsibilities at Ethicon, Inc. He has a broad functional background, having supported
Worldwide Operations, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Assurance, e-Business, Finance, Research
& Development, and Sales and Marketing during his years there. Prior to joining Johnson &
Johnson, Garth spent several years with Dun & Bradstreet supporting the company’s Credit
Report business.

Garth received a Global I/T Recognition Program - CIO Award for his outstanding leadership
in driving the ‘One I/T’ Strategy and in the continuous development of the Global Services
organization. Garth was also recognized for his consistent recruitment efforts within Historically
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Garth holds a B.S. degree from the University of Virginia, with a double major in Management
Information Systems and Systems Engineering, and is Johnson & Johnson Green Belt Certified.

The annual NBDPA Conference serves as an integral opportunity for Johnson & Johnson to recruit
high-potential candidates into our family of companies. The conference networking events allow
us to network and collaborate with sponsor companies across the nation to continue to improve
the bright and vibrant future of the NBDPA organization. Johnson & Johnson partners with local
NBDPA chapters throughout the year, hosting various events, forums, and information sessions to
demonstrate our dedication to the advancement of NBDPA and its members.

-Garth Marcia


OPENING CEREMONY SPEAKER

Jim “Mr. Energy” Smith Jr.

From kindergarten through 12th grade he never missed a day of school. His mother
provided the “tough love” that helped develop his indefatigable drive. He played on a
National Championship college football team. He won the Vanguard Group of Investments’
prestigious Award of Excellence. He has a way of helping people to breakthrough and stretch
to new levels of greatness. He’s Jim “Mr. Energy” Smith, Jr., President and CEO of JIMPACT
Enterprises, Inc.

Jim’s favorite quote is Satchel Paige’s, “Dream like you’ll live forever…love like you’ve never
been hurt…work like you don’t need the money…and dance like nobody’s watching! This quote
helps fuel his fire as he works with his customers to move to extraordinary performance.

Prior to starting JIMPACT Enterprises, Jim was a Senior Consultant for Simmons Associates
(Leadership and Diversity Management) and a Performance Solutions Consultant for the Bob
Pike Group (Professional Trainer Development, Performance Improvement, Motivation and
Presentation Skills). He also spent 14 years in the corporate world working for the following
organizations: CoreStates Bank (Vice President, Business Learning Resources), The Vanguard
Group of Investments (Management and Organizational Development Consultant) and the
Prudential AARP Operations (Associate Manager, Training and Development). Throughout
his corporate career he has been known for his creative, spirited, high energy and purposeful
approach to developing relationships, talent and solutions. He gives so much of himself to
help others be their very best.

Today Jim travels nationally and internationally, for groups of all sizes, to provide breakthroughs
to awesome performance. He is a well sought after motivational speaker and has been called
“The Trainer’s Trainer.” In addition, he has worked with thousands of leaders and managers
to coach them in successful leadership and inclusion principles. He’s a mainstay at a number
of conferences including the American Society for Training and Development, the Council of
Hotel and Restaurant Trainers, the Society for Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers and the
Society for Insurance Trainers and Educators. His sessions and keynotes are jam-packed.

Jim’s the author of the inspirational book From Average to Awesome: 41 Plus Gifts in 41 Plus
Years and the co-author of the book Masters of Success with Ken Blanchard, Jack Canfield,
John Christensen and others). He is currently working on his next book, Crash and Learn:
Stuff Trainers do in the Classroom that make People want to SHOUT, sleep or Sneak Out!
His journey from a tiny West Philadelphia single parent home, to high school standout, to
college football captain, to corporate America leader, to successful business owner has been
tremendous. He gave birth to JIMPACT Enterprises, his life long dream, in January of 2000
and the company has been making a JIMPACT throughout the world ever since.

To learn more about Jim, his life, his strategies for success and his many experiences please
read From Average to Awesome.


Learn more about Compuware and our career
opportunities at www.compuware.com/careers
C O M P U WA RE IS A N EQ UA L O P P O R T UNI T Y EMP LOY E R

AWARDS GALA KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Admiral Gary Roughead,
Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral Roughead is a 1973 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.

Among his six operational commands, Roughead was the first officer to command
both classes of Aegis ships, having commanded USS Barry (DDG 52) and USS Port
commanded Royal (CG 73).

As a flag officer, Roughead Cruiser Destroyer Group 2, the George Washington Battle
Group; and U.S. 2nd Fleet/NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic and Naval Forces North Fleet
East.

Ashore, he served as commandant, United States Naval Academy, the Department
of the Navy’s chief of legislative affairs, and as deputy commander, U.S. Pacific
Command.

Roughead is one of only two officers to have commanded the fleets in the Pacific and
Atlantic, commanding the U.S. Pacific Fleet and Joint Task Force 519, as well as U.S.
Fleet Forces Command, where he was responsible for ensuring Navy forces were
trained, ready, equipped and prepared to operate around the world, where and when
needed.

Roughead’s awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy
Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit,
Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal,
and various unit and service awards.

Roughead became the 29th chief of naval operations Sep. 29, 2007.


Illinois New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION
is proud to be a sponsor of the
2010 National BDPA Technology Conference
and extends best wishes to all of the talented
High School Competition Students!

Health Care Service Corporation
is a BDPA Corporate Chapter,
Silver Sponsor
and
2008 NBDPA Epsilon Award Winner

Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC) operates the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, HCSC is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

2010 MASTER OF CEREMONY

Doug Henderson
WDAS - 105.3 FM

Son of legendary New York and Philadelphia deejay “Jocko”, Doug Henderson has been a constant
in Philadelphia radio for the past three decades. His voice is familiar, recognizable and distinctive.
He is eloquent, articulate, energetic, determined, team oriented, extremely focused and has
ubiquitous appeal. Doug maintains high visibility and an impeccable reputation in the community
through involvement with various youth, professional and social organizations. Doug’s tenure at
WDAS FM spans 29 years, Doug’s television experience includes host duties on Channel 17’s
“Dancin’ On Air”, a nationally syndicated show called “City Sounds” , “Late Late Night With Doug
Henderson” on Philly 57, co-host of BET Shop, host of 11-One a show dedicated to homeland
security awareness. Giving “Props to Pops”, as Doug states, he produced “Jocko, The Soul Of A
Man” a video documentary about his father that airs frequently on tv in Philadelphia with plans to
develop a motion picture project.

A business major at Penn State University, Doug carries on his father’s legacy by presiding over Get
Ready, Incorporated a company that produces and markets innovative educational programs that
use elements of rap and hip-hop to deliver essential academic and life skills material to school age
children across America. Doug is currently engaged in negotiations to produce a motion picture
depicting the life of his father, Jocko.

Doug also maintains a full time position as an account manager with Clear Channel Philadelphia and
holds down the weekend slot at WDAS FM.


BEST COMPANIES FOR BLACKS IN TECHNOLOGY AWARDS PROGRAM
In this economy, many African Americans in technology
are concerned about opportunities for both employment It is important to recognize exceptional companies that
and advancement. To respond effectively to changes in provide African Americans with challenging and fulfilling career
the IT industry, we must assess our external and internal opportunities in Information Technology. The Best Companies
environments, industry changes and interpret what we for Blacks in Technology Awards are announced each year and
observe for our members. In 2003, BDPA partnered with recognize the outstanding achievements of companies who have
WorkplaceDiversity.com and introduced the Best Companies demonstrated a commitment to people and an understanding
for Blacks in Technology Awards Program to assess selected that Diversity has a bottom line business case value. The Best
organizations with respect to the organizational climate for Companies for Blacks in Technology Awards are presented at the
African-Americans. Each year, BDPA surveys Fortune 1000 National BDPA Technology Conference held each year.
companies to make an assessment of the workplace and career
development climate within those corporations. The prestigious Epsilon Awards for the Top Companies for Blacks
in Technology are presented annually at the National BDPA
Answers to survey questions pertaining to areas of organization Conference to the top companies in the nation that promote a
and professional development assist BDPA in making an workplace and environment that supports the advancement of
assessment of the workplace and career development climate African-Americans in the information technology industry.
within your organization. Survey responses are confidential and
are evaluated by an outside organization. As a value added For more information on this awards program, please contact the
service to participating companies, BDPA offers consultation National BDPA Office at (800) 727-2372 or epsilon@bdpa.org
sessions to share best practices to help companies improve
their scores.

Rating Categories
Tenure, Promotions and Terminations
Leadership Development and Advancement Programs
Supplier Diversity Programs
Community Outreach Programs

2010 BEST COMPANIES FOR BLACKS IN TECHNOLOGY
AWARD WINNERS
ALLSTATE INSURANCE MERCK AND COMPANY
AMERICAN AIRLINES PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL
COMPUWARE STATE FARM INSURANCE
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY U.S. NAVY
BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF IL, NM, OK, TX WAL-MART STORES
IBM WELLS FARGO
INTEL WELLPOINT

2009 BEST COMPANIES FOR BLACKS 2008 BEST COMPANIES FOR BLACKS 2007 BEST COMPANIES FOR BLACKS
IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNERS IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNERS IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNERS
• Allstate Insurance • Allstate Insurance • Allstate Insurance
• American Airlines • Eli Lilly and Company • Compuware
• Compuware • BlueCross BlueShield of IL, NM, OK, TX • Eli Lilly
• Eli Lilly and Company • HSBC North America • BlueCross BlueShield of IL, NM, OK, TX
• BlueCross BlueShield of IL, NM, OK, TX • Merck and Company • HSBC North America
• Merck and Company • Monsanto • IBM
• Monsanto • State Farm Insurance • Lockheed Martin
• State Farm Insurance • Wal-Mart Stores • Merck and Co.
• Suntrust Bank • Wellpoint • Wal-Mart
• Wal-Mart Stores • Wells Fargo Bank • Wellpoint
• Wellpoint
Epsilon (“Star of the Highest Magnitude”) Epsilon (“Star of the Highest Magnitude”)
Epsilon (“Star of the Highest Magnitude”) Award Winner to the Top Company for Award Winner to the Top Company for
Award Winner to the Top Company for Blacks in Technology: Blacks in Technology:
Blacks in Technology: BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF IL, NM, IBM
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY OK, TX


2010 EPSILON WINNERS
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT
Wheeler Coleman, Chief Technology Officer
Health Care Service Corporation
Wheeler G. Coleman is a corporate vice president at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC),
with over 25 years experience and leadership in information technology. Currently, he is Vice
President and Chief Technology Officer, managing over one hundred employees in Illinois,
Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. As CTO, Mr. Coleman will continue progress in furthering
HCSC’s technology strategies and the future state architecture. Mr. Coleman started at
HCSC in 1983, writing software code and was quickly identified as a leader. He has spent the
last 20 years in upper management working with a vast array of professionals, internal and
external customers and executives to improve business and technical solutions in Marketing,
Subscriber Services, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Audit, ITG and Fraud Detection.
Wheeler is as active in the community as he is in his professional career. In addition to being
an executive sponsor of the HCSC BDPA chapter, he is very active in many organizations in
the community. He sits on the board and participates in many charities in Chicago including
Catholic Charities Adoption Guild, Black Ensemble Theater, Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund,
and the Inner-City Baseball Academy.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENT
Captain Joycelin Robinson, Supply Corps,
Commanding Officer U.S. Navy

US Navy Captain Joycelin (“Joyce”) Robinson is the first African-American Female Commanding
Officer of a Fleet and Industrial Supply Center. One of the Navy’s most challenging positions and
part of a global logistics support enterprise, she was selected for this position out of an extremely
competitive group of her peers. Her established and documented record of extraordinary and
outstanding performance throughout her career of 23 years made her the ideal person to lead Fleet
and Industrial Supply Center (FISC), Jacksonville. In her assignment as Commanding Officer, she
guides and coordinates an ever-increasing range of supply and support services to 49 ships, over
400 aircraft, two industrial facilities and 19 shore installations throughout Navy Region Southeast
and the Caribbean. Exercising over $54 Million in annual budget authorities, she maintains the
public trust while directing the logistics efforts of over 700 employees to provide first class support
during extraordinarily demanding events such as the devastations of the Haitian Earthquake and
multiple region wide product and service functional realignments.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
William Marcus King, Director
State Farm Insurance

William Marcus King was the Director sponsor of State Farm IT’s Breaking Form Initiative. He was
charged with improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the solution delivery business within
the Systems Department. The overall goal of the Initiative was to be a contributing factor that will
increase the productivity of the Systems Department and reduce the solution delivery expenses of
the department. William’s responsibilities included establishing the vision, strategy, and approach
of this Initiative. Breaking Form facilitated improvements within the department, creating a strong
foundation for the years ahead. During this assignment, William reported to the CIO of State
Farm’s Systems Department.


OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
Sharon Murphy, Director of Team Enablement Technology
Wells Fargo Bank

Sharon Murphy champions innovation both as an active member of the Wells Fargo Technology
and Operations Group’s Innovation Council and in her daily work as director of Team Member
Enablement Technology. Sharon’s team provides technology solutions that allow Wells Fargo’s
281,000 team members to collaborate and communicate effectively and efficiently across multiple
time zones, states and countries. Among Sharon’s accomplishments: she was awarded a patent in
2008 as co-inventor of a new technology and methodology for managing call reports via wireless
devices. Sharon recognizes the importance of providing team members with the most advanced
technology resources to enable them to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them
succeed financially. Sharon manages an organization of over 250 employees and an annual budget
of $53MM.

OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
Cheryl Terry, Systems Architect
Wells Fargo Bank

As a systems architect, Cheryl Terry’s responsibilities include ensuring availability and security of
several of Wells Fargo’s most business-critical systems– the mainframe and midrange environments.
For the past two years, she has served as Chief Systems Architect for the Mainframe Resiliency
Program and achieved many successes around enhancing Wells Fargo’s mainframe environments,
helping to ensure that our customers can transact business with us when and how they choose.
Additional standout accomplishments: Cheryl authored a Living Target Architecture document for
Wells Fargo’s mainframe groups and implemented an online wiki that has fostered collaboration
across these groups and serves as a fully searchable online reference book complete with cross-
links and diagrams.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Donald Brown, Systems Manager
Prudential Financial

Donald E. Brown, Jr. has over fifteen years of experience in Information Technology with an
advanced degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is a formidable technologist, providing
highly effective enterprise solutions during his tenure as a project manager and system manger
in the financial services and telecommunication industries. He has played key roles in several
enterprise-wide projects which have resulted in over $18.5 million dollars in savings.

Donald serves with National BDPA as the Chief Information Officer for the organization. He is
responsible for providing the strategic approach for meeting the organization’s technology goals and
ensuring that its vision and mission of the organization are effectively realized through technology.
As CIO, Donald is responsible for leveraging economies of scale, synergies, strategic IT initiatives
and best practices sharing at both the National, and Local chapter level. Additionally, Donald
provides technology consulting and leadership to officers and staff, throughout the organization.


COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sheila Marionneaux, Sr. Program Manager
BlueCross BlueShield of IL, NM, OK & TX

Sheila Marionneaux is a Senior Program Manager for ITG Strategic Services Team at Health
Care Service Corporation (HCSC) in Chicago, Illinois. Sheila’s core business specialties
include: public relations; communications planning and implementation; and the facilitation and
oversight of major meetings and corporate events. She has been with HCSC for 12 years and is
responsible for supporting the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), in the delivery of organizational
change management solutions, along with strategic and creative communications for various
internal and external audiences

Sheila Marionneaux holds executive officer roles on various boards and committees and is
devoted to ongoing community service. She is President of Health Care Service Corporation’s
BDPA Corporate Chapter, serving a constituency of 100 members (HCSC is the National BDPA
2008 Epsilon Award Winner for Top Companies for Blacks in IT); additionally she serves on
the Corporate Advisory Council as a Corporate Champion for HCSC. A nationally published
writer, Sheila provides guidance and support to individuals and for not for profit organizations
in need of targeted communications.

Many backgrounds. Many cultures. Many perspectives.

One World. One Merck.
Merck is proud to be a Sponsor of the
National BDPA for the 7th consecutive year.

We continue to fully support the BDPA and the local PA, NJ and NC
chapters. Please visit our booth to learn about how you and Merck can
work together to build a healthier world.

At Merck, we embrace the individual differences each of us bring to the
world. We believe that with the collective backgrounds, experiences and
talents of our employees, anything can be conquered. It is those unique
qualities that give us perspective to spark innovation and address unmet
medical needs of people throughout the world.

Our professional culture is one of diverse, collaborative and respectful
individuals. Together we help deliver Merck medicines to those who need
them, impacting lives all around the globe. If you’re ready to ﬁnd your place in
the world of Merck, learn more about us and see employee video proﬁles at
merckcareers.jobs/CONFERENCE.

Merck applauds the Philadelphia BDPA chapter
for being named the Chapter of the Year.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer —
proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


NATIONAL BDPA RECOGNIzES LIFETIME MEMBERS

The following individuals are NBDPA lifetime members and will be recognized
at the Founder’s Reception on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 6:30pm

Baron D. Thrower Charlotte 2010
Willie Anderson Chicago 2010
Yvette Graham Chicago 2010
Joyce F. Lewis Chicago 2010
Jesse L. Mathews, III Chicago 2010
Pamela Sexton Chicago 2010
Yvette Davison Chicago 2010
William L. Flowers, Jr. Dallas 2010
Wilhelmenia Ravenell Indianapolis 2010
Di Francisco, Mr. Marc D. Los Angeles 2010
James, Jr., Mr. Howard M. Philadelphia 2010
Curtis Jenkins Philadelphia 2010
Dr. William F. Bundy Rhode Island 2010
Bobby Y. Lamaute Triangle 2010

Fred F. Phillips, III Chicago 2009
Jeffrey C. Musgrove, Jr. Indianapolis 2009
Gloria K. Hall New Jersey 2009
Heather Roberts New Jersey 2009

Gina L. Billings Cincinnati 2008
Dr. Everett Gregory Cincinnati 2008
Hon. Coram Rimes, Jr. New Jersey 2008
Marilyn Tyus-Delmont Twin Cities 2008

Diane Davis Detroit 2006

Norman R. Mays Cleveland 2005
George Williams Cleveland 2005
Vivian Wilson Cleveland 2005

Milt Haynes Chicago 2004

Wayne Hicks Cincinnati 1988

Denise P. Holland Baltimore 1987

Renee V. McClure. New York 1980
Earl A. Pace Jr. Philadelphia 1980


2010 NATIONAL BDPA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
PUBLIC AGENDA

7/26/2010 Monday
2:00 PM 6:00PM National Executive Committee Meeting*
6:00PM 9:00PM Chapter President's Meeting*
7/27/2010 Tuesday
8:00AM 5:00PM National Board of Directors Meeting*
12:00PM 1:30PM National Board of Directors Luncheon*
5:00PM 9:00PM Registration Opens
24 Hours 24 Hours Internet Cyber Café Sponsored by HP
7/28/2010 Wednesday
7:30AM 8:00PM Registration
8:00AM 9:15AM Student Opening Ceremony
9:00AM 5:00PM Adult Forums
9:30AM 5:15PM Youth Technology Camp
12:00PM 1:30PM Student Luncheon Sponsored by Kraft Foods
7:00PM 11:00PM OPENING CEREMONY & RECEPTION
10:00PM 2:00AM Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Philadelphia Chapter
10:00PM 2:00AM Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Philadelphia Chapter
7/29/2010 Thursday
8:00AM 10:00AM HSCC Oral Competition (Open to the Public)
8:00AM 10:00AM Delegates Meeting - By Laws
8:00AM 3:30PM ITSMF Board Meeting
9:00AM 11:00AM Executive Panel Discussion - NEW for 2010!
10:00AM 12:00PM General Membership Meeting
10:00AM 4:00PM IT Showcase Judging (Open to the Public)
12:00PM 1:30PM Student Luncheon Sponsored by Eli Lilly
12:15 PM 1:45 PM Plenary Session Sponsored by State Farm
1:00PM 4:00PM BETF Annual Meeting
1:30PM 3:00PM Executive Panel Discussion - NEW for 2010!
2:00PM 6:00PM HSCC Practice Session
3:30PM 4:30PM ITSMF New Member Orientation
4:00PM 5:00PM IT Showcase Awards Ceremony
4:30PM 5:30PM ITSMF Meeting
5:00PM 7:00PM Corporate Hospitality Reception Sponsored by WellPoint, Inc.
6:00PM 8:00PM Youth Networking Event
6:00PM 9:00PM ITSMF Reception (Invitation Only)

2010 NATIONAL BDPA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
PUBLIC AGENDA
6:30PM 8:30PM Corporate Hospitality Reception Sponsored by BDPA Chgo & US Cellular
7/26/2010 (Invitation Only)
Monday
7:00PM
2:00PM 9:00PM
6:00PM Corporate Hospitality Reception Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase (Invitation
National Executive Committee Meeting*
Only)
6:00PM 9:00PM Chapter President’s Meeting*
10:00PM 12:00AM Candidates Q & A Panel
7/27/2010 Tuesday
10:00PM 2:00AM BDPA Hospitality Suite
8:00AM 5:00PM National Board of Directors Meeting*
12:00PM 1:30PM National Board of Directors Luncheon*
7/30/2010
5:00PM 9:00PM Friday
Registration Opens
7:00AM
24 Hours 8:00AM
24 Hours Student Breakfast Sponsored by US Navy
Internet Cyber Café Sponsored by HP
7:00AM 8:30AM ITSMF Breakfast
7/28/2010 Wednesday
8:00AM 10:00AM ITSMF Meeting II
8:00AM 9:15AM Student Opening Ceremony
8:00AM 12:00PM National Delegates Meeting II - Election
8:00AM 12:00PM IT Showcase Exhibit - Poster Presentations (Open to the Public)
9:30AM 5:15PM Youth Technology Camp
8:00AM 6:00PM HSCC Programming Competition
12:00PM 1:30PM Student Luncheon Sponsored by Kraft Foods
9:00AM 11:00AM Executive Panel Discussion - NEW for 2010!
12:15PM 1:45PM Plenary Session
9:00AM 2:00PM Youth Technology Camp (YTC) O site Tour
7:00PM 11:00PM OPENING CEREMONY & RECEPTION
9:00 AM 5:15PM Adult Forums
10:00PM 12:00AM Candidates Meet & Greet (Regionalization VP & Directors)
10:00 AM
10:00PM 12:00PM
2:00AM ITSMF Workshop Sponsored by Philadelphia Chapter
Hospitality Suite
12:00PM
24 Hours 6:00PM
24 Hours Career Fair & Technology Expo (Open to the Public)
Internet Cyber Café Sponsored by HP
1:00PM
7/29/2010 5:00PM ITSMF Workshop
Thursday
1:30PM
7:30AM 3:00PM
8:00PM Executive Panel Discussion - NEW for 2010!
Registration
4:00PM
8:00AM 5:00PM
10:00AM Youth Oral Competition (Open to the Public)
HSCC Technology Camp (YTC) Awards Presentation
5:00PM
8:00AM 7:00PM
10:00AM ITSMF Reception (Invitation Only)
Delegates Meeting - By Laws
7:00PM
8:00AM 10:00PM
3:30PM Dignitaries Reception (Invitation Only)
ITSMF Board Meeting
10:00PM
9:00AM 2:00AM
11:00AM BDPA Hospitality Suite
Executive Panel Discussion - NEW for 2010!
24 Hours
9:00AM 24 Hours
5:15PM Internet Cyber Café Sponsored by HP
Adult Forums
7:00PM
10:00AM 10:00PM
12:00PM Dignitaries ReceptionMeeting Only)
General Membership (Invitation
10:00PM
10:00AM 2:00AM
4:00PM BDPA Hospitality Suite
IT Showcase Judging (Open to the Public)
24 Hours
12:00PM 24 Hours
1:30PM Internet Luncheon Sponsored by Eli Lilly
Student Cyber Café Sponsored by HP
7/31/2010
12:15 PM 01:45 PM Saturday
Plenary Session Sponsored by State Farm
8:00AM
1:00PM 3:00PM
4:00PM Registration Meeting
BETF Annual
10:00AM
1:30PM 3:00PM
3:00PM Career Fair & Technology Expo (Open 2010! Public)
Executive Panel Discussion - NEW for to the
5:00PM
2:00PM 6:30PM
6:00PM Founders Reception - Lifetime Member Recognition Sponsored by Deloitte
HSCC Practice Session
& ITSMF
3:30PM 4:30PM ITSMF New Member Orientation
6:00PM 7:00PM AWARDS GALA RECEPTION
4:00PM 5:00PM IT Showcase Awards Ceremony
7:00PM 10:00PM AWARDS GALA
4:30PM 5:30PM ITSMF Meeting
10:00PM 1:00AM Student Dance
5:00PM 7:00PM Corporate Hospitality Reception Sponsored by WellPoint, Inc.
10:00PM 2:00AM BDPA Hospitality Suite Sponsored by BDPA Chicago Chapter
6:00PM 8:00PM Youth Networking Event
6:00PM 9:00PM ITSMF Reception (Invitation Only)

Note: Preliminary Agenda, event dates and/or times are subject to change.

Thanks to You,
A beautiful day at the park feels
like a lifetime of sunshine.

It's just one more place we see the benefits
of improving the lives of the people we serve.
As one of the 2010 Best Companies for Blacks in Technology
recognized by BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com, WellPoint is proud of our
dedication to diversity. Still, with all that we've achieved, we will always strive to
better attract, retain and develop top diverse talent. One way is through our
Associate Resource Groups (ARGs), where employees work to develop and
sustain our culture of inclusion, enhance and maximize customer relationships,
and create and leverage leadership opportunities for all of our associates.
Through these ARGs, we're able to better address our customers needs, and
ensure that our workforce is as unique as our wide range of health benefits
products.

At WellPoint, diversity is more than just the 'right thing to do.' It's the way we
approach business, how we interact within our communities, how we mobilize
our employees and, more than anything, why we appreciate moments like this.

Visit our booth at the BDPA Annual Conference
Career Expo to learn more.
You can also visit us online at: www.wellpoint.com/careers or fan us
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WellPointCareers.
®Registered Trademark, WellPoint, Inc.
®Registered Trademark, DiversityInc Media LLC
© 2010 WellPoint, Inc. All Rights Reserved. EOE

ExECUTIvE PANEL DISCUSSIONS
NEW FOR NBDPA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE!
Thursday 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Our Cyber World - Friends and Foes:
What every business and individual needs to know before its too late
Rear Admiral William Leigher – Deputy Commander,
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. TENTH Fleet

Thursday 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Small Business Engagements - Opportunities, Risks and Rewards:
How to avoid becoming a failed business statistic
David Dickson - Director, Small Business Administration, Philadelphia Region
Phil Jaurigue - President/CEO, Sabre Systems, Inc
Tom Kornekay – Chairman/CEO, Tekontrol Inc

Friday 9:00 – 11:00 AM
IT Workforce Development:
How to prepare for the skills in highest demand
James McArthur – VP Lockheed, Center for Innovation
Eloise Young – VP/CIO, Philadelphia Gas Works
Terry Halvorsen – Deputy Commander, US Fleet Cyber Forces Command

Friday 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Federal IT Initiatives: What’s Next? Are you ready?
John James – Director, National Security Personnel System Transition Office
Robert “Bob” Whitkop – Naval Next Generation Network (NGEN), Special Programs Office
Anthony McMahon – Director, Enterprise Computing Center, Internal Revenue Service.
Dr. Anthony Junior - Director, Office of Naval Research


ExECUTIvE PANELIST BIOS

Rear Admiral William E. Leigher
Deputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet

Rear Admiral Bill Leigher, a native of Appleton, Maine, graduated from the University of Southern
Maine in 1980 with a Bachelor in Political Science degree. He attended the Naval War College,
graduating in 1994 with a Master in National Security and Strategic Studies.

In 1981, he was commissioned as an ensign at Officer Candidate School, Newport, R.I. His
initial assignment was aboard USS Thorn (DD 988) as a communications officer. In 1984, he
reported to the Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, R.I., as the fleet communications
instructor.

In 1987, he was selected for lateral transfer and designated a naval cryptologic officer. Later
in 1987, Leigher was assigned to U.S. Naval Security Group Activity Hanza, Okinawa, Japan,
as morse and non-morse division officer. In 1990, he was assigned as the staff cryptologist
for commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group 2 in Charleston, S.C. During this tour he completed
two deployments embarked in USS America (CV 66), which included combat action during
Operations Desert Storm, Desert Shield and Southern Watch. In 1992, Leigher was assigned
to the Office of Naval Intelligence Detachment, Newport, R.I., as a war-gaming specialist.

In 1995, Leigher was assigned to COMUSNAVEUR in London, England, as the cryptologic
operations officer. In 1998, he reported to commander, Naval Security Group Command, Fort
Meade, Md., for assignment as deputy director for Information Technology and Communications
and was subsequently assigned to the Pentagon as the executive assistant to the deputy
director for Cryptology. In 2002 he reported to the National Security Agency as a senior
operations officer in the National Security Operations Center. In July 2004 he reported as the
deputy director for Information Operations at Naval Network Warfare Command.

He recently served as director, Information Operations, Washington, D.C. on the staff of the
Chief of Naval Operations. He reported to his current assignment in December 2009.

Leigher wears the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service
Medal (three awards), the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), the Navy Achievement
Medal (two awards) and various unit and campaign medals.



James D. McArthur, Jr.
Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Center for Innovation

James D. McArthur, Jr. (Jim) joined Lockheed Martin in October 2007 and is the Vice President
for the Center for Innovation.

The Center for Innovation, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is referred to as “The Lighthouse”, as
it is a beacon for innovation and horizontal integration across the many Lockheed Martin
lines of business. The Center is a dedicated facility and environment for the purpose of
advanced concept development and rigorous experimentation within Lockheed Martin and
with government and industry partners. It provides the core functions of systems engineering,
integration management, operations analysis, distributed networks, and modeling & simulation.
Ultimately, the operator and the engineer come together at the Center for Innovation to find the
best concepts and solutions for our customers.

Jim is a native of Bennettsville, S.C., and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1972. Jim
served on active duty for 35 years with the United States Navy. He retired as a Vice Admiral and
as the Commander, Naval Network Warfare Command. His previous assignments were as the
Director of Operations (J-3) at the U.S. Space Command and the Director of Global Operations
(J-3) for U.S. Strategic Command.

During his Navy career, he flew carrier-based tactical aircraft and later served on operational
staffs responsible for space, nuclear, network, cyber and overall information operations. He
served as commander of the Harry S. Truman Battle Group during significant operations in
the Arabian Gulf early in 2001. Jim has also held several senior strategic planning and policy
assignments on the Navy Staff and Joint Staff.

Jim and his wife Elaine reside in Suffolk, Virginia.



David C. Dickson,
District Director, Small Business Administration

David C. Dickson, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, is serving as the District Director for the
Philadelphia District Office of the Small Business Administration. As District Director, Dickson
is responsible for the delivery and management of the Agency’s financial and business
development programs throughout the eastern 40 counties of Pennsylvania.

For 40 years prior to his permanent appointment in January 2006, Dickson was the Plant
Manager for Stanley LaBounty, in Two Harbors, Minnesota; a major part of The Stanley Works’
Hydraulic Division. In that position he was responsible for the management and all operations
for the manufacture and distribution of hydraulic excavator attachments (shears, universal
processors, concrete pulverizers, and grapples) for the scrap, demolition, and general contractor
markets.
Prior to Stanley, Dickson spent 30 years as the Plant Manager for Cirrus Design Corporation in
Grand Forks, North Dakota, The Grand Forks plant manufactured high-tech composite airplane
parts (wings, horizontal stabilizers, fuselages, bulkheads, etc) for the SR20, the first airplane
in history to have a certified aircraft parachute recovery system. Earlier in his career, he was
the Assistant General Manager for a Teleflex Inc plant in California, a Program Manager for an
electro-optics defense manufacturer in Florida, and an Associate Pastor in a Baptist church in
Wichita, Kansas.

In 1975, he graduated as an Industrial Engineer from Youngstown State University in Ohio,
after which he served honorably for over 11 years as an officer in the United States Army. While
in the Army, Dickson earned his Masters of Business Administration from Florida Institute of
Technology and attended the Defense Systems Management College in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.
Dickson has worked as a volunteer in several Chambers of Commerce and a Star City
Commission, being especially active in workforce and economic development initiatives. He
has held positions on four charitable Board of Directors; to include the Minnesota Chapter of
the March of Dimes.

He has been married for over 35 years to his high school sweetheart, the former Barbara
Rickert of Youngstown, Ohio. They have 3 daughters and 10 grandchildren in Wichita, KS
(Tyson); Minneapolis, MN (Cameron, Caleb, Ava); Wichita Falls, TX (Savannah, Alivia, Emilie,
Evelyn); and Joshua, TX (Trinity, Hailee).



Dr. Anthony V. Junior,
Director, Office of Naval Research

Dr. Junior serves as the Director, Department of the Navy’s (DON) Historically Black Colleges
and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program Office. Dr. Junior issues program
guidance and administrative instructions and monitors their implementation. He has the
responsibility to encourage, develop, implement, manage, evaluate and report on activities
and programs that strengthen and support the capabilities of HBCU/MIs to participate in Naval
science and technology research programs, education programs, and contracting opportunities.
Dr. Junior is the principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Research, Director of the Navy’s Small
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Program, and the Director of Research and Technical
Director of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on issues related to HBCU/MIs.

In addition, Dr. Junior manages the education, outreach, and workforce development program
portfolio for ONR. In this capacity, Dr. Junior develops, implements, and manages programs
and activities to enhance the quality and increase the quantity of US scientists and engineers
trained to pursue DoD technical requirements.

Dr. Junior served as Deputy Director, ONR Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and
Deputy Director, Systems Engineering Division at the Office of Naval Research. He has also
served as Director of Computer Security, as a systems engineer, and as a systems programmer
at the ONR.

Dr. Junior earned his Ph.D in urban higher education administration from Jackson State
University, Jackson, MS. Dr. Junior attended Assumption College, Worcester, MA and Strayer
University, Arlington, VA where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a Masters in
Business Administration. He also earned a professional certificate in finance for managers from
the Harvard University Business School. Dr. Junior is a DoD certified Acquisition Professional
and an industry certified systems engineer/systems programmer.



John James,
Director, National Security Personnel System (NSPS) Transition Office

Mr. James is currently assigned as the Director, National Security Personnel System (NSPS) Transition Office, within
the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He is directly responsible for the Congressional mandates to transition
approximately 225,000 employees from NSPS to an appropriate statutory non-NSPS personnel and pay system.
He is also responsible for developing new flexibilities under authorities granted to the Secretary of Defense in the
National Defense Authorization Act of 2010, including: an enterprise-wide performance management system;
new hiring flexibilities; and a DoD Workforce Incentive Fund to recognize individual and team performance and to
attract and retain employees with superior qualifications or abilities.

Mr. James assumed these new responsibilities after serving more than 28 years with the U.S. Navy helping to
construct and maintain this Nation’s surface and subsurface fleet. He was selected for the Senior Executive
Service in May 2000.

Mr. James began his career in government civil service in 1981 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard where he worked
as a Nuclear Ship Superintendent responsible for the repair of Nuclear Aircraft Carriers, Nuclear Cruisers, and
Fast Attack Submarines. In 1986, he transitioned to Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters, Submarine
Directorate, Fast-Attack Submarine Program Management Office (PMO). During the next seven years working
in the Program Office, Mr. James served as the Senior Electrical Engineer, Branch Head for Submarine Electrical
Systems, and Senior Project Engineer for Post Shakedown Availabilities.

Expanding his experience beyond the world of electrical engineering, Mr. James transferred to Chief of Naval
Operations staff in January 1994 where he worked in the Industrial Facility and Policy/Resources Branch followed
by a stint as program analyst in the Office of the Director, Programming and Resources. From CNO staff, he
transferred to the staff of Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Ships) where he was responsible for ship
and aircraft depot maintenance. In 1995, Mr. James returned to NAVSEA and worked in the AEGIS Program
Office as the Assistant Air Defense Systems Manager. June 1997, Mr. James was promoted to the position of
Technical Director, Submarine Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Engineering Management Division and was
the Technical Authority for all submarine technical issues.

In May 2000, Mr. James served in the Senior Executive position of Deputy Program Manager, Strategic and Fast
Attack Submarine Programs. The following year, he was designated Program Manager for Submarine Repair
and Overhaul for the Submarine Directorate. In June 2002, Mr. James assumed the duties of Executive Director,
Undersea Warfare responsible for the maintenance and repair of all in-service submarines in addition to oversight
of the submarine safety program. Mr. James was appointed as the Executive Director, Logistics, Maintenance and
Industrial Operations in April 2006 responsible for the Navy’s ship maintenance, environment and logistics policy,
processes, and execution oversight. He also provided oversight of the four Supervisors of Shipbuilding as well as
the private and public shipyards. Mr. James assumed his current duties in January 2010.

In addition to his primary duties, Mr. James has been a leader in various Navy initiatives to ensure diversity
across the military and civilian workforce. He Chaired the Department of the Navy African American Senior
Executive Service Advisory Committee advising the Under Secretary of the Navy for matters concerning diversity
of the Senior Executive Service. He was a major player in leading joint NAVSEA/Office of Naval Research efforts
to expand Navy related research partnerships with colleges and universities across the nation, especially with
institutions that have a focus on the minority population such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs). Mr. James was also deeply involved with various Navy and NAVSEA initiatives to increase interest by the
future workforce (elementary, high school and college students) in the areas of science, technology, engineering
and mathematics.



Some of the various awards, special recognitions and designations Mr. James received during his 28 year civilian
career with the Navy included receipt of the DON Superior Civilian Service Award (2010), serving as a Senior Advisor
on Diversity to the Chief of Naval Operations (2008), receipt of the National Society of Black Engineers Golden
Torch Award for Lifetime Achievement in Government (2007), Presidential Rank award (2006), Black Engineer
of the Year Award - Special Recognition (2004), receipt of the Department of the Navy Nathaniel Stinson Equal
Employment Opportunity Award for Leadership (2004), the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award, and
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Certificate of Excellence for Success in
Acquisition Reform.

Mr. James received his Undergraduate Degree from Howard University and Master’s Degree from Florida Institute
of Technology. He has also attended the Harvard School of Business and the Keenan-Flagler Business School.
He is a member of the Acquisition Professional Community.



Mr. Terry Halvorsen
Deputy Commander, Navy Cyber Forces

Mr. Terry Halvorsen, a native of Trainer, Pa., graduated with honors from Widener University
with a degree in History. Mr. Halvorsen was commissioned a Regular Army second lieutenant in
May 1980. He was a distinguished military graduate and a George C. Marshall award winner.
Following graduation and commissioning, he attended Army Officer Basic Course and the
Intelligence Officer Course. His first assignment was as Executive/Operations Officer Army
Intelligence Detachment Pensacola, supporting the Army’s training with the Navy at Hurlbert
Field. During this tour Mr. Halvorsen attended various special operations courses and obtained
a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from the University of West Florida.

Mr. Halvorsen’s active and reserve tours include Commander, Intelligence Security Detachment
Combat Support Coordination Team 1, Republic of Korea Operations Officer Directorate of
Security Fort Benning, Commander HHC 361st Civil Affairs Brigade (CAB), Intelligence Officer
361st CAB and Executive Assistant Commanding General 350th CA Command. Mr. Halvorsen
was recalled to active duty numerous times in support of Operation Just Cause, Desert Storm
and Joint Task Forces in Central and South America.

Mr. Halvorsen entered Federal Civil Service in 1985 as the Curriculum Instructional Standards
Officer for Navy Cryptology Training, Corry Station Pensacola, Fla. He has held numerous
positions in the training community to include Deputy for C4I Training, Director Training Policy
and Standards, and Director of Assessment where he was one of the principal architects of the
Navy’s Training reengineering efforts.

Mr. Halvorsen was personally selected for the CNO-directed Executive Review of Navy Training
(ERNT). This was a comprehensive review of all aspects of Navy training resulting in the Navy’s
Revolution in Training to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Navy training. At the
conclusion of the ERNT project Mr. Halvorsen was selected as the Director of Task Force Excel
Atlantic, charged with accelerating the revolution in Navy training. Beginning in January 2003
with the establishment of Naval Personnel Development Command (NPDC), Mr. Halvorsen
served as the Executive Director for NPDC, Norfolk, Va., and the Manpower, Personnel, Training
and Education (MPT&E) CIO (Chief Information Officer). In February, 2006 Mr. Halvorsen was
designated Acting Executive Director, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC)/MPT&E
Echelon II. Mr. Halvorsen officially reported as deputy commander, Naval Network Warfare
Command on October 30, 2006.

Mr. Halvorsen’s personal awards include the, Superior Civilian Service, Meritorious Civilian
Service, Legion of Merit, and Meritorious Service Medal. He is a Rotary International Paul
Harris Fellow, and an Excellence in Government Leadership Fellow.



Robert Whitkop
Executive Director, Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN), Dept of the Navy

Mr Whitkop is a Senior Executive (HQE) in the Department of the Navy. After a career in Navy
Surface Warfare and strategic and tactical telecommunications, he spent five years in Industry
with large and small companies and as president of his own small business supporting Navy and
Joint Programs for telecommunications, networks, and security. He has extensive experience
operating global communications operations as well as software development and business
operations. Mr Whitkop was actively involved in interoperability issues effecting DHS, DoD,
and FEMA including Navy ROC/EOC development and security issues. He has been directly
involved in developing the strategy and consolidations and implementation for Data Centers
and Wide Area Networks and played a key role in developing the concepts behind global
enterprise management of networks that evolved into the Navy’s current strategy for delivery
of Enterprise network capabilities through Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and Base Level
Information Infrastructure (BLII) OCONUS. His broad based experience in Defense Working
Capital Fund business organization gives him unique insight into the issues facing Industry both
inside and outside the Department of Defense. He has tremendous operational experience in
command and control requirements and solution development including design and operations
of numerous command facilities. Prior Naval service of 26 years, included senior management
positions in tours with the Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM), Naval Network
Operations Command (NNOC), Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station
Atlantic (NCTAMSLANT), Regional Staffs, and the CNO’s staff (OPNAV/N6).



Philip P. Jaurigue
President and Chief Executive Officer

Philip Jaurigue, president and founder of Sabre Systems, Inc., began his career in private
industry supporting Navy shipbuilding and aircraft programs. He founded Sabre in 1989, and
has served as its president since its inception.

Mr. Jaurigue’s primary focus and responsibility is to provide strategic business leadership to
drive the direction, stability and growth of Sabre.

Mr. Jaurigue is a frequently scheduled speaker at the Wharton School of Business and the
Entrepreneur’s Forum of Greater Philadelphia. He is also part-time co-host on the weekly radio
show, “Executive Leaders Radio” WHFS 1580AM in Washington, DC.

He was the recipient of the Greater Philadelphia Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year®
Award for IT Solutions for his commitment to exhibiting his entrepreneurial spirit.

Outside of Sabre, Mr. Jaurigue serves as President of the Philadelphia 100 Alumni Association
and, as such, organizes professional development programs for member firms. He also serves
as Chairman of Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART), an organization
supporting research and development and technology based opportunities in the 4-State
Region (DE, MD, NJ & PA). He is a board member of Gilda’s Club of Delaware Valley, a support
organization for those living with cancer and their families. His role is to promote awareness of
its programs and develop strategies for organizational growth.

Mr. Jaurigue is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and earned a master’s degree in
Business Administration from Temple University in Computer Information Sciences.



Thomas S. Kornegay
Tekontrol, Chairman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Thomas S. Kornegay is chairman, founder and chief executive officer of TeKONTROL, Inc. Until
recently, he also served as the company’s president and chief operating officer.
As chairman and CEO, he provides strategic direction to the company he founded in 1986.
Under his leadership, TeKONTROL has grown to a multi-million dollar business enterprise with
more than 60 employees and current operations in the United States and eight other countries
including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, the Republic of Columbia, the Republic
of Hungary, the Republic of India, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Kenya and the
Republic of the Philippines. TeKONTROL has provided support to more than thirty countries
through its U.S. Army and U.S. Navy contracts.

Mr. Kornegay had previously served as project manager for American Systems Corp. following
his military career. The Company has been recognized for its outstanding performance and
community service by a number of organizations. TeKONTROL has also been cited by the
Orlando Sentinel has an outstanding workplace for families.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Kornegay served for 24 years in a variety of engineering, logistics
and maintenance management and staff positions. He earned his bachelor of arts degree
(Cum Laude) in business administration from Orlando College in 1985 after earlier receiving an
associate of arts degree from Southwestern College, Chula Vista. CA.

Mr. Kornegay is active in a myriad of civic and community activities and has served in leadership
positions in many of them, including the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce Executive
Board, the Black Business Investment Fund Board of Directors, the Orange County Historical
Society Board of Directors, the COMPACT Board of Directors, the Greater Orlando Small
Business Chamber Executive Board, the African American Chamber Board of Governors, the
Florida Chamber Board of Governors, the Leadership Orlando Alumni Board of Directors and
the Greater Orlando Leadership Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Kornegay was also a state
of Florida delegate to the 1995 White House Conference on Small Business.



Eloise Young
VP/CIO, Philadelphia Gas Works

Eloise Young has been the Chief Information Officer of the Philadelphia Gas Works since August
2007. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the position. As CIO, Eloise oversees a
$10 million operating budget and is responsible for delivering IT capabilities to PGW’s 1,800
employees.

Prior to her appointment, she served in a number of positions in PGW’s Information Services
Department including Director of Technical Strategy and Support, Manager of Systems
Services, System Administrator in both the Unix and CICS environments, DBA, and applications
developer.

Career highlights include a mainframe hosting project which resulted in $400,000 annual savings
in actual out-of-pocket operating costs associated with running surviving legacy applications
as well as the debut of customer registration, rfp and career online sites @pgworks.com. Ms.
Young, through her technical and energy-sustaining crusade is leading Project Greenhouse.
The goal of Project Greenhouse is to integrate ENERGY STAR-rated hardware into the utilities
IT infrastructure.

Ms. Young is a native Philadelphian who loves her city and enjoys doing volunteer work for area
community groups. She is also part of the core team that spearheads the Philadelphia Gas
Works’ annual United Way fundraiser.


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