Past Conference Presentations
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PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024
ANC, Tribal & NHO Executive Training: SBA & FAR - Leila S. George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight LLP & Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP
Doing Business with NAVFAC & NAVSEA - Bianca Henderson, NAVFAC & Daniel Mahan, NAVSEA
Keep Disagreements from Becoming Disputes - Mark Jackson, Jackson Holcomb LLP & Stowell Holcomb, Jackson Holcomb LLP
Managing CMMC Level 2 Compliance Using the Shared Services Model: A Guide for ANC & Tribal Organizations - Andy Sauer, Sentinel Blue; Derek Kernus, Sentinel Blue & Thomas Langdon, Chugach Government Services
Doing Business with the Department of Transportation & Air Force - Natalie Rosa, DoT & David Sikora, USAF
Limitations on Subcontracting: How Much of the Pie Do You Have to Eat & When Do You Have to Eat It? - Andrew March, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt & Chris Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Demystifying Banking & Government Contracting for the Small Business - Renee Lee, Bank of America; Erin Olenjack, Bank of America & Edward Spenceley, Bank of America
DAY I PLENARY SESSIONS: TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024
Keynote: U.S. Small Business Administration - Jackie Robinson-Burnette, SBA
SBA Panel: Office of Government Contracting & Business Development - Van Tran, SBA & Francine Morris, SBA
SBA Office of General Council - Meagan Guerzon, SBA; Mark Hagedorn, SBA & John Klein, SBA
EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Doing Business with the Department of Health & Human Services
& General Services Administration - Arielle Douglas, HHS & Exodie Roe, GSAFederal Government Cybersecurity Regulations (Including CMMC): Understanding & Mitigating the Risk to Your Business & Your Personal Liability - Stauart Itkin, NeoSystems LLC
Compliance Programs: How to Meet FAR & SBA Requirements Efficiently & Quickly - Leila George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight LLP & Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP
Leveraging SBA Mentor-Protege Program & Joint Venture to Meet Your Needs - Sandra Barrett, SBA
ICHRA Group Health Plans: An Effective Solution for Government Contractors of All Sizes - Ben Gelnar, Fringe Benefit Group; Amanda Lorber, Fringe Benefit Group & Mark Turner, Fringe Benefit Group
Subcontracting Do’s & Don’t’s - Rita Brooks, SAIC; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI Federal & Amira Gonzalez, RTX
Growth Strategies in a Highly-Regulated Industry - Sarah Curtis, Nichols Liu LLP; Robert Gentzke, Niniq Government Services; Robert Nichols, Nichols Liu LLP & John Witte, Tikigaq Corporation
Leveraging the Office of Government Contracting to Achieve Your Needs - Francine Morris, SBA; Randy Miller, SBA & Kimberly Tripp, SBA
Grow or Go: Small Business Lifecycle Maturity - Peter Ford, PilieroMazza PLLC; Meghan Leemon, PilieroMazza PLLC & Craig Stetson, BDO USA
Contracting Opportunities with the Idaho National Labs & Sandia National Labs & National Science Foundation - Stacey Francis, Idaho National Labs; Zach Mikelson, Sandia
National Labs & Anita Perkins, NSFDAY II PLENARY SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024
Department of Health & Human Services - Katrina Brisbon, HHS
OSDBU Panel - Ron Perry, National 8(a) Association; Alyse Bullock, USN; Arielle Douglas, HHS; Kimberly Osborne, VA; Tyra Redus, DoT & John Watson, USAID
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PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Advance Executive Training for ANCs, Tribes & NHOs - Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP; Kelsey Hayes, Holland & Knight LLP & Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP
OSDBUs & SBLOs: Bridge the Gap MeetUp - Kimberly Ball, USAID, OSDBU; Frances Bond, USAID, OSDBU; Gregory Buchholz-White, ACDI/VOCA & Doan Ly Nguyen, HUD, OSDBU
Davis Bacon Regulation Updates - Josh Dennis, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Andrew March, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt & Chris Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Federal Market Outlook & Trends Impacting Small Businesses in 2024 - Kevin Plexico, Deltek
CMMC 2.0 & NIST 800-171r3: Timeline, Impact, & Strategies to Prepare - Eric Crussius, Holland & Knight LLP & Stuart Itkin, NeoSystems
2024 Veteran Certification Program Updates & Process - John Perkins, SBA
Exploring Agency Insights: Navigating Small Business Resources - Darlene Bullock, DHS; Denise Benjamin-Sirmons, EPA; Jean Lin Pao, HUD & Exodie Roe, GSA
Synergies & Success: Harnessing the Power of Associations for Small Business Growth - Barbara Ashe, VIP; Janelle Askew, NVSBC; Michelle Burnett, HUBZone Council; Angela Dingle, WIPP & Sonji Franklin, NMSDC
What is Enough? A Social Disadvantage Narrative Workshop in the Wake of Ultima - Carissa Siebeneck Anderson, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, Sandra Barrett, SBA; Jared Doebritsch, SBA; John Klein, SBA & Van Tran, SBA
Strategies for Growth: A Spotlight on Small Business Opportunities - Ben Skyles, ProSource360, Shannon Jackson, HHS; Sharon Ridley, VA; Tyra Redus, DOT & George Sears, USDA
Behind the Curtain: Unveiling Success in Joint Ventures Sustainable Success - Allison Giddens, WIN-Tech, Poupak Afshar, Easy Dynamics; Justin DePalmo, GDIT; Andy Sauer, Sentinel Blue & Amy Williams, Coalfire Federal
Five Essential Tips to Maximize the Benefits of a Debriefing - Rachael Haley, Berenzweig Leonard LLP & Stephanie Wilson, Berenzweig Leonard LLP
SBA’s Office of Government Contracting: Let’s Talk Prime Contracting, Subcontracting, COC, NMR & Size - Pam Beavers, SBA; Janette Fasano, SBA; Nicholas Manalisay, SBA; Francine Morris, SBA; Tanika Pierce, SBA; Rosetta Rodwell, SBA & Carol Thompson, SBA
EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Contracting Triumph: Strategies for Government Procurement - Marlietha Williams, Federal Reserve Bank, Kimberly Ball, USAID & Ruby Crenshaw-Lawrence, DCSA
Strategic Alliances & Mastering Collaboration with Primes in the Federal Arena - Rita Brooks, SAIC, Alex Agyemang, Booz Allen Hamilton; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI Federal; Gwen Johnson, Parsons; Meredith Koons, ContiFederal & Shawn Ralston, AECOM
Understanding & Remaining Under the SBA’s 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Thresholds - Lynnette Leidwinger, Cherry Bekaert; Carol Marin, Cherry Bekaert LLP; Eric Poppe, Cherry Bekaert LLP & Traci Shepps, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Dating, Marriage, & Avoiding Divorce: Eliminating Failure in Mentor/Protégé Relationships - Gloria Larkin, TargetGOV, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, PilieroMazza PLLC; Ted Gattino, Taggert Brown & Associates Inc & Donna Huneycutt, Benedex Robotics
Before the Storm: How Business Leaders Can Best Prepare their Companies for Success When it Comes to Litigate - Ryan Bradel, Ward & Berry, PLLC & Virginia Robinson, THTBC
Government Contracting & Business Development (GCBD): Updates & Changes to Small Business Programs - Robert DuHart, SBA, Lori Gillen, SBA; Andrieka McCane, SBA; Francine Morris, SBA & Dr. Donna Peebles, SBA
OSDBU Insights for Government Contracting Success - Edward DeLisle, Thompson Hine LLP, Anne Bannister, NAVSEA; Kimberly Dávila, DIA; Kathryn Liebler, NAVAIR, OSDBU & Donna Ragucci, TREAS
The Art of Storytelling: A Business Growth Catalyst - Krystn Macomber, Summit Strategy & Christa Williams, Bank of America
Partnering with AI Companies: How to Contract for IP Ownership - Amanda Merced, Ward & Berry, PLLC
Key Tactics for Successful 8(a) M&A Transactions - Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, PilieroMazza PLLC & Abby Baker, PilieroMazza PLLC
SBA’S Financial Reporting & DCAA-Compliant Accounting for Government Contracts - Stephanie Ballard, Defense Contract Audit Agency; Sue Chon, GRF CPA; Gerard Leonard, Defense Contract Audit Agency & Steve Lyons, GRF CPA
8(a) Application: Things You Need to Know - Jared Doebritsch, SBA & Van Tran, SBA
Debriefings & Bid & Size Protests, What Executives Need to Know - Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP; Kelsey Hayes, Holland & Knight LLP & Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP
Supplier Diversity in the Private Sector - Elizabeth Sullivan, Madison Group, Antoine McNeal, Amazon Business; Lisa King, IBM; Earnest Williams, bioMerieux, Inc & Michael Williams, AT&T
The Necessity of Adaptive Leadership - Roni Briggs, OSIYO Group
Will Your Benefit Program Help or Hurt Your Next Bid? - Taylor Boon, Boon
Beyond the Hype: How AI Can Help 8(a) Businesses Accelerate Growth - Kevin Bracato, Technomile
If You Like FREE Training, You are Only 1 Click Away! - Sandra Barrett, SBA & Terri Denison, SBA
GENERAL SESSION: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024
NASA’s Strategies to Increase Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses & Help them Soar! - Robert Medina, NASA & Karla Smith Jackson, NASA
EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024
SBA’s Affiliation Rules: Is Your Small Business Actually Small? - Matthew Schoonover, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC
Navigating Procurement Paths: Opportunities for Small Businesses - Brandilynn Collins Garrison, Amazon Web Services, Thaddeus Martin, AMC; Sharon Morrow, DTRA; Valerie Oliver, USACE & Paul Ward, USSOCOM
Win More Government Contracts By Leveraging Your GSA Schedule - Michael LeJeune, RSM Federal Speakers: Jon Barker, Strategic Growth Advisors (SGA) & Rich Earnest, Earnest Consulting Group
Sparking Growth: Identifying Opportunities & Overcoming Challenges as an SMB - Jacob Borgeson, Unanet, Bill Graham, Advon Construction; Caleb Malcolm, Lumbee Tribe Enterprises, LLC & Brandon Potter, Strategic Solutions International, LLC
Assessment Success! How To Prep for CMMC Level 2 Certification - Derek Kernus, DTS Consulting Speakers: Fernando Machado, Cybersec Investments; Justin Orcutt, Microsoft; Charlie Ramsey, IVA’AL Solutions, LLC & Edward Tourinsky, DTS Consulting
Get to Know the REFRESHED HUBZone Program - Lori Gillen, SBA & JaWanda Jones, SBA
Business as an 8(a) Company in the Transitional Years - Cassius Butts, Global Leader Group; Jon DeVore, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot & John Shoraka, GovContractPros
Effective Teaming Agreements & How to Avoid Horror Stories - Jacob Broussard, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt; Andrew March, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt & Chris Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt
The GovCon Guide to Collaborating with Non-Civilian Agencies - Robert Misulich, The Aleut Corporation, Roberto Acosta, AFNWC; Carlen Capenos, DISA; Tim Cole, MDA & Jeffrey Mellott, AFMC
The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: All Your Questions Answered - Tracey Ebb-Murphy, SBA & KA Perkins, SBA
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PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023
ANC, Tribal & NHO Legal Session - Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP; Leila George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight LLP
M&A of Government Contractors Session - Christopher Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Jean Back, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Dan Eller, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Trevor Livingston, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Andrew March, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Charmin Shiely, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Once 8(a), Always 8(a)? Myth vs Reality Session - Randy Miller, U.S. Small Business Administration
The Power of Storytelling to Win More Business Session - Krystn Macomber, Summit Strategy; Christa Williams VP Government Contracting, Bank of America
The Impact of Recent and Pending Cybersecurity Regulation on 8(a) Organizations and Strategies to Affordably Achieve and Maintain Compliance - Stuart Itkin, NeoSystems LLC; Ben Tchoubineh, Phoenix TS
Joint Ventures Gone Wrong - Pitfalls & Lessons-Learned Session - Steven Robert, U.S. Small Business Administration; Carissa Siebeneck Anderson Of Counsel, Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot; Mark Hagedorn, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Small Business Administration; Kanika Perkins, U.S. Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program
DAY I PLENARY SESSIONS: TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
SBA Updates: Legal Rules & Reg - John Klein, U.S. Small Business Administration
CMMC Session - Stuart Itkin, NeoSystems LLC; Ben Tchoubineh, Phoenix TS
EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Doing Business with Federal Agencies Session - Matthew Elliott, DLA Land & Maritime; Charles Williams, NASA
8(a) Participants and the False Claims Act: Are You Ready for Increased Enforcement? Session - Matthew Finberg, Piliero Mazza
Inflation and the Government’s Stance on Reimbursing Contract Costs Session - Ryan Bradel, Ward & Berry; Stephen "Chase" Kunk, Capital Edge Consulting Inc.; Craig Stetson, Capital Edge Consulting Inc.
Tips & Tricks to working with the Department of Defense Session - Edward DeLisle, Thompson Hine LLP; Kathy Kinnett, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Scott Kiser, U.S. Air Force; Arveice Washington, U.S. Department of the Navy
Special Rules Applicable to ANCs Session - Stowell Holcomb, Jackson Holcomb LLP
How to Work with Large Prime Contractors Session - Rita Brooks, SAIC; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI; Daniel Hart, Siemens
Facility Clearance Process & Potential Pitfalls - Matthew Kitzman, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
Construction Panel: JV's, Bona Fide & SBA Issues Session - Greg Koger, Holland & Knight LLP; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP
DAY II PLENARY SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023
Keynote by the U.S. Secretary of the Navy - Carlos Del Toro
OSDBU Director Panel & Q&A - Shannon Jackson, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Francine Morris, National Science Foundation; Jamala Peyton, U.S. Agency for International Development; Sharon Ridley, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Advanced Executive Training - Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP; Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP
Critical Elements for Making Your Proposal Stand Out - Krystn Macomber, Summit Strategy; Edward Spenceley, Bank of America
The Service Contract Act: Issues and Solutions for Government Contractors and their Subcontractors - Alex Major, McCarter & English; Vanessa Quinones, GSA National; Jeff Ramsey, Assured Partners
Financing for 8(a) Government Contractors - Jackie Robinson-Burnette, Senior Executive Service Solutions; Patrick Thom, Action Capital; Peter Timbas, TFN Lending; Teresa Moon, Parabilis
Leveraging GSA Purchasing Programs to Win More Government Contracts - Cristi Suhadolnik, Capitol 50 Consultants Inc; Rich Earnest, Earnest Consulting Group; Michael LeJuene, RSM Federal
Diversify Your Pipeline: Supplier Diversity Initiatives Outside of the Federal Marketplace - Jullian Bailey, State of Georgia, Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), State Purchasing Division (SPD); Antwaun Griffin, Amazon Business; Derek Farias, Philips Healthcare
What to Expect During a CMMC Voluntary Assessment - Bill Wootton, C3 Integrated Solutions
Get to Know Your Resources - Marie Myszkier, Florida PTAC; Candace Waterman, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP); Barbara Ashe, Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP); Michelle Burnett, HUBZone Council
Data Security: The intersection of Physical Security and Cybersecurity - Jason Ezzell, Brawley; Jody Baldwin, Brawley; Jason Aguilar, Network Integrity; Matt Shoonover
Managing CMMC: Strategies for Small Businesses - Greg Powers, NeoSystems; Ed Bassett, NeoSystems
EXPO STAGE EDUCATIONAL SERIES: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Selling Dual Use Technology: You know the Why, Let's Talk about the How - Amanda Merced, Ward & Berry, PLLC
Who Said It Best™ Elevator Pitch Competition: Workshop & Coaching - Gloria Larkin, TargetGov
DAY I EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Bid Now, Win Later: Designing a Profitable Pipeline - Carlos Garcia, Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation
Doing Business with the Department of Defense - Ed DeLisle, Thompson Hine LLP; Liz Walker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Arveice Washington, Navy; Tim Cole, Missile Defense Agency; Kyle Beagle, National Guard Bureau; Paul Ward, SOCOM
Is Your Business Prepared to Capitalize on 2023 Growth Opportunities? - Kevin Plexico, Deltek
Using Compliance to Win More Business - Rich Wilkinson, Unanet
How to do Business with Specialized Government Agencies - Roni Briggs Moderator OSIYO Group; Charles Williams, NASA; Ivette Luz Jorge, US Customs & Border Protection; Bianca Henderson, Naval Facilities and Engineer Command; Gregory Santiago, Air Force Installations & Mission Support Center
M-22-03 Equity in Procurement and Executive Order 13895 - Calvin Mitchell, U.S. Department of Education; MichelleWarren, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Wonzie Gardner, National Science Foundation; Angela Washington, Minority Business Development Agency
Considerations for 8(a) Participants, Graduates, and their Contracts in M&A Transactions - Isaias "Cy"Alba, Piliero Mazza LLC; Abby Baker, Piliero Mazza LLC; Pete Ragone, SC&H Group; Ken Dodds, Live Oak Bank
Procurement Readiness: Tips & Advice from the Experts - Diane Dempsey, BAE Systems; Suzanne Raheb, Lockheed Martin; Camille Geiger, Boeing; Crystal King, Raytheon
SBA Enforcement & Compliance: Key Issues & the Role of the Inspector General - Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP; Kelsey Hayes, Holland & Knight LLP; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP
EXPO STAGE EDUCATIONAL SERIES: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Subcontracting Rules of the Road - How to Navigate the Winding Roads of Subcontracting Within the 8(a) Program - Paige Spratt, Chris Slottee, Andrew March, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Advanced Tactics & Strategies for Communicating Your Past Performance and Accelerating Revenue - Joshua Frank, RSM Federal; Anna Urman, Department of State
Changing Course: Contract Mods, REAs, & Terminations - Mark R. "Hawk"Thomas, Reid Law PC
How to Build an Ethics & Compliance Program on a Small Business Budget - Karen Ell, Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corp
SBA SERIES: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Secrets to Submitting a Successful 8(a) Application - Sandra Barrett, Mark Hagedorn, U.S. Small Business Administration
Introduction to HUBZone Application & Recertification - Laura Maas, U.S. Small Business Administration
Navigating the WOSB Program Application - Alisa Sheard, U.S. Small Business Administration
DAY 2 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Powerhouse Resources: The Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - Ron Perry, National 8(a) Association; Farooq Mitha, U.S. Department of Defense; Calvin Mitchell, U.S. Department of Education; Austin "AJ" Johnson, Marine Corps Systems Command; Kimberly Ball, U.S. Agency for International Development; Paul Ross, U.S. Department of Energy; Sharon Ridley, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Darlene Bullock, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Jean Lin Pao, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Donna Ragguci, U.S. Department of Treasury; Kimberly Buehler, U.S. Department of the Army; Shannon Jackson, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Contract Opportunities Direct from Agencies - Elizabeth Sullivan, Madison Services Group, Inc.; Marleitha Williams, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Exodie Roe, U.S. General Services Administration; Denise Sirmons, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Ron Saville, Air Force
Capturing Past Performance - Jon DeVore, BHBC; Gloria Larkin, TargetGov
Exiting the 8(a) Program? What Now? - Cassius Butts, Capital Fortitude Business Advisors; Krystal Brumfield, U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Government-Wide Policy; Daniel Sowders, Broadleaf Inc; Ben Skyles, ProSource360
Upcoming Construction Opportunities at Sandia National Laboratories - Laura Lovato, Sandia National Labs
How to Work with Large Primes to Expand your Portfolio - Rita Brooks, SAIC; Meredith Koons, Conti Federal; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI Federal; Shawn Ralston, AECOM; Gwen Johnson, Parsons
EXPO STAGE EDUCATIONAL SERIES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Native Hawaiian Organizations: Dispelling the Myth - Michael Anderson, Nakupuna Companies; Shannon Edie, NHO Association
Red Flags to Avoid When Forming Mentor Protégé Relationships - Robb Wong, FedSolve, LLC; Jimmy Zhou, Cohn Resznick
SBA SERIES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Got My 8(a) Certification: Now What? - Sandra Barrett, Jo Ann Lawrence, U.S. Small Business Administration
All Things Mentor-Protégé Program - Kanika Perkins, U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Director's Panel - Sandra Barrett, U.S. Small Business Administration; Donna Peebles, U.S. Small Business Administration; Alisa Sheard, U.S. Small Business Administration; Laura Maas, U.S. Small Business Administration; Kanika Perkins, U.S. Small Business Administration
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PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022
ANC, Tribal & NHO Legal Session - Leila S. George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight LLP; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP
Effective Teaming Agreements & How to Avoid Horror Stories - Robert J. Misulich, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Christopher Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Bidding to Winning: Best Practices for Competitive Rates - Parker Barrineau, FCE Benefit Administrators, Inc.; Olessia Smotrova, OST Global Solutions, Inc.
Influencing an RFP During Acquisition - Michael LeJeune, RSM Federal; Matthew Schoonover, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC
CMMC: CUI & Enclave Options - Ed Bassett, NeoSystems LLC
Grow or Go: Small Business Life Cycle Maturity - Roni Briggs, OSIYO Group; Meghan Leemon, PilieroMazza PLLC; Edward Spenceley, Bank of America
DAY I PLENARY SESSIONS: TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
SBA Updates & SBA Updates: Legal Rules & Regs - Jackson S. Brossy, SBA; Mike Fong, SBA; Steven Brown, Alaska District SBA; Mark Hagedorn, SBA; John Klein, SBA; Theresa Meers, SBA
CMMC/Cyber: DoD - Ed Bassett, NeoSystems LLC; Pamela Brunson, National Guard Bureau; Shelby Butler, NAVAIR; Joseph McWilliams, Air Force
EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Doing Business with Federal Agencies - Nicole Jackson, HUD; Calvin Mitchell, Education
The Benefits & Burdens of “Affiliation” - Christopher Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Robert J. Misulich, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Business Systems Status & the Impact on Your Business - Ryan Berry, Ward & Berry PLLC; Brendan Halloran, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Doing Business with the Army Corps of Engineers - Kathy Kinnett, USACE, Alaska District; Randy Miller, SBA & Michelle Morales, USACE, Sacramento District
2022 Prime Updates - Susan Moser, Cherry Bekaert LLP; Rita Brooks, SAIC; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI Federal; Tricia Edmonds, Amazon Web Services
Mergers & Acquisitions - Jon DeVore, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot; Kenneth Dodds, Live Oak Bank
Procurement Collusion Strikeforce Briefing for 8(a) Small Businesses - Nolan J. Mayther, U.S. Department of Justice
SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program and Joint Ventures - Leila George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight PLLC; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight PLLC
Trending Impacts to the Government Construction Contracting Industry - Edward DeLisle, Offit Kurman
DAY II PLENARY SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022
NASA OSBP - Glenn Delgado, The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
NASA SBS Panel - Richard L. Mann, NASA; Robert O. Betts, NASA; Kandace P. Chappell, NASA; Kay S. Doane, NASA; Troy E. Miller, NASA; Christine L. Munroe, NASA; Robert E. Watts, NASA
NASA SEWP Update - Darlene E. Coen, NASA
OSDBU Panel - Ron Perry, National 8(a) Association; Kimberly Ball, USAID; SBS PanelCalvin Mitchell, Education; Jean Pao, HUD; Ron Pierce, Energy; Donna Ragucci, Treasury; Exodie Roe, GSA