2004 NDIA chapters.

George Rogers Clark

Greater Atlanta

Greater El Paso/Ft Bliss

Greater Hampton Roads

Greater Los Angeles

Greater NY/Connecticut

Gulf Coast

Iowa/Illinois

Indian Head

Lone Star

Michigan

Mid Continent

Mile High

Nebraska

New England

North Carolina

Northern California

Northwest

Oregon

Pacific Northwest

Panhandle

Picatinny

Pittsburgh

Pontchartrain

Razorback

Rio Grande

Rocky Mountain

San Diego

South Carolina

South Texas

St. Louis

Tennessee Valley

Texas

Utah

Washington, DC

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wright Brothers

NDIA's 51 chapters, many located near major military commands, corporate business areas, research centers and defense agencies, focus on educating its communities on current and local issues relating to our national security and industrial base. Each member may participate in activities to gain firsthand knowledge of the needs and requirements of defense related companies, attend briefings and tours hosted by senior military commanders, and strengthen local relationships among government and industry representatives. These activities range from informal breakfasts to black-tie dinners, from ad-hoc meetings to community USO benefits and scholarship fundraising events.

2003 Model Chapters

Central Florida

Central New Jersey

Greater Hampton Roads

Gulf Coast

Iowa/Illinois

Picatinny

Rocky Mountain

San Diego

Tennessee Valley

Washington, DC

CHAPTER OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND CHAPTER (CENTRAL & SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Aberdeen Proving Ground is known as the birthplace of the Army Ordnance Association. Founded in 1919 and through a series of changes through the years, the AOA later became part of the American Defense Preparedness Association, a national organization dedicated to promoting progress in science, engineering, education and management for the national defense. The present NDIA resulted from a merger between the ADPA and the National Security Industrial Association. APG has a proud history and is still referred to as "the Home of Army Ordnance." it is one of the Army's finest test, evaluation, research, development, engineering and training installations.

The APG Chapter serves as a focal point for industry to interact with the major service commands located in the APG Chapter area. The chapter's main activities include general membership luncheons and dinners with technical experts as guest speakers, tours of industrial plants and government research and development facilities and an annual outing and baseball game at the Cal Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Md., to foster dialogue between industry and government members. The chapter hosted two dinner presentations with top NASA scientists who spoke the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mars Rover and Exploration Mission.

These events were held on behalf of promoting science and engineering in the community. Local students interested in these fields were invited to participate in the events and were requested to write an article for their school newspaper based on what they learned from the presentations.

The chapter provides support to youths to pursue careers in the technical and scientific fields. This year, the chapter joined local corporations in the area to provide sponsorship to the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League Robotics Tournament.

As indicated by a "thank-you" letter from the executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County, Md., hosting the event,

"The NDIA APG Chapter's support helped make this first-ever event a resounding success" for 200 youth participants. Also, the chapter monitored efforts and made our position known to military and local officials during a study concerning the proposed joint military and civilian use of the Phillips Army Airfield, located at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Website: www.ndiaapg.org

President

Joseph A. Andrese, Bel Air, Md.

Vice President

John F. Roth Jr., U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

Secretary

Robert C. Curley, Robert Curley Associates, White Marsh, Md.

Treasurer

Richard A. Bucci, Bel Air, Md.

Chairman of the Board & Immediate Past President

Patrick A. Endres, Jacobs Engineering, Bel Air, Md.

Directors

Cindy G. Boston, Smiths Detection, Edgewood, Md.

John G. Gregory, JGG Inc., White Marsh, Md.

Jerold L. Nook, Edgewood, Md.

David C. Robinson, TRI-S Inc., Aberdeen, Md.

Jeannie Skillman, Booz Allen Hamilton, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

John P. Sobczyk, Aberdeen, Md.

Advisory Directors

Randy Coates, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Terry Craig, DoD

James Finfera, Finfera Enterprises, Clearwater, Fla.

ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER (NEW MEXICO)

ARIZONA CHAPTER

President

Kirk Kennedy, ATK Gun Systems Company LLC, Mesa, Ariz.

Secretary & Treasurer

Robert B. Glantz, AFK, Mesa, Ariz.

Directors

Mark P. Harris, Talley Defense Systems Inc., Mesa, Ariz.

James E. Haskins, Lockheed Martin Corp., Litchfield Park, Ariz.

Jon J. Miller, General Dynamics Decision Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Martin J. Muir, "Talley Defense Systems Inc., Mesa, Ariz.

Ralph A. Rockow, Dynamic Science Inc., Phoenix, Ariz.

Steven M. Wegener "Talley Defense Systems Inc., Mesa, Ariz.

Past Immediate President

Bill Mogan, Rochester, Minn.

ARK-LA-TEX CHAPTER (ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA AND TEXAS)

CAPITAL CITIES CHAPTER (NEW YORK STATE)

CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER (ORLANDO AND MELBOURNE AREAS, FLORIDA)

The Central Florida Chapter membership increased to 655 as of May 2004. The geographical center for our members is the Central Florida Research Park, which is the home of the U.S. Army Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI); the Naval Air Systems Command, Training Systems Division (NAVAIR Orlando); the U.S. Marine Corps Program Manager Training Systems (PM TRASYS), and the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS). The park is also the home for the University of Central Florida's Institute for Simulation and Training (IST), as well as the National Center for Simulation.

The industry base that supports these "high-tech" organizations is large and diversified and made up of large, mid-size, small and disadvantaged businesses. Our member companies range from the giants--Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SMC, Boeing and Raytheon--to one-person companies.

In addition to modeling, simulation and training, member companies are active participants in the areas of electronics, weapon systems, information and communications systems design, development and production. Chapter members also include a number of engineering, logistics and program support services companies outside the Modeling and Simulation Community.

During 2004, the Central Florida Chapter was represented on city and county military affairs committees and actively supported the city and county Welcome Home to the Troops in June 2004. The chapter continued to present academic scholarships totaling $6,000 for deserving ROTC and JROTC cadets and for the Simulator Technician Program at Daytona Beach Community College.

The chapter worked closely with PEO STRI and NAVAIR Orlando to establish five Government/Industry integrated Product Teams (IPT) to improve communications and business practices within the Central Florida military industrial community. IPT feedback and reports of progress are presented at the bimonthly industry luncheons sponsored by CFL-NDIA. The IPT reports have increased luncheon attendance by 15 percent.

The chapter continues to serve as a conduit for support to our deployed servicemen, assisting in the collection of sundry packs to postage. We continue our tradition of providing support to the host commands for special events, such as MIA Day and building dedications in the name of fallen soldiers, making possible for them activities that would otherwise be financially unsupportable.

With sponsorship from one of our leading board members and the active oversight of another board member, we have established an extremely effective website for our chapter. The site has protected information for the exclusive use of our members, postings of key events throughout the community, provisions for communications between IPT members and our members and a host of other beneficial features.

Our recently concluded board elections resulted in a one-third turnover in elected membership, enhancing representation outside what is predominantly an M&S community. Recent Board membership was extended to permanent representation by the National Center for Simulation (NCS) and changed from the Institute of Simulation and Technology (IST) to the broader-based University of Central Florida. The major source of revenue for all chapter activities remains the I/ITSEC golf tournament. Chapter board meetings held second Tuesday of each month. Website: www.ndia-cfl.org

President

Jim B Godwin, JHT Inc., Orlando, Fla.

Vice President (Membership)

Debbie L. Berry, Lockheed Martin Information Systems, Orlando, Fla.

Secretary

Paul G. Bernhardt, MTS Technologies Inc., Orlando, Fla.

Treasurer

Ron Johnson, Advanced Interactive Systems, Orlando, Fla.

Directors

Edward D. Babiuch, AT&T Government Solutions, Orlando, Fla.

James K. Cooksey, Northrop Grumman Corp., Orlando, Fla.

Earle L. Denton, ICON Systems Inc., Orlando, Fla.

Perry Dunn, American Systems Corp., Winter Park, Fla.

Fred Eisele, Raytheon Co., Chuluota, Fla.

Russ Hauck, National Center for Simulation, Orlando, Fla.

George A. Landis, Brig. Gen., USA (Ret.), Raytheon Co., Orlando, Fla.

Kristy Murray, IDSI, Winter Park, Fla.

DeLloyd Voorhees, Computer Sciences Corp., Orlando, Fla.

Sharon K Wolford, Carley Corp., Orlando, Fla.

William M. Yerkes, Captain, USN (Ret.), University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla.

Immediate Past President

Stanley Aronberg, Aronberg & Associates, Orlando, Fla.

CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CHAPTER (FORT MONMOUTH AREA, NEW JERSEY)

The Central New Jersey Chapter has focused its efforts on major issues facing the Army and its Industry Partners. Last August, we conducted a very wall-attended Executive Forum bringing together Senior Military and Industry Executives to discuss key issues.

We continued our luncheon program with six successful and informative events. The highlight of our luncheon program is the annual awarding of the Themi Ganias Service Award. This award is given to those individuals in our local "Industry team" who have provided significant contribution of time and energy to the Fort Monmouth Community.

The 2004 award recipients: Dianne Comes, Sytex Inc.; Cheryl Davidson, Harris Corporation; Marcia Owens, Northrop Grumman Corporation; and Kit Roach, General Dynamics.

We are partnering with the local chapter of Women in Defense to help establish their chapter and provide synergy with NDIA Central New Jersey Chapter on future programs. Chapter board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month.

President

Andrew R. D'Angelo, Sytex Inc., Eatontown, N.J.

Executive Vice President

James C. Horn, Department of the Army, Toms River, N.J.

Vice President (Membership)

Ronald E. Gornto, Galaxy Scientific Corp., Earontown, N.J.

Vice President (Programs/Events)

Anthony V. Campi, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.

Secretary

Ellie Cintron, Long Branch, N.J.

Treasurer

Patrick T. Thornton, Rockwell Collins, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, N.J.

Directors

Joe Brady, Department of the Army, Fort Monmouth, N.J.

John S. Chesbro, Col., USA (Ret.), Ocean, N.J.

Gordon R. Frank, Titan Corp., Eaton Town, N.J.

A. Michele Kebea-Adams, AMK Ltd., Charsworth, N.J.

Mari Kovach, Department of the Army, Fort Monmouth, N.J.

Robert R. Lehnes, Fort Monmouth, N.J. Darv Stutz, Radian Inc., Shrewsburg, N.J.

Immediate Past President

Kenneth H. Zimms, Freehold, N.J.

CHICAGO CHAPTER (NORTHERN ILLINOIS)

CHINA LAKE CHAPTER (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)

CLEVELAND CHAPTER (NORTHERN OHIO)

CUMBERLAND VALLEY CHAPTER (EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHERN MARYLAND)

Past President

Neil R. Fowler, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Harrisburg, Pa.

DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER (EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE)

Website: www.aciusa.org/wwwaci/html/ndia

President

Edward J. Hoffman, Blank Rome LLP, Philadelphia, Pa.

First Vice President

Douglas Peel, Philadelphia Shipyard Development Corp., Philadelphia, Pa.

Secretary/Treasurer

Madeline Gavin, Blank Rome LLP, Philadelphia, Pa.

Directors

Anthony A. DeMarco, PRICE Systems LLC, Mount Laurel, N.J.

James A. Donahue, Strategic Management Consulting, Richboro, Pa.

Charles A. Graves, Day & Zimmermann, Philadelphia, Pa.

Thomas Harris, Science Applications International Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

David C. Hughes Jr., American Competitiveness Institute, Philadelphia, Pa.

Stephen L. Joseph, Capt., USN, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia, Pa.

Andrea J. Lawrence, Lockheed Martin Corp., Moorestown, N.J.

Jane Lowenstein, Career Mentor Associates, Narbeth, Pa.

Jerry Luccarella, The Boeing Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mark G. Mortensen, North East, Md.

John J. Mulhern, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.

William A. Retz, USN (Ret.), American Competitiveness Institute, Philadelphia, Pa.

Thomas U. Seigenthaler, Home Port Alliance-USS New Jersey, Thorofare, N.J.

William Swahl, IBM Business Consulting Services, Woolwich Township, N.J.

Francis M. Walton, NDI Engineering Co., Thorofare, N.J.

Melvin I. Weiss, Consultant, Aston, Pa.

John I. Ykema, L-3 Communications, Philadelphia, Pa.

Michael H. Yoh, Day & Zimmermann Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.

Immediate Past President

Alan J. Criswell, American Competitiveness Institute, Philadelphia, Pa.

FLORIDA PENINSULA CHAPTER (SOUTHERN FLORIDA)

GEORGE ROGERS CLARK CHAPTER (LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY AND NORTHERN INDIANA)

Website: www.ndia in.org/index.html

President

Gary L. Broxton, Bloomington, Ind.

Secretary

Mike Gentile, Southern Indiana Business Alliance, Bloomington, Ind.

Treasurer

Thomas E. Myers, Lt. Col., USAR (Ret.), Information In Place Inc., Bloomington, Ind.

Director

Stephen A. Hewitt, Cummins Engine Co. Inc., Columbus, Ind.

Carl W. Lohkamp, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind.

James C. Pridgen, Cummins Engine Co. Inc., Columbus, Ind.

David M. Reece, S.I.B.A., Bloomington, Ind.

Nyle Riegle, Computer Sciences Corp., Crane, Ind.

James R. Schonberger, EG&G Technical Services Inc., Crane, Ind.

Joerg Stachel, Colonel, AUS (Ret.), Talbert Manufacturing Inc., Rensselaer, Ind.

Howard A. Vaughn, Launch Capacity Inc., Highland, Ind.

GREATER ATLANTA CHAPTER (NORTHERN GEORGIA)

The Greater Atlanta Chapter is comprised of members interested in the defense industry and those Georgia manufacturers who have had or currently have defense contracts with the military. The Atlanta Chapter has had assemblies with renowned speakers during the past 34 years. Meetings were held at Fort MacPherson and Dobbins Air Force Base. Later, meetings were held at the Marriott to accommodate the increasing membership, which currently includes more than 485 individual members and corporations. The retiring president, Col. William (Bill) Gustafson, USA (Ret.), turned the reins over to his Vice President, Dr. Lee Messerlian, on 1 April 2004. Both men have served the chapter in various capacities. Col. Gustafson joined NDIA, formerly ADPA at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., immediately after leaving the U.S. Army in 1982. He then joined the chapter in 1986. While closely associated with the chapter since 1989, Messerlian also retained his presidency with Georgia Ordnance in Gainesville, Ga., since its formation in 1981. The chapter is actively recruiting new members. Those companies wishing to sell goods to America's defense base will find this chapter a comfortable, tailor-made organization. The current board of directors is being enlarged and has exciting plans for the coming year including a 35th anniversary gala. Further information can be had at GaOrdnance@aol.com.

Interim President

Lee Messerlian, Strategic Partners, Gainesville, Ga.

Treasurer

Raymond E. Collins, ANTEON Corp., Atlanta, Ga.

Immediate Past President

William G. Gustafson, Col., USA (Ret.), Gustafson Associates, Marietta, Ga.

GREATER EL PASO/FORT BLISS CHAPTER (WESTERN TEXAS)

President

Thomas L. Bailey, Lockheed Martin Corp., El Paso, Texas

GREATER HAMPTON ROADS CHAPTER (AREA SURROUNDING NORFOLK, VIRGINIA BEACH, NEWPORT NEWS AND HAMPTON, VIRGINIA)

Website: http://ghrcndia.org

President

Barry Creighton, Lockheed Martin Corp., Hampton, Va.

Vice Presidents

Gary Cecchini, General Dynamics Land Systems, Hampton, Va.

Robert T. Cetola, Lockheed Martin Corp., Hampton, Va.

Theodore C. Curs, Lockheed Martin Corp., Hampton, Va.

Lou Lalli, The Boeing Co., Hampton, Va.

John Murphy, The Boeing Co., Hampton, Va.

Thomas R. Madson, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Suffolk, Va.

Treasurer

G. Mark Baker, Rockwell Collins Inc., Williamsburg, Va.

Donald A. Elliott, Lockheed Martin Corp., Hampton, Va.

Vince Evans, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Hampton, Va.

George D. Golden, Krigo Associates Inc., Hampton, Va.

Edward L. Kules, Lockheed Martin Corp. Hampton, Va.

Gary L Shanafelt, Northrop Grumman Corp., Hampton, Va.

Richard L. Stoessner, Col., USA (Ret.), Newport News, Va.

Publicity

Monte R. Correll, TriServ Associates Inc., Yorktown, Va.

Immediate Past President

Robert M. Kuhns, The Boeing Co., Hampton, Va.

GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER (CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)

Chapter board meetings held first Thursday of each month.

Website: www.ndia-glac.org

Chairman of the Board

James E. Dalton, General, USAF (Ret.), Consultant, Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.

President & Treasurer

John L. Burkhart, Science Applications International Corp., Torrance, Calif.

Vice Presidents

Robert L. Gessner Jr., ARINC, El Segundo, Calif.

Dwayne N. Junker, Antin Engineering Inc., Bonita, Calif.

Secretary

Steve A. Scott, Harris Corp., Los Angeles, Calif.

Disbursements

Jeanne M. Innis-Olson, Northrop Grumman Corp., El Segundo, Calif.

Directors

Robert J. Abernathy, Computer Sciences Corp., El Segundo, Calif.

Spencer J. Bauer, AT&T Government Solutions, El Segundo, Calif.

Linda Brill, The Aerospace Corp., Los Angeles, Calif.

Peter Thomas Fagan, Bryan Cave LLP, Irvine Calif.

Gordon R. Fawcett, Science Applications International Corp., Torrance, Calif.

Nancy FitzGerald, Honeywell Aerospace Services, Torrance, Calif.

Sheldon E. Friedman, Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Azusa, Calif.

John Gaines, BAE Systems, El Segundo, Calif.

James H. Gates, The Boeing Co., Seal Beach, Calif.

Christopher N. Harlambakis, The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach, Calif.

Jeff H. Hassannia, Northrop Grumman Space Technology, Redondo Beach, Calif.

Chris J. Kalivas, Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion, San Jose, Calif.

Wayne R. Kauffman, Spectrum Astro, Inc. Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Arthur R. Maffei, The Boeing Co., Pacific Palisadees, Calif.

John G. Maniatakis, NI Industries Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.

Thomas W. Parkinson, The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach, Calif.

Robert I. Recker Jr., Science Applications International Corp., Torrance, Calif.

E. Robert Skloss, Harris Corp., Los Angeles, Calif.

Daniel G. Somers, AVNET, Irvine, Calif.

Rich Swensden, Northrop Grumman Corp., El Segundo, Calif.

Jan A. Thomis, Winston Tate, Porter Ranch, Calif.

Robert Valleni, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Redondo Beach, Calif.

Systems Missile Command Liaison

Don K. Tomajan, Lockheed Martin Corp., El Segundo, Calif.

Membership

Leonard J. Jacobson, Global Systems & Marketing Inc., Long Beach, Calif.

Events & Programs

Linda T. Taylor, Science Applications International Corp., Torrance, Calif.

GREATER NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT CHAPTER (NEW YORK CITY, LONG ISLAND AND CONNECTICUT AREAS)

President

Frederic D. Hyatt, USA (Ret.), Hyatt Associates, Stratford, Conn.

Vice Presidents

John R. Golden, Information Technologies, Pittsford, N.Y.

Ernest E. Hoffmann, W & H Stampings & Fineblanking, Hauppauge, N.Y.

Secretary

Hy Medows, New York, N.Y.

Treasurer

Richard A. McManus, Moriches, N.Y.

Directors

Thomas J. Barber, Consultant, White Plains, N.Y.

Robert Bernstein, Buchanan Ingersoll, New York, N.Y.

Tony Carnes, Columbia University & International Research Institute, New York, N.Y.

Thomas J. Kesolits, Homdel, N.J.

James G. Lynch, Oakdale, N.Y.

Kenneth J. Nevor, Ultraflex International Inc., Lindenhurst, N.Y.

Sol Tanne, Purvis Systems Inc., Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.

William F. Ward, Maj. Gen., USA (Ret.), Goshen, N.Y.

Publicity

Bradford Smith, Rye, N.Y.

Past President

John F. Flanagan Jr., Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.), IMS, Ltd., Stamford, Conn.

GULF COAST CHAPTER (NORTHERN FLORIDA & SOUTHERN ALABAMA)

President

Steven F. Butler, Air Armaments Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

First Vice President

Jeffrey W. Haars, Jacobs Sverdrup, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Second Vice President

Thomas P. Hancock, Niceville, Fla.

Secretary

Robert E. Blake, Alliant Techsystems Inc., Shalimar, Fla.

Treasurer

E. Grady Jordan, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Shalimar, Fla.

Directors

Reuben C. Manasco, Air Armament Center, Niceville, Fla.

Rene M Muhl, Lt. Col., USAF, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

David L. Price, Lockheed Martin Corp., Shalimar, Fla.

Advisors

James E. Burda, Navarre, Fla.

Woodard E. Davis, Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.), Shalimar, Fla.

Charles S. Epstein, Armcon Inc., Shalimar, Fla.

Gordon E. Fornell, Lt. Gen., USAF (Ret.), Dayton Aerospace Inc., Niceville, Fla.

Curt Kirkland, Air Armament Center, Crestview, Fla.

Donald L. Lamberson, Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.), Niceville, Fla.

Charles C. McDonald, Gen., USAF (Ret.), Niceville, Fla.

Richard (Dick) A. Roberts, Shalimar, Fla.

Membership

Herbert W. Brown Jr., Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Harry Strittmatter, Modern Technology Solutions Inc., Niceville, Fla.

Awards and Scholarships

B. Gene Hudgins, BAE Systems, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Publicity

Nicholas J. Holoviak, Col., USAF (Ret.), BTG, Niceville, Fla.

INDIAN HEAD CHAPTER (SOUTHERN MARYLAND)

The Indian Head Chapter, established in the early 1960s, serves the Southern Maryland area. The chapter's annual activities include quarterly luncheon meetings, the Autumn Festival and the annual Roger M. Smith Memorial Science and Engineering Scholarship golf tournament. The Autumn Festival typically attracts more than 2,300 people, including employees and their families of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, and the surrounding community of Indian Head and Charles County.

In 1991, the chapter established an annual golf tournament to help broaden community support for local activities. To date, the chapter has raised and distributed over $45,000 in scholarships to encourage local students pursuing college education in science or engineering. In 1999, the scholarship and golf tournament were named in honor of Roger Smith, the division's late technical director.

President

Kathryn J. Mead, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md.

Vice President (Membership)

Donald E. Burtchette, Port Tobacco, Md.

Secretary

Frank J. Valenta, Naval Surface Warfare Center, La Plata, Md.

Treasurer

Kelly L. Armstrong, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md.

Directors

John Carns, Man Tech International, Indian Head, Md.

Diane Sabot, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md.

Past President

Joe Shannon, Applied Ordnance Technology, Waldorf, Md.

IOWA/ILLINOIS CHAPTER

The Iowa/Illinois Chapter consists of approximately 400 members. It serves the communities in Iowa and in northwest Illinois. Principal focus of the chapter has been advocating the maintenance of a viable, capable and responsive industrial base for the development, production and logistical support of defense weapons systems and material, especially as it pertains to the ammunition and weapons base.

To commemorate and recognize services rendered by individuals, companies and governmental agencies in meritorious activities, the chapter teamed with NDIA National to establish the Lt. Gen. Lawrence Skibbie Award for Lifetime Contributions to National Defense, the Maj. Gen. William Eicher Award for Contributions to the Weapons Industrial Base, and the Maj. Gen. Paul Greenberg Award for Contributions to the Ammunition Industrial Base. Winners are announced at the chapter's annual meeting. The chapter sponsors conferences on national defense related subjects.

The funds raised from our events are donated to the community in a variety of ways. This year the chapter awarded scholarships to six outstanding high school graduates. To date, the chapter has awarded approximately $100,000 in scholarships.

The chapter provided money, sponsorship and support to local activities commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Financial support has been provided to numerous organizations, activities and recognition programs that occur within the chapter area. Chapter board meetings held the first Thursday (even months only). Website: www.ndia-ia-il.org

President

Arthur J. Heyderman, Department of the Army, Rock Island Arsenal, Ill.

Executive Vice President David M. Emling, Col., USA (Ret.), PB/Nammo LLC, Herscher, Ill.

Vice President (Government Affairs)

Merton I. Sachs, Mersac Associates, Moline, Ill.

Vice President (Industrial Base) Robert J. Radkiewicz, Moline, Ill.

Vice President (Programs)

Jean Ligeno, Davenport, Iowa

Vice President (Corporate Membership)

Walter Dray, Davenport, Iowa

Vice President (Public Affairs)

Janet S. Masamoto, JTM Concepts, Rock Island, Ill.

Secretary

John W. Masengarb, QuantiTech Inc., Davenport, Iowa

Treasurer

John Lohmann, American Ordnance LLC, Middletown, Iowa

WID Liaison

Sandra S. Crisp, Department of the Army, Geneseo, Ill.

Directors

Mary S. Adams, Department of the Army, Rock Island, Ill.

Dawn Ainger, Genova Technologies, Marion, Iowa

Edwin E. Brockway, Caterpillar Inc., Mossville, Ill.

Robert Crawford, Department of the Army, Rock Island, Ill.

Christopher Dixon, General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems, Bettendorf, Iowa

Mark V. Favetti, Deere & Company, Moline, Ill.

Duane Gapinski, Col., Department of the Army, Rock Island, Ill.

Lester Griffin, Engineering & Management Executives, Geneseo, Ill.

Robert M. Jacobson, USA (Ret.), ATK Alliant Techsystems, Moline, Ill.

Larry E. Jones, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island, Ill.

Kennard G. Karr, Col., USA (Ret.). American Ordnance LLC, Middletown, Iowa

Dennis Kielsmeier, Hubbard, Iowa

Alan Kruse, Col., USA (Ret.), Eagle River Management, Rock Island, Ill.

Jimmy C. Morgan, Department of the Army, Rock Island, Ill.

Jon Phillips, American Ordnance LLC, Middletown, Iowa

George Rivard, Moline, Ill.

Mark M. Schmaltz, Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Allen Sedlacek, RIIS, Rock Island, Ill.

Frederick Smith, Department of the Army, Rock Island, Ill.

Steven T. Wall, Maj., USA, Department of the Army, Rock Island, Ill.

Bruce D. Webb, Alliant Techsystems Inc., Independence, Mo.

Al Weed, NEI, Rock Island, Ill.

Alan G. Wilson, Department of the Army, Rock Island, Ill.

LONE STAR CHAPTER (NORTHERN TEXAS)

The Lone Star Chapter of NDIA represents the North Texas industry community supporting national defense and homeland security. The chapter hosts meetings with government officials and acts as a means for bringing government and Industry together to discuss topics of common interest.

Meetings are coordinated at the senior levels of government (SES and O-9/10) with past speakers and forums including Defense Department service secretaries, service chief and joint command representatives. North Texas NDIA also has a focus on homeland security and other government agencies addressing national security. In addition, North Texas NDIA has taken an active role in supporting international visits to North Texas from other governments. Our membership is more than 500 individual members and approximately 12 local corporate members.

President

J. Wayne Trimmer, IBS, Colleyville, Texas

Vice President

Chester M. McKeen Jr., Logistic Services International Inc., Arlington, Texas

Treasurer

Pat King, Lockheed Martin Corp., Dallas, Texas

Directors

Perry Cockerell, Cantey & Hanger LLP, Dallas, Texas

Terrence R. Dake, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas

John Foster, L-3 Communications, Arlington, Texas

Brad Gale, Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas

Reginald A. Grant, Lockheed Martin Corp., Dallas, Texas

James M. Grant, Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas

Jim Gross, Northrop Grumman Corp., Fort Worth, Texas

Ralph D. Heath, Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas

Tom Henricks, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas

Roger D. Kirkpatrick, Lockheed Martin Corp., Dallas, Texas

William W. Rhoades, Vought Aircraft Industries Inc., Dallas, Texas

Richard F. Spivey, Fort Worth, Texas

Andy Zogg, Raytheon Network Centric Systems, McKenney, Texas

MICHIGAN CHAPTER (SOUTHERN MICHIGAN)

In the past year, the Michigan Chapter supported the Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), the program executive office for Combat Service and Combat Service Support, PEO for Ground Combat Systems, the Navy, Marine, Air Force and Coast Guard activities in Michigan. The chapter provided recognition and awards to 12 outstanding cadets from each service at the annual ROTC awards banquet. Other activities included sponsorship of USA TACOM Annual Organizational Day, Central Michigan University ROTC TACOM visit, and 12th Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Completion (IGVC) held at Oakland University.

The Michigan Chapter hosted the TACOM Logistics Symposium and teamed with National to co-host the PEO CS/CSS Force Projection Symposium and the 2004 Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium. The chapter made a financial contribution to the Macomb Foundation BRAC, as well as contributions P the All-Academy Holiday Ball and the Michigan Marine Corps Ball. The change of chapter officers was conducted at the 60th Annual Michigan Chapter Meeting and Dinner Dance at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club held 23 July 2004. The chapter holds board meetings on a monthly basis.

Website: www.ndia-mich.org

President

Ignacio Cardenas Jr., U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Mich.

Vice President

Randal C. Gaereminck, Combat Support and Combat Service Support, Warren, Mich.

Treasurer

Charles Prikopa, BAE Systems, Warren, Mich.

Secretary

James J. Ruma, General Dynamics Land Systems, Warren, Mich.

Chair Activities, Awards and Historian

Robert J. Ament, General Dynamics Land Systems, Warren, Mich.

BRAC Homeland Security Committee

Gregory W. Bock, LESCO, Warren, Mich.

Public Affairs Chair

Robert S. Hoover, United Defense LP, Warren, Mich.

Symposium Co-Chair

Gerald R. Lane, Department of the Army, Chesterfield Township, Mich.

Phillip LoSchiavo, Col., USA, Warren, Mich.

Symposium Co-Chair

Brian Naimola, EG&G Technical Services, Warren, Mich.

Arthur D. Siirila, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Mich.

Advisors Symposium Co-Chair

Paul Curtis, Prestolite, Warren, Mich.

Membership Chair

Andy Hove, United Defense LP, Sterling Heights, Mich.

Ralph W. Schneider, Consultant, Plymouth, Mich.

Immediate Past President

Constance E. Blair, Technology Ventures Inc., Warren, Mich.

Past President

John L. Gross, Lear Siegler Services, Warren, Mich.

MID-CONTINENT CHAPTER (OKLAHOMA)

MILE HIGH CHAPTER (DENVER, COLORADO)

The Mile High Chapter was chartered in December 2003, after several months of organizational activities. The chapter provides speakers and networking events for more than 380 members in the Denver Metro area. The chapter currently schedule activities for our membership with bi-monthly luncheon meetings and bimonthly social activities. The Mile High Chapter vision is to provide exciting and interesting opportunities for our members to grow professionally and personally within the national defense and security industry. The Mile High Chapter mission is to provide a forum to attract and retain members who want to thrive in the areas of national defense and security through: fostering relationships with defense customers, educational programming, networking, initialing dialog with government representatives, mentoring and capability mining.

Website: www.ndiamhc.org

President

Cathleen Strabala, Chenega Technology Services Corp., Aurora, Colo.

Vice President (Programs)

Cynthia Schilling Adams, Quantum Financial Group LLC, Littleton, Colo.

Vice President (Membership)

Rachel Yates, Holland & Hart LLP, Greenwood Village, Colo.

Vice President (Communications)

Alex Zaborenko, Dale Carnegie Training, Wheat Ridge, Colo.

Vice President (Social Activities)

John Schulte, CompuCom, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Treasury

Peter-Christian Olivo, Circadence Corp., Boulder, Colo.

Directors

Michael Alien, Ball Aerospace & Technology Corp., Lafayette, Colo.

Trip Carter, Raytheon Co., Aurora, Colo.

Arlo Gravseth, Titan Corp., Aurora, Colo.

Michael Moniz, Circadence Corp., Boulder, Colo.

Charles Patrick, Intersect Technologies Alliance, LLC, Englewood, Colo.

David Rosenblum, CH2M Hill, Englewood, Colo.

NEBRASKA CHAPTER

NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER (MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, & RHODE ISLAND)

The New England Chapter is proud to serve as the "the Innovation Radius" hosting luncheon and dinner events featuring congressional, as well as military and defense department civilian speakers. The chapter is made up of representatives from government, industry (large corporations, small companies and professional service providers) and academia located throughout New England. Our goal is to be the place to exchange information and ideas in the defense and homeland security marketplace. By becoming a chapter member you can help shape the government policy the association voices, and you are assured you support an organization committed to defense/homeland security industrial readiness. We hope to continue our efforts to conduct programs to inform our communities about national security and the region's industrial base.

Website: www.atmc.umassd.edu/ndia

President

Michael Gitlen, FARaero, Longmeadow, Mass.

Vice President (Military Acquisition)

Gary Dilk, Col., USAF, Defense Contracting Management Agency, Hartford, Conn.

Vice President (Research Partnerships)

Timothy R. Gerrity, WPI Bioengineering Institute, Worcester, Mass.

Vice President (Programs/Events)

Kelly Hough, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Watertown, Mass.

Vice President (Membership/Marketing)

Jay Lustig, Scientific Solutions Inc., Nashua, N.H.

Vice President (Small Business Innovation)]

Randy Nunley, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group Ltd., Wakefield, Mass.

Vice President (Prime Contracting)

Wayne A. Patrick, BAE Systems, Middletown, R.I.

Secretary

Susan Whalen, Newfound Technology, Boxborough, Mass.

Treasurer

John C. Orr, ARINC Inc., Lexington, Mass.

Directors

Andy David, Davis Strategic Advisory Services Inc., Acton, Mass.

Jesse Erlich, Perkins, Smith & Cohen LLP, Boston, Mass.

John F. Flanagan Jr., Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.), IMS Ltd., Stamford, Conn.

Norm D. Harkins, Raytheon Co., Marlboro, Mass.

Steve Koop, Blackstone Technology Corp., Essex, Mass.

Dianne M. Proia, The Contracts Professionals Group LLC, Newton, Mass.

Joseph J. Spitz, Liberty Packaging Co. Inc., Braintree, Mass.

Michael D. Sweat, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group Ltd., Wakefield, Mass.

Webmaster

Thomas Curry, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Fallen River, Mass.

NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

President Currently Vacant (Appointment Pending) Secretary

Greet Trumble, Department of the Army, Fayetteville, N.C.

Treasurer

W. Ronald O'Brien, Fayetteville, N.C.

Directors

Ron Aman, Hope Mills, N.C.

Dr. Francis X. Hurley, Department of the Army, Durham, N.C.

Dr. Edward J. Jackson, Fayetteville, N.C.

Robert A. Mountel, Col., USA (Ret.), Viking Alliance Inc., Fayetteville, N.C.

Clifford C. Rylander, Department of the Army, Fayetteville, N.C.

Past Presidents

Dr. Charles S. Cooper, Raleigh, N.C.

Rennie M. Cory, Col., USA (Ret.), Consultant, Fayetteville, N.C.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER (SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA)

Immediate Past President

Henry (Hank) Reeber, TRW/ESC, Sunnyvale, Calif.

NORTHWEST CHAPTER (MINNESOTA)

President

Jeffrey M. Janey, Alliant Techsystems Inc., Arden Hills, Minn.

Vice Presidents

Thomas A. Bierman, Alliant Techsystems, Plymouth, Minn.

David F. Broden, ATK Ordnance & Ground Systems, Plymouth, Minn.

Edward F. Buttweiler, Edrick Consulting, Elk River, Minn.

Treasurer

Charles Dickson, Honeywell Inc., New Hope, Minn.

Directors

Charles W. Farnham III, Alliant Integrated Defense Company, Plymouth, Minn.

John P. Glish, Science Applications International Corp., Bloomington, Minn.

Mark D. Kinter, Tennant Co., Spring Park, Minn.

Jean P. Koecher, 3M Co., St. Paul, Minn.

Craig A. Larson, United Defense LP, Minneapolis, Minn.

Edward (Ted) B. Poucher, United Defense LP, Minneapolis, Minn.

Thomas M. Rice, Donaldson Co. Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.

Edwin J. Van Keuren, United Defense LP, Minneapolis, Minn.

OREGON CHAPTER (OREGON & WASHINGTON STATE)

Past President

Richard A. Engel, Col., USA (Ret.), Freightliner Corp., Portland, Ore.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER (WASHINGTON STATE)

PANHANDLE CHAPTER (NORTHWEST TEXAS)

PICATINNY CHAPTER (NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AREA)

The chapter has had a significant increase in membership and has sponsored the local chapter of WID, Women In Defense. This chapter is one of three chapters to be granted the distinction of an NDIA model chapter, for the second year in a row.

In the field of education, we are very active in supporting the national organization and Picatinny Arsenal in symposiums: the International Armament Mortars, Technical Workshop, Directed Energy Workshop and Environmental Symposium. The chapter conducts two major Firepower Programs. One in June, the Firepower Scholarship Benefit, is held in conjunction with our annual national symposium. The other is held in November, the Firepower Awards Luncheon, which honors those individuals who made a significant contribution to national defense.

Tied to Firepower Awards calendar-wise is a separate function recognizing annual type classifications and Material Releases. Awards are provided to Picatinny and industry people to recognize their work in providing new firepower capability for the troops.

This year the chapter will award six scholarships (three for $5,000 and three for $1,500) to outstanding high school seniors. Since 1980, the chapter has awarded more than $420,000 in scholarships to high school seniors to pursue college studies in the technology sciences.

Every year, the chapter provides funds for many benefit and charitable programs to include the U.S. Savings Bond Drive, Army 10-Mile Run, Armed heroes Drive Picatinny Employee Appreciation Day and other local charities. The chapters have many social events including the annual NDIA Holiday Party and mini-golf outings.

Lastly one of our significant activities is the chapter's sponsorship of the Armament Research Development Advisory Council (ARDAC) for the commanding general (ARDEC). This council provides independent industrial advice to the commander of ARDEC. The ARDAC meets at least twice a year in June and November in conjunction with the chapter's Firepower Programs. In addition, one separate meeting also is held at an industrial site.

Website: http://38.181.236.72/NDIA/index.htm

President

Ralph J. Campoli, L-3 Communications, Mount Arlington, N.J.

Chairman of Board

John P. Amerspek, L-3 Communications, Mount Arlington, N.J.

Executive Vice President

Steven M. George, Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc., Mount Arlington, N.J.

Officers

Dominick DeMella, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Anthony J. Sebasto, Picatinny Arsenal N.J.

Barbra Thomas, STG Inc., Wharton, N.J.

Treasurer & Administrator

Nancy A. Campoli, L-3 Communications, Mount Arlington, N.J.

Chapter Liaison

Ray Thorkildsen, Thorkildsen Associates, Arlington, Va.

Directors

Richard Ashton, Defense & Environmental Consultants, Allamuchy, N.J.

Joseph R. Cote, Col., USA (Ret.), Camber Corp., Mt. Arlington, N.J.

Charles E. Digney, Budd Lake, N.J.

Victor Guadagno, Target Research LLC, Mt. Arlington, N.J.

Howard S. Krosser, Alliant Techsystems Inc., Wharton, N.J.

Alan M. Moss, Textron Systems, Wharton, N.J.

Sandy Sandlin, Robbins-Gioia LLC, Dover, N.J.

Patrick A. Serao, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Joseph Taglairino Picatinny Arsenal N.J.

Special Projects

Abe Bernstein, Livingston, N.J.

Tyrus Cobb, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Edward F. Colantoni, Universal Tech Resource Services, Wharton, N.J.

Gerald A. Cook, Lake Hopatcong, N.J.

Robert Howie, Wharton, N.J.

Dominick Moreo, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Elaine Serao, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

TC Awards

Barbara Machak, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Advisory Directors

Michael Chiefa, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Michael F. Devine, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Kevin M. Fahey, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

John F. Hedderich, III, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Joseph A. Lannon, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Albert E. Warnasch, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.

Scholarships

Vic Guadagno, Target Research, Mt. Arlington, N.J.

Legislative Affairs

Carmine J. Spinelli, C-Spin Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J.

Immediate Past President

John F. Gehbauer, Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp., Succasunna, N.J.

PITTSBURGH CHAPTER (WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA)

The Pittsburgh Chapter is in the process of re-establishing itself in the region. A series of monthly meetings and major dinner meetings, which will be held in various venues within the region, are being scheduled for 2004-05 in order to build support for NDIA with the business, academia and government entities.

President

Frank W. Cooper, Concurrent Technologies Corp., Johnstown, Pa.

Vice President

Harry E. Gerhard, Rear Adm., USN (Ret.), Freedom, Pa.

Secretary/Treasurer

Dawn S. Rucker, Brashear LP, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Directors

Robert W. Baird, Pittsburgh, Pa.

W. (Bill) J. Baumgarten, Pittsburgh, Pa.

David H. McCormick, Free Markets, Pittsburgh, Pa.

George Muhlberg, Pittsburgh, Pa.

PONTCHARTRAIN CHAPTER (MISSISSIPPI)

RAZORBACK CHAPTER

President & Treasurer

Loy M. Aikman, White Hall, Ark.

Directors

Samuel H. Jeffus, Col., USA (Ret.), Sam Jane Enterprise, Camden, Ariz.

RIO GRANDE CHAPTER (SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER (SOUTHERN COLORADO)

The annual Salute to Space Command formal Ball, held each fall, honors the men and women at the Air Force Space Command, Army Space Command and Naval Space Command for their contributions to the nation's defense. Each year more than 800 NDIA industry and military representatives attend the ball.

A special executive forum is held in conjunction with the ball for the corporate member CEO's and the commander of Air Force Space Command to exchange views on issues critical to space operations and defense. The James V. Hartinger Award is presented at the ball for "Outstanding Achievement in the military space mission of the United States." The award was named in honor of the first commander of the Air Force Space Command. The 2003 recipient was Peter B. Teets, undersecretary of the Air Force and director of the National Reconnaissance Office. The 2004 Space Ball is scheduled for 27 August.

The RMC will host a symposium and reception October 12-14 supporting the U.S. Northern Command. The inaugural symposium was held in 2003 with more than 600 military, industry and first responders attending. This symposium is a joint event sponsored by NDIA AFA, AFCEA and the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council. The chapter sponsored the IMAGE golf tournament, which is a combined golf benefit for the military community in Colorado Springs. Co-sponsors were Air Force Association and Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. This is an annual event that benefits the scholarship funds for all three organizations. Guardian Challenge, the Air Force Space Command worldwide competition, is supported by the RMC.

Established in 1989, the RMC Scholarship Fund provides assistance to students pursuing college degrees in aerospace related disciplines. More than $100,000 in multiple scholarships has been awarded to qualified and most deserving students from local schools. The RMC provides annual teacher fellowships to support the five-day Standard Space Discovery course. This graduate level course teaches about space while providing hands-on experience and suggestions for incorporating the information into the classroom.

In 1985, the RMC played a key role in establishing a National Space Committee dedicated to industry support of the military space mission. The Space Committee provides collective industry viewpoints, recommendations and advice on government matters relating to space and conducts special studies. Chapter board meetings are held quarterly, luncheons six times per year.

Website: www.ndiarmc.org

President

Joan Sell, IITC, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Executive Vice President

Lamberth W. Blalock, ATK Thiokol Propulsion, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Vice President (Membership)

Leslie O'Neil, ICG Communications, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Vice President (Government & Community Relations)

Clint Waltman, bd Systems, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Vice President (Plans & Programs)

Rhip Worrell, NAVSYS Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Vice President (Publicity)

Jeri Andrews, Northrop Grumman Corp. IT/TASC, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Vice President (Scholarships)

Steve Stadler, Lockheed Martin Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Secretary

Judy Arnold, Lockheed Martin Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Treasure

Jim Downey, ITT Industries, Colorado Spring, Colo.

Directors

Fritz Burkhart, Harris Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Tom Cavalli, Abacus Technology Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

George Douglas, Douglas Associates, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Curt Emery, Computer Sciences Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Gus Grissom, Boeing Co., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Ed Kolczynski, Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Bill Jones, Predicate Logic, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Bill Landers, Computer Sciences Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Rayetta Lantzy, IBM, Colorado Spring, Colo.

Cary Trafton, ARINC, Colorado Springs, Colo.

T. I. Weintraub, ManTech, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Ted Wright, ITT Industries, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Past Presidents

Mick Anna, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Larry Fortner, Northrop Grumman Space Technology, Colorado Springs, Colo. Ted Kerr, Aerospace Marketing Consultants Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Howard Vasina, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Gayle White, Computer Sciences Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Immediate Past President

Larry Hungerford, Lockheed Martin Corp., Bethesda, Md.

SAN DIEGO CHAPTER (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)

The San Diego Chapter represents companies and the Naval service organizations throughout the region. The Navy and Marine Corps organizations include ship and aircraft depots and the commands that bring new information technologies to the war fighters.

The chapter has close partnerships with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) and the Navy's research and development laboratory, SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego.

The chapter conducts monthly networking luncheons featuring senior military and civilian speakers, keeping us abreast of military requirements and innovations needed from industry.

The San Diego chapter also co-hosts executive forums between Government and Industry. Held every other month, these forums and associated discussions foster candid discussion on emerging technical and business issues that affect the Navy's readiness. Additionally, San Diego Chapter officers and directors meet with SPAWAR Systems Command senior management to discover and discuss issues affecting all of us who help the Navy acquire systems.

Each year, the chapter co-hosts an industry conference with SPAWAR and its subordinate commands. The conference highlights the partnership between SPAWAP, and industry, promotes the SPAWAR mission, apprises industry of associated business opportunities and helps industry do business with SPAWAR.

The very active small business committee teams with SPAWAR, AFCEA and local small business-assistance organizations, to conduct seminars focused specifically on helping small companies overcome obstacles of working with the government.

Finally, the chapter has introduced an award program that recognizes mid-level government technical and program managers for excellence in bringing solutions to the fleet. Chapter luncheons are held the second Wednesday of each month.

Website: www.ndia-sd.org

President

James B. Lasswell, INDUS Technology Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Chairman of Board

Peter M. Hekman Jr., Vice Adm., USN (Ret.), San Diego, Calif.

Executive Vice President

Dr. Kenneth J. Campbell, SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego, Calif.

Vice Presidents

George Klein III, Battelle Memorial Institute, San Diego, Calif.

Anthony Louis Nufer, Anteon Corp., San Diego, Calif.

Secretary

Richard M. Akita, Galaxy Scientific Corp., Carlsbad, Calif.

Treasurer

Keith Sutton, Syzygy Technologies Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Directors

George Helsten, Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif.

Frank F. Hewitt, INDUS Technology Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Gerry Nifontoff, Lockheed Martin, San Diego, Calif.

Casey Myers, Information Systems Support Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Douglas Ray, Science Application International Corp., San Diego, Calif.

Jane Renninger, Capt., USA (Ret.), San Diego, Calif.

Pem Smith, Anteon Corp., San Diego, Calif.

James R. Wangler, MAXIM Systems Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Michael J. Woiwode, ARINC Inc., San Diego, Calif.

George M. Zaludek, ComGlobal Systems, San Diego, Calif.

Immediate Past President

Kathleen P. Sridhar, Ph.D., INDUS Technology Inc., San Diego, Calif.

SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

SOUTH TEXAS CHAPTER

ST. LOUIS CHAPTER (EASTERN MISSOURI)

Past President

Richard E. Beumer, St. Louis, Mo.

Treasurer

George D. Tomazi, Florissant, Mo.

TENNESSEE VALLEY CHAPTER (NORTH ALABAMA AND SOUTHERN TENNESSEE)

The Tennessee Valley Chapter activity supports the defense industry in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee. Headquartered in Huntsville, Ala., the chapter supports the industrial base for the Army Aviation and Missile Command, Space and Missile Defense Command, Program Executive office Aviation, PEO Tactical Missiles, PEO Air and Missile Defense, MSFC and the Redstone Arsenal tenant organizations.

Each year, the chapter conducts dinners, including an award dinner honoring government and industry leaders. The Medaris Award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to defense.

The chapter also co-sponsors many meetings and exhibits throughout the year. A book scholarship is awarded to two universities. The chapter's overall awards program includes financial support and/or scholarships support technical pursuits from kindergarten through the graduate level.

Additionally, each year the chapter cosponsors the Technological Excellence in Aerospace, Missiles and Space (TEAMS) Week, the Southeastern Software Engineering Conference, the Army Space and Missile Defense Conference, the Army World Wide Ordnance and Test Measurements, Diagnostic Equipment Conference and Adventures in Engineering. The chapter sponsors educational seminars throughout the year including an Overview of System Acquisition Management and a bimonthly Industry Update. Joint events are co-sponsored with our affiliate chapter of the Women in Defense.

Website: www.ndia-tvc.org

President

Joel F. Thomas, ELMCO Inc., Huntsville, Ala.

Vice Presidents

Jim Pepper, DCS Corp., Huntsville, Ala.

Robert L. Wilkie Sr., TacOPs Inc., Hampton Cove, Ala.

Foster Perry, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, Ala.

Arthur C. Meier II, Science Applications International Corp., Huntsville, Ala.

William McCauley, ERC Inc., Huntsville, Ala.

Secretary

Paul Freeman, DCD LLC, Huntsville, Ala.

Treasurer

John W. Banks Jr., Cubic Worldwide Technical Services, Huntsville, Ala.

Directors

E. Ray Bouldin, Radiance Technologies, Huntsville, Ala.

James M. Stanfield, Dynetics Inc., Huntsville, Ala.

Tara Ragan, Space and Missile Command, Huntsville, Ala.

Rodney Robertson, Space and Missile Defense Command, Huntsville, Ala.

Mike Barefield, General Dynamics, Huntsville, Ala.

James H. Tietjen, Huntsville, Ala.

Ed Stone, SRS Technologies, Huntsville, Ala.

Bob Darnall, Raytheon Corp., Huntsville, Ala.

David Gray, Gray Associates, Hampton Cove, Ala.

Steven Humphrey, Lockheed Martin Corp., Huntsville, Ala.

Dr. Suzy Young, AMRDEC, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala.

Immediate Past President

Kevin Silvia, Lockheed Martin Corp., Arlington, Va.

Past Presidents

Joe Fitzgerald, Huntsville, Ala.

Peter J. Luther, Col., USA (Ret.), Madison, Ala.

Lawrence J. Becker, Col., USA (Ret.), Madison, Ala.

TEXAS CHAPTER (EASTERN TEXAS)

UTAH CHAPTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. CHAPTER (VIRGINIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND MARYLAND METROPOLITAN AREAS)

In 2004, the NDIA Washington Chapter again has adopted a strategic plan that will align the chapter objectives with those of NDIA National, and concurrently win the chapter a fourth consecutive year of "Model Chapter" status.

In order to meet the goal of promoting a better understanding of issues relating to defense policy, the federal budget and acquisition policy, the chapter has hosted a series of luncheons open to all NDIA members, as well as Executive Dinners for chapter officers and directors.

The luncheons have featured the commandant of the Marine Corps, the chief of staff of the Air Force, the under secretary of the Air Force, and is expected to include the secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the Army chief of staff and chief of naval operations. The executive dinners have included the director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, the service acquisition executives from the Army and Air Force and the Defense Department Transformation Executive. Additionally, the monthly chapter board meetings have included presentations by the service budget directors, as well as staff directors from defense-related congressional committees.

Two thousand four includes a new outreach program to our chapter membership with a reception to celebrate Armed Forces Day, featuring senior administration officials in support of USO Metro DC. The Annual NDIA/USO Metro DC golf tournament resulted in a contribution of $20,000 to the USO. Also, the chapter's scholarship drive resulted in $21,000 being contributed to worthy ROTC cadets from local colleges and universities, up 17 percent from the previous year. The Washington Chapter currently has about 300 corporate members and 6,700 individual, government and industry members, for a total of 8,500 members. There are more than 70 elected members on the NDIA Washington Chapter Board of Directors.

Chapter board meetings held on the first Friday of each month.

Website: www.ndia.org/membership/chapters/dc/index.cfm

President

Edward M. Swallow, Northrop Grumman IT, TASC, Chantilly, Va.

First Vice President

Felix J. Boccadoro, HYPRES Inc., Germantown, Md.

Second Vice President

Mary Lou Patel, Advanced Systems Development Inc., Arlington, Va.

Treasurer

David H. Longley, United Defense, Arlington, Va.

Secretary

Bruce Eickhoff, Rockwell Collins, Arlington, Va.

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Nancy L. Spruill, Department of Defense, Washington, D.C.

Air Force Liaison

William A. Davidson, Bowie, Md.

Army Liaison

Tina Ballard, Washington, D.C.

Defense Systems Management College Liaison

Frank W. Swofford, Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, Va.

Navy Liaison

Kenneth E. Miller, Washington, D.C.

WID Liaison

Carolyn H. Becraft, CI International, Burke, Va.

Directors

Robert T. Alford, Dynamics Research Corp., Vienna, Va.

Don L. Anderson, DAson Consulting LLC, Springfield, Va.

William G. Arnold, EDO, Arlington, Va.

Frank S. Besson III, Lt. Col., USA (Ret.), Besson Consulting LLC, Home, Va.

Shawn Bethea, RS Information Systems Inc., McLean, Va.

William Bond, Maj. Gen., USA (Ret.), Cypress international, Arlington, Va.

Barry Breindel, AEROJET, Washington, D.C.

Frank W. Brittain, AAI Corp., Arlington, Va.

Norma Powell Bryon, The Ashlawn Group LLC, Alexandria, Va.

William C. Chadbourne, Stewart & Stevenson, Alexandria, Va.

Lynne Corddry, Unisys Systems & Technology, McLean, Va.

James P. Crumley Jr., ITT Industries, Defense, Reston, Va.

Gary L. Curtin, Major, USAF (Ret.), Defense Group Inc., Alexandria, Va.

William J. Dalecky, Smiths Aerospace, Arlington, Va.

Michael W. Deegan, Vienna, Va.

David F. Felsburg, Paloma Systems Inc., Annandale, Va.

Manny Fernandez, Textron Inc., Washington, D.C.

Timothy Fleischer, Portal Dynamics, Alexandria, Va.

Justin Gibbons, Caterpillar Defense Products, Washington, D.C.

Mary Ann Gilleece, Van Scoyoc Kelly PLLC, Washington, D.C.

David M. Greyard, Future Technologies Inc., Fairfax, Va.

Joseph M. Hall, Harris Corp., Alexandria, Va.

Kip L. Hansen, DRS Technologies, Inc., Arlington, Va.

Jerry C. Harrison, Gen., USA (Ret.), General Dynamics C4 Systems, Arlington, Va.

Chris Hassler, Syndetics Inc., Fairfax Station, Va.

Robert Hastings, BAE SYSTEMS North America, Rockville, Md.

Matt Hay, P3 Consulting LLC, McLean, Va.

M. (Buzz) L. Hefti, Van Scoyoc Kelly PLLC, Arlington, Va.

David L. Herrington, Raytheon Co., Arlington, Va.

Christopher P. Hickey, Honeywell International, Inc, Washington, D.C.

Claire Kelly, Ceallaigh LLC, Alexandria, Va.

J. Stanley Kimmitt, Kimmitt, Coates & McCarthy Inc., Washington, D.C.

Jay Kimmitt, Oshkosh Truck Corp., Arlington, Va.

Nick Kolesnikoff, Jacobs Engineering Group, Washington, D.C.

Bruce M. Korda, V.F. Warner & Associates Inc., McLean, Va.

Fred Lewis, Rear Adm., USN (Ret.), National Training Systems Association, Arlington, Va.

Harry Malone, Lt. Col., USA (Ret.), Lockheed Martin Corporation, Arlington, Va.

John F. Manning Jr., Capt., USA (Ret.), The Boeing Co., Arlington, Va.

James McAleese, McAleese & Associates PC, McLean, Va.

Robert J. McCormick, Southwest Research Institute, Fairfax, Va.

James E. McInerney Jr., Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.), National Defense Industrial Association, Arlington, Va.

Thomas E. McNiff, Col., USAF (Ret.), Fairfax, Va.

James C. Metsala, Eastman Kodak Co., Vienna, Va.

Richard A. Milburn, Col., USAF (Ret.), Northrop Grumman Corp., Arlington, Va.

John Myrah, FORMA International, Vienna, Va.

Kenneth J. Oscar, Fluor Corp., Arlington, Va.

Ray C. Pilcher, Alliant Techsystems, Arlington, Va.

Ray Preston, Brigadier General, USAF (Ret.), Williams International, Arlington, Va.

Gary P. Pulliam, The Aerospace Corp., Arlington, Va.

Durwood W. Ringo, General Electric Co., Washington, D.C.

James J. Rohacik, Spectrum Astro Inc., Washington, D.C.

Paul A. Schneider, Arnold, Md.

Arlene B. Selber, Geo-Centers Inc., Arlington, Va.

Gregory L. Sharp, The Spectrum Group, Alexandria, Va.

Charles (Rufus) Smith, Annandale, Va.

Douglas D. Stewart, Robison International Inc., Washington, D.C.

Pat Tucker, Piper Rudnick LLP, Washington, D.C.

Gary A. Tull, AM Gen. LLC, Arlington, Va.

David L. Vesely, Lt. Gen., USAF (Ret.), Science Applications International Corp., McLean, Va.

Leonard Vincent, Rear Adm. USN (Ret.), American Management Systems, Business & Technology Consulting, Fairfax, Va.

Douglas Wallin, Stewart & Stevenson, Alexandria, Va.

Michael J. Worley, Rolls-Royce North America, Chantilly, Va.

Edward A. Zebrowski, Consultant, Alexandria, Va.

Immediate Past President

Sylvia Y. von Bostel, Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va.

WEST VIRGINIA CHAPTER

President

E. R. Gateman, Gatewood Products Inc., Parkersburg, W.V.

Treasurer

Joseph C. Jefferds Jr., Lt Col., USA (Ret.), Charleston, W.V.

WISCONSIN CHAPTER

Past President

Peter D. Alex, Boston Scientific Corp., Cedarburg, Wis.

WRIGHT BROTHERS REGIONAL CHAPTER (SOUTHERN OHIO, KENTUCKY, EASTERN INDIANA)

Wright Brothers Regional Chapter membership includes representatives of local, as well as national, companies with interest in the contribution of aerospace to the nation's defense.

Headquartered in Dayton, the chapter provides active support to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the home of the Air Force Material Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, National Air Intelligence Center and the Air Force Security Assistance Center.

The goal of the chapter is to bring industry and the Air Force together by supporting and co-sponsoring forums, professional symposia, the U.S. Air and Trade Show, semi-monthly luncheons and our annual golf tournament.

In addition to our industry members, we have government liaison membership from the primary Wright Patterson Air Force Base organizations and this year added one from the Air Force Institute of Technology. This proactive support of the Dayton Air Force community results in the chapter's reputation of being "the voice of the aerospace industry at Wright Patterson.

President

Vic Barnett, Dayton Aerospace Inc., Dayton Ohio

Executive Vice President

Rick Da Prato, The Raytheon Co., Fairborn, Ohio

Secretary

Tom Crowley, The Boeing Co., Fairborn, Ohio

Treasurer

Dennis Samic, CACI Inc. Federal, Fairborn, Ohio

Directors

Rob Bongiovi, Robbins-Gioia, Beavercreek, Ohio

Gary Deckard, Battelle Memorial Institute, Dayton, Ohio

David Edmondson, Computer Sciences Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Tyler Evans, Pratt & Whitney, Dayton, Ohio

Ron Grogan, Northrop Grumman Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Don Hamilton, Computer Sciences Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Bill Harrell, Lockheed Martin Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Jay Jabour, Northrop Grumman Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Phil Lintner, Northrop Grumman Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Ed Mechenbier, Science Applications International Corp., Beavercreek, Ohio

Mike Maleske, Northrop Grumman Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Bob McCarty, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Beavercreek, Ohio

Bob Mulcahy, General Dynamics Corp., Dayton, Ohio

Non Rockafellow, The Boeing Co., Fairborn, Ohio

Bill Schaff, Lockheed Martin Corp., Fairborn, Ohio

Scott Sullivan, Cisco Systems Inc., Beavercreek, Ohio

Bob Voskamp, The Boeing Co., Fairborn, Ohio

Ken Weis, Honeywell Corp., Dayton, Ohio

Mike Zettler, LOGTEC, Fairborn, Ohio

If you are interested in activating a chapter in your area, please contact lames McInerney Jr., Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.), vice president, membership and chapters, at (703) 247-2562, or email to: jmcinerney@ndia.org.