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 Who’s Who in
Huntsville Technology is recognized by the JIAMD Summit 2006 for its
Sponsorship. Individuals in the picture from left to right are: Admiral
Edmund Giambastiani, Jr., Dave Knowles, Director of Sales & Marketing,
Who’s Who in Huntsville Technology Magazine, and LTG Larry J. Dodgen.
Retired Army Brigadier General Thomas J. Konitzer, has joined Aerospace Integration Corporation's Strategic Advisory Group, bringing with him extensive aerospace industry experience, a wealth of diverse knowledge, and the ability to provide critical insights into the company's efforts to support Army Aviation's rapidly increasing requirements. He is a master Army aviator, former commander, and the current president of the Army Aviation Association of America. Brigadier General Konitzer spent 31 years in military service with the U.S. Army. His notable flag officer assignments included Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Aviation Center and School, Fort Rucker, Alabama; Assistant Division Commander, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky; and Commanding General, U.S. Army Safety Center, also at Fort Rucker. General Konitzer has extensive expertise in Army Aviation maintenance and logistics, and has managed two major helicopter rebuild programs for storm and battle damaged aircraft that included establishing on-site depot level repair facilities. After retiring from active duty in 1997, Tom joined Westinghouse Government Services as a principal executive, and helped form a commercial subsidiary in Aiken, South Carolina known as Safety Management Solutions, which is now a subsidiary of Washington Group International. In 2004, he formed TJK Konsulting, Inc. to serve the defense aerospace community, using his expertise to build teams to solve diverse and complex challenges. Tom's business development, marketing, sales, bid/proposal, and execution capabilities are a welcomed addition to the AIC Team. His working knowledge of Army Aviation's modernization plan will help in AIC's overall success with its Army customers. AIC was established in 1997 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with a vision to provide technology insertion and systems integration (TI/SI) for America's Special Operations Forces (SOF). Over the past decade, AIC has become SOF's integrator of choice, and continues long and successful relationships with customers throughout the Department of Defense and the aerospace industry. AIC Florida operations include Corporate Headquarters in Mary Esther, near the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and Airborne Systems Division at Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview. AIC established operations in the Huntsville area in 2004 and will use the same model as Airborne Systems Division. AIC maintains facilities both in Huntsville/Madison County, and in Albertville 45 miles to the southeast. In recent years, the company has invested in additional capabilities and infrastructure to meet the increasing needs of the Army. With Army Aviation's planned aircraft fleet exceeding 4,000 new and refurbished aircraft, AIC is aggressively preparing to meet the imminent requirements with additional capacity and expanded capability. AIC is continuing to expand, both in the Huntsville area, and at the Albertville Airport. AIC maintains a 20,000 square-foot production manufacturing facility in Madison County near the Huntsville Airport. The facility is used to produce avionics kits and cable harnesses for installation into aircraft also being modified by AIC in other locations. At full capacity, the facility can produce thousands of kits for Army and Air Force platforms being ‘missionized’ for various operations. In Albertville, AIC maintains a two-hangar aircraft modification complex. Each 8,000 square-foot hangar is capable of housing up to four helicopters for systems integration and other enhancements. The Albertville Municipal Airport is very well suited for supporting the Army Aviation customer because of its proximity to Army program managers, and its central location to major Army Aviation installations and assets at Fort Rucker, Alabama; Fort Stewart, Georgia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; and Fort Hood, Texas. The Albertville airfield also offers significant area for establishing additional hangar facilities and support elements as customer requirements increase. From the beginning and into the future, AIC continually invests directly in the success of its customers, establishing infrastructure that delivers a complete solution, implementing practices that facilitate responsiveness and quality, and creating a total-support environment that produces total mission success. AIC's capabilities are another reflection of the company's commitment to the war fighter, and represent a force multiplier in the global war on terrorism. Bringing leading-edge technology to Army aviators that provides greater capability and survivability is AIC's primary goal. To achieve this goal, AIC brings experience designing and delivering quick-response, total-quality solutions to meet war fighters' specific needs. To that end, Tom Konitzer brings deep insi ght into Army Aviation's future requirements. General Konitzer says, "AIC is a value-based service provider and the most customer focused company with which I have ever worked." To learn more about AIC, please visit the web site at www.aicworld.com. Corr Wireless* Now You’re Talkin’ Sense
A loyal and rapidly-growing customer base would seem to indicate that home-grown wireless communications company, Corr Wireless, is out-performing larger national companies when it comes to providing local service. With a variety of unique, competitive rate plans, and the hometown feel of their service, Corr has provided wireless service to North Alabama since 1992. And, as the industry has grown larger, Corr has kept its place near the top of the area market. "It’s about better service for less money," says Bryan Corr, Company President and CEO. "We have all the technology and features that the other guys have, like the newest handsets, smart-phones, and global-standard GSM technology…plus the added benefit of being based in the area we serve. We know our customers and our service area on a personal level, and people appreciate that." Tina Corr, Senior Vice President of Corr Wireless, says that Corr offers a wide range of rate plans that are tailored to local customers’ specific needs. She says, "Our flagship offer is the Endless Minutes plan, which offers unlimited calls to anywhere in the U.S. for $49 a month." "Our unlimited pre-paid calling plan," Ms. Corr adds, "Is the best pre-paid plan in the business. It’s just $39 dollars a month, and you don’t have to worry about reloading your minutes, because they’re unlimited. Of course, we also have several nationwide calling plans that are very popular too." But it is not just unique calling plans and progressive technology that make Corr Wireless the wireless provider of choice for more and more customers, according to Ms. Corr. "Customers want to know that they can call customer service and not have to be put on hold for an hour," she adds. "People like to do business with companies they know have their best interests in mind," Ms. Corr says. "We all live and work here. We know what the people in this area want and need, because they are our friends, neighbors, and families. And that is something that bigger providers simply can’t offer." For a wireless plan that makes sense, visit Corr Wireless at www.corrwireless.com. B.G. Smith & Associates*
Leading the Way with Innovative Applications B.G. Smith & Associates, Inc. (BGS) is a leading systems, solutions, and technical services company that works with various Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD agencies. B.G. Smith & Associates has been pioneering solutions for their customers’ mission-critical needs with innovative applications of technology and expertise for more than a decade. B.G. Smith & Associates is a Huntsville-based, woman-owned business that was established in 1992. The company was founded on the basis of establishing a technologically advanced company with a core set of business and professional principles, a concrete vision, and an environment where all employees are treated as close members of a family. B.G. Smith & Associates is devoted to its employees, and it is important to the company to employ, retain, and build a diversified team of talented professionals. Betty Smith, the company’s owner and chairman of the board, comments, "We have great employees, and we feel that we eliminate bureaucracy because of this. For BGS, success depends on meshing our people together to solve some of the toughest problems facing our nation." A monumental growth area for B.G. Smith & Associates has been in the Rapid Fielding Initiatives (RFI) arena. The company is highly sought after in this arena, and has received many compliments from several DoD agencies. "We plan to be the best in the world at what we do, and the positive feedback from our customers reinforces that we are moving in the right direction," Chief Executive Officer Bill Smith states. He adds, "To facilitate our future growth, we are creating strategic teaming alliances with some of America’s finest technology companies, so we can provide a total solution to our customers and their customers alike." At B.G. Smith & Associates, the company pledges to provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service. For more information, contact B.G. Smith & Associates at (256) 890-8544, information@bgsmith.com, or visit www.bgsmith.com.
INERGI Design Services*
INERGI’s advertising and marketing design teams
understand that effective marketing doesn’t just transmit information, it
conveys ideas, emotions—identity. INERGI serves a wide range of
clients, and never tries making a client over in their image. They combine words and images that communicate,
powerfully and uniquely. They don’t dictate, they partner. While giving the
expert guidance you expect, INEGI’s creative teams listen, to understand you
and your market. They gain insight into your goals and priorities, then make
the imaginative leap of putting themselves in your world, finding the most
effective ways of telling others who you are. INERGI is a master at combining all the tools of
marketing communication—advertising, public relations, identity, and
collateral—in integrated branding strategies that allow each to support and
reinforce the others. They implement a clear, consistent theme that achieves
your marketing goals of the moment, and lays the foundation for your goals. INERGI also knows that the Internet has transformed the
business landscape, becoming a vital tool in the marketing strategies of
their clients. At INERGI, they seamlessly incorporate this powerful tool
into the overall structure of marketing strategies. Their clients benefit
from imaginative visuals, backed by compelling information that supports and
enhances their marketing goals with maximum impact. INERGI is located at 3414-A Governors Drive in
Huntsville. For more information regarding INERGI’s marketing communications
division, visit www.inergi.com, e-mail
info@inergi.com, or call Shannon or
Scott at (256) 704-7700. Northrop Grumman adds Weightless Flight and Moonbuggy
Races to its Education Initiatives in Huntsville A growing force in Huntsville’s business community,
Northrop Grumman is lending a hand to educators and students, sponsoring
programs designed to help spark interest in careers related to space
exploration.
The educators joined in workshops and parabolic, or
‘zero-gravity’ aircraft flights designed to help them teach students how
math, science, and engineering principles apply to weightless space
environments. The ‘zero-gravity’ flights are similar to those used to train
astronauts for space flight. Led locally by corporate lead executive Dan Montgomery,
Northrop Grumman is the major sponsor for the Weightless Flights of
Discovery. Zero Gravity Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., developed and
conducts the program. "This sponsorship is a perfect complement to other
programs promoting math, science, and engineering education that Northrop
Grumman supports in Huntsville" said Montgomery. Moonbuggy Race. In March, NASA’s Great Moonbuggy Race
picked up a major sponsor, when Northrop Grumman signed a three year
agreement with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC). The agreement helps
ensure that NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s annual design and race
competition will continue to attract the world’s best student engineering
teams. This year’s competition attracted 60 college and high
school teams from the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In teams of six, participants
design, build, and race a vehicle that addresses engineering problems
similar to those faced by the builders of NASA’s original lunar rover. Each
moonbuggy must be a human-powered, ‘proof of concept’ vehicle and, when
stowed, fit into a four-cubic-foot space. "With Northrop Grumman’s involvement, we expect to take a
great learning tool and make it even better," said Larry Capps, USSRC chief
executive officer. Ultimately, we hope the race will inspire the next
generation of engineers, mathematicians, and explorers."
To contact the Northrop Grumman facility located at 213 Wynn Drive in
Huntsville, call (256) 837-2400 or visit the company web site at
www.northropgrumman.com.
We Never Forget Who We’re Working For™ Since first opening its facility in Huntsville, AL, in
1963 with 12 employees, Lockheed Martin has been a strong presence in the
Huntsville community. Now, with more than 896 employees in seven different
facilities located throughout Huntsville, Lockheed Martin’s growth continues
with its newest facility at 406 Bradford Drive. The ‘Ground-breaking
Ceremony’, hosted by the employees of Lockheed Martin and attended by many
supportive citizens and dignitaries, was held on August 15, 2006 on Lockheed
Martin’s 80-acre campus located in Cummings Research Park. "Our city is
thriving, and we are proud to be a part of this success," Bob Drolet,
Director of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Huntsville Operations,
says. In Madison County, Lockheed Martin focuses its business
efforts on the missile defense and aerospace industry, as well as being a
valuable member of Huntsville’s business community. Huntsville Mayor,
Loretta Spencer, says, "What I appreciate more than anything is the
workforce Lockheed Martin has in our community, and their spirit for
supporting and advancing Huntsville." Lockheed Martin supports a wide variety of programs such
as Hellfire, Longbow, Javelin, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD),
Patriot Advanced Capabilities Missile (PAC3), Payload Launch Vehicle,
Multiple Kill Vehicle, Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), Multiple
Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Advanced Tactical Army Missile System, Compact
Kinetic Energy Missile, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), and
NASA’s shuttle external tank. Lockheed Martin’s capabilities include
aerodynamic analysis, tactical and threat system analysis, simulation and
modeling, battle management, propulsion technologies for NASA, C4ISR,
Systems Engineering, and information technologies. Some of Lockheed Martin’s
major clients in Huntsville are NASA, AMCOM, PEO Missiles and Space, PEO
Aviation, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and the Missile
Defense Agency. As one of the first landowners in Cummings Research Park,
Lockheed Martin expects a 15 to 20-percent growth over the next 18 months,
which is a key impetus for the new 170,000-square-foot facility being built.
Over the years, Lockheed Martin has added facilities and expansions to
accommodate its growth, with two recent construction projects in 1994 and
1996. For these projects, Lockheed turned to Sunnyvale Properties, LLC, and
has done so again for its latest facility. Sunnyvale II is a partnership of local business people
and developers that include Peter Lowe, Danny Wiginton, and Wayne Wright. "I
am excited to undertake this second major expansion for Lockheed Martin, and
I am extremely satisfied that Sunnyvale II has been selected as the
developer," Drolet states. "I have complete confidence we have selected the
best team for the job." The group was awarded the project over other
distinguished developers. "I want to express my gratitude to Lockheed Martin
for inviting us to be one of six developers asked to bid on this project,"
Lowe says. "Some on that list were major national firms, and all of them are
larger than Sunnyvale II. It was truly a blue-ribbon group, and we are
honored to be included." Sunnyvale will work with well-respected companies, such
as Turner Universal Construction and Goodrum Knowles Architects to complete
the project by October 2007. These companies were part of the two earlier
projects with Sunnyvale. "We are pleased to have assembled in Sunnyvale II,
many of the important components of the original team that constructed the
first facility, Building 403, in 1994," Lowe says. "That experience, coupled
with our daily success as the property manager, has benefited us, and will
continue to do so. We have the same developer, the same general contractor,
and the same architectural firm continuing their work for Lockheed Martin." Lowe continues, "We are very pleased in the confidence
Bob Drolet and Lockheed Martin has shown in us. It pleases me to see
Huntsville grow, and this addition to Lockheed Martin benefits both its
business and this community." For more information, contact Lynn Fisher at (408)
742-7606 or at lynn.m.fisher@lmco.com.
For more than 13 years, Southern Digital Products, Inc.,
(SDPI) has been Huntsville’s best-kept secret for providing and installing
technologically advanced broadcast and audiovisual products. President,
Walter Bridges, and his wife, Chief Executive Officer Terri Bridges, started
the business in 1993 with the vision of bringing the digital revolution to
Huntsville, AL and the entire Southeast. In fact, Walter was the first
person to show High Definition television in Huntsville in 1989. "SDPI sells and installs sophisticated, technologically
advanced broadcast and audiovisual presentation products, and provides
integrated technology services to the broadcast, post production, corporate,
education, religious, and government markets," Walter says. "We have an
excellent reputation in the industry for our knowledge of products, and for
our expertise in finding the right solutions to each customer’s
requirements, as well as staying within their budgets." With almost 100 years of experience, the professional
staff at SDPI satisfies a diversified client base that includes NASA, NIMA,
DoD, Dynetics Corporation, EWTN, CNN, CBS, and TBS. "We are a knowledgeable
and experienced local, customer-oriented company that provides a wide range
of professional broadcast and audio visual solutions," Terri adds. "We are
unique, because we are already experts at the high-end of this business, and
we bring a tremendous amount of expertise to all levels." SDPI has the expertise and staff to integrate all of the
systems they install. "SDPI can supply the digital equipment, and we can
provide a complete integration of all the components," Terri says. SDPI
works closely with the client, as well as with the client’s architects,
interior designers, and general contractors to achieve a pleasing
environment and creative functionality. "The convergence of video, audio,
data, and computer network systems has created a need for companies to
integrate all facets of the communications mediums into complex systems,"
Walter adds. "These systems are designed for broadcast facilities, streaming
network facilities, board and conference rooms, lecture halls, theaters,
command and control centers, museums, houses of worship, and classrooms." Walter continues, "We work with companies on installing
conference rooms, executive board rooms, digital multimedia distribution
systems, video conferencing, and video over the Internet. We also work to
integrate control systems, not only to control all equipment, lighting,
audio, and projection screens within a room, but also in monitoring multiple
rooms and/or facilities from one remote location." SDPI services the government and corporate sector through
the development of Command & Control Systems that include broadcast and
audiovisual equipment for a facility or on the battlefield. "We’ve helped to
design and provide the system for the Mission Director’s Control room at
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in support of Un-Manned rocket launches,"
Walter states. "SDPI can design and deliver a complete Command & Control
System, whether it is in a facility or it is deployed in the field." For more information about Huntsville’s best-kept secret
for broadcast and audiovisual products and integrated services, visit SDPI
at 2120 Meridian Street in Huntsville, AL, or contact them at (256)
539-2600, toll free at (877) 430-7374, or online at
www.sdpi.net.
In August 2006, Business Resource Solutions (BRS), LLC,
North Alabama’s premier firm for outsourcing corporate administrative
services, celebrated its one year anniversary in Huntsville. BRS was
established as a Limited Liability Corporation and currently employs 25
administrative professionals. BRS is a subsidiary of the Anchorage-based
Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC). The three divisions of BRS cover the key corporate
functions: Human Resources, Accounting, and Contract Management. The BRS
staff of professionals provides human resources, accounting, contract
administration, and proposal preparation services to businesses that support
the federal government through prime contracts and subcontracts. "BRS focuses on providing human resources, accounting,
and government contracting for start-up to medium-size businesses," says
Sharon Yalowitz, president. "We have experience working with startup
companies, 8(a) companies, small disadvantaged businesses (SDB’s), and
small-to-medium size businesses. We’re ready to support new and existing
businesses in the local community." A native of Huntsville, Sharon was previously the Chief
Financial Officer for another BBNC subsidiary, SpecPro, Inc., a certified
8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business specializing in environmental services,
information management, engineering, and technical services. She has 23
years experience in the administration of government contracts and grants
for large and small businesses and universities, as well as the Departments
of U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, NASA, DOE, USDA, and FAA. Her expertise is
corporation administration and financial management, administration of
government and commercial contracts, project control, cost control, Deltek
software accounting systems, Microsoft® products for finance, budgeting,
briefings, and preparation of cost proposals. Sharon is proud of the team BRS has built, particularly
her Controller, Contracts Manager, and Human Resources Manager. Pam Berry,
Controller, holds a BA degree in Accounting from Birmingham-Southern, and an
MBA from Wake Forest University. Pam brings 20 years of accounting,
information systems, and government contracting experience with a consistent
record of delivering quality results ahead of schedule and under budget. She
has worked for SAIC, DigitalNet Government Solutions, Madison Research
Corporation, and Boeing. John David Baugher, Contracts Manager, holds a BS
in Technology Management from Athens State University. He has worked at
SpecPro, Inc. as Contracts Manager, CSC as Senior Contract
Administrator/Business Manager, and Intergraph as Commercial Contract
Administrator, Federal Contract Administrator, and Federal Financial Cost
Analyst. John David’s experience provides large and small business contract
and proposal perspective. Patrick Patterson, Human Resources Manager, holds
a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of
Alaska-Anchorage and has a Professional Human Resource certification. He has
worked in Human Resources for SpecPro, Inc., CCI, Inc., and the Municipality
of Anchorage. Patrick brings in-depth experience in ensuring fair and
equitable application of compensation, human resources and employee
relations policies and procedures, and administration of employee benefit
plans. In one year, BRS has already established support of 7
clients with a combined count of over 700 employees and over $54 million in
revenue. "Our clients include SpecPro, Vista International, Glacier
Technologies, SES, and Aranea Solutions," says Mrs. Yalowitz. "We’re looking
forward to serving our current clients, as well as other companies in the
community." Business Resource Solutions is located at 4815 Bradford Drive, Suite 201,
Huntsville, AL, 35805. They may be reached by phone at (256) 726-4763 and
fax at (256) 726-4770. Check out their services on the BRS web site at
www.brs-llc.com.
Innovative Management & Technology Services, LLC (IMTS)
was established in 1999 by President and Chief Executive Officer, Chirag
Patel, to provide quality IT and Management services to the federal
government and commercial marketplaces. The company is headquartered in
Fairmont, WV, and has opened three satellite offices since May 2006 in
Huntsville, AL; Dayton, OH; and Washington, DC. IMTS provides quality customer service through its
employee-oriented corporate culture that has resulted in successful projects
with the federal government, large integrators and small businesses. "We
employ more than 150 IT, scientific, and engineering professionals. These
talented individuals have advanced academic degrees, extensive industry
experience, active industry certifications, and multiple levels of security
clearance," Patel says. IMTS is a SBA 8(a)-certified, small disadvantaged
business, that focuses on providing clients with advanced computing,
enterprise technology, and IT management services. "IMTS understands that
the future is advanced technology SOLUTIONS, and we provide the
INFRASTRUCTURE to make it work…and the MANAGEMENT to integrate it throughout
your organization," Patel states. IMTS researchers have developed and optimized modeling
and simulation software, implemented new algorithms to increase software
performance, developed new visualization methodologies to assist in the
investigation of advanced composite materials, built and operated high
performance computers, and provided all-inclusive center-wide support for
government agencies and research laboratories. "We are able to offer our
customers numerous services with quick implementation at competitive
prices," Patel says. For performance-driven services, contact IMTS at 1000
Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554, (304) 363-6757, in
Huntsville at (256) 457-1931, via e-mail at
huntsville@imts.us, or online at
www.imts.us.
ADEPT Technologies is a growth-oriented, complete
precision manufacturing, machining, welding, assembly, and fabrication
facility, specializing in serving the military/defense, aerospace, aircraft,
transportation, and commercial industries. Located on a large,
corporate-owned campus at 141 Nick Fitcheard Road in Huntsville, AL, this
SDB 8(a) Native American Owned company has a strong history of meeting
customer expectations for high quality products and on-time delivery at a
competitive price. Building on a solid business foundation that's over a
decade old with a strong commercial base, co-owners, Brad and Chad Fielder
(Huntsville natives and identical twins), are now producing the finest, most
precise products available. Their personal and corporate commitment to
precision, quality and excellence, coupled with their dedication to customer
service and satisfaction, has enabled ADEPT Technologies to grow
exponentially in the world of stringent government and military contracts.
Company President, Brad Fielder, states, "At ADEPT Technologies, we thrive
on a vast array of precision manufacturing, utilizing all state-of-the-art
equipment. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our professional
and dedicated team knows how to put quality and speed into one complete
package." ADEPT Technologies possesses a wide range of
manufacturing and fabrication capabilities. Their combination of
cutting-edge tools and a traditional commitment to excellence has allowed
ADEPT Technologies to expand its work in precision manufacturing over the
years. ADEPT Technologies performs all processes in climate-controlled
facilities, and uses the most up-to-date programs and equipment to ensure
the utmost quality and accuracy. Focused work areas include precision
machining, from prototype to production; welding, both manual and robotic;
assembly, including hardware insertion; injection molding, from short to
long runs; fabrication, utilizing all types of materials, and precision
sheet metal, including flight critical pieces. Chad Fielder, Vice President,
says, "Our continuous investment in systems, machinery, and personnel
ensures quality, from design concept through production of the finished
product. And the customer's specifications are met with exacting precision
every step of the way." Brad Fielder adds, "On every contract, no matter the
size or volume, we provide personalized service to ensure that the
customer's needs are met. By working closely in a professional relationship
with our customers, ADEPT Technologies is often able to solve problems,
reduce costs and cut production times." It is the Quality Policy of ADEPT Technologies to ensure
customer satisfaction by producing, and continually improving safe, reliable
products that meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements. This goal
is achieved and recognized by ADEPT Technologies' certification as an ISO
9001:2000, AS9100:2004 Rev. B registered company. Additionally, ADEPT
Technologies is certified by the Department of Transportation as a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Within their manufacturing
facilities, ADEPT Technologies uses extensive documentation and tracking,
and also employs a certified AS9100B Lead Auditor. ADEPT Technologies is 'Making a Point of Precision'. They
have the in-house capability to manufacture, fabricate, weld, and assemble
products for a wide-range of government and commercial customers. And, this
complete component processing performed at one location, ensures that each
customer receives precision parts and assemblies of the highest quality. Contact ADEPT Technologies by phone at (256) 851-2932, by
e-mail at office@adept-technologies.com, or visit them on the web at
www.adept-technologies.com.
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Single Source Technologies is a sales, service and
applications organization that specializes in machine tool products used in
metal cutting industries, offering customers a wide variety of equipment and
tooling. SST handles OEM machine tool service and technical engineering
support for Makino machining centers and EDM machines, Fuji lathe systems,
Landis Gardner grinding systems, Index-Traub turning machines, Viper and
Monarch large capacity machines, and other related equipment. The company
also sells consumable tooling for milling, turning, and EDM machines, as
well as CAD/CAM software products. In addition to these products, SST offers
integration and automation systems to support today’s competitive
manufacturing industry. "We are uniquely qualified to help select, implement, and
support the right machine technology for your specific need, while providing
regional technical engineering support, premium machinery service, and
consumable products," Myers adds. "We also have an extensive background in
turnkey and integration products, and close relationships with our machine
tool partners and consumable tooling suppliers that are invaluable to our
customers." A new technical center in Huntsville, Alabama has
recently been built by SST. This 6,000 square-foot facility features a
showroom, applications center, as well as turnkey and service support
facilities for the region. "We are partnered with leading manufactures like Makino,
Fuji, Landis, and Traub to design and deliver automated systems that reduce
labor costs, increase throughput, ensure and even improve part quality, and
allow for the flexibility to adapt quickly changing part volumes or designs.
SST will help you get the most productive system available," states Myers.
"Our service and applications engineers have received
extensive training from our machine tool manufacturers, so you can be
confident that the work will be done right," comments Myers. "Most
importantly, we’re local. That means we can respond faster and get you
operating faster." Myers says, "SST is your one source for machine tools,
engineering services, tooling, supplies, application support, and customer
service. By integrating the best combination of products and services into
one complete package, our ability to provide solutions for our customers is
virtually unlimited." You can contact Bill Myers at
bill.myers@singlesourcetech.com, or by phone at 256) 777-8806. Visit SST
online at www.singlesourcetech.com.
Their unique approach to business relationships makes
them stand out in the industry. Bonnie says, "We want to get to know our
customers and find out how to help make their jobs easier. We work together
on projects from the first step to the last, including sourcing,
availability, pricing, and customization." Mike adds, "We streamline the
procurement process by offering multiple product lines on one purchase
order. And, if there’s a glitch, we take care of returns and replacements." Mike and Bonnie are seriously committed to developing
relationships with their clients. Bonnie continues, "Service after the sale
is where we shine. So many distributors walk away after the sale is
complete. For Cornerstone, it’s just the beginning. Proving our reliability
as a vendor instills confidence in our customers, and keeps them calling
back." Product categories regularly supplied by Cornerstone are
lab supplies/equipment, material handling equipment, cutting tools,
precision measurement equipment, and computer hardware/software. Cornerstone Supply is a member of the Better Business
Bureau and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Contact them
by phone at (256) 461-4147, by fax at (256) 461-4048, by e-mail at
bonnie@cornerstone-supply.com,
or you can visit their web site at
www.cornerstone-supply.com.
Marshall Prime Contractor Supplier Council (MPCSC)*
Vision: How the Marshall Space Flight Centers (MSFC) Prime Contractor
Council Helps Small Businesses Ask anyone who is affiliated with the Marshall Prime
Contractor Supplier Council (MPCSC), and you are likely to hear them refer
to the activities as ‘Visionary’. The MPCSC was the vision of Mr. David
Brock, Marshall Space Flight Center Small Business Officer, and was formally
established in January 2003. The primary purpose for establishing the
council was to create an environment that would promote and nurture an
effective exchange of best practices and lessons learned, to heighten
awareness of NASA’s socioeconomic programs and objectives, and to develop a
foundation for effective exchange of information among MSFC’s prime
contractor small business liaisons. But perhaps the most compelling reason
for its creation was the tremendous potential for increasing subcontracting
opportunities for small business concerns through the MSFC subcontracting
programs. The council is comprised of 50 representatives from 19
major MSFC prime contractors. The group meets several times each year, with
a prime contractor company serving as host. At each meeting, members share
best practices, lessons learned issues and concerns, and supplier resources.
In addition, updates on socioeconomic programs are given by a representative
from the Small Business Administration, NASA headquarters, and MSFC, and
other small business related government entities. With each meeting, come
new challenges and expectations in regards to doing business with small
business. The task of ensuring that supplier diversity is implemented to the
maximum extent possible throughout the Federal Government subcontracting
programs is becoming an even greater challenge. Thus, access to the
resources of a working council like the MPCSC whose mission is primarily
focused on the subcontracting aspect becomes an even greater asset to NASA
(and the government) as the Agency strives to maximize opportunities for
small business concerns. Annually, more than 90 percent of MSFC’s procurement
dollars go to large businesses, universities, and nonprofit institutions,
which have, as a part of their contracts, subcontracting requirements. As
the Federal Government continues to emphasize the importance of outsourcing
and contract consolidation initiatives as a means of fulfilling procurement
demands within the Federal Government, the result will inevitably be toward
fewer direct procurement opportunities for small business concerns. These
trends force many businesses to develop new marketing strategies placing
subcontracting at the forefront. The MPCSC serves as an invaluable resource
to preserve and promote the best interest of small businesses by creating a
channel through which they can more effectively penetrate the Federal
Government marketplace. Vision and Teamwork. Through David Brock’s vision for
creating an environment for nurturing small business, and the Council
members’ strong belief in the power of teamwork, together they will make a
difference!
JIAMD Summit 2006 Celebratory Lunch In recognition and thanks to all the Corporate Sponsors for the successful launch of the first Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (JIAMD) Summit, a celebratory luncheon took place on April 19, 2006. The purpose of the JIAMD Summit 2006, previously held February 28 - March 2, 2006, was to exercise a new forum for developing closer collaboration and improved communications between government, military, academia and industry to create an integrated Air and Missile Defense Family of Systems. The honored Corporate Sponsors included: Aeroject; Analytical Services Inc.; Applied Data Trends; Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Arlyn Associates; Avion, Inc,; BAE; Boeing; Booz Allen Hamilton; Brown International; CACI; CAS, Inc.; Colsa Corporation; DCS Corporation; deciBel Research, Inc.; DESE Research Inc.; Dynetics; Engineering & Professional Services, Inc.; Fitzgerald; Gallium Software Inc.; JB Management; Lockheed Martin; Madison Research Corporation; ManTech; Northrop Grumman; Quantum Research International; Raytheon; RAM Inc.; RSAE; SAIC; Sigma Services; Snyder Technological Services; SPARTA Inc.; Systems Studies & Simulation, Inc.; Team Innovation in Integration; Teledyne Brown Engineering; Teledyne Solutions Inc.; UAH; Westar; Who’s Who in Huntsville Technology Magazine; Wyle Labs. At the luncheon, LTG Larry J. Dodgen (Commanding General U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and the Joint Functional Component Commander for Integrated Air and Missile Defense) introduced the keynote speaker, Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, Jr. (Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff). The Admiral addressed the sponsors on the importance of collaboration between government, military, academia and industry leaders to discuss, resolve and develop the current and future technological issues of modern warfare. He also applauded the success of the JIAMD Summit 2006 as a model for the future and encouraged its continued growth. The JIAMD Summit 2006 was an All-Volunteer effort sponsored by many Tennessee Valley Area industries and by the Tennessee Valley Chapters of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Women In Defense (WID), and the Huntsville Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA). Future Summits will bring many benefits to the Huntsville/Madison metroplex in identification of technological and system capabilities along with providing extensive knowledge as to the most likely areas of pursuit for future technology research and development. Additional volunteers are needed from all regions of the country in industry, military, and academia to help support this annual effort. For more information on the JIAMD Summit 2007 — scheduled for March 5 – 8, 2007 — visit www.jiamdsummit.org. Inaugural Joint Integrated Air & Missile Defense (JIAMD) Summit 2006 Celebrates Success!* (NP)
Over 300 American scientists, government systems acquisition experts, and warriors from all four armed services skilled in air and missile defense, met during a series of secret conferences in Huntsville from February 28 through March 2. The purpose of their meeting was to exercise a new forum for developing closer collaboration and improved communications between government, military, academia, and industry. The new forum is the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (JIAMD) Summit, to be held annually here in Huntsville. By all accounts, the Inaugural JIAMD Summit event was deemed by all participants and observers to have been a complete success, with all objectives having been accomplished. The Honorable John J. Young, Jr. Director, Defense Research & Engineering (DDR&E) was the Summit keynote speaker. In recognition of the Warfighters’ critical role in the JIAMD mission, Lieutenant General Larry Dodgen, Joint Functional Component Commander for Integrated Missile Defense (JFCC IMD) was the featured speaker for the Luncheon on the final day of the Summit. Also participating were Major General Howard Bromberg, JCS J8 Force Protection; Major General William Rajczak, Deputy Director, Requirements and Integration U.S. Joint Forces Command; Dr. Vitalij Garber, Director, Systems and Mission Integration Defense Systems; Mr. James Durham, Director, Joint Force Applications, OUSD (AT&L); Mr. Keith Englander and Brigadier General Robert Dehnert of the Missile Defense Agency; Mr. Mike Schexnayder, Dr. Rodney Robertson, and Mr. Larry Burger of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The Summits are an all-volunteer effort sponsored by more than 25 local industries, and by the Tennessee Valley Chapters of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Women In Defense (WID), and the Huntsville Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA). Additional volunteers are needed from all regions of the country in industry, military, and academia to help support this annual effort. More information concerning the JIAMD Summit 2007 and planning can be found at the www.jiamdsummit.org web site. U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville* (NP)
As the Corps’ Installation Support Center of Expertise (CX), Huntsville Center supports military installations in a variety of public works programs, including utilities procurement and energy savings contracting, physical and electronic security, utilities monitoring and fire protection systems, ranges and training land, facilities planning, operation, repair and renovation, mobilization facilities, facilities demolition/deconstruction, furniture and furnishings, and contingency support. The Medical Facilities CX provides expertise and medical facility life cycle support by replacement of existing facilities, providing new facilities, daily operations and maintenance, repair, renovation or renewal of medical and medical research facilities for the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and foreign governments. The Ordnance and Explosives CX supports detection and disposal of unexploded ordnance that poses an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health or to the environment around the world. Huntsville Center’s Chemical Demilitarization Directorate is the Life Cycle Project Manager for facility design and construction, equipment design, acquisition, and installation of chemical demilitarization facilities to safely destroy the nation’s stockpile of aging chemical weapons. The directorate also provides management, technical and contracting support to the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, assisting Russia in the design and construction of facilities to destroy its chemical weapons stockpile. Huntsville Center also functions as the Corps of Engineers’ Deputy Program Manager and the Life Cycle Program Manager for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Program designing test, tactical, and tactical support facilities. Program responsibility encompasses overall program management, including design management, construction management, construction acquisition development, special studies and site surveys, criteria development, and engineering support during construction. Colonel David K. Cox Returns From Iraq* (NP)
Colonel David K. Cox assumed duties as Deputy Director of the Future Warfare Center (FWC) at the U.S. Army Space & Missile Command on Redstone Arsenal in September 2005. Colonel Cox is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the three directorates and the operations staff of the FWC, implementing a quality management program, promoting innovative capabilities development, monitoring the status of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) execution, and advising the Director on allocation of resources to support the multitude of missions executed by the FWC. One aspect of this mission is FWC management of two local high-performance computer centers that provide state-of-the-art modeling and simulation in support of numerous regional and national defense research and development programs. "As Deputy Director, I’m largely responsible for managing resources within the organization and work delegation of tasks," Col. Cox states. "We develop new capabilities for the Army Space and Missile Defense forces, as well as foster innovative applications of doctrine and training to support employment of new technology with the resulting improvement in capabilities for our war fighters," he adds. Col. Cox brings significant experience from numerous assignments in tactical command and staff positions, along with combatant command planning and operations support. He has participated in operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He served in Iraq from January to August 2005, where he was assigned to the Multi-National Forces, Iraq Strategic Communications Directorate. In this role, Col. Cox assessed the effects of communications on the Iraqi people through carefully developed and disseminated reports to support the command goal of helping the Iraqi people understand what the coalition forces were trying to do for them and their country. "I gained a real appreciation for the complexity of the mission along with the skill and determination of both the Coalition and the Iraqi leadership. You feel you’re serving a valuable cause while you’re over there," he says.
"The effect of BRAC on Redstone Arsenal is my favorite subject," Colonel Olshefski says. "This may be the greatest increase in economic impact in Alabama state history. The impact on Huntsville and Madison County will be tremendous. But this BRAC really impacts the entire Tennessee Valley, from Florence to Scottsboro, to Cullman to Lincoln County, Tennessee." With an estimated 4,000 positions coming to Redstone Arsenal, the Tennessee Valley will benefit from the mature, higher-salaried employees moving to the area, as well as the money being spent to support BRAC and its high-technical workforce. Many of the positions coming to the Arsenal will be within the Army Materiel Command, the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, the Missile Defense Agency, and the Aviation Technical Test Center. "This is a well-educated and trained workforce that will join us on Redstone Arsenal," Colonel Olshefski says. "Redstone Arsenal currently supports three generals. With the completion of BRAC, there will be up to twelve generals on post, and one of them will be a four-star General. This four-star General will attract more visibility to this region, and will represent Redstone Arsenal in a very positive way to the U.S. Army and the federal government. This is a very exciting time!" he adds. While BRAC brings many positives to Redstone Arsenal and the surrounding areas, Colonel Olshefski also notes the concerns that BRAC will bring. He states, "Education and road infrastructure will be impacted. However, we are encouraging dialogue with the community to raise awareness, and address these issues positively." Colonel Olshefski concludes, "The entire Tennessee Valley made a very convincing and successful proposal to the U.S. Army, and won! There is no better community support of a military facility than is received by Redstone Arsenal." For more information about BRAC, contact the Redstone Arsenal Public Affairs Office at (256) 842-4161, or www.redstone.army.mil. Major General James Pillsbury* (NP)
Major General Pillsbury feels that the technical and military environment on Redstone Arsenal bears a high degree of importance to the country and the community. Major General Pillsbury says, "Redstone Arsenal is at the forefront in supporting our country in the war on terror. I am very proud of the Redstone Arsenal workforce. They are very focused on supporting our soldiers. We have a saying here on Redstone…‘mission first, people always’…and that is how we focus our efforts. I am dedicated to ensuring that we take care of Team Redstone." "Working with the leadership of the cities of Huntsville and Madison, Madison County, and the adjoining areas, the BRAC relocation will provide a bright future," Major General Pillsbury states. "There are no negatives in this BRAC relocation. Here in the Tennessee Valley, we have a strong infrastructure, a good cost of living, excellent schools, and capable and dedicated community leadership. There will be increased federal government job opportunity in the areas of availability and flexibility due to the relocation of these new agencies. Federal funding through these many new headquarters will positively affect the local economy. The skills and pay compensation rate associated with the new headquarters personnel moving here will greatly benefit and influence the local communities. And, finally, the new associated support contractor companies coming to our area, and the existing support contractor companies already here will have increased project opportunities. This is a very exciting and ‘bright’ time for the Tennessee Valley!" he adds. For further information, contact Al Schwartz (Chief, Public Affairs for the U. S. Army Aviation & Missile Command) at (256) 876-4161 or at al.schwartz@us.army.mil. Army Air Defense Artillery Association* (NP)
The goals of ADAA are to foster a spirit of unity and esprit de corps among members of the Air Defense Artillery Branch, and support its affiliated activities, such as the Air Defense Artillery Museum, located at Fort Bliss, Texas. The Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville Chapter of ADAA was formed in 1988. Additional goals of the local chapter are to provide support to all soldiers and families of all branches, and contribute to the education and general welfare of the local military community. Some of the ways the Redstone/Huntsville Chapter of ADAA supports the military community include Space Camp Scholarships awarded to dependents of our local military soldiers, financial scholarships to Army ROTC students attending UAH and Alabama A&M, providing financial grants to Redstone Arsenal’s Total Tots Program, which provides care for ‘at risk’ children and military families in need. The local chapter of ADAA also provides monetary awards to the Redstone Arsenal Non-Commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year, and has provided financial grants to the Huntsville Veteran’s Museum and the Blue Star Service Banner Program. The chapter hosts quarterly luncheons for members and guests, and an annual formal dinner dance honoring the Air Defense Artillery Branch and Saint Barbara – the patron saint of Artillery. The RSA/Huntsville Chapter of ADAA is very proud of its contributions to our Soldiers and their families and is glad to promote esprit de corps within the ADA Branch. It welcomes anyone interested in furthering the purposes of the association. For more information, visit the ADAA web site at www.firsttofire.com/. Huntsville Association of Small Business in Advanced Technology (NP)
The Huntsville Association of Small Businesses in Advanced Technology (HASBAT) has elected executive board members and officers for 2006. Association officers are Jan Eiras, Quadrus Corp., President; Darryl Adams, Qualis Corp., First Vice President; Dave Seay, S3 Inc., Second Vice President; Wil Etbauer, DESE Research, Inc., Secretary; Dale Brown, Sentar, Treasurer. Additional Board Members are Dede Booker-Lacey, Tech Masters Inc; Miranda Bolin, Logicore; Norm Bush, Hawk Enterprises; Ben Lowe, ES&P; Larry Lewis, Madison Research; Kate Smith, Mesa Robotics; and Rosa Snyder, Snyder Technical Services. HASBAT is a nonprofit association with the mission of increasing business opportunites for high technology small companies in the Huntsville area. Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. More information about HASBAT can be found on the web at www.hasbat.org. The Army Space and Missile Defense Association* (NP)
The Army Space and Missile Defense Association (ASMDA) is a nonprofit organization promoting the defense of our Nation through strong space and missile defense programs. ASMDA’s fundamental purpose is to provide programs and support for activities contributing to the advancement of a common understanding of the vital importance of space and missile defense systems to our national defense. ASMDA primarily supports USASMDC, PEO-Missiles and Space, GMD Joint Project Office, Targets JPO, THAAD PMO, MDA’s Combined Test Force (CTF), and offers both individual and corporate memberships. In addition to co-sponsoring the 9th Annual Space and Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition, each year ASMDA conducts a wide array of Activities: providing fifteen Space Camp Scholarships valued at $2000 each; supporting and maintaining the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Distinguished Civilians Wall located in the SMDC lobby on Redstone Arsenal; organizing the Annual Space and Missile Defense Technical Achievement Awards and Annual Space and Missile Defense Service Excellence Awards; organizing and awarding the ASMDA ‘Loretta Spencer’ Under-graduate/Post-graduate Scholarships worth $4000 each; sponsoring the Adventures in Engineering Day to promote high school student’s interest in science and engineering; sponsoring SMDC’s participation in the Army Ten Miler; presentation of a Dress Blue uniform to both the SMDC NCO and Soldier of the Year. ASMDA also supports yearly, a number of seminars, workshops, and symposia on leading space and missile defense issues with top level civilian and military leaders. To learn more about ASMDA and to find out how to become a member, visit our web site at www.asmda.us. Or, call Angela McCarter at (256) 327-3161. Space and Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition* (NP)
SMD Conference Completes its Ninth Successful Exhibition August 29, 2006 The Space and Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition took place Aug. 14-17, 2006 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL. The conference, in its ninth annual celebration, had a theme this year of ‘Global Missions…Meeting the Challenges’. The conference included military, government, academia, and industry presenters who provided the latest information in the areas of global ballistic missile defense system development and operation, emerging technologies, and integration of cruise missile defense. Notable speakers included Lt. Gen. Henry ‘Trey’ Obering III, director, Missile Defense Agency; Lt. Gen. Larry Dodgen, commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command; Maj. Gen. Kevin T. Campbell, chief of staff, U.S. Strategic Command; Maj. Gen. James B. Armor, Jr., director, National Security Space Office; Rear Adm. Alan B. Hicks, commander and program director, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense; and Mr. Gil Nolte of the National Security Agency. Besides the lineup of impressive presentations, the SMD Conference offered an extensive amount of exhibits and other free learning opportunities. For the first year ever, the SMD Conference and Exhibition took up the entire Von Braun Center for conference activities. Also, for 2006, the recorded attendance was almost 1,300 attendees, with nearly half of them registering from out of state. There were also approximately 3,300 exhibitors and another 1,200 walk-in visitors. The global technology lectures and other free educational presentations drew in a crowd of more than 1,500 people as well. There were members of the press present from local, national, and international publications. This year definitely marked a record high of total participants onsite—a great sign of the growth and importance of the space and missile defense community to a variety of audiences. Mayor Loretta Spencer of Huntsville was on hand daily, and Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) showed his support of this event as a speaker. The exhibit portion of the conference also showed tremendous growth as the conference filled all three halls. Nearly 300 different exhibiting organizations participated in this year’s event. The conference had several new elements this year. A variety of Global Technology Lectures took place for the first time, free of charge to all participants, and covered a wide array of topics, such as systems engineering, weather reporting, and management of technology. There were specific programs for Army Space Professionals and briefings tailored to spouses and visitors that provided information on the Tennessee Valley community and its growth. There were celebrity book signings and presentations by famous individuals, such as Billy Waugh, author of Hunting the Jackal, and retired astronaut Mike Mullane. Displays included interesting artifacts from the Cold War Museum, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, as well as the world’s most valuable chopper, the Liberty Bike. The 2007 SMD Conference is scheduled for Aug. 13-16, 2007. Plans are already underway for another successful conference in 2007. All of the South Hall exhibit floor space has been reserved, and much of the North Hall has already been claimed as well. If you are interested in exhibiting in 2007, please contact Catherine Boykin at cboykin@scsonline.com. Additional information for the 2007 event will be added to the web site at www.smdconf.org as next year’s conference draws closer. Huntsville Association of Technical Societies (HATS)* (NP)
The Huntsville Association of Techincal Societies (HATS) honored 19 recipients at its annual Professionals Of the Year (POY) Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 6pm at the Von Braun Center North Hall. The 19 professionals were all nominated and selected by their membership organizations for their outstanding contributions to the mission of their awarding organization. Each of the 2006 recipients engaged in professional activities that resulted in broad social, technological, or economical consequences to benefit the science and engineering community. Each POY winner exhibited an extraordinary amount of dedication, creativity, and leadership in their work. The 2006 Professionals of the Year are:
This year, there was also a special award given out for the first time in honor of Huntsville community leader, Joseph C. Moquin. The recipient of this award was Mr. Bill Craig of IEEE. Craig was chosen due to his extraordinary contributions to the North Alabama technical community. Moquin was present to deliver the award and was himself honored as a driving force behind the effort to establish a first-class research park, Cummings Research Park, in the community. For more information, please contact Giselle Bodin at (256) 955-3889 or Giselle.bodin@smdc.army.mil. PHOTO L-R: Sylvia Dean, Stan Miller, Woody Williams, Karmel Herring, SFC Darren Scott, Darren Brewer, Darryl Walker, Jim Pepper, Tara Ragan Ward, Bill Craig, Joe Moquin, Christian Smart, Ken Merwin, Steve Humphrey, Harry Craft, Rhonda Barnes, Woody Bombara, and Richard Henrick. National Defense Industrial Association, TVC Chapter* (NP)The Tennessee Valley Chapter (TVC) of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) actively supports the national defense industry within a region that includes Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, the Chapter conducts a number of events each year in support of the general membership and the community. The NDIA has recognized the TVC as a Model Chapter in each of the past six years. The Chapter’s overall awards program includes financial support and scholarships (approximately $50,000.00 in 2006) that support technical pursuits, literally from kindergarten through the post-graduate level. In addition, the TVC recognizes individuals who have enhanced the technology base and weapons systems that support national defense interests and the security of the United States at an annual Awards Dinner. The Medaris Award, named in honor of MG John B. Medaris, is presented annually at this dinner to an individual from the Tennessee Valley who has made an outstanding contribution to the defense industrial base. Additionally, the NDIA-TVC individually or jointly sponsors events such as the Army Space and Missile Defense (SMD) Conference, Southeastern Software Engineering Conference [SE(2)], the Army Worldwide Ordnance and Test Measurements, and Diagnostic Equipment Conference (WOTC), Industry Update forums, and Adventures in Engineering. The most recent sponsorship is to the Joint Integrated Air & Missile Defense (JIAMD) Summit held in March 2006. And, finally, the TVC also provides professional educational seminars throughout the year (i.e. Overview of System Acquisition Management [OSAM]), and sponsors focus groups (the Space and Missile Defense Working Group [SMDWG]) that focuses on space and missile defense issues considered critical to the security of the United States). The Tennessee Valley Chapter of NDIA has over 1350 individual members and 42 local Corporate Members. Additional details about the Chapter can be found at the web site: www.ndia-tvc.org/ as well as corporate and individual membership information/applications.
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AVIATION'S TOM KONITZER JOINS THE AIC TEAM
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sea of competitors without a strong, strategic marketing and advertising
plan to deliver your message.
Weightless Flights of Discovery. Northrop Grumman’s
Weightless Flights of Discovery program, unveiled at Kennedy Space Center,
Fla., June 24, made Huntsville’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center the second
stop of a five-region tour in July. More than 80 elementary and secondary
school teachers representing nearly every state and 24 countries
participated.
Space Camp and Space Academy. Northrop Grumman is
also a long-time sponsor of the USSRC’s Space Camp and Space Academy. Held
annually for students age 9-11 and 12-14, the camps include realistic
astronaut training in a Space Shuttle or International Space Station mission
scenario. This year, the company sponsored 13 students in the week-long
curriculum devoted to exploration, discovery, problem solving, and
high-level thinking.
Huntsville’s Best-kept Broadcast and Audiovisual Technology Secret!
Business
Resource Solutions Celebrates First Year
Providing advanced technology
SOLUTIONS…INFRASTRUCTURE…MANAGEMENT
Making a Point of Precision
Your Good Neighbor in the 21st Century!
Bill Myers, president of Single Source Technologies (SST) of Huntsville,
Alabama says, "SST is a not a typical machine tool distributor. Our charter
is to provide complete, best-in-class solutions. Machine tools are a large
and important investment for most companies, so it’s smart to work with
someone with the technical capability, experience, and the commitment from
their manufacturers that we have."
In
1996, Mike and Bonnie Powers decided they could make a difference in the
local industrial supply business, and founded Cornerstone Supply. Located at
208 Celtic Drive in Madison, and accredited by the Women’s Business
Enterprise National Council as a woman-owned business, Cornerstone Supply
serves Redstone Arsenal, the Marshall Space Flight Center, and Industrial
Manufacturers throughout the U.S. and in Europe.
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, is a major
subordinate command to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its original
mission was support to ballistic missile defense, but has since expanded
into additional programs that include installation support, medical,
ordnance and explosives, and chemical demilitarization. The Huntsville
Center operates under a charter that is based on programs, rather than
geography.
Colonel
David K. Cox returns to the U. S. Army Space & Missile Command from Iraq
Garrison Commander of Redstone Arsenal, Colonel John
Olshefski, enjoys talking about how BRAC will affect the Arsenal and the
Tennessee Valley. As the ‘unofficial mayor’ of Redstone Arsenal since 2005,
Colonel Olshefski is responsible for such things as building and maintaining
the infrastructure and municipalities, and providing community services.
With BRAC, he will coordinate with new construction projects to accommodate
the new personnel moving to the Arsenal. He has served in a variety of
assignments throughout his extensive military career, and brings valuable
knowledge to his position.
Major
General James Pillsbury, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Aviation and
Missile Command on Redstone Arsenal, believes that the BRAC relocations to
Redstone Arsenal will ‘shine a bright and positive light’ on the entire
Tennessee Valley.
The Army Air Defense Artillery Association (ADAA) is an Army-wide private
organization formed in 1980. It operates under the provisions of Department
of the Army Regulation 210-1, and IRS Code 501 c. (3), as a nonprofit
organization to support Air Defense Artillery Soldiers and retirees.
HATS Recognizes 2006 Professionals of the Year