Business Executives for National Security

UNICO National 100th Annual Convention & Italian American Awards Gala July 27 - 30, 2023 Fort Myers, Florida, Recognizing Business, Military, and Public Service Leaders

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Monday, July 10, 2023

FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sal Paolantonio, ESPN national correspondent who primarily covers the National Football League, will host the Italian American Awards Gala on July 29, 2023. The black-tie gala, hosted by UNICO National, features hundreds of prominent Italian Americans from across the nation who come together to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans in the United States. The nation's more than 16 million Italian Americans are interwoven into the fabric of the U.S. and have significantly contributed to the arts, entertainment, sports, business, law, science, medicine, technology, national defense, public service and more.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Moglia joins James Pitaro, ESPN Chairman, as the honorary chairmen of the UNICO 100th Anniversary Convention and are past UNICO National honorees recognized for their distinguished leadership.
  • "The UNICO National 100th Annual Convention celebrates the important contributions Italian Americans have made to the United States.
  • They are proven leaders who have succeeded at the highest level and are shining examples of the Italian American community," said incoming UNICO National President Cav.
  • This year's award recipients join a distinguished group of UNICO honorees who exemplify the best of the Italian American community.

FORMER U.S. AIR FORCE AND SPACE FORCE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER JOINS SOSI AS A STRATEGIC ADVISOR

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Monday, May 22, 2023

RESTON, Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSi announced today that Preston Dunlap, the first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Architect Officer of the U.S. Space Force and Air Force, has joined the company as a strategic advisor.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSi announced today that Preston Dunlap, the first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Architect Officer of the U.S. Space Force and Air Force, has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • Mr. Dunlap serves as an independent director on corporate boards and advises Fortune 100, growth, private equity, and venture capital firms.
  • He is a well-known expert in artificial intelligence, space, autonomy, transportation, hypersonic technology, infrastructure, and distributed mobile communications.
  • We are thrilled to have him as a strategic advisor," said Kyle Fox, SOSi CTO.

Barbara Bush Foundation Names The Honorable Mike Rogers and Kristi Rogers as Chairs for the 2023 National Celebration of Reading

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Friday, March 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation is pleased to announce that the Honorable Mike Rogers and Kristi Rogers will serve as chairs for the 2023 National Celebration of Reading, to be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • "Mike and Kristi Rogers share a keen understanding of literacy's intersection with pressing issues including economic growth, global competitiveness and national security," said Barbara Bush Foundation president and CEO British A. Robinson.
  • "I'm thrilled that they've agreed to invest their time, talents and energy in raising support for literacy by chairing the 2023 National Celebration of Reading."
  • "We're over the moon to have Kristi and Mike Rogers serving as chairs for the National Celebration of Reading," said Barbara Bush Foundation honorary chair Doro Bush Koch.
  • The lineup of featured authors and special guests for the 2023 National Celebration of Reading will be announced in the coming weeks.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Names Daniel Kurtenbach Chief Growth Officer

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Monday, February 6, 2023

The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue continues to expand its senior leadership team with the appointment of Daniel Kurtenbach as Chief Growth Officer.

Key Points: 
  • The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue continues to expand its senior leadership team with the appointment of Daniel Kurtenbach as Chief Growth Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230206005271/en/
    As Chief Growth Officer, Kurtenbach will focus on driving the growth of the Institute through strategic partnerships with companies, institutions and countries that enhance the Institute’s capabilities, expand its global reach and impact.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Kurtenbach joins the Institute from DataRobot, where he served as Director of the company’s defense and intelligence portfolio.
  • In partnership with the Atlantic Council, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue launched the Global Tech Security Commission in 2022 to safeguard freedom from technological authoritarianism.

Sigma7 Appoints U.S. 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey to Its Advisory Board, Chaired by Brigadier General (retired) Tom Cosentino, and Joined by Former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, Dr. Nadia Schadlow

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Martin Dempsey, named one of TIME magazine's most influential people, retired in October 2015 after 41 years of military service.

Key Points: 
  • Martin Dempsey, named one of TIME magazine's most influential people, retired in October 2015 after 41 years of military service.
  • Tom Cosentino is a retired U.S. Army General Officer and serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Business Executives for National Security.
  • McMaster, and primary author of the U.S. national security strategy under Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.
  • Dr. Schadlow is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and a full member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Guidehouse Announces Consolidation of National Security and Defense Segments and Key Leadership Updates

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Monday, August 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, announced today the consolidation of the firm's National Security and Defense segments, along with several key leadership updates:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, announced today the consolidation of the firm's National Security and Defense segments, along with several key leadership updates:
    Ed Meehan, partner and leader of the firm's Defense segment, will transition to the role of Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of Guidehouse.
  • John Saad, partner and leader of the firm's National Security Segment (NSS), will transition to lead the newly formed Defense and National Security Segment.
  • With these leadership updates, Guidehouse is strategically poised to accelerate the company's growth trajectory while continuing to deliver and expand its world class next-generation consulting offerings.
  • "These key updates and leadership transitions come at a pivotal point of need in the markets we serve," said Scott McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer at Guidehouse.

Private Sector Stakeholders release Joint Statement Calling for Increased Public Private Collaboration

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

In the United States, we think the joint statement highlights the current successes of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, as well as it's need to continue to grow and evolve.

Key Points: 
  • In the United States, we think the joint statement highlights the current successes of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, as well as it's need to continue to grow and evolve.
  • The signatory organizations believe that the Biden administration has made progress in deepening partnership with the private sector to improve the security of the country's critical infrastructure.
  • Effective engagement requires private and public sector collaboration and leadership to address issues such as the Solar Winds supply chain attack, log4J vulnerabilities, ransomware attacks, and threats from Russian and other malicious nation-state actors.
  • Building Teamwork: The signatory organizations propose expanded opportunities for long-term exchange programs between government and private sector technical personnel in cybersecurity roles.

Empire Petroleum Provides Business Update and Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) ("Empire" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with current producing assets in Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Montana and New Mexico, today announced the Companys financial results for the first quarter of 2022, ended March 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) ("Empire" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with current producing assets in Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Montana and New Mexico, today announced the Companys financial results for the first quarter of 2022, ended March 31, 2022.
  • Net income for the quarter was $3.62 million compared to a net loss of $997,180 for the first quarter of 2021.
  • Following his retirement in 2021, Lewis joined Business Executives for National Security as Senior Vice President of Policy and Projects.
  • For Empires complete financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, see the Companys Quarterly Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2022.

Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis Appointed as Board Member

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Vice Admiral Lewis replaces Anthony Kamin, who has served Empire as a Director since December 2016 and recently as Co-Chairman of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • Vice Admiral Lewis replaces Anthony Kamin, who has served Empire as a Director since December 2016 and recently as Co-Chairman of the Board.
  • Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis was raised in Los Altos, California, and is a 1985 graduate of the U.S.
  • The entire Board is thrilled to have Vice Admiral Lewis join us.
  • I also want to extend a warm welcome to Vice-Admiral Lewis as a new member of the Board of Directors.

SCYTHE Expands Cybersecurity Leadership with Key Hires

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

SCYTHE , a cybersecurity industry leader in adversarial emulation and breach and attack simulation, today announced that it has added two key members to its senior management team.

Key Points: 
  • SCYTHE , a cybersecurity industry leader in adversarial emulation and breach and attack simulation, today announced that it has added two key members to its senior management team.
  • SCYTHE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the cybersecurity industry.
  • And we are more than thrilled to walk the walk with the appointment of these two accomplished individuals to key leadership roles.
  • The SCYTHE platform enables Red, Blue, and Purple cybersecurity teams to build and emulate real-world adversarial campaigns in a matter of minutes.