President (Vote for ONE Candidate in this Category)
ORLANDO, Tony
Current Employer/Position	Amee Bay, LLC / Technical Director, C5ISR Systems
Years associated with AFCEA	20+
Previous AFCEA Offices?	Lowcountry Chapter: President; Hampton Roads Chapter: VP Membership, Secretary, Golf Tournament Director, Golf Tournament Committee
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA
Office held in other organization?	None
Years in Charleston	Traveled to Charleston on business for almost 20 years. Moved to Charleston in 2008
BIOGRAPHY: Born and raised in NYC. Enlisted in the Navy at 17. Advanced to E-6 in three years and selected for the Naval Enlisted Scientific Education Program (NESEP). Attended the University of New Mexico graduating with a BSEE. Served onboard USS Shasta (AE-33) during Viet Nam. Served on COMNAVTELCOM Staff in Washington, DC and Commander Second Fleet Staff on USS Mount Whitney. Obtained a Masters’ Degree in Business Management and Supervision while stationed in Washington, DC. Retired from naval service in 1983 and spent three years working for a Think Tank supporting US Army futuristic planning, then 19 years working for Raytheon Technical Services Company holding positions as Project Manager, Program Manager, Business Development Manager, Production Manager and Operations Manager. Joined Ki, LLC in 2005 as their General Manager and relocated to Charleston, SC with a new title of Sr. Director, C4ISR Systems. Joined Amee Bay, LLC in 2011 as the Technical Director, C5ISR Systems.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD PRESIDENT: The simple answer is: I care about what the chapter is all about. In recent years we’ve raised over $400,000 for local scholarships setting the standard for AFCEA. I care about our award winning Young AFCEAN program. For the past three years our nominee has been selected as the Regional Distinguished Young AFCEA. This year, Kristin Smith is scheduled to receive her award in February at AFCEA West. I care about the chapter’s co-hosting with SPAWAR, the annual Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC). Advancing Cyber Defense in our high schools and colleges is a significant accomplishment for our chapter.
PEARSALL, Don
Current Employer/Position	CACI. Senior Business Development Executive
Years associated with AFCEA	20
Previous AFCEA Offices?	None
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	Navy League, Surface Navy Association (SNA), CDCA, Women in Defense (WID)
Office held in other organization?	CO-Chairman of the Leadership committee of Women in Defense (WID) Board
Years in Charleston	Moved here three years ago, have worked supporting SPAWAR in Norfolk and Charleston for 15 years
In the space below, please type a brief biography of yourself (200 words max)
BIOGRAPHY: I have more than 50 years of experience in the DOD arena: 28 years on active duty US Navy, and 23 years in the Defense industry. In 2011 I relocated my family to Charleston from Chesapeake VA; I had spent 12+ years commuting to Charleston from the Tidewater area and fell in love with the low country, so I permanently relocated here. I have been married for 47 years and have a son and two Grandchildren.
In the space below, please explain why you would make a good AFCEA board member (100 words max)
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD PRESIDENT: I am running for President of the local chapter of AFCEA, because I feel like I can leverage my experiences in the DOD Arena as well as my experiences in life. I bring lots of energy, strong desire to make a contribution to the Low Country AFCEA Chapter. You get an experienced Grey Beard with the energy of a 30 year old, with added relevancy because of my active role in the work force. I am a tireless worker who brings the experience of serving on other boards, Palmetto Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) as a most recent example.

First Vice President (Vote for ONE Candidate in this Category)
VEVON, Jerry
Current Employer/Position	Life Cycle Engineering – Vice President
Years associated with AFCEA	10
Previous AFCEA Offices?	Member-at-large of the Washington DC Chapter
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA, WID, Disaster Recovery International Foundation
Office held in other organization?	Disaster Recovery International Foundation – Vice Chairman
Years in Charleston	50ish – minus 21 years in the Army and 3 in Washington DC
BIOGRAPHY: At Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Jerry leads the Enterprise Information Technology Solutions (EIS) business division responsible for guiding strategic initiatives in the areas of business continuity, software engineering, enterprise IT operations, cyber security, advanced technologies and IT training. As a Vice President at Booz Allen, supported numerous Intelligence Community CIOs with Strategic Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, and Technology Planning. During his career in the US Army, he was a Ranger-qualified Master Parachutist Intelligence officer serving at all levels from platoon to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has received the CIA National Intelligence Certificate of Distinction, US Army Military Intelligence Knowlton Award and is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Served a total of 9 years in the 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions. As Commander, 165th Military Intelligence Battalion, Mr. Vevon led over 550 personnel in conducting long-range surveillance, counterintelligence, interrogation, and electronic warfare. He has Joint Staff experience serving four years in J2, JCS. Published the biography of LTG Eichelberger, former Army DCSINT and was awarded the 1998 Military History Writing Award from the US Army War College. M.A., International Relations, University of South Carolina B.S., Economics, Wofford College Graduate, U.S. Army War College
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD VICE PRESIDENT: Seeking the opportunity to serve the greater Charleston community and leverage my 35 years of experience in the Army, as a federal government contractor, and leader. With an in-depth understanding of the national level community, bring best practices and experiences to our local organization. Utilize leadership and organizational skills to further enhance AFCEA objectives.
WARD, Christina
Current Employer/Position	Executive Vice President, Caribou Technologies
Years associated with AFCEA	20+
Previous AFCEA Offices?	Current First Vice President, AFCEA Lowcountry Chapter; Second VP, 2012/2013
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA, WID, AOC, NDIA, Navy League
Office held in other organization?	None
Years in Charleston	9
BIOGRAPHY: I am the Executive Vice President at Caribou Technologies, a small Consultancy. I have over 30 years of experience determining solutions for government C4I requirements and delivering solid warfighting capabilities. I concluded my 24 year military career as N6 and CIO for Commander Naval Forces Japan. Previously, I served as Chief of Staff for the Navy’s largest tactical communications hub (NCTAMS PAC), providing IP services to ships at sea. My favorite work is finding technology solutions to upgrade and improve interoperability between the U.S. and our Allies. I have served in the Lowcountry on the Women in Defense, Palmetto Chapter where I worked to attract quality military leaders for WID events. I have led the Charleston Defense Contractor Association C5ISR Conference SPEAKER Committee since 2009, responsible for organizing over 100 flag level speakers from DoD, Government and Industry into a cohesive and informative agenda. I have been an AFCEA member since 1995, and have held leadership and speaking roles in numerous AFCEA chapters globally. I am lucky enough to be able to attend and support AFCEA events from Tokyo to Washington DC.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD VICE PRESIDENT: My passion is finding ways to connect Government and Industry together in meaningful forums. I work hard to enable these types of interactions. I recently organized a new “Meet the Senior Leadership Event” at the C5ISR Summit where SSC LANT Portfolio Leads and their senior subject matter experts met with Industry in a casual and informative setting. Over 1000 people participated. I have worked with AFCEA International to gain Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for participants of our technical events. For the upcoming year, I hope to plan more interactive and educational Government and Industry exchanges.

Second Vice President (Vote for ONE Candidate in this Category)
BLACKBURN, Greg
Current Employer/Position	ManTech//Director of Development/SPAWAR Account Manager
Years associated with AFCEA	23
Previous AFCEA Offices?	Currently Second VP, AFCEA SC Low Country Chapter Previously an At-Large Board Member of the Low Country Chapter (2013) Member, AFCEA International Intelligence Committee (1995-2005): AFCEA LCC Large Business Representative to Contracts Industry Council.
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	Member CDCA, AOC, USNI, IEEE, NIP, NDIA
Office held in other organization?	No
Years in Charleston	5
BIOGRAPHY: With SAIC/Leidos for over 15 years through Nov 2013, and now with ManTech since Dec 2013, I have performed in various line, program management, BD, capture, M&A, and senior technical staff positions. I served 30 years as a Navy cryptologist; was CO and PM of what became NIOC Suitland (now NCWDG); and finished my government career on the OSD/ASD/C3I Staff as Director of Information Operations. Joining AFCEA in 1991, I was elected to the National AFCEA Intelligence Committee in 1995, serving until 2005. I moved to South Carolina in 2009 and have been a member of the AFCEA Charleston Low Country Chapter since. I hold a BS Physics (WPI), MS Control Engrg (Harvard), MBA/CIS (University of Rochester), and ABD PhD Ops Research (U of R). My wife Suzanne and I have a son Ryan who is completing an International MBA at University of South Carolina in 2015. Go Gamecocks!
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD VICE PRESIDENT: In 2013-14, I served on AFCEA Charleston LCC Events Committee to arrange Luncheon speakers, and worked with 1st VP to select Membership dinner speakers and plan for future one-day AFCEA LCC Symposia. During this period I arranged for a variety of speakers including the OPS Manger for the Charleston Port Authority, and the CO MAG501 at MCAS Beaufort, with subsequent visit to tour the base and see the F35 Strikefighters which are being bedded down there. I continued as AFCEA Contracts Industry Council (CIC) member representing large business and worked hard on CIC to increase SPAWAR transparency and prediction of future Task Order release. If re-elected as 2nd VP, I would leverage contacts and experience to work on other AFCEA LCC events and activities, including STEM, and expand my personal time commitment with BOD to help make this Chapter the best in AFCEA International.
MOORE, Jack
Current Employer/Position	Vice President, Peerless Technologies
Years associated with AFCEA	17
Previous AFCEA Offices?	STEM Chairman for current BOD
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA, Palmetto Partners
Office held in other organization?	Outgoing CDCA Vice President; previously CDCA President
Years in Charleston	11+ (relocated to Charleston from Tidewater in April 2003)
BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Moore retired from the U.S. Navy in 1984 after a 24 year career. He then began work in the defense community with Sonalyst. He was the primary principle in starting Advanced Communications Technology, Inc. which he sold in 1992 to The SSI Group, Inc. He continued to manage SSI until he left in 1997 to start the IT Division for MABC in Portsmouth, VA. In 1999 he joined Dataline, Inc. as Director of Network Solutions in the Commercial sector. In 2001, Mr. Moore assumed the responsibility for Strategic Business Development with the added responsibility of managing the Charleston office. Was Director of Navy Programs for Odyssey Systems until Jan 2010 when he went to MTCSC as Business Development until they were purchased by Mantech International Corporation where he was responsible for Business Development for the Charleston office. He is currently VP for Southeast Region for Peerless Technologies. As Vice President of CDCA, he served on the Scholarship Committee for Low Country AFCEA Chapter, Chairman and volunteer of the year, 2012 for Palmetto Partners which is a nonprofit supporting Robotics throughout South Carolina K thru 12, Member of several Committees of the Chamber, and serves on Board of Palmetto Scholars Academy Charter School located in North Charleston.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD VICE PRESIDENT: I believe that education is one of the most important aspects of strengthening our community. For many years I have been involved with the AFCEA scholarship program and this past year took a lead role for the chapter’s STEM initiatives. My history with Palmetto Partners, ASTRA, and other local organizations all ties in to my educational efforts. In addition, my Government and Industry connections are far-reaching and will help enable us to provide a wider array of speakers at the AFCEA luncheons. Through my long career on the CDCA Board of Directors, including four years as Vice President (over two tours) and a term as President, I have gained a deep insight into the Charleston Government and industry partnership and can foresee my role on the AFCEA Board as enabling me to continue serving the greater Charleston community.

Secretary (Vote YES or NO in this Category)
DONALDSON, Debbie
Current Employer/Position	KPS Government Contracting/Contracts & Business Operations Manager
Years associated with AFCEA	4
Previous AFCEA Offices?	Current Secretary, SC Lowcountry Chapter
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	Air Force Association (AFA), AFCEA, CDCA, WID, Metro Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Office held in other organization?	WID – Newsletter Co-chair
Years in Charleston	40+
BIOGRAPHY: Contracts and Business Operations Manager for KPS Government Contracting (solely negotiated/executed Contracts/SOWs resulting in $40m new revenue since August 2011) with 9+ years DoD and 20+ years of Management expertise. A Charleston native educated at the College of Charleston in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science. Three children (sons - 26 and 23, daughter - 18) and three rescue animals. Volunteer Activities: Membership Committee with CDCA, Newsletter Co-Chair with WID, MMTC Advisory Board, Wando High School Band Booster, Wando JrROTC Booster, former BSA Coastal Carolina Council (BSA CCC) District Training Chairman, former BSA CCC Roundtable Commissioner and former BSA CCC Pack 40 Chairman. Awards: BSA CCC District Award of Merit, 2001 SC Year of the Child Hero (presented by Gov. Jim Hodges).
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD SECRETARY: As the Incumbent (experienced with all Board and Chapter processes), I’ve successfully interacted with all Committees as the Board ‘hub’ to accomplish Chapter goals and raise awareness of our Chapter’s presence and opportunities; often serving as the Chapter’s representative at industry events. As a female well-versed in Small/Large and HUBZone Business, I’ve provided cultural diversity and added a positive dynamic to our Board. My passion, attention to detail and experience guarantees my continued achievements in the role of Secretary for the Lowcountry SC AFCEA Board.

At-Large Board Member (Vote for THREE in this category)
ANDREWS, John
Current Employer/Position	VP, Acquisition and Innovation, Government Solutions Group (GovSG)
Years associated with AFCEA	20
Previous AFCEA Offices?	No offices, but active in AFCEA in both DC and Charleston
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA
Office held in other organization?	none
Years in Charleston	17
BIOGRAPHY: After graduating from Virginia Tech with a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1993, Mr. Andrews worked for Veda Inc. as a Software Developer supporting SPAWAR, NAVAIR, and OPNAV N6 in the DC area. He managed all, internal, IT systems in Arlington, and in 1996 was named one of Veda’s engineers of the year for his work for OPNAV. In 1997 Mr. Andrews relocated to Charleston as an engineer in NISE East’s internal IT department. In 1998, he became branch head of the Design and Integration Branch of the IT department at the newly-renamed SPAWAR Charleston. At SPAWAR Mr. Andrews held various high-profile positions: Command and Control (C2) Department Chief Engineer for Task Force Web; developer of components of the FORCEnet Architecture and Standards; C2 Enterprise Engineering Division Chief Engineer (supporting PEO C4I and federal efforts including CANES, Command Centers, FBI projects, and DISA GES/NCES.); C2 Department Chief Technologist working future technology efforts for PEO C4I, ONR, NR; NetCentric and Platform Integration competency support helping manage 100+ engineers; Decision Superiority Portfolio Systems Engineer leading efforts to develop and implement consistent systems engineering processes and principles. In 2012, after 15 years of government service he joined Sotera Defense Solutions, working business development and technical capture. In 2014, Mr. Andrews was named VP of Acquisition and Innovation at GovSG, responsible for organizational business capture, innovation, and strategy.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD BOARD MEMBER: I would bring innovative thinking with a strong understanding of the Charleston defense environment from a government and contractor perspective. I also believe that I bring a unique combination of skills that would allow me to support multiple AFCEA initiatives.
DILKS, Kenneth R.
Current Employer/Position	Vice President, Chief Scientist, Dilks – Simone Enterprises, Inc.
Years associated with AFCEA	48, Lifetime Member
Previous AFCEA Offices?	None
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA, Confederate (now Commemorative) Air Force (CAF), Aviation/Space Writers Association
Office held in other organization?	None
Years in Charleston	16
BIOGRAPHY: I attended the UNC where I obtained a BS degree in Mathematics. I began programming at UNC in 1955 and graduated with four years’ programming experience. I have worked on military computer systems ever since, beginning with air defense systems. I worked on the 412-L air defense weapons control software during the 1960s in Germany. I designed the weapons control software for the NADGE system during 1967-8 in England. I have worked on Hardsite Defense, ATC, aviation weather systems, OS, and other systems, now known as C5ISR systems. In 1977, I formed The Dilks Company becoming the primary contractor for developing the flight data acquisition subsystem for the USAF's OTH Backscatter Radar system. Since 1992, I have acted as a consultant writing proposals for Boeing, Lockheed, Raytheon, BAE Systems, and Litton for such systems as the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite, JTRS Cluster 1 and AMF, Kuwait C4IS, ATMS and CMIS on the NPOESS satellite. I have also designed the flight data acquisition subsystem for the Saudi Peace Shield Air Defense System, supported Croatia in the rebuilding of their ATC system, and helped train Russian air traffic controllers in western methods of ATC systems. I am currently Vice President of Dilks – Simone.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD BOARD MEMBER: I believe in the mission of AFCEA, having been a member for 47 years. I now have the time to spend performing whatever activities the Low Country Chapter requires of me. I have the experience in the design of sophisticated C5ISR systems as well as understanding the procurement process, especially for small businesses which can be a significant asset for the Low Country Chapter members. I can be an advocate for the members in advancing the mission of AFCEA. I also greatly support the activities necessary to obtain the funding for the many scholarships the Chapter gives each year.
HIGGINS, Scott
Current Employer/Position	GeoWireless Inc.
Years associated with AFCEA	8
Previous AFCEA Offices?	None
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA, WID
Office held in other organization?	Previous CDCA Summit Security; CDCA Education Committee
Years in Charleston	9
BIOGRAPHY: Currently, I am a member of the senior leadership for GeoWireless, Inc. Among my responsibilities at GeoWireless, I serve as the company’s Senior Security Solutions Architect and I Program Manage a team of security professionals providing ongoing security support for the US Army Special Operations Command. I have amassed over 20 years of experience in cyber security and C4ISR programs. I earned a Master’s Degree in Intelligence and Information Warfare and have earned/maintained many industry/DOD security certifications. I am currently on my 23rd year in the military, which spans both the Army and Navy. I served as a Counter-Intelligence Special Agent in the Army, a Naval Intelligence Officer and now in the Information Dominance Corps as a Cyber Warfare Officer. I recently assumed command of the reserve NETWARCOM Global Network Operations Security Center in Suffolk, VA where I currently serve as a reserve Navy Cyber Warfare Officer, managing the Global Network Security Operations Center that provides CNDSP services. I am married with five children two of which are in the Army, one as a Nurse and the other as Special Forces Communications NCO. The others are in college or being home schooled.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD BOARD MEMBER: I believe my experience and knowledge in both industry and the military will help promote the AFCEA mission. With my relationship with WID and the CDCA I can serve as a conduit to foster coordination and target areas that are of interest to all organizations while reducing resource requirements.
LOVGREN, Manual A. (Manny)
Current Employer/Position	Senior Vice President of LCE’s Federal Solutions Group
Years associated with AFCEA	15
Previous AFCEA Offices?	AFCEA South Carolina Low Country, Hampton Roads, Hawaii, Northern Virginia, San Diego
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	NDIA, ASNE, Navy League, SNA
Office held in other organization?	None
Years in Charleston	2
BIOGRAPHY: I possess over 28 years of experience in the government contracting industry. 26 of these years were working with General Dynamics Information Technology (and predecessor companies A&T and Anteon). I held both line and staff positions having served as the Vice President of Business Development and the Vice President for the Navy Technologies & Services Business Area within the Navy/ Air Force Systems Division (NAFSD). NMCS was a services organization which provided Program Management, IT services, Systems Engineering, Professional and Technical services, Maintenance and Repair, Integrated Logistics Support, Manufacturing and Fabrication, and System Integration for commands such as SPAWAR, NAVAIR, USMC, NAVSEA, NSWC, NUWC, USCG, MSC and other government agencies. In my current position, I serve as the Senior Vice President of LCE’s Federal Solutions Group, which serves the Department of Defense and federal customers with a full range of capabilities in direct fleet support, IT services, logistics, C4I systems development, integration, and information assurance as well as financial management, program management, training and change management.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD BOARD MEMBER: I have been actively participating/ supporting AFCEA worldwide as either a corporate or individual member for the past 15 years. I have been effective in creating and capitalizing on networks, liaisons and business connections. I have been a huge supporter and am well versed or connected in this IT, communications, and electronics market space. I know I would benefit this team in helping to enhance partnerships with government, academia, and other private sector entities.
SMITH, Kristin
Current Employer/Position	Sr. Sales Manager / Crowne Plaza (Peachtree Hotel Group)
Years associated with AFCEA	5
Previous AFCEA Offices?	Fundraiser chair for Young AFCEA
Other memberships (e.g., CDCA, AOC, WID, AUSA)	CDCA, WID, ESGR, MASC
Office held in other organization?	See below
Years in Charleston	29
BIOGRAPHY: Kristin Smith is the Sr. Sales Manager at the Crowne Plaza Charleston Hotel. She received her B.S. in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism Management from the College of Charleston, SC before entering the Hospitality Sales Industry in 2007. Throughout her career, Kristin has been involved in many organizations outside of the Hospitality Industry to include AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) as Event Committee Co-Chair of Young AFCEA, CDCA (Charleston Defense and Contractors Association) as Social Media Committee for C5ISR, ESGR (Employment Support for the Guard Reserve) as Employer Support Committee Member for Charleston, MASC (Maritime Association of SC) as Event Committee Member and AICCSC (American Indian Chamber of Commerce of SC) as Member At Large and Events Chair. Kristin enjoys supporting the local organizations within her community and lending her hospitality and event expertise whenever needed. She currently resides in Charleston, SC with her husband Russell Smith and their dogs, Chloe and Willie.
WHY I WOULD BE A GOOD BOARD MEMBER: Over the years, I’ve enjoyed attending AFCEA events and supporting the organization here and there whether it be working the AFCEA table at SBIOI or assisting with special events at the Crowne Plaza. Recently, I’ve enjoyed getting more involved through Young AFCEA Committee (YAC) and their events, fundraising, community outreach, and charities. I would like to take my involvement further by sitting on the board and being a voice for the Young AFCEAns in 2015.