AFCEA International Chapter News
OKLAHOMA CITY CHAPTER CHAPTER - Jul 20, 2006

From Military to Successful Small Business Owner
Mr. Mike Lyles, President and CEO, Leader Communications, Inc. (LCI) spoke at the July chapter luncheon about his experiences in transitioning from the military and the steps he took to form a successful Information Technology/ Telecommunications company. Mr. Lyles completed a 21-year Air Force communications career in 1999 and was instrumental in consolidation of several systems into the High Frequency Global Communications System (HFGCS) - saving the Government $15 million, and the development of the 'Lights Out' concept centralizing HFGCS network operations in 1995-resulting in a continuing $10 million a year savings. Mr. Lyles, with the technical and management experience gained in the Air Force, formed LCI and rapidly became recognized as a superior Information Technology/Telecommunications services provider. LCI was recognized in 2005 as the Minority Enterprise Development Southwest Region Minority Technology Firm of the Year and Mr. Lyles was recognized as the 2005 Oklahoma Small Business Person of the Year. LCI was also recognized in 2006 by the American Legion, Department of Oklahoma, as the Large Employer of the Year.
The chapter also hosted a Technology Expo in July with over 50 companies displaying their equipment and services.

Event Photographs:

OKLAHOMA CITY— Mr. Mike Lyles, President/CEO, Leader Communications, Inc. responds to a question from the audience during the Oklahoma City, July chapter luncheon.  Mr. Lyles spoke on his experience in transitioning from the military to forming a successful company providing Information Technology/ Telecommunications services to the Department of Defense and other agencies.
OKLAHOMA CITY— Mr. Mike Lyles, President/CEO, Leader Communications, Inc. responds to a question from the audience during the Oklahoma City, July chapter luncheon. Mr. Lyles spoke on his experience in transitioning from the military to forming a successful company providing Information Technology/ Telecommunications services to the Department of Defense and other agencies.
OKLAHOMA CITY— (l to r) Mr. Jim Burt, Field Sales Manager, Communications and Federal Markets, Preformed Line Products (PLP); Capt Robert Giovannetti, USAF, Flight Commander, Software Development (AWACS), 552 Computer Systems Squadron; and 1 Lt Kari Thompson, USAF, Executive Officer, 552 Communications Group; discuss some of the products offered by PLP during the July Technology Expo hosted by the Oklahoma City Chapter.
OKLAHOMA CITY— (l to r) Mr. Jim Burt, Field Sales Manager, Communications and Federal Markets, Preformed Line Products (PLP); Capt Robert Giovannetti, USAF, Flight Commander, Software Development (AWACS), 552 Computer Systems Squadron; and 1 Lt Kari Thompson, USAF, Executive Officer, 552 Communications Group; discuss some of the products offered by PLP during the July Technology Expo hosted by the Oklahoma City Chapter.
OKLAHOMA CITY—(l to r): Mr. Herman Adams, and Mr. Jeffrey Ellis, Sales Associates, Tactical Communications, Sierra Nevada Corporation, with their display at the July Technology Expo hosted by the Oklahoma City Chapter.
OKLAHOMA CITY—(l to r): Mr. Herman Adams, and Mr. Jeffrey Ellis, Sales Associates, Tactical Communications, Sierra Nevada Corporation, with their display at the July Technology Expo hosted by the Oklahoma City Chapter.

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