NDIA of the Lone Star and Sooner States participated in this vital discussion on the ReShore of American Manufacturing. Our Chapter President, Lynn Tomaszewski and Chapter Treasurer, Michael Morford were featured as panelists. In addition, our Cybersecurity Committee Chair, Beth Lahaie and Newsletter Chair, Emily Kimmett welcomed new corporate members into our local chapter hosting a display table at the event. This resulted in a new corporate membership, MicroPac, a local semiconductor manufacturer.
Agenda – May 9, 2022

*** IN PERSON ATTENDANCE***

***2 Keynotes, 3 Panels, Lunch, Evening Reception***
***Speakers from Texas, Oklahoma, & Washington, DC***

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• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/259321075317

Summary:

The recent pandemic has indicated an unanticipated fragility in our nation’s manufacturing supply chain. An aggressive push towards reshoring American manufacturing requires efforts across a spectrum of policy, laws, universities, trades and infrastructure enabling expansion, leadership and speed for our nation’s defense industrial base of small and medium sized manufacturers.

In this first-of-its-kind event, we are bringing together key stakeholders across all levels of government. Join us as we view the entire manufacturing ecosystem from multiple perspectives and explore actionable ideas with the goal to remake America’s manufacturing base into a hyper-connected, secure, and resilient ecosystem of domestic suppliers who can more easily connect and interact.

NDIA champions, builds and convenes the forums that tackle the industry’s most challenging issues. The Lone Star Chapter has been right in the middle of having the most relevant speakers of our time.

Attendees include:

• State-level and federal leaders across the manufacturing spectrum
• Department of Defense supply chain & contracting professionals
• U.S. House & Senator Legislative Directors and MLAs – specifically members from
the Armed Services Committees and the Science & Technology Committees
• Supply Chain leaders from major defense OEMs
• Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers
• Raw material suppliers
• Nationally recognized research institutions
• Manufacturing and supply chain subject matter experts

Venue & Logistics

The Bluebonnet Ballroom is located on the First Level of the E.H. Hereford University Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington located at 300 W First Street, Arlington, TX 76010.

Parking in Lot 38 on Oak Street, just east of the University Center

For overnight travelers,
Hotel: Sheraton Arlington, 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, TX 76011

Agenda

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
11:00 AM: On-Site Registration Opens and Pre-Event networking hour
12:00 PM: Opening Session and Luncheon
Opening Session Speakers:
• Ms. Lynn Tomaszewski, President, NDIA Lonestar
• Dr. Teik C Lim, Interim President, University of Texas at Arlington
• Ms. Pravina Raghavan, NIST MEP Director (Featured Speaker)
• Mr. Rodney Reddic, Interim Executive Director for TMAC, the Texas MEP

Featured Speaker, Ms. Pravina Raghavan

Ms. Pravina Raghavan
NIST MEP Director

Ms. Lynn Tomaszewski
Lone Star Chapter President

Dr. Teik Lim
Interim President of the University of Texas at Arlington

Mr. Rodney Reddic
Interim Executive Director for the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)

2:00 PM: Panel Session 1: Perspectives from the Military: Land, Sea, Air, & Space

Panel 1 will view the state of the defense industrial base and the manufacturing sector’s ability to respond to supply chain shocks specifically from the perspective of our nation’s military branches. Military Leaders, both current and former, with decades of experience in DoD sustainment will share their thoughts. Paneled by Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, we will seek to identify ways Industry 4.0 and emerging technology coupled with defense policy can create a more diverse, robust base to support out nation’s defense manufacturing needs.
• Moderator: Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh, Co-Founder, First Watch Group
• Mr. Robert Valdez, Deputy Director for the 948th Supply Chain Management Group, Tinker Air Force, Oklahoma
• Mr. Ross Guieb, Executive Director, Bush Combat Development Complex at Texas A&M
• Mr. Eric Sundby, Executive Director, Space Force Association

Moderator, Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh

Adm(ret) Patrick Walsh
Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Mr. Robert Valdez
Deputy Director for the 948th Supply Chain Management Group, Tinker Air Force, Oklahoma

Col(ret) Ross Guieb
Executive Director, Bush Combat Development Complex at Texas A&M

Mr. Eric Sundby
Executive Director, Space Force Association

3:00 PM: Panel Session 2: Perspectives from Operating in the Supply Chain

Panel 2 continues the discussion of our nation’s defense industrial base and views the current state of the manufacturing sector through the lens of individuals directly involved in daily manufacturing needs. The Manufacturing Division Chairperson for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will seek to paint a vivid picture of today’s conditions from those who see it closest. This includes individuals in charge of supplier diversity programs at large defense prime contractors as well as directly from small manufacturers seeking to remain relevant in today’s rapidly evolving demands while the nation’s commitment to reshoring American manufacturing is finally getting the attention it deserves.

• Moderator: Mr. Gary Fleegle, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining
• Ms. Brenda Davidson, Vice-President, Lockheed Martin, PAC-3 Programs
• Mr. Bret Boyd, CEO, Sustainment Technologies
• Mr. Eli Javanmardi, VP Supply Chain Management, Bell

Moderator: Mr. Gary Fleegle

Mr. Gary Fleegle
President and Chief Executive Officer, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining

Ms. Brenda Davidson
Vice-President, Lockheed Martin, PAC-3 Programs

Mr. Bret Boyd
CEO, Sustainment Technologies

Mr. Eli Javanmardi
Vice President, Global Supply Chain Management, Bell

4:00 PM: Panel Session 3: Perspectives from Policymakers and Thought Leaders

The Panel Sessions conclude with a view from policy makers and thought leaders. Alex Gray, the former Chief of Staff for the National Security Council who directed the White House study of the defense industrial base in 2017 will quiz state and federal leaders about ways to take the thoughts presented on the previous panels and convert these ideas into actionable policy directives to enact real change.

• COL(ret) Joseph Kopser, The University of Texas Special Advisor for Military and Veterans
• Mr. Kiley Wren, Executive Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
• Mr. Dave Rowland, Executive Director, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA) (OK’s MEP)
• Regan Edens, Founder & CTO, DTC Global
• Dr. Sharon Harrison, Principal, Harrison Consultants

Moderator: COL(ret) Joseph Kopser

COL(ret) Joseph Kopser
The University of Texas Special Advisor for Military and Veterans

Mr. Dave Rowland
Executive Director, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA) (OK’s MEP)

Mr. Regan Edens
Founder, DTC Global

Mr. Kiley Wren
Executive Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

Dr. Sharon Harrison, Principal
Dr. Sharon Harrison, Principal, Harrison Consultants

5:00 PM: Closing Session speakers
• Mr. Rob Gorham, Program Director, Texas Defense Aerospace Manufacturing Community (TDAMC)
• Mr. Michael Morford, co-founder, Sustainment Technologies
• Ms. Lynn Tomaszewski, President, NDIA Lone Star

Mr. Rob Gorham

Mr. Rob Gorham
Program Director, Texas Defense Aerospace Manufacturing Community (TDAMC)

Mr. Michael Morford

Mr. Michael Morford
Co-founder, Sustainment Technologies

5:30 PM: Event Reception & Networking Mixer

Dress:

• Business Casual, business. Event is open to the public.

Inquiries:

• Contact Symposium Committee Chair at michael.morford@vertiprime.com
• Or Chapter Events Committee Chair at lynn.ndialonestar@gmail.com

On Tuesday, February 22nd!
**Membership is not required to attend this event***

Featuring Special Guest Speaker Colonel Wesley Hallman, USAF (Ret)

Senior Vice President, Strategy & Policy

National Defense Industrial Association Arlington, VA

Speaker Bio:
Click for Bio for Wes Hallman

Abstract:

*** Zoom and in-person options available for attendance. Ticket Details below ***

*** 2 Panels and a Keynote for 1 Ticket***

Summary:

It’s become clear that the United States Military must modernize to meet the challenges of the Emerging Threats associated with 21st Century Warfare.  This includes developing technologies such as Hypersonics, Quantum Systems, AI and Autonomy,  5G, directed energy, edge and distributed computing, biotechnology, advanced networking, and other advanced areas.  To accomplish this we’ll need whole of industry cultural shift, enabling more contributors to take part in innovation, finding more funding methods, and non-traditional contractual relationships, working with allies (we aren’t the lead in all the core technologies needed to the level we’ve been in the past), enabling a powerhouse US supply chain that retains its IP, and ensuring we understand the mission needs of the warfighter on a more complex level than before.  This task is very achievable with the right focus.  That’s why we at the NDIA Lone Star Chapter Proudly host this event on Emerging Technologies, to fully discuss the speed bumps we need to overcome and meet the challenges ahead!

NDIA champions, builds and convenes the forums that tackle the industry’s most challenging issues. The Lone Star Chapter has been right in the middle of having the most relevant speakers of our time.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Mark Lewis

Bio for Dr. Mark Lewis
Executive Director
Emerging Technologies Institute

Event Flyer with Photos of Speakers
Bios of speakers are hyperlinked with their names below

Panel 1: Technology Development – Surviving the Requirements Cavern

Mr. Alexander Gray – Panel Moderator
Dr. Mark Lewis
Dr. Ron Sega
Mr. Atherton Carty
COL Jay Wisham

Panel 2: Innovation Speed and Overcoming Speedbumps

BG (ret) Guy Walsh – Panel Moderator
Mr. Carter Biggs
Dr. Rodney Bowersox
Dr. Tomas Diaz de la Rubio
MG (ret) Thomas Ayres

Event Details:

Date:

• Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

Times: 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM

• 3:30 PM – Arrival and pre-event networking
• 4:00 PM – NDIA Leadership Opens Event
• 4:15 PM – Panel 1: Technology Development – Surviving the Requirements Cavern
• 5:15 PM – Break and networking between sessions (Zoom Breakout Rooms)
• 5:45 PM – Panel 2: Innovation Speed and Overcoming Speedbumps
• 7:00 PM – Dinner and Keynote remarks, Dr. Mark Lewis
• 8:30 PM – Adjourn

Tickets/Registration:

• 1 Ticket covers both panels, dinner, and networking in between
• Tickets via EventBrite for IN PERSON Attendance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-technologies-and-grass-roots-national-security-tickets-204321018667
• Tickets via EventBrite for VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-technologies-grass-roots-national-security-virtual-attendance-tickets-204324358657

Dress:

• Business Casual, business, or jeans business (jeans and sport coat) attire.  Western attire also acceptable.  Event is open to the public.

Parking:

• Free Parking (Use this map).
• Easily accessible, secure, on site parking garage.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Click to Download Sponsorship Packet
• Ready to Sponsor? Click https://tinyurl.com/4kzpjt3e
  and then “Tickets” for options.

Inquiries:

• Contact Committee Chair Mike Dietz at mpdietz@hotmail.com

Need a Hotel?:

• Stockyards Hotel is offering $169 up through Dec 3 at 5PM. Tell them you’re with NDIA Lone Star.
• Address and phone: 109 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164 (+1800-423-8471)

Our Charity Cause for this event:

• Lost Soldier’s Workshop Foundation/

Meet the Event Committee:

• https://ndialonestar.org/major-event-committee/

Our Valued Sponsors:

Thank you to our generous Sponsors:

Title

• Lockheed Martin

Platinum

Gold

• TMAC

Video Sponsor

• Sustainment

Silver

• Butler Aerospace & Defense

Bronze

• AUSA – Audie Murphy Chapter
• Kingsbrae Global

Special thanks to our promotional sponsors:

Air Force Association Seidel Chapter
Navy League (Dallas and Fort Worth)
Association of the United States Army Audie Murphy Chapter
World Affairs Council of DFW
TMAC (TMAC.org)
PTAC – Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Cross Timbers)
The America’s Future Series
NSIC – National Security Innovation Council
SMU Tower Center
INCOSE North Texas Chapter

Join the NDIA Chapter Leaders on November 10th for our Meet and Greet.
We’ll introduce President-Elect Lynn Tomaszewski and you’ll have an opportunity to meet the 2022 Chapter Chair, Mike Dietz as well as our Board!
We will meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the VIP Room at Arthurs Prime Steaks and Seafood Restaurant and Club located at 15175 Quorum Drive in Addison.

Lynn Tomaszewski
Lone Star Chapter Incoming President (starting Jan 1, 2022)
Regional Business Development Executive at TMAC

Mike Dietz
Lone Star Chapter Incoming Chairman (starting Jan 1, 2022)
Engineering and Technology at Lockheed Martin

All board profiles can be found here

Questions and to RSVP, please Contact:
Mike Dietz at mpdietz@hotmail.com or Lynn Tomaszewski at lynn.tomaszewski13@gmail.com