FMA 2019 Annual Report Brochure by Stacy Adam

2019

ANNUAL REPORT

Quotables “ [The Fort Meade Region] is growing cyber technology. You’re nurturing it at an unprecedented rate on behalf of our nation’s missions.” ~ Teresa Shea, formerly of NSA at Industry Day, March 2019

“ We are trying to make sure everybody understands that we are a war-fighting command. We didn’t build U.S. Cyber Command to sit on the sideline and react to the adversary.”

Fort George G. Meade

IMPACT STUDY

~ Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart, formerly of U.S. Cyber Command, at the Key Leader Series breakfast, January 2019

“ The [Baltimore-Washington Parkway] conditions are unacceptable to Maryland commuters … It is clear that the state taking ownership of the parkway is the only viable long-term solution to these problems.” ~ Maryland Governor Larry Hogan

21.6

FGGM generates

BILLION

in economic activity.

FGGM accounts for

“ I know there is a profit motive to be the prime, but some subs that have performed have actually saved a service member’s life so please don’t think you’re just a sub. You are providing valuable service to the warfighter.” ~D oug Packard of DISA at Industry Day, March 2019

of the DoD payroll in all of Maryland.

FGGM represents

of the total GDP.

Source: Maryland Economic Impact Study of Military Facilities released by the Maryland Department of Commerce in 2019.

1&2 Students play with drones and experience virtual reality at Tech Mania. 3&4 Elementary school students worked with hands-on demos at STEM Family Night. 5 Aaron Nichols of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston spoke to students at Digital Harbor High School.

Educating our Youth, Growing our Workforce In 2019 the FMA started a vital Education and Workforce (E&WF) Steering Committee charged with identifying specific Cyber Security/Information Technology education and skill gaps across healthcare, banking, consumer services and the defense and intelligence industry. The committee consists of Senior Executive level stakeholders from across the community whose input will be incorporated into a white paper to be provided to Educational stakeholders including the Anne Arundel and Howard County Boards of Education, Maryland Community and four-year Colleges. Additionally the FMA and E&WF Steering Committee will host a 2020 Summit where educators and employers will discuss the recommendations and frame implementation intended to bridge identified gaps. STEM Core Bridges, which partners Baltimore City Community College with Forest City Park High School and Digital Harbor High to prepare students for college, included consistent participation from FMA members. Every other month, two FMA members visited the schools to talk to the seniors about their own career paths in STEM. Project SCOPE, the FMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security clearance preparedness program, was presented at numerous Anne Arundel and Howard County high schools to help students understand how their decisions can affect their future, as well as the career opportunities available with security clearances. The Cyber Club at the Community College of Baltimore County also used Project SCOPE to navigate the security clearance process and debunk myths associated with the process. Each year, the Fort Meade Alliance sees the excitement build in students from elementary school to high school as they experience hands-on demonstrations from member companies through two of our most long-standing programs. STEM Family Night kicked off the Maryland STEM Festival showcasing STEM-inspired activities to more than 400 students and their parents in October. Tech Mania, which takes place twice a year, gives 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about technologies and STEM-related fields right in their backyard.

Rising Above FMA kicked off its first Rising Star Mentorship Program, which allowed young professionals to book hour-long, one-on-one meetings with a cross section of FMA board members. The conversations explored a range of topics and insights including how to develop careers, grow small businesses and maintain work-life balance amid professional advancement.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Doreen Harwood FMA President DEHarwood LLC

Mike Cameron Farfield Systems, Inc.

Joseph V. Pacileo FMA Vice President & Treasurer IronNet Cybersecurity Inc. Will Metts FMA Secretary Northrop Grumman Corporation Hubert Braithwaite III HSR Health Penny Cantwell FMA Education & Workforce Development Chair Sandy Spring Bank Julie Mussog Municap, Inc. Deon Viergutz FMA Foundation President Lockheed Martin Corporation Steven Tiller, Esq. FMA Immediate Past President Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Tim O’Ferrall Ex-Officio Member General Manager, Fort Meade Alliance

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE LEADS Lisa Decker FMA Military & Family Chair The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Ryan Haussmann Rising Star Network Co-Chair Howard Bank Kyle McQuighan Rising Star Network Co-Chair Aronson, LLC

Dr. Michael Cataldo Kennedy Krieger Institute Shana Cosgrove Nyla Technology Solutions, Inc. Kevin Crain University of Maryland Medical System Bill Dunahoo FMA Meade Business Connect Chair Praxis Engineering Paul Gentile Panther, LLC Diana Gresham FMA Ambassador Co-Chair Bridges Consulting, Inc. Jen Havermann Deloitte, LLP Dr. Dawn Lindsay Anne Arundel Community College

Supporting our Military & Families The Fort Meade Alliance has begun the development of 10-12 interactive resiliency kiosks located throughout Fort George G. Meade connecting users to the Resiliency and Education Center, which will undergo expansive renovations in the next year. The kiosks will provide users with access to on- and off-post resiliency services such as mental health services, financial resources and nutrition classes. A special mobile app will also be developed giving users access to the same information found at the kiosks.

Fort George G. Meade

IMPACT STUDY

David Mazzuca NTC Mazzuca Contracting, Inc. John McBeth Next Century Corporation

21.6

FGGM generates

Kenneth McCreedy The Maryland Department of Commerce Dr. Maureen McMahon Anne Arundel County Public Schools Greg Prossner FMA Ambassador Co-Chair Corporate Office Properties Trust Jenny Smith Raytheon Company Larry Twele Howard County Economic Development Authority Anne Wagner WaveStrike Steve Zotti Ciena Government Solutions

Stuart Title Transportation Chair A.J. Properties, Inc.

A sincere thank you to our partners, members, key stakeholders, the Fort Meade Garrison, military personnel and their families for your dedication to the Fort Meade community. We would also like to thank our Executive Committee and Board of Directors for your leadership this past year. Thank you to retiring Board Members Hubert Braithwaite and Bill Dunahoo for their tireless efforts and support of the FMA mission.

BILLION

in economic activity.

The Fort Meade Alliance hosted the annual spouse appreciation event at the Fort Meade Spouse Job Fair in May. The event included two new resource sessions to help spouses understand the services and programs available to them.

“Our service members are doing their full-time, wartime mission right here. They are the silent professionals who are keeping this country safe. They deserve the best that we have to offer.” ~ Col. Erich C. Spragg, Fort Meade Garrison Commander

Above Images: A mock-up of the resiliency kiosk; Military spouses Christine Chapeau and Heather Spragg.

FGGM accounts for

of the DoD payroll in all of Maryland.

FGGM represents

of the total GDP.

Source: Maryland Economic Impact Study of Military Facilities released by the Maryland Department of Commerce in 2019.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Doreen Harwood FMA President DEHarwood LLC

Mike Cameron Farfield Systems, Inc.

Fort George G. Meade

IMPACT STUDY

David Mazzuca NTC Mazzuca Contracting, Inc. John McBeth Next Century Corporation

21.6

FGGM generates

Stuart Title Transportation Chair A.J. Properties, Inc.

BILLION

in economic activity.

Above Images: A mock-up of the resiliency kiosk; Military spouses Christine Chapeau and Heather Spragg.

FGGM accounts for

of the DoD payroll in all of Maryland.

FGGM represents

of the total GDP.

Source: Maryland Economic Impact Study of Military Facilities released by the Maryland Department of Commerce in 2019.

Finance Report

Connecting Businesses Meade Business Connect continued its intimate “Understanding Business at Fort Meade” series for 1- and 2-star members with topics ranging from teaming and subcontracting to rate building and alternative financing opportunities. Speaking at the Fort Meade Alliance’s Key Leader Series event in January, Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, Former Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, described developments within America’s newest unified combatant command and the challenges it faces in trying to develop a new kind of fighting force to dominate an intangible and fluid battlefield. For federal contractors in the Fort Meade Region, the FMA Industry Day is a singular opportunity to gain new insights and connections. This year’s sold-out event featured valuable insights from keynote speaker Teresa Shea, former Executive Vice President of Technology for In-Q-Tel, Inc. and former NSA Director of Signals Intelligence. The government agency panel, made up of National Security’s Diane Dunshee, DISA’s Doug Packard and U.S. Cyber Command’s Stephen Schanberger, described how new leaders, reorganization efforts, changing budgets and ever evolving mission needs are impacting contracting practices. The FMA Ambassador Committee, formerly the Membership Committee, has create a strategic plan to bolster membership and ensure that new members feel more connected to the Fort Meade Alliance. The FMA managed the NSA’s Office of Small Business Programs’ Business in a Minute for the fifth year. The unclassified one-day event allows small businesses to meet with NSA and prime contractors for teaming opportunities.

The Fort Meade Alliance has experienced a nearly 20 percent growth in membership. The partner program, established in 2017, continues to grow and provide substantial financial stability for the organization. In addition to partner and membership dues, the FMA continues to benefit from a grant from the Maryland Department of Commerce for operations and grants from Anne Arundel County Public Schools and STEM Core for education and workforce development initiatives.

REVENUE 33%

Events Dues

Partners

22%

12%

Grants

28%

Other Sources

EXPENSES Events

28%

Support Services Administrative Grant Expenses

22% 49%

The Fort Meade Alliance is supported through annual membership dues and a grant from the Maryland Department of Commerce.

The Fort Meade Alliance is a 501(c)4 non-profit independent community membership organization created to promote Fort George G. Meade, its more than 115 agencies and organizations and the surrounding area as an economic asset, support the well being of the region with programs that support FGGM priorities, and serve as a resource to help make connections that make a difference.

FMA Foundation

FMAF OFFICERS Deon Viergutz President Lockheed Martin Corporation Jay Baldwin Vice President Atlantic Union Bank Allyson Lestner Secretary The Legacy Group, Inc. Penny Cantwell Treasurer Sandy Spring Bank

FMAF BOARD

Linda Greene Elizabeth Rendon-Sherman LG-TEK Ed Rothstein ERA Advisory LLC Steven Tiller Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Doreen Harwood DEHarwood, LLC Tim O’Ferrall Ex-Officio Member Fort Meade Alliance

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Jay Baldwin Atlantic Union Bank Penny Cantwell Howard Bank Lisa Decker The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Bill Dunahoo Praxis Engineering Linda Greene Justin Hayes Office of the Maryland Comptroller Bob Kiffney BrainTrust

Sean Looney Comcast Universal Elizabeth Rendón-Sherman LG-TEK Ed Rothstein ERA Advisory Steven Tiller Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Deon Viergutz Lockheed Martin Corporation Steve Zotti Ciena Government Solutions Campaign Directors: Barb Kappel Elizabeth Somerset

This year, the Fort Meade Alliance Foundation has been busy with its fundraising campaign and finalizing plans for the Fort Meade Resiliency and Education Center. The $3.6 million Ready, Strong and Connected Campaign reached its fundraising goal as a result of the generosity of so many donors. The Foundation made the official gift proffer to the U.S. Army in the Fall of 2018. This action formally signifies the Foundation’s intent and ability to renovate historic Kuhn Hall to the new center.

89%

Resiliency

6.5%

As a condition of accepting the gift, the Department of Defense’s new code required the replacement of windows and doors with bomb-resistant materials and provide protective fencing around external air handler units. The Army’s final approval is expected in the summer of 2019. The Foundation also began fundraising efforts for supplemental funding for the Resiliency and Education Center for additional enhancements and follow-on programming. The FMA Foundation hosted its signature sold-out Backyard BBQ on April 25 at the Ten Oaks Ballroom. With door prizes, casino games, 50/50 chances and silent auction items, this event was a huge success. We raised more than $19,000 — a record for this event. We couldn’t have done it without the support from all of our sponsors, attendees and vendors. Thank you to all donors and sponsors for supporting the Foundation’s mission. For a complete list, visit www.ftmeadealliancefoundation.org

General Fund

3.5% Events

Rising Stars

FOUNDATION DONATION GROWTH: FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019

$19,500 $74,000 $182,000 $474,000 $660,000 * Non-public funds as of May 2019

The Fort Meade Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides scholarships, grants, sponsorships and gifts to organizations, service personnel and their families, members and community organizations to address needs across the Fort Meade region.

Thank You to Our Partners MISSION PARTNERS:

5 STAR PARTNERS: ANNE ARUNDEL

E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R AT I O N

PATRIOT PARTNERS: Aronson, LLC

ClearEdge

Howard Community College

DataStax National Instruments

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