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We are an Innovation company that focuses on developing solutions to the public sector’s most challenging people issues. We achieve optimum team and organizational performance by utilizing the latest in group dynamics, adult learning, design thinking, and performance and process improvement principles.
Our consultants have extensive and diverse experience including work in the US civil service, military, intelligence, private, and international sectors. Objective Area Solutions, LLC is capable of supporting projects across a variety of government functions, but has particular focus on public sector initiatives with an international component and/or which operate in an expeditionary environment. Objective Area Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
J.J. Stakem is CEO and President of Objective Area Solutions with accountability for all aspects of the company’s activities and strategy. J.J. leverages a diverse background in government and private sector positions in aviation, banking, and consulting to drive company activities and engagement. He is a strategic planner with a focus on human-centered approaches to drive performance in highly technical fields in the aviation, defense, and international development fields. J.J. has worked across a wide variety of domestic and international teams. His work abroad has focused on the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
J.J. Stakem has nearly 20 years of technical and consulting experience in aviation, defense, international development, and finance fields. He serves as the President of George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government Alumni Board holds a Master of Science in Organization Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Virginia. He is a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor in fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft. In his spare time, he enjoys recreational flying at the Leesburg Airport and spending time with his wife and two children.
Chief Operations Officer for Objective Area Solutions, Tom Draffen provides a strategic role in shaping the company’s activities. Tom leverages his extensive technical and leadership experience to provide oversight of company processes, technology solutions, and employee performance. He is a seasoned consultant with experience in complex government and private sector organizations.
Tom has widespread experience abroad and is proficient at managing international and cross-cultural teams. He has an undergraduate degree in IT Management, has completed the accredited coach training program at George Mason University and has a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership. He was the Founding Director of the Kings Connection non-profit that serves parent, teacher, and staff engagement at Kofa High School in Yuma, Arizona and is currently a trustee for the Growth Edge Network, a non-profit dedicated the research and practitioner community in adult development. Tom and his wife split their time between Virginia and New York where they are opening a bed and breakfast.
Tony is a Senior Consultant at OAS and most recently served as the Vice President of Operations at Advanced Aviation Solutions, where he focused on delivering a full array of services associated with all facets of air traffic management, airspace management, and aeronautical information, as well as business strategies, policies and plans associated with the implementation and integration of new technologies.
Tony previously served as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Executive Director of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV) from 2006 – 2017. Tony established the internationally recognized regulatory oversight program for air navigation services provided by the Federal Aviation Administration worldwide. Tony also served as the Manager of the FAA’s Air Traffic Investigations Division, the Manager of Terminal and Flight Service Operations and Procedures and has served the FAA in a variety of other air traffic control related positions over his 35-year career. He also served as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in the USAF.
Tony attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, majoring in Professional Aeronautics. He is also a graduate of Federal Executive Institute, Leadership for a Democratic Society, and a Graduate of the University of Southern California’s Safety Management Course as well as numerous other leadership courses with both the USAF and the FAA. Tony lives in Northern Virginia with his family.
Brian Konie isa Senior Consultant for Objective Area Solutions with extensive experience in leadership, organization development, program management, and process improvement with an emphasis on air traffic, airspace management, and exercise design. Brian’s operational knowledge, in the United States and abroad, enables cross-functional and cross-agency communication by leveraging a diverse background in the Government and private sectors. He provides strategic level planning to meet customer requirements while simultaneously conducting continual analysis to realize opportunities for efficiency in all aspects of business.
Brian’s 20+ years of leadership and technical expertise brings a unique perspective to each consulting opportunity. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kansas and lives in Virginia with his family.
J.J. Stakem is CEO and President of Objective Area Solutions with accountability for all aspects of the company’s activities and strategy. J.J. leverages a diverse background in government and private sector positions in aviation, banking, and consulting to drive company activities and engagement. He is a strategic planner with a focus on human-centered approaches to drive performance in highly technical fields in the aviation, defense, and international development fields. J.J. has worked across a wide variety of domestic and international teams. His work abroad has focused on the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
J.J. Stakem has nearly 20 years of technical and consulting experience in aviation, defense, international development, and finance fields. He serves as the President of George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government Alumni Board holds a Master of Science in Organization Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Virginia. He is a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor in fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft. In his spare time, he enjoys recreational flying at the Leesburg Airport and spending time with his wife and two children.
Chief Operations Officer for Objective Area Solutions, Tom Draffen provides a strategic role in shaping the company’s activities. Tom leverages his extensive technical and leadership experience to provide oversight of company processes, technology solutions, and employee performance. He is a seasoned consultant with experience in complex government and private sector organizations.
Tom has widespread experience abroad and is proficient at managing international and cross-cultural teams. He has an undergraduate degree in IT Management, has completed the accredited coach training program at George Mason University and has a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership. He was the Founding Director of the Kings Connection non-profit that serves parent, teacher, and staff engagement at Kofa High School in Yuma, Arizona and is currently a trustee for the Growth Edge Network, a non-profit dedicated the research and practitioner community in adult development. Tom and his wife split their time between Virginia and New York where they are opening a bed and breakfast.
Tony is a Senior Consultant at OAS and most recently served as the Vice President of Operations at Advanced Aviation Solutions, where he focused on delivering a full array of services associated with all facets of air traffic management, airspace management, and aeronautical information, as well as business strategies, policies and plans associated with the implementation and integration of new technologies.
Tony previously served as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Executive Director of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV) from 2006 – 2017. Tony established the internationally recognized regulatory oversight program for air navigation services provided by the Federal Aviation Administration worldwide. Tony also served as the Manager of the FAA’s Air Traffic Investigations Division, the Manager of Terminal and Flight Service Operations and Procedures and has served the FAA in a variety of other air traffic control related positions over his 35-year career. He also served as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in the USAF.
Tony attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, majoring in Professional Aeronautics. He is also a graduate of Federal Executive Institute, Leadership for a Democratic Society, and a Graduate of the University of Southern California’s Safety Management Course as well as numerous other leadership courses with both the USAF and the FAA. Tony lives in Northern Virginia with his family.
Brian Konie is a Senior Consultant for Objective Area Solutions with extensive experience in leadership, organization development, program management, and process improvement with an emphasis on air traffic, airspace management, and exercise design. Brian’s operational knowledge, in the United States and abroad, enables cross-functional and cross-agency communication by leveraging a diverse background in the Government and private sectors. He provides strategic level planning to meet customer requirements while simultaneously conducting continual analysis to realize opportunities for efficiency in all aspects of business.
Brian's 20+ years of leadership and technical expertise brings a unique perspective to each consulting opportunity. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kansas and lives in Virginia with his family.
A retired U.S.Army Infantry officer with over 25 years of commissioned service, Eric has served in command and executive leadership positions at the direct, operational, and strategic levels. This wide range of full-spectrum experiences has honed him into an accomplished executive leader,chief of staff, and operations manager with a proven ability to lead, train,and inspire teams for the complex challenges of 21st century landscape. Eric is also a certified Executive Coach and has experience as a professional educator assessing, selecting, training,and developing military and executive leaders.
Following his operational military assignments,Eric earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from George Mason University in 2012 with emphasis on performance teams and leadership in extreme conditions and has both published and presented research in a variety of military and non-military forums. Eric remains heavily involved in facilitating strategic leadership discussions and workshops, Executive Coaching, leadership consulting, and public speaking endeavors. He currently resides in Falls Church,Virginia with his wife and two children.
Marshall is a Consultant for Objective Area Solutions and has over ten years of experience working with the Federal Government. During his tenure he has worked with multiple agencies which include the Federal Highway Administration, the Maritime Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Marshall leverages his extensive background to provide creative solutions, support, and professionalism to both OAS and the Federal Government.
Marshall attended Morgan State University and obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Administration. He is an avid photographer and sports enthusiast and lives in Montgomery County, Maryland with his wife and young son.
Denise Severino is the Office Manager for Objective Area Solutions. Denise has a diverse business background. As the spouse of a US Naval Officer, she has moved 12 times across 3 continents. As a result of the these moves, Denise was a Mutual Fund Accountant in Hamilton, Bermuda, Senior Financial Analyst in Monterey, CA, Financial Controller in Hagatna, Guam, Human Resources Manager in San Diego, CA, Theater Stage Manager in Mons, Belgium and the US Embassy Community Liaison Officer in Tokyo, Japan.
Denise has worked in both the government and private sector for over 20 years. She values teamwork, education, and diversity. Denise graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, MA with a degree in Foreign Affairs and is a SHRM Certified Professional. She lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and dog.
Chip has over 40 years’ experience in optimizing processes to increase capital efficiency and reducing risk in highly technical and dynamic environments. He has supported the highest levels of aviation leadership within the Department of Defense (DoD) with an extensive background as a Defense Acquisition Professional, Air Traffic Control (ATC) Subject Matter Expert (SME), and aviation policy advisor. A proven leader Chip is known for identifying barriers to improving organizational and operational effectiveness.
Chip brings a unique perspective to each consulting opportunity; he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, is a Member of the Defense Acquisition Corps, and attained Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification. Chip lives with his wife Barbara and their 3 dogs in Georgetown, DE.
A retired U.S.Army Infantry officer with over 25 years of commissioned service, Eric has served in command and executive leadership positions at the direct, operational, and strategic levels. This wide range of full-spectrum experiences has honed him into an accomplished executive leader,chief of staff, and operations manager with a proven ability to lead, train,and inspire teams for the complex challenges of 21st century landscape. Eric is also a certified Executive Coach and has experience as a professional educator assessing, selecting, training,and developing military and executive leaders.
Following his operational military assignments,Eric earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from George Mason University in 2012 with emphasis on performance teams and leadership in extreme conditions and has both published and presented research in a variety of military and non-military forums. Eric remains heavily involved in facilitating strategic leadership discussions and workshops, Executive Coaching, leadership consulting, and public speaking endeavors. He currently resides in Falls Church,Virginia with his wife and two children.
Denise Severino is the Office Manager for Objective Area Solutions. Denise has a diverse business background. As the spouse of a US Naval Officer, she has moved 12 times across 3 continents. As a result of the these moves, Denise was a Mutual Fund Accountant in Hamilton, Bermuda, Senior Financial Analyst in Monterey, CA, Financial Controller in Hagatna, Guam, Human Resources Manager in San Diego, CA, Theater Stage Manager in Mons, Belgium and the US Embassy Community Liaison Officer in Tokyo, Japan.
Denise has worked in both the government and private sector for over 20 years. She values teamwork, education, and diversity. Denise graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, MA with a degree in Foreign Affairs and is a SHRM Certified Professional. She lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and dog.
Chip has over 40 years’ experience in optimizing processes to increase capital efficiency and reducing risk in highly technical and dynamic environments. He has supported the highest levels of aviation leadership within the Department of Defense (DoD) with an extensive background as a Defense Acquisition Professional, Air Traffic Control (ATC) Subject Matter Expert (SME), and aviation policy advisor. A proven leader Chip is known for identifying barriers to improving organizational and operational effectiveness.
Chip brings a unique perspective to each consulting opportunity; he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, is a Member of the Defense Acquisition Corps, and attained Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification. Chip lives with his wife Barbara and their 3 dogs in Georgetown, DE.
Dave Long is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant and leadership coach with a federal government practice presently in the FAA. Dave has a background in aviation and the law, beginning his military career as an Army helicopter pilot before getting his law degree from The George Washington University Law School. Dave practiced law for 15 years in both a civilian and military capacity, both in private practice and as an Army JAG, before stepping into consulting and coaching in 2016 after obtaining a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership/Organizational Development from Regent University. Dave retired from the Army Reserves with 21 years of service in 2017 and lives with his wife, 3 kids, and dog Toby in Chantilly, VA.
A multi-faceted project management and learning and performance professional, Sharon has a record of ensuring successful talent development, employee retention, and project management practices. She has designed and implemented project management programs, leadership training, and development programs that improve performance, increases effectiveness, and drives results. Sharon epitomizes the concept of a lifelong learner. In addition to experience leading organizations through CMMI classifications and major change management initiatives, she has received numerous certifications applicable for her various roles and positions throughout her career. These include process and project certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CSM, CPM-EVM; learning and development certifications such as CPLP/CPTD and ATM; and, facilitation certifications such as EQ-i/EQ360, Everything DiSC, and DDI including DDI’s Business Impact Leadership certification.
Sharon received her Bachelor of Science in Management and Communication from UMUC and her Master of Science degree in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin. She is presently a Doctoral Candidate at the George Washington University working on her Doctorate in Education as part of their Executive Leadership Program in Human and Organizational Learning.
Benny has over 20 years of operational experiences and successes serving in consultative and leadership roles in corporate, public sector and entrepreneurial positions. His unique strengths are in the areas of organizational effectiveness, performance management, customer relationship management, program/project management, and training development and delivery. Benny is a decisive, yet collaborative and supportive team leader with extensive experience recruiting, hiring, and retaining talent. Benny has worked with a wide array of customer satisfaction assessment tools, CRM systems, and organization cultural / climate assessment instruments.
Benny earned a Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University, with Majors in Economics and Education. He has High School Teaching Certification in Economics and Social Sciences in several states (MD, VA, TX,MN, NJ). High School Public Education and Special Olympics are areas of passion. Many items are on Benny’s ‘Fun Stuff’ list, with beaches and baseball at the top. Benny lives in Columbia Maryland. He values time with his wife and three children.
Russ is a Senior Consultant and brings more than three decades of local, regional,and national experience from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. In addition to being a retired Air Traffic Controller, he combines 20+ years of personal leadership experience and the development of dozens of new leaders with many years as an internal, then external consultant, to FAA/NATCA cultural modernization. The combination of having been both a key decision maker as well as a consultant to executives during a time of enormous change gives Russ a rare perspective into the blended leadership culture of air traffic professionals.
Russ combined studies in sociology, organizational leadership, and psychology into an undergraduate degree from the National Labor College. He is a lifelong learner and reader and watches even basketball and football with an eye for team culture. He and his wife Lynne enjoy scenic, quiet places, and playing with their first grandchild.
Dave Long is a senior organizational development consultant and leadership coach with a federal government practice presently in the FAA. Dave has a background in aviation and the law, beginning his military career as an Army helicopter pilot before getting his law degree from The George Washington University Law School. Dave practiced law for 15 years in both a civilian and military capacity, both in private practice and as an Army JAG, before stepping into consulting and coaching in 2016 after obtaining a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership/Organizational Development from Regent University. Dave retired from the Army Reserves with 21 years of service in 2017. Dave lives with his wife, 3 kids, and dog Toby in Chantilly, VA.
A multi-faceted project management and learning and performance professional, Sharon has a record of ensuring successful talent development, employee retention, and project management practices and development. She has designed and implemented project management programs, leadership training, and development programs that improve performance, increases effectiveness and drives results. By creating innovative organizational processes and solutions, she has consistently aligned human capital to exceed business objectives.
A team builder and effective communicator, Mrs. Beery has demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain C-level relationships, reengineer processes and develop multi-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and produce meaningful and measurable growth and success throughout her professional career. She is a visionary, creative and results-driven leader with strong business insights and analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Sharon epitomizes the concept of a lifelong learner. In addition to experience leading organizations through CMMI classifications and major change management initiatives, she has received numerous certifications applicable for her various roles and positions throughout her career. These include process and project certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CSM, CPM-EVM; human capital certifications such as HCS; learning and development certifications such as CPLP at ATM; and, facilitation certification from DDI including DDI’s Business Impact Leadership certification.
Sharon received her Bachelor of Science in Management and Communication from UMUC and her Master of Science degree in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin. She is presently a Doctoral Candidate at the George Washington University working on her Doctorate in Education as part of their Executive Leadership Program in Human and Organizational Learning.
Benny Gordon has over 20 years of operational experiences and successes serving in consultative and leadership roles in corporate, public sector and entrepreneurial positions. His displayed strengths are in the areas of organizational effectiveness, performance management, customer relationship management, program/project management, plus training development and delivery. He has a solid background in budgeting, profit-loss management and business development. First-hand experiences with corporate mergers, large-scale business re-engineering and business start-up activity have equipped him with a profound working knowledge of business process analysis and improvement. Benny is a decisive, yet collaborative and supportive team leader with extensive experience recruiting, hiring and retaining talent. He focuses on inclusiveness, trust development and performance management as the baseline for successful team building. He has worked with a wide array of customer satisfaction assessment tools, CRM systems, and organization cultural / climate assessment instruments.
Benny earned a Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University, with Majors in Economics and Education. He has High School Teaching Certification in Economics and Social Sciences in several states (MD, VA, TX,MN, NJ). High School Public Education and Special Olympics are areas of passion. Many items are on Benny’s ‘Fun Stuff’ list, with beaches and baseball at the top. Benny lives in Columbia Maryland. He values time with his wife and three children.
Russ has recently joined Objective Area Solutions, bringing more than three decades of local, regional,and national experience from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. In addition to being a retired Air Traffic Controller, he combines 20+ years of personal leadership experience and the development of dozens of new leaders with many years as an internal,then external consultant to FAA/NATCA cultural modernization. During this period, the Collaboration programs he led directly trained and engaged with the facility managers and principle union representatives in all 315 FAA field facilities within the National Airspace System. The combination of having been both a key decision maker as well as a consultant to executives during a time of enormous change gives Russ a rare perspective into the blended leadership culture of air traffic professionals.
Russ combined studies in sociology, organizational leadership, and psychology into an undergraduate degree from the National Labor College. He is a lifelong learner and reader,and watches even basketball and football with an eye for team culture. He and his wife Lynne enjoy scenic, quiet places, and are eagerly anticipating their first grandchild in the fall.
Dave Long is a senior organizational development consultant and leadership coach with a federal government practice presently in the FAA. Dave has a background in aviation and the law, beginning his military career as an Army helicopter pilot before getting his law degree from The George Washington University Law School. Dave practiced law for 15 years in both a civilian and military capacity, both in private practice and as an Army JAG, before stepping into consulting and coaching in 2016 after obtaining a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership/Organizational Development from Regent University. Dave retired from the Army Reserves with 21 years of service in 2017. Dave lives with his wife, 3 kids, and dog Toby in Chantilly, VA.
As an accomplished Talent Development & Engagement leader, Sharon led the training and development department for L-3 National Security Solutions (NSS), a leading government contractor with over 4,000 employees. As a multi-faceted learning and performance professional, she has a record of ensuring successful talent development,employee retention and project management practices and development. She has also designed and implemented project management programs, leadership training and development programs that improve performance, increases effectiveness and drives results. By creating innovative organizational processes and solutions, Sharon has consistently aligned human capital to exceed business objectives.
With over 30 years of experience in telecommunication and government contracting, Sharon demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain C-level relationships, reengineer processes and develop multi-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and produce meaningful and measurable growth and success throughout my professional career.Her project manager background coupled with her training management background show that she is a visionary, creative and results-driven leader with strong business insights and analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Arielle graduated summa cum laude from George Washington University with a bachelor's in Psychology, she has a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, and an international diploma in humanitarian assistance from Fordham University. Arielle also studied sustainable grassroots development and social change in Oaxaca City, Mexico. She speaks Spanish and Khmer.
Benny Gordon has over 20 years of operational experiences and successes serving in consultative and leadership roles in corporate, public sector and entrepreneurial positions. His displayed strengths are in the areas of organizational effectiveness, performance management, customer relationship management, program/project management, plus training development and delivery.He has a solid background in budgeting, profit-loss management and business development. First-hand experiences with corporate mergers, large-scale business reengineering and business start-up activity have equipped him with a profound working knowledge of business process analysis and improvement. Benny is a decisive, yet collaborative and supportive team leader with extensive experience recruiting, hiring and retaining talent. He focuses on inclusiveness, trust development and performance management as the baseline for successful team building. He has worked with a wide array of customer satisfaction assessment tools, CRM systems, and organization cultural / climate assessment instruments.
Benny earned a Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University, with Majors in Economics and Education. He has High School Teaching Certification in Economics and Social Sciences in several states (MD, VA, TX,MN, NJ)
High School Public Education and Special Olympics are areas of passion. Many items are on Benny’s‘Fun Stuff’ list, with beaches and baseball at the top. Benny lives in Columbia Maryland. He values time with his wife and three children.
Russ has recently joined Objective Area Solutions, bringing more than three decades of local, regional,and national experience from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. In addition to being a retired Air Traffic Controller, he combines 20+ years of personal leadership experience and the development of dozens of new leaders with many years as an internal,then external consultant to FAA/NATCA cultural modernization. During this period, the Collaboration programs he led directly trained and engaged with the facility managers and principle union representatives in all 315 FAA field facilities within the National Airspace System. The combination of having been both a key decision maker as well as a consultant to executives during a time of enormous change gives Russ a rare perspective into the blended leadership culture of air traffic professionals.
Russ combined studies in sociology, organizational leadership, and psychology into an undergraduate degree from the National Labor College. He is a lifelong learner and reader,and watches even basketball and football with an eye for team culture. He and his wife Lynne enjoy scenic, quiet places, and are eagerly anticipating their first grandchild in the fall.
BJ has more than 20 years of consulting experience with Fortune 500 organizations. His primary specialties are management consulting, executive coaching, strategy facilitation, team building, and leadership development. Additionally, he is a retired USAF veteran with a wide variety of experience which includes avionics systems, air traffic control, and program management. BJ has deep experience as change leader, coach, and leadership educator. He is a graduate of the Georgetown’s Institute for Transformational Leadership Coaching Program. As a one-on-one executive coach, he worked with leaders by helping them identify and build their leadership potential.
BJ holds a degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle University and a Master of Education in Human Resources Development from The George Washington University. BJ also has certifications from Cornell University in Executive Leadership, Change Management, and High Performing Teams. He also holds certificate from The University of Virginia, Darden, in Executive Communications.
BJ is a board member for Buildings and Books and a volunteer for several nonprofits to include Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, and Martha’s Table. He is an active supporter of veterans through American Corporate Partners and The Washington Center VET Initiative. BJ spends his free time in Northern Virginia running, motorcycling and adventuring with his family and granddaughters.
Ryan Curry is a Senior Consultant and retired Marine Corps helicopter test pilot with over 24 years of military service. He started his service as an enlisted Marine and earned an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy through which he was commissioned. Ryan is an Alum of the U. S. Naval Test Pilot School with flight time in over 20 aircraft and helicopters with extensive flight leadership experience with multiple operational deployments. He had the honor of being one of the first pilots to fly the new CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during the initial test flights. As a leadership consultant, coach, and instructor at the U. S. Naval Academy’s Stockdale Center for Ethical leadership he helped teams of all kinds improve communication, agility, diversity, inclusion, and positive culture, so they are more effective in reaching their goals. Ryan combines his military experience with his time as a certified CliftonStrengths Coach, Lean-In Circle Moderator, and the Navy Rugby Team’s Player Development Coach to impact the teams he serves positively.
Ryan holds a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification from the Defense Acquisition University. He earned a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from Marshall University and a Bachelor of Science from the U. S. Naval Academy in Political Science. A lifelong learner, Ryan is currently earning his Masters of Business Administration at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. He lives in Annapolis, MD with his family and Giant Schnauzer, Rollo. The family volunteers with the Navy Rugby Team and sponsors several midshipmen.
Marshall is a Consultant for Objective Area Solutions and has over ten years of experience working with the Federal Government. During his tenure he has worked with multiple agencies which include the Federal Highway Administration, the Maritime Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Marshall leverages his extensive background to provide creative solutions, support, and professionalism to both OAS and the Federal Government.
Marshall attended Morgan State University and obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Administration. He is an avid photographer and sports enthusiast and lives in Montgomery County, Maryland with his wife and young son.
Dave Long is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant and leadership coach with a federal government practice presently in the FAA. Dave has a background in aviation and the law, beginning his military career as an Army helicopter pilot before getting his law degree from The George Washington University Law School. Dave practiced law for 15 years in both a civilian and military capacity, both in private practice and as an Army JAG, before stepping into consulting and coaching in 2016 after obtaining a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership/Organizational Development from Regent University. Dave retired from the Army Reserves with 21 years of service in 2017 and lives with his wife, 3 kids, and dog Toby in Chantilly, VA.
A multi-faceted project management and learning and performance professional, Sharon has a record of ensuring successful talent development, employee retention, and project management practices. She has designed and implemented project management programs, leadership training, and development programs that improve performance, increases effectiveness, and drives results. Sharon epitomizes the concept of a lifelong learner. In addition to experience leading organizations through CMMI classifications and major change management initiatives, she has received numerous certifications applicable for her various roles and positions throughout her career. These include process and project certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CSM, CPM-EVM; learning and development certifications such as CPLP/CPTD and ATM; and, facilitation certifications such as EQ-i/EQ360, Everything DiSC, and DDI including DDI’s Business Impact Leadership certification.
Sharon received her Bachelor of Science in Management and Communication from UMUC and her Master of Science degree in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin. She is presently a Doctoral Candidate at the George Washington University working on her Doctorate in Education as part of their Executive Leadership Program in Human and Organizational Learning.
Sharon received her Bachelor of Science in Management and Communication from UMUC and her Master of Science degree in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin. She is presently a Doctoral Candidate at the George Washington University working on her Doctorate in Education as part of their Executive Leadership Program in Human and Organizational Learning.
Benny has over 20 years of operational experiences and successes serving in consultative and leadership roles in corporate, public sector and entrepreneurial positions. His unique strengths are in the areas of organizational effectiveness, performance management, customer relationship management, program/project management, and training development and delivery. Benny is a decisive, yet collaborative and supportive team leader with extensive experience recruiting, hiring, and retaining talent. Benny has worked with a wide array of customer satisfaction assessment tools, CRM systems, and organization cultural / climate assessment instruments.
Benny earned a Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University, with Majors in Economics and Education. He has High School Teaching Certification in Economics and Social Sciences in several states (MD, VA, TX,MN, NJ). High School Public Education and Special Olympics are areas of passion. Many items are on Benny’s ‘Fun Stuff’ list, with beaches and baseball at the top. Benny lives in Columbia Maryland. He values time with his wife and three children.
Russ is a Senior Consultant and brings more than three decades of local, regional,and national experience from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. In addition to being a retired Air Traffic Controller, he combines 20+ years of personal leadership experience and the development of dozens of new leaders with many years as an internal, then external consultant, to FAA/NATCA cultural modernization. The combination of having been both a key decision maker as well as a consultant to executives during a time of enormous change gives Russ a rare perspective into the blended leadership culture of air traffic professionals.
Russ combined studies in sociology, organizational leadership, and psychology into an undergraduate degree from the National Labor College. He is a lifelong learner and reader and watches even basketball and football with an eye for team culture. He and his wife Lynne enjoy scenic, quiet places, and playing with their first grandchild.
Sylvia has over 25 years of administrative support experience as an Executive Assistant and office management expert in both the public and private sectors. She has worked at the Veterans Administration (VA) as well as private sector organizations such as Sallie Mae, KPMG, and Coopers and Lybrand. Sylvia has been with the FAA for the last 10 years working in AJW Technical Operations, as well as in the NASEO, and then moving to AJG Management Services in December 2018.
Sylvia lives in Maryland with her husband and dog Smoke. She has two children and one granddaughter that is the joy of her life.
BJ holds a degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle University and a Master of Education in Human Resources Development from The George Washington University. BJ also has certifications from Cornell University in Executive Leadership, Change Management, and High Performing Teams. He also holds certificate from The University of Virginia, Darden, in Executive Communications.
BJ is a board member for Buildings and Books and a volunteer for several nonprofits to include Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, and Martha’s Table. He is an active supporter of veterans through American Corporate Partners and The Washington Center VET Initiative. BJ spends his free time in Northern Virginia running, motorcycling and adventuring with his family and granddaughters.BJ has more than 20 years of consulting experience with Fortune 500 organizations. His primary specialties are management consulting, executive coaching, strategy facilitation, team building, and leadership development. Additionally, he is a retired USAF veteran with a wide variety of experience which includes avionics systems, air traffic control, and program management. BJ has deep experience as change leader, coach, and leadership educator. He is a graduate of the Georgetown’s Institute for Transformational Leadership Coaching Program. As a one-on-one executive coach, he worked with leaders by helping them identify and build their leadership potential.
Emma Devine is a Consultant for Objective Area Solutions and has over 10 years of senior management experience in the private sector spanning multiple industries, five countries, and three continents. During her work abroad she supported leadership development for local retail managers in China with Abercrombie & Fitch as well as the in-store experience with Apple in Hong Kong. Emma recently graduated with her MBA from China Europe International Business School including dual distinctions in Marketing and Digital Transformation. There, she served as President of the Women’s Leadership Club and Student Ambassador.
Emma, a native of Fairfax, Virginia, completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware with majors in marketing and international business. Conveniently located in Arlington, Virginia, she enjoys practicing yoga, cooking, reading, and consistently looking for ways to improve herself through continuous learning.
Ryan Curry is a Senior Consultant and retired Marine Corps helicopter test pilot with over 24 years of military service. He started his service as an enlisted Marine and earned an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy through which he was commissioned. Ryan is an Alum of the U. S. Naval Test Pilot School with flight time in over 20 aircraft and helicopters with extensive flight leadership experience with multiple operational deployments. He had the honor of being one of the first pilots to fly the new CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during the initial test flights. As a leadership consultant, coach, and instructor at the U. S. Naval Academy’s Stockdale Center for Ethical leadership he helped teams of all kinds improve communication, agility, diversity, inclusion, and positive culture, so they are more effective in reaching their goals. Ryan combines his military experience with his time as a certified CliftonStrengths Coach, Lean-In Circle Moderator, and the Navy Rugby Team’s Player Development Coach to impact the teams he serves positively.
Ryan holds a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification from the Defense Acquisition University. He earned a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from Marshall University and a Bachelor of Science from the U. S. Naval Academy in Political Science. A lifelong learner, Ryan is currently earning his Masters of Business Administration at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. He lives in Annapolis, MD with his family and Giant Schnauzer, Rollo. The family volunteers with the Navy Rugby Team and sponsors several midshipmen.
Vice President of Direct Investments at Freedom Capital, a privately held investment management firm, and Managing Director of Freedom Development, a real estate acquisition and development company.
Mr. Hart was the Managing Director of Vanquest Investments, an emerging markets asset management and investment advisory firm specializing in Eastern European markets, including Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. He also served as President and CEO of the largest independently-owned French petroleum storage and distribution company, Dyneff SAS.Mr. Hart has held several other positions of leadership in international investment firms including Milestone Merchant Partners, The Carlyle Group and as an analyst at Reed Smith Shaw & McClay in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Hart holds a Masters of Arts in International Transactions from George Mason University (1992) and a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and Asian Studies from the University of Virginia (1989). Mr. Hart is fluent in French and has a limited proficiency in Romanian. He is a member of the boards of Petit St. Vincent Resorts, Ltd. and Freedom Resorts and served as president of the initial alumni chapter for George Mason University’s MAIT graduate program. He is married with two children and lives and works in Virginia.
Mr. Scott is the CEO of Blue Eagle Strategies, a management consulting company providing strategic guidance to corporate clients with a focus on shaping organizational culture, developing education and training programs, and corporate leadership and management.
Mr. Scott has over 22 years of experience working in the utility industry, more than 13 years in business consulting, and was a Vice President with Blasland, Bouck & Lee (BBL), ARCADIS and North American VP & Lead for Natural Resource Group's (NRG's) utility practice. He was previously a full-time faculty member in the School of Business at the State University of New York at Oswego where he taught Business Organization, Operations Management, Global Marketing, and Cultural Environments in International Business classes in the Marketing and Management Division. He also taught in University’s Leadership Institute.
Mr. Scott brings significant senior-level and business consulting experience in the areas of strategy, marketing & management, corporate alignment, teambuilding, education and training, as well as procurement and growth. He holds certifications from UCLA and Harvard Business School, has a Master of Arts in Public Administration with a concentration in conflict management from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Utah State University.
Dr. Nadine Alameh serves as OGC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and is responsible for creating and integrating the strategic direction and business plans of the Consortium in partnership with the OGC Board, members and staff.
Dr. Alameh is a seasoned technical and business professional with a contagious passion for interoperable information exchange, technology & process innovation, and working with diverse motivated teams! Dr. Alameh is no stranger to OGC. From 2009 to 2014, she was Director, then Executive Director of OGC’s Interoperability Program, leading initiatives in various domains including earth observation, aviation, public safety and defense.
Prior to rejoining OGC in 2019, Dr. Alameh was Northrop Grumman’s Chief Architect for Innovation Strategy - Civil Solutions Division. And before that, she ran a couple of small businesses: an international business delivering information management solutions in the Aviation sector; and a consulting business focusing on addressing geospatial interoperability issues for the US federal government.
Dr. Alameh is a graduate of MIT with a PhD in Computer and Information Systems Engineering, a Masters in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a Masters in City Planning – all with specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Neil Planzer has a long and successful career providing solutions in air traffic management and aviation. For 14 years, he served as the vice president of Aviation Infrastructure and ATM for the Boeing Company, leading a successful and profitable business unit, designing and implementing the company’s ATM pursuits. As a member of the Senior Executive Service in the U.S. Air Force Neil served simultaneously in two significant positions: Executive Director, DoD Policy Board on Federal Aviation and Director, Civil Aviation. Neil was a key adviser to the U.S. Secretary of Defense and the National Security Council after the September 11th attacks. Neil had a 25 year career at the Federal Aviation Administration including serving as the Director of the Office of Air Traffic Program Management and Air Traffic Systems Requirements Service.
Neil has developed processes, procedures and airspace solutions with Air Navigation Service Providers and their regulatory agencies across the globe. His solutions helped members of the European Union and Eurocontrol, EASA, China, Indonesia, Canada, Russia and Bermuda.
In 2010, Neil received the Air Traffic Control Association’s (ATCA) Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award. Among the most prestigious awards in aviation, the award recognizes the outstanding, long-term achievement of an individual in the field of aviation.
Neil serves on the European Institute’s Board of Directors, Chairmen Emeritus on the ATCA Board of Directors, and served for 7 years on the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) Executive Committee. Neil was appointed by the Secretary of Defense and served 3 years on the FAA Management Advisory Committee. Neil also served in the U.S. Air Force. Neil and his wife Andrea are active pilots and have operated their own aircraft for 30 years.
Vice President of Direct Investments at Freedom Capital, a privately held investment management firm, and Managing Director of Freedom Development, a real estate acquisition and development company.
Mr. Hart was the Managing Director of Vanquest Investments, an emerging markets asset management and investment advisory firm specializing in Eastern European markets, including Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. He also served as President and CEO of the largest independently-owned French petroleum storage and distribution company, Dyneff SAS.Mr. Hart has held several other positions of leadership in international investment firms including Milestone Merchant Partners, The Carlyle Group and as an analyst at Reed Smith Shaw & McClay in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Hart holds a Masters of Arts in International Transactions from George Mason University (1992) and a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and Asian Studies from the University of Virginia (1989). Mr. Hart is fluent in French and has a limited proficiency in Romanian. He is a member of the boards of Petit St. Vincent Resorts, Ltd. and Freedom Resorts and served as president of the initial alumni chapter for George Mason University’s MAIT graduate program. He is married with two children and lives and works in Virginia.
Mr. Scott is the CEO of Blue Eagle Strategies, a management consulting company providing strategic guidance to corporate clients with a focus on shaping organizational culture, developing education and training programs, and corporate leadership and management.
Mr. Scott has over 22 years of experience working in the utility industry, more than 13 years in business consulting, and was a Vice President with Blasland, Bouck & Lee (BBL), ARCADIS and North American VP & Lead for Natural Resource Group's (NRG's) utility practice. He was previously a full-time faculty member in the School of Business at the State University of New York at Oswego where he taught Business Organization, Operations Management, Global Marketing, and Cultural Environments in International Business classes in the Marketing and Management Division. He also taught in University’s Leadership Institute.
Mr. Scott brings significant senior-level and business consulting experience in the areas of strategy, marketing & management, corporate alignment, teambuilding, education and training, as well as procurement and growth. He holds certifications from UCLA and Harvard Business School, has a Master of Arts in Public Administration with a concentration in conflict management from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Utah State University.
Dr. Nadine Alameh serves as OGC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and is responsible for creating and integrating the strategic direction and business plans of the Consortium in partnership with the OGC Board, members and staff.
Dr. Alameh is a seasoned technical and business professional with a contagious passion for interoperable information exchange, technology & process innovation, and working with diverse motivated teams! Dr. Alameh is no stranger to OGC. From 2009 to 2014, she was Director, then Executive Director of OGC’s Interoperability Program, leading initiatives in various domains including earth observation, aviation, public safety and defense.
Prior to rejoining OGC in 2019, Dr. Alameh was Northrop Grumman’s Chief Architect for Innovation Strategy - Civil Solutions Division. And before that, she ran a couple of small businesses: an international business delivering information management solutions in the Aviation sector; and a consulting business focusing on addressing geospatial interoperability issues for the US federal government.
Dr. Alameh is a graduate of MIT with a PhD in Computer and Information Systems Engineering, a Masters in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a Masters in City Planning – all with specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Neil Planzer has a long and successful career providing solutions in air traffic management and aviation. For 14 years, he served as the vice president of Aviation Infrastructure and ATM for the Boeing Company, leading a successful and profitable business unit, designing and implementing the company’s ATM pursuits. As a member of the Senior Executive Service in the U.S. Air Force Neil served simultaneously in two significant positions: Executive Director, DoD Policy Board on Federal Aviation and Director, Civil Aviation. Neil was a key adviser to the U.S. Secretary of Defense and the National Security Council after the September 11th attacks. Neil had a 25 year career at the Federal Aviation Administration including serving as the Director of the Office of Air Traffic Program Management and Air Traffic Systems Requirements Service.
Neil has developed processes, procedures and airspace solutions with Air Navigation Service Providers and their regulatory agencies across the globe. His solutions helped members of the European Union and Eurocontrol, EASA, China, Indonesia, Canada, Russia and Bermuda.
In 2010, Neil received the Air Traffic Control Association’s (ATCA) Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award. Among the most prestigious awards in aviation, the award recognizes the outstanding, long-term achievement of an individual in the field of aviation.
Neil serves on the European Institute’s Board of Directors, Chairmen Emeritus on the ATCA Board of Directors, and served for 7 years on the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) Executive Committee. Neil was appointed by the Secretary of Defense and served 3 years on the FAA Management Advisory Committee. Neil also served in the U.S. Air Force. Neil and his wife Andrea are active pilots and have operated their own aircraft for 30 years.
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