Georgia's Cybersecurity Future - Augusta GMM
Name:
Georgia's Cybersecurity Future - Augusta GMM
Date:
August 24, 2018
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Georgia has become a leading center for network and cybersecurity due to recent significant public and private investments into the state. As a whole, the industry cluster generates nearly $5 billion in annual revenue, and is home to more than 115 companies including major players like IBM, Dell, Verisign, and VMware AirWatch. The state is also home to the National Security Agency/Central Security Service which opened the Georgia Cryptologic Center in Augusta. In addition, the Army?s Cyber Command (ARCYBER) Headquarters will move to Georgia, creating close to 4,000 new jobs by 2019.
Join ACEC Georgia for this General Membership Meeting to hear from a panel of experts on the Georgia Cyber Center and U.S. Army Cyber Command Headquarters. Panelists will discuss the progress on these projects, what they mean for Georgia's economy, and the potential impacts on the Augusta region from these two initiatives (and the companies they may attract to the area).
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Alliance for Fort Gordon
Doctor/ComDoctor/Command Sergeant Major (retired) Tom Clark served over 32 years in the Army, culminating his service as the Army’s Signal Regimental Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. He retired from active duty in March of 2011. He spent five years serving as a Training Manager for General Dynamics (GD) Mission Systems on Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. He is currently the executive director of the Alliance for Fort Gordon. As the executive director for the Alliance for Fort Gordon, he promotes, coordinates, and advocates for the “Fort Gordon Cyber District” to stimulate investment in cyber growth and capitalize on opportunities for the benefit of all.
As a Training Manager and government liaison for General Dynamics, he served as the primary liaison to the military and the greater Augusta community. He directly interfaced with the Cyber Center of Excellence on emerging learning strategies, operational goals, new equipment fielding, and Chief of Signal objectives.
In addition to his extensive military education, he holds undergraduate degrees from Central Texas College and Excelsior College. Tom also has a Master’s degree in post-secondary adult education from Troy University and a doctorate in Management in Organizational Leadership from Phoenix University. Tom is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
He is an active volunteer in the community. He is a 2013 distinguished member of the Signal Regiment inductee. He is an active member of the Fort Gordon retiree counsel and serves on the board of the local AUSA association. He was the 2015 General Dynamics Outstanding Volunteer awardee. He is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Augusta and a 2018 graduate of Leadership Columbia County. He is the recipient of the 2018 Columbia County Lifetime achievement award.
Michael Shaffer, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, Augusta University
Michael Shaffer joined Augusta University in 2012 as Vice President of Government Relations and Chief Advocacy Officer. Previously, Shaffer was a Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Nathan Deal, serving as the top liaison to federal, state and local officials. He served as Deal's campaign consultant leading up to the 2010 election and previously worked for the late U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga).
In his role as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, Shaffer leads and develops programs that enhance economic development and partnership opportunities, including but not limited to, military and cyber initatives, hospitals, physicians, clinics, community leaders and branch campus opportunities for Augusta University and AU Health. He oversees and works closely with Physician Liaisons, Community Relations, Military Initiatives, Corporate Relations, Strategic Partnerships and Outreach, and Economic Development.
Shaffer currently serves on the Senate Cyber Security Education Study Committee and is appointed to the Georgia Technology Authority Board. He is the Augusta University liaison for the Georgia Cyber Center.
Melissa Frank-Alston, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Augusta Technical College
Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston has worked in the higher education sector for over 25 years at institutions ranging from small to large, public to private/sectarian, liberal arts to technical, and medical to research. Dr. Frank-Alston is currently the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Institutional Effectiveness and Research at Augusta Technical College in Augusta, Ga. She has been with the college since 2005 and has served in many capacities, including Senior Vice President, Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs. She currently serves as the college's accreditation liason to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, core team leader for the college's Achieving the Dream initiative, and the faculty/staff representative on the Augusta Technical College Foundation.
Since 2010, Dr. Frank-Alston has collaborated with faculty, staff, administrators, and local business and industry partners to secure over $7.8 million to support student success efforts at Augusta Technical College. Dr. Frank-Alston holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Education & Development with an emphasis on Training/Human Resources from Pennsylvania State University, a M.S. in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University, and a B.A. in Anthropology from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Augusta and a 2014 graduate of the Technical College System of Georgia Executive Leadership Academy. During her employment at Pennsylvania State University, she was highlighted by Town & Gown magazine for the "Fifteen for the Future" selection showcasing professionals "on the move." Dr. Frank-Alston is currently serving as a 2017-2018 fellow with the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a highly selective leadership program aimed at developing leaders capable of transforming student success at community colleges across the country.
As a Training Manager and government liaison for General Dynamics, he served as the primary liaison to the military and the greater Augusta community. He directly interfaced with the Cyber Center of Excellence on emerging learning strategies, operational goals, new equipment fielding, and Chief of Signal objectives.
In addition to his extensive military education, he holds undergraduate degrees from Central Texas College and Excelsior College. Tom also has a Master’s degree in post-secondary adult education from Troy University and a doctorate in Management in Organizational Leadership from Phoenix University. Tom is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
He is an active volunteer in the community. He is a 2013 distinguished member of the Signal Regiment inductee. He is an active member of the Fort Gordon retiree counsel and serves on the board of the local AUSA association. He was the 2015 General Dynamics Outstanding Volunteer awardee. He is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Augusta and a 2018 graduate of Leadership Columbia County. He is the recipient of the 2018 Columbia County Lifetime achievement award.
Michael Shaffer, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, Augusta University
Michael Shaffer joined Augusta University in 2012 as Vice President of Government Relations and Chief Advocacy Officer. Previously, Shaffer was a Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Nathan Deal, serving as the top liaison to federal, state and local officials. He served as Deal's campaign consultant leading up to the 2010 election and previously worked for the late U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga).
In his role as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, Shaffer leads and develops programs that enhance economic development and partnership opportunities, including but not limited to, military and cyber initatives, hospitals, physicians, clinics, community leaders and branch campus opportunities for Augusta University and AU Health. He oversees and works closely with Physician Liaisons, Community Relations, Military Initiatives, Corporate Relations, Strategic Partnerships and Outreach, and Economic Development.
Shaffer currently serves on the Senate Cyber Security Education Study Committee and is appointed to the Georgia Technology Authority Board. He is the Augusta University liaison for the Georgia Cyber Center.
Melissa Frank-Alston, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Augusta Technical College
Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston has worked in the higher education sector for over 25 years at institutions ranging from small to large, public to private/sectarian, liberal arts to technical, and medical to research. Dr. Frank-Alston is currently the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Institutional Effectiveness and Research at Augusta Technical College in Augusta, Ga. She has been with the college since 2005 and has served in many capacities, including Senior Vice President, Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs. She currently serves as the college's accreditation liason to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, core team leader for the college's Achieving the Dream initiative, and the faculty/staff representative on the Augusta Technical College Foundation.
Since 2010, Dr. Frank-Alston has collaborated with faculty, staff, administrators, and local business and industry partners to secure over $7.8 million to support student success efforts at Augusta Technical College. Dr. Frank-Alston holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Education & Development with an emphasis on Training/Human Resources from Pennsylvania State University, a M.S. in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University, and a B.A. in Anthropology from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Augusta and a 2014 graduate of the Technical College System of Georgia Executive Leadership Academy. During her employment at Pennsylvania State University, she was highlighted by Town & Gown magazine for the "Fifteen for the Future" selection showcasing professionals "on the move." Dr. Frank-Alston is currently serving as a 2017-2018 fellow with the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a highly selective leadership program aimed at developing leaders capable of transforming student success at community colleges across the country.
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Event Sponsors:
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Location:
The Partridge Inn
Richmond Room
2110 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
Richmond Room
2110 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
Date/Time Information:
7:30 AM | Registration & Networking
8:00 AM | Breakfast & Program
8:00 AM | Breakfast & Program
Contact Information:
Jennifer Head
Fees/Admission:
$35 | ACEC Georgia Members
$45 | Non-members
$45 | Non-members
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