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After Hours with AFCEA Small Business Discussion
So, you want to form a JV . . . now what?
In light of the growing popularity of joint ventures being formed for pursuit of various acquisitions, there have been great events and discussions around the high-level objectives and considerations to make when considering forming a JV. The goal of this event is to pick up where those discussions leave off, after you've decided you want to form a JV, and dive down into actionable guidance for what's needed to form, bid, and operate as part of a JV, with special emphasis on considerations for small business. We have brought together industry experts to discuss specifics related topics like: types of documentation that needs to be produced and developed, how to register in various systems like SAM and the ARC, what other services related to things like banking and insurance are required, and the additional wisdom gained from going through these processes that can help avoid pitfalls, or realize benefits that can be gained through a little additional planning and preparation. Our goal is to equip you with the practical knowledge and tools to navigate the intricacies of successful JV formation and operation.
Agenda
4:30–5:30pm Networking Cocktail Hour
5:30–7pm Interactive Discussion
Location
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PANEL PARTICIPANTS
Matthew Ford
President, RealmOne
Matthew Ford brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Intelligence Community to RealmOne. Previously Ford has spent his career running diverse portfolios of programs across the IC supporting mission-critical infrastructure, development, and data management with geographically dispersed teams. Since joining iNovex (now RealmOne) in 2018, Ford has tackled whole company alignment to the RealmOne vision and how we drive excellent outcomes for our customers, their missions, and our team.
As a former PMP-certified Program Manager, Matt is passionate about servant leadership and practicing it toward to every individual at RealmOne who supports the important mission of our nation’s defense.
Heather Hogan
President, Red Arch Solutions
Heather Hogan is an experienced leader, educator, and lifelong learner. As President of Red Arch Solutions, she is responsible for the entire operations of the company. Her roles include tech stack solutioning and implementation, business strategy and development, customer engagement, employee development and program quality assurance. Heather has more than 20 years of technology and consulting experience. She has worked with small to mid-size companies to design, develop and implement innovative data modernization, cloud, cyber and analytic solutions across the Intelligence Community. The result has allowed systems to communicate and analytics to get to the right warfighter at the right time. Prior to working in the IC community, Ms. Hogan spent 6 years in the Education Industry where she was an Elementary Special Education Teacher. Heather earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a Special Education focus from NC Wesleyan College, and a Master Certificate in Government Contract Management from Villanova University. She is also PMP and CAL certified and is a member/volunteer of Girl Scouts Central MD, MD STEM Festival, and is a Foster Care life coach.
Wayne Johnson
CEO/Outsourced CFO, Ashton-Group Services, LLC (AGS)
Wayne Johnson is the Owner and Founder of Ashton-Group Services, LLC (AGS). Wayne holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management from Salisbury State University. AGS provides Accounting, Contract, Security, HR support to government contract companies located from Northern Virginia to Aberdeen, MD with a concentration in Central Maryland.
Mr. Johnson oversees all relationships with AGS and is an outsourced CFO for AGS clients, ranging from small to mid-sized commercial and government contract companies. Mr. Johnson is responsible for day-to-day financial operations, planning, budgeting, and managing of financial risk for these companies. Mr. Johnson brings to this position over 25 years of experience in accounting, auditing, tax, consulting, business management, insurance, benefits, contracting, and accounting systems knowledge.
Moderator
Andrew Price, PMP
Vice President of Operations, RACTSOL Corp, 8(a), SDVOSB