STABILITY.
SERVICE.
GROWTH. ISOA’s Vision for 2014
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Table of Contents I. Executive Summary .......................................................................... 2
Highlights
In 2014 ISOA will…
Keys to Success
II. About ISOA ....................................................................................... 4
Mission Statement
Programs and Member Services
Funding & Expenses
Operations
Management
III. Our Strategy .................................................................................... 11
The Spectrum of Stability
Our Growth
Our Value
Our Partners
2014 Goals
2014 Operations Objectives
2014 Strategies
IV. Appendix ......................................................................................... 15
Who’s Who: 2014 Board of Directors
Overview: Stability Operations Magazine
2014 ISOA Annual Summit Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus
2014 Monthly Event Sponsorship Prospectus
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Executive Summary ISOA is the premier trade association representing companies and non-governmental organizations
focusing on stability and development operations in the U.S. and worldwide, often in remote, austere
and hazardous locations. Member organizations provide support services for the U.S. and other
governments, multilateral organizations, and private companies; and provide support for other entities
working in the stability operations field. ISOA brings companies and non-governmental organizations
from across the “stability spectrum” together to advocate for effective investments in stability, peace,
growth, and the rule of law. ISOA’s core mission is to support the business needs of its members.
Founded in 2001 as standards-based association for companies working in peace and stability
operations worldwide, ISOA has continued to develop and promote U.S., national, and international
compliance regimes throughout the industry and across sectors. ISOA helps its member companies
better understand the regulatory environment and challenges in working in foreign countries;
advocates for its members with the U.S. executive and legislative branches and foreign governments;
and hosts meetings, roundtable discussions, and training sessions for members on topics of critical
importance to ISOA members of all sizes. ISOA’s Annual Summit brings together senior
government and Congressional officials with industry experts, think-tanks, academics, and multi-
lateral organizations for a two-day conference every fall on two-tracks: current and future policy and
strategy issues; and nuts-and-bolts issues facing member companies.
Highlights
Value to Members: In 2014, ISOA will focus on services that support our members’ core
needs: government & regulatory affairs, outreach & partnerships, and business development.
Small and medium sized businesses will find maximum value in ISOA’s services, such as
legal and regulatory guidance and the ability to connect with partners and primes. NGOs will
find assistance in dealing with the evolving international development field. Product
suppliers will find assistance in identifying and meeting business prospects.
Association Growth: From the five founding companies in 2001, ISOA now includes firms
performing construction, engineering, operations and maintenance, logistics, supply chain,
aviation, maintenance, security, expeditionary medical support and service support including
legal, insurance, and a range of supply vendors. In 2014, ISOA will continue to broaden its
membership in line with the evolving stability operations environment.
Operational Excellence: Strong leadership from our President, Ado Machida, and our
Chief Operating Officer, Jessica Mueller, will allow ISOA to continue to focus on providing
maximum value to our member companies in 2014.
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In 2014 ISOA will…
Provide member services focused on the unique needs of companies working in the stability
and development sectors.
Connect our members to one another and to potential clients in order to help our members
grow their businesses.
Fulfill a vital need for many of our small- and medium-sized members in the advocacy arena
including tracking and alerting our members on policy movement and regulatory and
compliance issues, and proactively tackling legislative and regulatory challenges.
Analyze the Federal Budget, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other issues of specific
interest to our members which support the Department of Defense, the Department of
State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Serve as a thought leader in the stability and development conversation through our frequent
events, partnerships, and print and e-communications.
Host the 2014 ISOA Annual Summit bringing together over 300 policymakers, industry
leaders, implementers, and experts to interact and discuss key issues affecting stability and
development efforts worldwide.
Keys to Success
Regular events addressing specific areas of concern for our members
Member engagement and participation in driving our advocacy agenda
Thought leadership in the stability and development fields
Operational efficiency
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About ISOA The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) is a global partnership of private sector and
nongovernmental organizations providing critical services in fragile environments worldwide. ISOA
works every day to build, serve and represent a network of organizations by providing diverse
member services, publications and events. Through communication and engagement, ISOA also
builds partnerships across sectors to enhance the effectiveness of stability, peace and development
efforts across the globe.
Mission Statement
ISOA fosters a global network of private sector, government, and nongovernmental organizations
dedicated to long term stability around the world. To that end, ISOA works every day to build, serve
and represent a network of professional organizations providing critical services that benefit
vulnerable populations and lay the foundation for long term economic growth worldwide.
Programs and Member Services
ISOA’s work rests on 3 pillars: government affairs, partnerships & outreach, and business
development. Through this lens, members receive unique membership benefits that are valuable and
measurable.
Advocacy
On behalf of our members, ISOA is engaged with policy-makers and key government agencies at all
levels on issues that affect the industry every day. ISOA advocacy efforts include white papers, visits
to U.S. policymakers on Capitol Hill and in key federal agencies, as well as engagement with
government agencies of countries where our members operate and from which they receive funding.
Member Committees
ISOA’s Committees and Working Groups facilitate necessary dialogue among the association and
those it represents, as well as among Member organizations internationally. ISOA acts as a forum and
a clearing-house for rapidly-changing information, and assists members to develop proposals for
action on a real-time basis. These may be ad hoc task forces of members in locations abroad,
coalitions of the willing to take issues to Embassies, the Pentagon, State or the Hill, or working
groups of members trying to solve problems or source supplies. Having personnel serve on
committees and lead working groups ensures that Members have a positive influence on association
activities and have access to information on trends and issues related to the industry at large.
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Annual Summit
ISOA’s flagship conference, the Annual Summit is the premier event of the stability community.
Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, implementers, and experts, the Summit is the must-
attend event for organizations working in fragile environments across the globe.
Monthly Events
Through sponsored events, ISOA members gain access to the unique community that is the ISOA
network—from industry leaders to policymakers to the leading thinkers on stability, peace and
development. Networking receptions, invite-only breakfast and lunch sessions, and interactive panel
events are just a few examples of ISOA’s innovative and engaging events, providing unparalleled
business intelligence and networking.
Communications & Publications
ISOA is a powerful voice for the stability community, bringing your experience from the field to the
global conversation in government, research and the news. The association’s flagship quarterly,
Stability Operations magazine, is the world’s only publication exploring topics pertinent to public,
private and nongovernmental sector actors partnering in peace and stability operations. ISOA also
provides a members-only industry intelligence and business development e-communications,
distributed monthly and via ad hoc alerts.
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Funding & Expenses
ISOA funds its operations with a combination of membership dues, event revenue and advertising.
ISOA’s operations are efficient and cost-effective, providing optimal use of funding for services that
benefit our members the most: events, government affairs, partnerships and outreach.
Numbers are estimates based on real ISOA revenue levels from 2012 and 2013, and a Board approved 2014 budget.
54%37%
6%3%
Funding Sources
Membership Dues
Annual Summit Sponsor,Exhibitor & Registration
Monthly Event Sponsorship
Advertising
44%
27%
22%
4%3%
Expenses
Member Services(Non-Event Related)
Events(Annual Summit & Monthly)
Office & Operations
Communications & Website
Publications
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Operations
Nonprofit Status
ISOA is a nonprofit 501(c)6 Trade Association, registered with the United States Internal Revenue
Service in April 2001. The association is managed by a nine member volunteer Board of Directors
elected from the association membership.
Location
ISOA is an international association with its headquarters in the Washington, D.C. Metro area,
bringing the association close to government contacts from around the world, think tanks and experts
on all things stability and development, and partner organizations ranging from country-specific
business councils to other industry associations.
ISOA’s headquarters office is in the Tysons Corner area of Northern Virginia, bringing the
association close to our membership base. Our Middle East Chapter provides a focus for our
members who maintain offices in the UAE through networking and business intelligence events
supported by marketing and event management from the D.C. office.
Hours of Operation
Official operating hours are 9 AM Eastern Time to 5 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
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Management
Board Leadership
The ISOA Board of Directors is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the association and
overseeing the association’s activities implemented by the staff, to ensure that programs align with the
organization’s mission and strategic goals. Board members are volunteers and represent a broad range
of organizations from the stability operations industry.
Chair
William Imbrie
Senior Director, International Programs
DynCorp International
Vice Chair
Patrick Garvey
Vice President, Government Relations
Triple Canopy
Deputy Vice Chair
Rob Hood
Vice President, National Security Programs
CH2M Hill
Directors
Thomas Callahan
Vice President, Government Affairs
PAE, Inc.
2012 ISOA Board Chair
Pete Dordal
Senior Vice President
GardaWorld
2013 ISOA Board Chair
Kyle Johnson
CEO
Onsite OHS
Jeffrey Lee
CEO
Vighter Medical Group,
LLC
Victoria McKenney
Senior Director of Regulatory &
Compliance and Senior Associate
General Counsel
ACADEMI
Marissa Michel
Director, PwC Advisory,
Forensic Services
PwC LLP
See Appendix for full biographies of the Board of Directors.
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The ISOA Team
The core team is responsible for implementation of high quality association programs, delivering
member services, and supporting member volunteers from the Board and Committees to provide
maximum value to all members.
President – Ado A. Machida
Executive Leadership
Government Relations
International Business
Prior to joining ISOA in 2013, Ado Machida served as founder and managing
principal of The Kaizen Strategy Group, LLC, a company focused on helping international companies
do business in the United States by providing governmental and market access expertise. Previously,
he served as vice president of government relations of BAE Systems, Inc., where he directed and
managed development and implementation of government strategies, which included managing a $1.3
million political action committee (PAC). Machida was also a partner at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer
& Feld, where he led the firm's Administration lobbying practice. In addition, he previously served as
the deputy assistant and director for domestic policy for the vice president of the United States, where
his team was responsible for briefing the vice president weekly and initiating, vetting, and editing
policy positions and speeches. He also served as Senator Bob Dole’s Senior Economic Policy Advisor
during the 1996 Presidential Campaign, and as the Senator’s principal counsel on banking, finance,
and tax matters.
Chief Operating Officer – Jessica Mueller
Association & Nonprofit Management
Strategic Communications
Operations & Planning
As a key part of the leadership team at ISOA for the past three years, Jessica Mueller
has managed the association’s programs and operations including strategy, communications, advocacy
efforts, events, member committees and standards. As the Editor-in-Chief of the Stability Operations
Magazine, she is responsible for content, design and distribution. Prior to joining ISOA, Jessica gained
extensive program support and management experience at the National Credit Union Administration,
a U.S. financial regulator, and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, a
nongovernmental organization focused on governance and civic engagement. In addition to her duties
at ISOA, she currently serves as the Vice President of Membership and Volunteer Engagement on the
Board of Directors of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area.
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President Emeritus – Doug Brooks
Founder, International Peace Operations Association, later ISOA
Specializing in Business Development
Expertise in Africa, Security and Standards
Doug Brooks is recognized as a paramount thought leader in the stability operations
space. He founded the International Peace Operations Association in 2001, which
evolved in to ISOA in 2010. Mr. Brooks led ISOA during a decade of unprecedented activity and
grew the association to a $1m budget, unifying more than 50 diverse companies and organizations
from numerous industries and sectors. Under his leadership, ISOA was instrumental in shaping the
industry and hosted numerous conferences and events on topics such as the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act (FCPA), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Human Trafficking,
security for extractive companies, and many other vital issues. During his decade of leadership, Mr.
Brooks worked with multiple stakeholders from academia, think tanks, industry, government and
NGOs to develop and negotiate international codes, norms, standards and guidelines for private
sector operations in stability operations.
Program Associate Internship Program
ISOA’s paid internship program has been a key part of our
operations for over a decade. Our interns have hailed from all over
the U.S. and around the world, including Nepal, India, The
Netherlands and Egypt. Past interns have gone on to work in the
industry as Business Development Managers and General Counsels,
and on to posts in government, civil society, and nonprofits. In 2014, the association will recruit and
hire interns who will serve as Program Associates during each of three program periods: winter,
summer and fall. They will focus on special projects offering them an opportunity to learn about the
industry, Congress, and the executive branch while providing energy and creativity for the
Association.
Program Associate Portfolios:
Government Affairs
Research
Events & Outreach
These interns will be recruited from universities, with preference given to recent graduates and
graduate students. ISOA will also continue to partner with The Fund for American Studies, a local
internship program that provides under-graduates from across the U.S. and abroad the opportunity to
study and intern in Washington D.C. and earn college credit.
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Our Strategy The Spectrum of Stability
ISOA, our members, our government partners and our stakeholders are in
the process of revising and refining the roles that stability operations and
international development efforts play in the world. Helping re-define
that role and how private industry can support it is the underlying
goal for ISOA’s activities in 2014.
Societies that are both dynamic and stable require a wide range of elements
to function well: decent governance, rule of law, fair avenues to select
political leadership, peace within and with neighbors, and economic
freedoms. Our understanding of “stability operations” encompasses all
activities and instruments employed to support these elements. ISOA’s
members, our government and international organization partners, and our
stakeholders recognize and promote the utility of programs across multiple
sectors, executed by a diverse group of practitioners. As the divergent
implementing community—military and civilians, companies and NGOs,
civil society and the private sector—work toward these goals, the
prevalence and frequency of crises can be mitigated.
ISOA is a network of organizations whose work falls along this spectrum
of stability. Those who protect during conflict, deliver aid in disaster, build
homes during recovery, train police and strengthen governance in the wake
of tragedy – all work toward a common goal to lay the foundations for
development, investment and long term growth.
ISOA Members come from all over the world and include:
Small, medium and large organizations
Manufacturers and product suppliers
Individual consultants and practitioners
Industry service providers such as law firms and insurance
companies
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Our Growth
ISOA’s long term growth requires building upon our strong core membership who already work
along each point in the stability spectrum. ISOA’s membership growth strategy is based on one
foundational principle: if you or your organization operate in fragile environments, you belong in
ISOA.
Our Value
ISOA continues to be the only association representing the stability sector exclusively – those
companies and organizations whose work lays the foundation for long term stability and growth in
the world’s most unstable places. We serve the implementing community, providing member services
focused on contracting, partnerships, regulatory and legal developments, research initiatives, policy
movement, and whatever else our members deem important. We exist to serve our membership.
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Our Partners
ISOA builds partner relationships with other entities in order to enhance our member services. Our
partners provide value to members through event discounts, access to experts and forward leaning
business intelligence.
Conferences & Events
Through media partnerships with relevant events, ISOA is able to secure discounted registration and
exhibit rates to our members. Past partner events include the Marcus Evans Peacekeeping,
Stabilization and Reconstruction Conference and the Aid & International Development Forum.
Business Councils & Chambers of Commerce
ISOA connects members to potential clients and business intelligence pertinent to operating in the
field. ISOA has held co-hosted events with the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce and has
hosted speakers from the U.S.-Iraq Business Council.
Other Associations
ISOA seeks to build relationships with other associations working in the wider international affairs
field. In 2013, ISOA participated in a multi-association meeting with the U.S. Department of Defense,
which included the National Defense Industry Association and the Aerospace Industries Association.
Think Tanks & Universities
ISOA’s headquarters location in Washington, D.C. area affords us close proximity to globally
recognized universities, think tanks and experts in our field, whom we work with on a regular basis.
ISOA has held events with the Partnership for Effective Peacekeeping, hired talented interns from
universities like Georgetown, and hosted Annual Summit speakers from the Center for Strategic and
International Studies and RAND Corporation.
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2014 Operations Objectives
Hold monthly events in the Washington D.C. Metro area and via the Middle East Chapter,
which can include conference calls, webinars, roundtables, networking receptions, breakfasts
and lunches, or half-day forums.
Implement the 2014 Annual Summit from 7-9 October 2014 in Washington D.C.
Review and develop 2014 objectives for ISOA Committees and Working Groups to reflect
member priorities.
Work with the Membership Committee to identify potential members, mobilize current
members to aid in recruitment and introductions, and work with the ISOA team to increase
membership.
Work with the Governmental Affairs Steering Committee and Government & Legal Affairs
Committee to finalize advocacy priorities for 2014.
2014 Strategies
Focus ISOA programs and member services on priority areas for members, emphasizing
quality over quantity and helping members grow their businesses.
Foster member engagement through platforms that deliver value beyond simply joining the
association.
Enhance board engagement to focus primarily on association growth.
Mobilize our members to help us grow the membership, share our story and engage
policymakers.
Improve operational efficiency with continued emphasis on cost-effectiveness.
2014 Goals Provide innovative and valuable member services for small, medium and large-sized
organizations that help our members navigate their operating environments and grow
their businesses.
Assist our members to be in full compliance with U.S. and international laws, rules and
regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the International Code of Conduct
for Private Security Providers, and Export Controls laws and regulations.
Advocate on behalf of our members with a unified industry voice to effectuate positive
change.
Provide meaningful thought leadership via communications and events.
Grow the membership across the spectrum of stability.
Ensure the enduring presence of ISOA in the association landscape and international
affairs community.
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Appendix Who’s Who: 2014 Board of Directors
Listed in alphabetical order
Tom Callahan
Vice President of Government Affairs
PAE
2012 ISOA Board Chair
Tom Callahan is Vice President for Government Affairs for PAE, Inc. Previously, he
was Director for Global Security Policy at Lockheed Martin and served in the Department of State in
Legislative Affairs, Policy Planning, and Diplomatic Security. He was a Senior Professional Staff
Member of the House International Relations Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee. Mr. Callahan lived and worked in a number of African countries. He has also worked for
the relief organizations World Vision and AmeriCares. He attended Dartmouth College and Yale Law
School. He is married with two children, aged 16 and 13.
Pete Dordal
Senior Vice President
GardaWorld
2013 ISOA Board Chair
Pete Dordal Jr., is the Senior Vice President of GardaWorld, a global risk
management company that provides security and risk mitigation services to the US, UK, and
Canadian governments, international NGO’s and commercial clients with primary focus on the
development, defense, diplomatic, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors.
Mr. Dordal is an accomplished security practitioner and business leader with 26 years of experience
gained in the U.S. military, public law enforcement and the private security industry. At GardaWorld
he is responsible for the company’s strategic development and global sales efforts throughout the
Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Europe and specific emerging markets. Mr. Dordal joined
GardaWorld from Tryon Advisors, a boutique firm he started in 2004 that provided specialized
business and security consulting to corporate clients, federal agencies, and security business owners.
While at Tryon he worked mostly on behalf of the US Government providing high-level protective
consulting services in Iraq and Afghanistan supporting the Global War on Terror.
He is the former President of SPX Security & Investigations, a unit of SPX Corporation previously
based in Charlotte, North Carolina, which provided a range of security and investigative services to
Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. government and other friendly foreign nations. At SPX, Mr. Dordal
also served as the Director of Corporate Security, and in this dual role oversaw the security of 24,000
SPX employees operating in 23 countries.
Mr. Dordal entered the private security industry in 1989 when he joined Vance International. Among
many diverse security assignments he served as the protective detail leader for a Middle Eastern
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ambassador to the United States. During the first Gulf War, he went to Saudi Arabia to train that
country’s Secret Service in advanced protection techniques. His professional career began in 1981
with his enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving eight years in special operations. He served in
Beirut, Lebanon with the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion in 1982-83. He has a Master’s degree in
Business Administration (MBA) from the McColl Graduate School of Business and a degree in
Security Administration. Mr. Dordal sits on the Board of Directors of Nevins, Inc., a Charlotte-based
non-profit organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Executive Security International,
Ltd., one of the oldest security training academies in the U.S. In 2012 Mr. Dordal was appointed to
the Board of Directors of the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA).
Patrick Garvey
Vice President for Government Relations
Triple Canopy
2014 ISOA Board Vice Chair
Mr. Garvey is Vice President, Government Relations for Triple Canopy, Inc., a
leading mission support and security provider to the U.S. government. Prior to joining Triple Canopy
in 2012, he worked for 14 years in the United States Senate, and spent 9 years on active duty in the
U.S. Navy. In the Senate, Patrick was a Senior Professional Staff Member on the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee, handling the Middle East and Counterterrorism portfolio for Ranking Member,
Senator Dick Lugar. Patrick started working for Lugar in 1999 as a Legislative Assistant. A native of
New York, he worked for Senator Al D’Amato in 1998.
Patrick is a Captain in the U.S. Navy, with more than 23 years of active and reserve service. He served
with Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2) in Rota, Spain and flew airborne reconnaissance
missions in operations from Desert Storm to Bosnia. He later taught ROTC at Duke University.
Transferring to the Reserve component in 1998, he has had assignments on the Navy staff, National
Defense University, NATO, and CENTCOM. He was mobilized in 2003 to lead the Navy’s Airborne
Reconnaissance Task Group in Bahrain, and was then seconded to the CPA and USAID staff in
Baghdad. His current assignment is to the staff of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve
Affairs.
Patrick is a graduate of Villanova University and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Duke
University. He and his wife Andrea have three rambunctious sons.
Robert R. Hood
Vice President for Government Affairs
CH2M HILL
2014 ISOA Board Deputy Vice Chair & Treasurer
Robert (Rob) Hood is currently the Vice President for Government Affairs at
CH2M HILL. In this role Mr. Hood is responsible for representing the company in Washington DC
with respects to its various interests in national security programs. CH2M HILL is a $7 billion a year
and 30,000 employee consulting, design, operations and program management firm with office across
the globe.
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Before joining CH2M HILL, Rob was a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush and served on
the White House’s Legislative Affairs staff, where he was responsible for national security matters.
Prior to his time at the White House, Mr. Hood served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Legislative Affairs at the Department of Defense. In this capacity, he was responsible for
legislative coordination; and to promote the policies, strategies, and budget of the Department of
Defense to the United States Congress. For his service Rob was awarded the Office of the Secretary
of Defense’s Medal for Exceptional Public Service. Mr. Hood also served as the Deputy Under
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for Budget and Appropriations Affairs, where his principal
responsibility was to work with the Appropriations Committees of the U.S. Congress regarding the
Department of Defense’s annual budget request.
Early in the Bush Administration Mr. Hood was the Director of Congressional Affairs at the National
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi-autonomous agency within the Department of
Energy. The NNSA is responsible for maintaining the nation’s nuclear weapon stockpile, as well as
reduce the global dangers from weapons of mass destruction. Rob was one of the first recipients of
the NNSA’s Gold Medal for Distinguished Service.
Before joining the Bush Administration in 2001, Mr. Hood worked in a number of different capacities
on Capitol Hill. He began his legislative career with Congressman Newt Gingrich as his Senior
Legislative Assistant and following the 1994 election, became an Assistant to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives for Policy. In 1999, he joined the House of Representatives’ Committee on
Science as a Professional Staff Member, where he worked on a number of issues relating to energy
and environmental policy.
William Imbrie
Senior Director for International Programs
DynCorp International
2014 ISOA Board Chair
William Imbrie is Senior Director for International Programs at DynCorp
International where his responsibilities include government relations, business development, security
services, contingency operations, and international development. He supports DynCorp’s government
relations programs with the Executive Branch, NSC, Congress, and oversight agencies.
Previously, Mr. Imbrie was a senior Foreign Service officer with postings in Washington, Amman,
Muscat, London, Paris and Brussels. With a long-standing interest in peacekeeping, post-conflict
stability operations, his assignments included Director for Peacekeeping and Humanitarian
Operations where he managed the peacekeeping appropriation, provided frequent Congressional
briefings and coordinated United States peacekeeping policy within the U.S. government, and with
Congress, the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the UN Security Council.
Mr. Imbrie served in the U.S. Navy, is a graduate of the National War College in National Security
Strategy and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Hamilton College and an MBA from The Wharton
School.
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Kyle Johnson
CEO
Onsite OHS
With nearly 20 years of experience in both corporate and managerial leadership,
Mr. Johnson is a leader in the Occupational Health and Safety industry. His
pioneering ability is proven by his experience in founding two occupational medicine start-up
companies, S.A.M.E.S. and Onsite OHS, Inc.
Mr. Johnson calls on his medical experience from his service with the U.S. Navy as a Navy Hospital
Corpsman on a combatant ship in the first Gulf War. He regularly draws on his experience working in
a forward environment when developing health strategies for providing medical coverage in austere
environments. Within weeks of being awarded a contract with DynCorp International, Mr. Johnson
was able to mobilize a medical team for international deployment and set-up a functioning clinic in
southern Afghanistan. Mr. Johnson leads a dynamic group of medical and support personnel ready to
meet global medical service requirements. He sees his job as taking care of people and providing them
with what they need to do their job.
Jeff Lee
CEO
Vighter Medical Group
Dr. Jeffrey A. Lee MD MPH is the Chief Executive Officer for Vighter Medical
Group, which has been in business since 2005. Dr. Lee is a former 18D (Special
Forces Medic) and a U.S. Army retired medical corp officer. Dr. Lee is an experienced medical
professional with an in depth understanding of all of the elements of program management as well as
the ability to provide medical support to unique and complex government programs. Dr. Lee’s
previous experience providing support has included project involvement spanning the U.S., the
Middle East, Latin America, and Southwest Asia. Dr. Lee has vast experience in delivering medical
services and oversight to many Government customers to include the Department of Defense,
Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of State. In addition
to Dr. Lee's duties as CEO of Vighter, he is also an Emergency Medicine Physician in Mayo Health
Systems, Medical Director for SAR/Medevac for INL/A, and an Occupational Medicine Physician at
onsite locations. Dr. Lee is Board Certified in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, and is
Board Eligible in both Emergency Medical Services, and Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Dr. Lee is a graduate of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hebert
School of Medicine. Dr. Lee completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of South
Carolina.
Victoria McKenney
Senior Director of Regulatory & Compliance and Senior Associate General Counsel
ACADEMI
Victoria McKenney is the Senior Director of Regulatory & Compliance and Senior
Associate General Counsel of ACADEMI, which she joined in September 2011. She
oversees the company’s ethics and compliance program, internal investigations, industrial security
unit, ISO 9001 quality assurance program, and litigation. Recently, Victoria has spearheaded
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ACADEMI’s efforts to ensure compliance with applicable human rights, risk management, and
quality standards, including the ANSI PSC.1 Standard. She has also represented ACADEMI in the
Business for Social Responsibility Human Rights Working Group, the International Code of Conduct
for Private Security Service Providers, and ISOA. Previously, Victoria practiced at an international law
firm, where she concentrated on complex litigation and international regulatory and compliance
issues. During the 2008 financial crisis, she served as the Global Anti-Corruption Officer at American
International Group, where she oversaw AIG’s anti-corruption program and helped create a best-in-
class regulatory and compliance framework that was widely praised by regulators worldwide.
Marissa Michel
Director
PwC LLP
Marissa is a Director in PwC’s Forensic Services Group, where she has developed the
Threat Management service offering and the Private Military and Security practice
group. She works with corporate, government, and non-profit clients to frame complex initiatives to
align their strategies, personnel, and systems to become more agile as they operate in and respond to
increasing complexities and risks in global markets. Through her client engagements in the Middle
East during the Arab Spring, she has honed capabilities specifically for the private security industry
and development sector.
Marissa also has spearheaded PwC’s effort to absorb and integrate the new standard for private
security companies, ANSI/ASIS PSC.1, Management System for Quality of Private Security Company
Operations. . Marissa and her team are currently writing a white paper on selected elements of the
PSC.1 as a guide for private security companies.
Marissa joined PwC from a global investment bank, where she was the deputy global head of an
operational risk management team. Prior to this, Marissa served as an intelligence officer for the USG
for six years, focusing on counter narcotics and money laundering analysis.
Marissa earned a Masters of Letters in the International Security Studies Program at University of St.
Andrews, where she received a full scholarship from the Ernest Ransome Trust for academic and
athletic achievement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Security Studies from American
University.
Marissa is a frequent public speaker for numerous government agencies and industry groups in the
US, Europe, and the Middle East. She has also published on risk and crisis management issues and
has made several network television appearances.
STABILITY. SERVICE. GROWTH. 20 JANUARY 2014
Overview: Stability Operations Magazine
Stability Operations magazine is the world’s only publication
devoted to the study of the private sector’s role in peace and
stability operations. Published quarterly, SO has a combined
print and online circulation of more than 15,000 copies, and is read by senior executives, government
policymakers, and practitioners in the field of peace operations. Contributors to SO hail from
government, military, think-tanks, universities and the private sector. Jessica Mueller serves as the
Editor-in-Chief of SO, formerly the Journal of International Peace Operations.
Distribution
SO is mailed to members who request a print copy, and is distributed physically to potential members
and key policymakers. Issues are available online for download to the general public for free. Users
who would like to download past issues of the magazine are required to create a login for our website
and are therefore signed up for ISOA’s public communications and event announcements. Annual
subscriptions are available for $30 for U.S. & Canada, and $50 for international subscribers. Individual
issues are available for $7.95 per issue.
Contributors
ISOA accepts contributions from relevant stakeholders in the peace and stability operations field, with
preference given to policymakers and members. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and
authors are notified of a revision period before their pieces are released in print.
Advertising
Advertising opportunities are available in the print version of SO in quarter page, half page, and full
page sizes. Advertisers sign partial year and full year advertising contracts. Advertising is most useful
for product companies and support companies such as insurance firms and law firms.
Content
From the Editor's Desk
President’s Message
Feature Articles (up to 5)
Global Perspectives Articles (up to 3)
Q&A
Member News & Jobs Board
ISOA Member Directory
2014 ISOA ANNUAL SUMMIT 8-9 OCTOBER 2014 | NATIONAL PRESS CLUB | WASHINGTON D.C.
SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR INFORMATION The ISOA Annual Summit draws approximately 300 attendees from the implementing community, academia, and government, and is an excellent opportunity to increase your organization’s visibility to partners and clients in the stabilization, humanitarian aid and development communities.
MARKETING FEATURES All sponsor and exhibitor logos are included on the event website and on printed event marketing materials. All sponsors and exhibitors are mentioned on ISOA’s social media networks including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Sponsors enjoy the exclusive benefit of mentions in nationwide press releases and logos in e-communications regarding the event. The earlier you commit to sponsor or exhibit, the more marketing exposure your organization receives!
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
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SPONSOR PLATINUM
SPONSOR GOLD
SPONSOR SILVER
SPONSOR BRONZE
SPONSOR SUPPORTING
SPONSOR
Cost $ 78,750 $ 47,250 $ 31,500 $ 15,750 $ 7,875 $ 3,000
Number Available 1 2 2 4 Unlimited Unlimited
Specific Event Sponsorship
All Events Lunch Reception or
Dinner Break None None
Complimentary Attendee Passes
6 4 4 2 2 0
Special Event VIP Table All Events All Events 1 Table At
Dinner 1 Table at
Dinner None None
Exhibition Booth Included Included Included 50 %
Discount 25 %
Discount No Discount
Event Publications Advertisement
Two-Page Spread
Prominent Full-Page
Full Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
None
OUR UNIQUE EXHIBITOR EXPERIENCE The exhibitor area at the Annual Summit is not a trade show floor – it’s better. The intimate setting and small number of exhibitors – only 12 – gives your organization maximum exposure to your audience. All networking breaks are held in the exhibitor areas, including the pre-dinner networking reception. Registration for 2 attendees means that your organization can network and learn, while maintaining a marketing presence throughout the event.
TABLETOP FEATURES
TABLE SIZE CHAIRS POWER DRAPING INTERNET REGISTRATIONS ADVERTISEMENT
List Price: $4,000
6 feet 2 Included Included Wireless 2 Quarter Page
ISOA Members: $3,000
6 feet 2 Included Included Wireless 2 Half Page
Available sponsorships and tabletop locations are allocated on a first-come, first served basis, upon receipt of payment and signed contract.
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE For more information, and to discuss your marketing goals, please feel free to contact Jessica Mueller at [email protected] or by phone at +1.703.596.9417. To read about the 2013 Annual Summit, visit our website at www.stability-operations.org/summit2013.
2014 ISOA MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES EVENT SPONSOR INFORMATION Through sponsored events, ISOA members gain access to the unique community that is the ISOA network—from industry leaders to policymakers to the leading thinkers on stability, peace and development. Networking receptions, invite-only breakfast and lunch sessions, and interactive panel events are just a few examples of ISOA’s innovative and engaging events, providing unparalleled business intelligence and networking.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP FEATURES Sponsor logos are included on the event website, e-mail marketing and any printed event marketing materials. Sponsors are mentioned on ISOA’s social media networks including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Events can be co-sponsored and sponsorship cost can be split between co-sponsoring organizations. Below is a listing of typical ISOA events and related sponsorship information. ISOA seeks to ensure that sponsoring organizations get the maximum value for their sponsorship, so each option below is customizable based on sponsor goals:
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NETWORKING
RECEPTION OPEN BAR
NETWORKING
RECEPTION CASH BAR
PANEL SALON
BREAKFAST SALON LUNCH
SALON DINNER
Cost $ 10,000 $ 3,500 $ 1,500 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,500
Event Timing Evening 3 Hours
Evening 3 Hours
Morning or Afternoon 1.5 Hours
Morning or Afternoon 2 Hours
Morning or Afternoon 2 Hours
Evening 2 Hours
# Of Attendees (Approximate)
75-100 75-100 30-50 15 15 15
# Of Speakers 1 (brief sponsor
remarks) 1 (brief sponsor
remarks) 3-4 1-2 1-2 1-2
Location Hotel, Restaurant or Sponsor Office
Hotel, Restaurant or Sponsor Office
Sponsor Office Restaurant
or Hotel Restaurant
or Hotel Restaurant
or Hotel
Registration Charge
Optional charge for non-members
Optional charge for non-members
Free for Members $25 Non-member
$50 Member $85 Non-Member
$75 Member $105 Non-Member
$125 Member $175 Non-Member
Each ISOA event must meet the mission of ISOA and is tailored to the needs of the membership and the marketing goals of the sponsor. If you are interested in sponsoring or hosting an event, please contact us to discuss customizing the event as soon as possible. ISOA requires a minimum of a three week notice to properly plan and market any event.
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE For more information, and to discuss your marketing goals, please feel free to contact Jessica Mueller at [email protected] or by phone at +1.703.596.9417. To read about past events, visit our website at www.stability-operations.org.
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