AFCEA International’s Newly Elected Committee Members in 2025

Fairfax, VA, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFCEA International is pleased to announce the election of new members to several of its committees in 2025.

AFCEA committee volunteers from the government, military, industry and academia actively drive professional development opportunities and thought leadership for its communities of interest and bring an impressive lineup of expertise and prestige to the association.

“Our committees are comprised of luminaries whose prominence and brilliance in their respective fields help shape not only the future of our association but the community that leverages the collective wisdom to give warfighters and decision-makers the edge to address challenges, counter global aggressions and prevail against any competitor,” said AFCEA President and CEO, Lt. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.).
The committee members are part of a global network of members fostering cross-sector collaboration, accelerating mission impact and supporting the professional development of those who serve. AFCEA offers unmatched access to expertise, leadership opportunities, access to continuing education and certification and a trusted platform for solving real-world challenges.

Cyber Committee New industry members include:

Robert Beardsworth, Ph.D., senior subject matter expert–Navy Information Forces, ASRC FederalJoerg Eschweiler, Cassadian CyberSecurityVictoria Foreman, University of GuamMarin Halper, vice president, DoD and Services Center, The MITRE CorporationCharles Robinson, public sector leader, IBM Quantum Safe TeamJason “Cueball” Simmons, senior program manager, SAICHarry Wingo, senior vice president, Strategic Initiatives, Circadence Academic LiaisonsAcademic LiaisonsEric Burger, Ph.D., research director, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, Research Professor, NextG Security and Public Policy, Virginia TechDiane Janosek, Ph.D., Center for Women in Cyber, National Capitol University

Homeland Security Committee New industry members include:

Dave Angeletti, vice president, McAllister, Brown and Associates LLCBrig. Gen. J.B. Burton, USA (Ret.), account executive, LeidosCarl Chaisson, president & CEO, United One CommunicationsNathaniel Eikhoff, senior operations manager, The Leading NicheJulie Farnam, CEO, Pandorus Intelligence, LLCRebecca Link, chief growth officer, OneGlobe, LLCScott Lumpkin, CEO, Quantum AI Security, LLCErin Olenjack, vice president, Senior Business Development Officer, Bank of AmericaCarrie Supko, vice president, Business Development, Justice and National Security, Tyto Athene, LLC
Government LiaisonMatthew Umphlet, Virginia IT Agency

Intelligence Committee The new members include:

Nate Bailey, vice president for National Security, Dun & BradstreetDavid Cattler, founder and CEO, Ironhelm Works LLCMark Cheng, professor of practice, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security, University of MarylandDeb Dunie, CEO, DBD Insights, LLCAmy McAuliffe, former executive, CIA, Professor of the Practice and Fellow, University of Notre Dame, National security consultantAnnette Redmond, founder, Primus Global SolutionsJulie Brodell Smith, director of growth, Rockwood Company, LLCScott Stalker, Founder, S2-Stalker Solutions & Senior Fellow National Defense UniversityTheresa Watson, chief operating officer, Kegman Inc.Dr. Craig Wiener, Technical Fellow, The MITRE Corporation

Emerging Professionals in the Intelligence Community (EPIC) Committee
The new members include:

Robert Barrett, executive vice president and general manager, Right Seat AI LLCBrian Bumpas, project senior manager, Two Six TechnologiesLamin Conteh, Junior OSINT Policy and Governance analyst, Command HoldingsAaron Durand, MASINT Tradecraft and Readiness lead, MaxarDrew Howser, business development manager, Skyward Federal LLCColin Judstra, technical product manager, World Wide TechnologyMatthew Kemph, vice president of Mission Partnerships Operations, In-Q-Tel (IQT)Paul Latimer, training specialist, NEICDrew Lund, portfolio manager, AI Division, Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI)Taylor McCarty, analyst, QinetiQJarius Mixon, social media program manager, V2X IncKishan Modali, counter insider threat analyst, Parsons/NGAApril Mora, training an outreach specialist, Tesla Government, Inc.Shawn Na, chief solutions architect, SAICStuart Penninger, solution engineer team lead–Intel, EsriMarissa Stigerwalt, senior intelligence analyst, Assertive ProfessionalsDaniel Thomas, senior account director, Federal Special Programs, Lumen

Membership Committee:
The new members include:

Tim Miller, chief revenue officer, ProSync Technology Group, San Diego ChapterAlison Gonzalez, small business liaison officer, American Systems, Northern Virginia ChapterMike Brooks, CIO/J6 chief engineer and senior technical adviser, USSCOCOM, Greater Tampa Bay ChapterRuben Torres, vice president, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, New York - The Founders ChapterTobias Roediger, chief marketing officer, Junto, Indiana ChapterStacy French, vice president of Digital, Club for Growth, Northern Virginia ChapterMather Preston, regional director, KRYPTAURI, Central Maryland ChapterJenn Rosecrans, co-CEO, Morgan Business Consulting, Washington DC ChapterAndre Samberg, CEO, I4-Flame OU, Tallinn ChapterSadie Westfall–Shannon, academic outreach program manager, Nebraska Defense Research Corporation, Greater Omaha Chapter

Small Business Committee The new members include:

Adrianne Depew, Founder, Write Way DigitalAlyssa Felan, Capture Manager, G6 Cyber SolutionsCarol Monroe, CEO, RedSky, LLCChrista Moyer, Vice President of Growth, Agil3Tech (A3T)Hector Collazo, President, NavtecaHillary Boyce, CEO and President, BAFO ServicesJustin Knapp, Director, Full Visibility LLCManisha Morris, CEO and President, MSM Technology, LLCMike Shanley, Founder and CEO, GovDiscovery AITizia Quinn, Co-Founder and CGO, Beechat Network Systems LtdChapter LiaisonsIulia Griffin, The Cactus Group, Aberdeen Chapter Lane Copeland, QBE, Belvior Chapter Dianna Black, Oxford Global Resources, North Virginia (NOVA) Chapter Clifford West, Virginia Military Institute, Rockbridge Shenandoah ChapterShawn Murray, Murray Security Services, Rocky Mountain Chapter Government LiaisonsCourtney Gallagher, U.S. Air ForceTarrazzia Martin, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAFCEA Committee LiaisonsJulie Farnam, Pandorus Intelligence, AFCEA Technology CommitteeRebecca Link, Oneglobe LLC, AFCEA Technology Committee

Elections are held at different times during the year each year and applicants must be directly involved with work and/or knowledge in the various fields of expertise of the committees’ focus areas.

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AFCEA International is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit international professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally. Established in 1946, the membership association serves the military, government, industry and academia by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing an ethical forum. This enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology and strategy to meet the needs of those who serve. AFCEA operates under the guidance of a board of directors, international staff and committees. A large network of chapters is managed by a group of regional vice presidents. Join online.