Homeland Security Careers

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The Summit will bring capabilities and requirements together, matching individuals with experience, education, and talent with the needs of the public sector and industry to enhance the security of the United States.

Suggested participants include transitioning military, first responders, and others that are motivated to build a better, more secure future for our communities and our nation.

Attendees will hear from leading experts in HS, HD and EM about current and projected career requirements, as well as meet with government and industry leaders that are looking for the next generation of homeland security career professionals.

The Summit starts with an opportunity to meet attendees that successfully transitioned following last year’s Summit, followed by panels and discussions on the homeland defense, homeland security and Emergency Management career opportunities. If you are looking for a career in this dynamic and growing industry, you won’t want to miss this important conference!

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• General Victor E. Renuart, Commander North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command
• Don Addy, President, The National Homeland Defense Foundation
• Brian Binn, President Military Affairs – Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
• Randy Beardsworth, former DHS Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning; Partner with Olive, Edwards and Cooper,
• Erin Duran, Homeland Security Coordinator, South Central Region
• Stacie Fain, Teledyne Brown Engineering
• Mike Perini, Executive Director, NISSSC, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
• Hans Kallam, Director, Colorado Division of Emergency Management
• Sue Mencer – Program Director, Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership (CEPP), FEMA’s National Advisory Council
• Dr. Stan Supinksi, Naval Postgraduate School and Battelle
• Steve Recca, HS/HD Advisor, Pacific Disaster Center

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Monday, November 9^th – Critical Infrastructure Resilience

This panel takes a look at the importance of resilience in our critical infrastructure and the roles of business and government.

Moderator: Mr. Gerald Buckwalter - Vice President, Northrop Grumman Corporation. Moderator Bio More Info

Tuesday, November 10^th – Evening Reception inside the Symposium VII Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, November 11^th – Visit Symposium VII Exhibit Hall - See the Exhibitors List for specific companies that will be represented.

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The Capstone event is the Veteran’s Day Celebration Luncheon.

This event will be held in the International Center of the Broadmoor and will feature the US Army 4^th Infantry Division Band, a prominent speaker, and veterans from WWII and other US conflicts. This Luncheon is one you will long remember. Tickets can be purchase from the National Homeland Defense Foundation.

Where else can you get such a broad based perspective on the HS/HD career opportunities? With presenters, exhibitors and participants from diverse backgrounds the HS/HD Career Summit will provide a unique opportunity for you to network and learn from some of the best practitioners in the world.

This is your chance to meet an amazing group of HS/HD professionals.

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If you go to conferences to learn and network with your peers, then the HS/HD Career Summit is the conference for you. Not only will you be networking with professionals in your own field, you will have the opportunity to network with individuals from all areas of HS/HD nationally.

What an occasion to expand your horizons and learn from the best! Whether over breakfast or lunch, during refreshment break, visiting exhibits, or the combined reception, there will be ample opportunity to interact with your fellow attendees, company representatives and business leaders.

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