About AFEIAssociation for Enterprise InformationAFEI_d658472c-e2c8-4ca8-8c09-d2e02502c366AFEI sponsors industry studies, joint working groups with Government, workshops, roundtables, symposia and conferences. Membership consists of major technology vendors, systems integrators, service providers, FFRDC's, Government, academic institutions and innovative high-tech companies. AFEI is a leader in establishing opportunities for trusted collaboration on enterprise information issues among government, business and academia.CIO CommunityAFEI MembersAFEI members engage with government stakeholders to provide dialog and assessments of the implementation of emerging technology trends such as * SOA, cloud computing, mobile. * agile development, architecture, Web 2.0/3.0, social media * identity management, data analytics * standards-based innovation, enterprise cyber security * DevOps, open source and standards implementationNational Defense Industrial AssociationThe Association for Enterprise Information (AFEI) is an affiliate to the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). National Defense Industrial Association, the leading industry association, is dedicated to national security through maintaining a robust industrial base. As an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association, AFEI subscribes to the highest ethical standards, as defined in the NDIA Code of Ethics. NDIA has been in continuous operation for over 90 years. It traces its legacy back to the Army Ordnance Association established in 1919 at the conclusion of World War I. NDIA is America’s leading Defense Industry association promoting National Security. Its mission is to: ADVOCATE: Cutting-edge technology and superior weapons, equipment, training, and support for the War-Fighter and First Responder PROMOTE: A vigorous, responsive, Government – Industry National Security Team PROVIDE: A legal and ethical forum for exchange of information between Industry and Government on National Security issues NDIA: Strength through Industry and TechnologyAFEI Board of DirectorsAFEI is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board consists of the Chairman, the immediate Past Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, the Chairman of the Executive Committee and twenty-seven elected members. The Board of Directors has within the limitations of applicable law, and the By-laws, control and management of the affairs of the Association; determines and enunciates all Association policies; and elects from among its members a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Directors establish Board Committees required for Association management; and have the power to initiate, implement, and execute any measures whatsoever which in its judgment shall be necessary to further the interests of the Association and achieve its objectives.Greg WenzelChair, AFEI Board of Directors -- Senior Vice President, Booz Allen HamiltonBryan AucoinMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- President/Founder, Alanthus AssociatesLinda BernardiMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Founder & CEO, StraTerra PartnersJ. Kelly BrownMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Immediate Past AFEI Board Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Board, EM Solutions, Inc.Ed BushMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Vice President, C4ISR Networked Systems, Electronic Systems, Northrop Grumman CorporationPete Cuviello, LTG USA (Ret.)Member, AFEI Board of Directors -- Chief Strategist, DeloitteMark FedakMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Executive Cyber ConsultantMark FeltonMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- President, SIGNAL Marketing GroupBrian Geehan, MG USA (Ret.)Member, AFEI Board of Directors -- General Manager, DoD Services, MicrosoftTom GoodmanMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Program Manager, Cyber Mission Assurance, General Dynamics C4 SystemsDon HemmelgarnMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- President, International TechneGroup, Inc.Chris HornbeckerMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- CEO/Founder, XGILITYChris Van MetreMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- President, SCRADave LinthicumMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Independent Consultant and Technology AuthorMike McDuffie, LTG USA (Ret.)Member, AFEI Board of Directors -- VP, US Public Sector Services, Microsoft CorporationDr. Margaret E. Myers, Ph.D.Member, AFEI Board of Directors -- Past Chair 2012, Director, Information Systems & Technology, Institute for Defense AnalysesDr. Frank PerryMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Senior Vice President, SAICJohn Phillips, MajGen, USAF (Ret.)Member, AFEI Board of Directors -- Owner, Defense Consultants, LLCDennis SawyerMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Director, Aviation Systems Engineering, The Mitre CorporationJudy SmithMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- VP, Business Development, ITT ExelisRob WalkerMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- Senior Director, National Security, OracleAndras SzakalMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- VP and CTO, IBM US FederalRose WangMember, AFEI Board of Directors -- CEO & President, Binary GroupRay Witter, RADM USN (Ret.)Member, AFEI Board of Directors -- Chairman Emeritus, AFEI Board, Consultant, R.C. Witter Consulting, LLC_dbf373d4-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993eTo support the advancement of enterprise information environments for the CIO community through industry/government collaboration. _dbf3755a-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993eCollaborationaddress critical information issues with government._dbf3767c-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993e1_dbf37730-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993eInsightgain understanding of evolving policy and business._dbf377ee-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993e2_dbf378ac-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993eConnectionnetwork with government and industry decision makers._dbf3796a-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993e3_dbf38428-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993eTrustestablish credibility as thought leader on critical topics._dbf38446-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993e4_dbf38447-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993eCommunityshare best practices in information sharing, management and protection._dbf38448-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993e5_dbf38449-0e12-11e4-aef6-f79c0db8993e2014-07-17http://www.afei.org/about/Pages/default.aspxOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net