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David Hayden, DANC Government Relations ChairDefense Alliance of North Carolina
919-323-0883
admin@defensealliancenc.org
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) - Government Relations Forum
"A timely Update of Economic Development and Initiatives Across the State"
presented by our keynote speakers; MG USA RET Hugh Overholt, Jamie Norment and Dennis Lewis
Hugh R. Overholt
Government Relations Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.
P: 252.672.5462
Hugh Overholt is a Government Relations Attorney at Ward and Smith, P.A., a retired Major General of the U.S. Army, and has been appointed to the North Carolina State Board of Transportation. His practice experience encompasses federal and state government affairs. Hugh advises clients on government contract, regulatory, and legislative issues and all aspects of military law. He is experienced in federal administrative issues, including representation before all United States government agencies. Hugh has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law. Prior to joining the firm, he served as The Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1989. Hugh also served as Assistant Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1985.
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James "Jamie" W. Norment
Government Relations Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.
P: 252.672.5453
Jamie Norment is a Government Relations Attorney at Ward and Smith, P.A. and works regularly with individuals, corporations, and governmental entities on a variety of complex legal matters. His experience in substantive areas of the law includes government contracts (with an emphasis on local, state, and federal construction contracts and the procurement of goods and services), government relations and lobbying (including campaign finance and ethics issues), and economic development law (especially public-private partnerships and incentives). Jamie has extensive experience with board governance issues, open meeting and public records laws, and military economic development initiatives. He provides legal services to corporations, individuals, cities, counties, public housing authorities, community colleges, and other independent subdivisions of the State.
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Denny Lewis
Director, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition - DEFTECH is a component of the NC Military Business Center
P: 703.217.3127
E: lewisd@ncmbc.us
Denny is a small business owner and consults as the defense industry business manager for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Since 2015, Denny has also provided service to the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), including establishing and directing the NC Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH).
Prior to moving to North Carolina, Denny completed a 28 year Army career followed by 14 years as an executive with defense contractors in the Washington, DC area.
He earned a B.S. in Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a M.S. in Industrial Relations from Purdue University, National Security Strategy graduate of the US Air Force War College, is a Shipley trained Capture Manager, a Miller-Heiman trained Salesman, and a certified SCORE mentor.
Denny and his wife currently reside in Chapel Hill, NC.
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) Goverment Relations Purpose:
- Assist the Executive Director and Senior Director in reviewing issues related to the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and provide advice and recommendations to the DANC Executive Board and Management Council regarding same.
- Monitor State and Federal legislative agendas to identify legislation that is relevant to the DANC membership; provide recommendations, if appropriate, to the DANC Executive board and Management Council on policy positions.
- Develop strategies to educate DANC members on relevant government related issues
- Develop strategies to educate and communicate with legislators, organizations and other relevant parties regarding the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and our position on any particular legislative issue as directed by the DANC Executive Board and Management Council
- Identify statewide and national associations with similar interests and provide recommendations and advice to the DANC Executive board and Management Council concerning opportunities to align organizations to strengthen advocacy on key issues.
DANC Government Relations Leaders:
David Hayden, DANC Government Relations Chair, Smith Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, L.L.P. https://www.smithlaw.com/professionals-David-Hayden
Joe Angell, DANC Government Relations Co-Chair, Wiley Wilson https://www.wileywilson.com/
Van Carpenter, DANC Communication Strategist, VAN CARPENTER Coach, Consultant and Communication https://www.vancarpenter.com/
DANC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: DANC Government Relations Virtual
PresentationTime: Nov 24, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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