The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) invites you to join us virtually for the Government Relations Forum on
Wednesday, November 16 at 10:00AM with keynote presenter;
Mr. John Bellamy, Operations Manager at the Center for Defense & Homeland Security (CDHS) Fayetteville State University (FSU), Fayetteville, NC
John Bellamy is the Interim Executive Director and Operations Manager for the Center for Defense and Homeland Security (CDHS) at Fayetteville State University (FSU). The CDHS was established in December 2010 and serves as a catalyst in developing the next generation of National Security STEM professionals.
The CDHS focus areas are STEM Education, Emergency Management and National Security Partnerships. John helped establish the CDHS Cybersecurity Academy in 2014, which provides Certification Training in the fields of Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity. He works with military officials, business and industry leaders at all levels to help provide opportunities for FSU student internships, scholarships and job placement.
Prior to joining the FSU team, John Bellamy served as Executive Assistant for the BRAC Regional Task Force/Fort Bragg Regional Alliance, where he helped prepare an eleven county region surrounding Fort Bragg for economic growth and infrastructure development resulting from the relocation of Army Reserve Command and Army Forces Command Headquarters from Fort McPherson, GA to Fort Bragg, NC.
John is a retired Navy Veteran who served as Navy Personnel Officer at Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Fort Bragg.
John was named President of the Defense Alliance of North Carolina(DANC) on October 1, 2022.
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.
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (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
Van Carpenter, DANC Government Relations Co-Chair, Van Carpenter Innovative Solutions, https://www.vancarpenter.com/
Use the login credentials below to access the virtual forum.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9196969863?pwd=Q3JJbUlDR1dyaDBFa3pHR3JySEFjQT09
Meeting ID: 919 696 9863
Passcode: DANC
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) is mission focused on growing North Carolina's defense economy in a way that creates new long-term investment opportunities.
Our vision is to improve the economy of North Carolina by leading high-impact strategic growth initiatives, provide information and networking opportunities to NC entities with defense sector interests, and positioning key organizations and senior leaders to assist in the expansion of defense-related business opportunities throughout the state.
Tammy Everett, Executive Director, DANC https://defensealliancenc.org/