Weekly News and Agenda for Tuesday, 7/28/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 7/28/15:

0700-0730:  INTRODUCTIONS & ASSISTANCE

We begin with individual introductions to the group.  Tell us a bit about yourself, including any networking needs.  We can help with advice, referrals, job search assistance, business connections, and other networking needs. 

0730-0800:  SPEAKER

Guy Higgins (USNA '69) will speak on key business topics, including his views on the most effective approach for interviewing and selecting people for your staff.  Guy is a 30-year Navy veteran and P-3 pilot.  He currently serves as a board member for the USNA Alumni Association.

Thanks to J.J. Mackin (USNA '68) for arranging to have Guy speak with us this week.   
    
2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

7/28/15 (this week):  Guy Higgins - see above. 

8/4/15:  TBD/Open Networking      

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for 8/4 or any future Tuesday, please send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic of interest and lead a discussion on it.

3.  USS COLORADO EVENT (July 29) -- An Evening with Historians, Scholars, & Veterans:

As part of a series of events leading up to the commissioning of USS Colorado, History Colorado Center in conjunction with Denver Post Education Services, Teaching with Primary Sources Program at Metro State University and the USS Colorado Commissioning Committee will host “An Evening with Historians, Scholars, & Veterans” on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

This event will consist of a social hour followed by a panel discussion about USS Colorado’s and an open visit of the museum which will house a special temporary display of artifacts from previous USS Colorado’s.

The schedule for the evening will be as follows:

5:00 - 6:00 PM Social hour featuring light hors d’ouvres and cash bar

6:00 - 7:00 PM Speakers / Panel Discussion
7:00 - 8:00 PM Open visit of entire museum

The panel will consist of some 2 or 3 History Scholars from Metro State as well as 2 or 3 veterans. Each of the veterans will tell a story about their military experience. We will have a veteran of service on the Battleship Colorado and a WWII Submarine Veteran scheduled to appear. Afterward there will be a Q&A period with the panel before an open tour of the museum and the USS Colorado artifacts.

Cost of the event is $25 per person. For more information and to sign up, please visit:

www.ColoradoNIE.com/USSColorado (Event 3)

We hope to see you there.

If you are unable to attend but would like to find out more or contribute to USS Colorado (SSN 788) Commissioning Committee efforts please visit usscoloradocommittee.org/support

History Colorado is located at 1200 Broadway, Denver. 

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com
 

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

USS Colorado Event at History Colorado, July 29

SUBJ: USS Colorado Event at History Colorado, July 29

As part of a series of events leading up to the commissioning of USS Colorado, History Colorado Center in conjunction with Denver Post Education Services, Teaching with Primary Sources Program at Metro State University and the USS Colorado Commissioning Committee will host “An Evening with Historians, Scholars, & Veterans” on July 29, 2015.

This event will consist of a social hour followed by a panel discussion about USS Colorado’s and an open visit of the museum which will house a special temporary display of artifacts from previous USS Colorado’s.

The schedule for the evening will be as follows:

5:00 - 6:00 PM Social hour featuring light hors d’ouvres and cash bar

6:00 - 7:00 PM Speakers / Panel Discussion

7:00 - 8:00 PM Open visit of entire museum

The panel will consist of some 2 or 3 History Scholars from Metro State as well as 2 or 3 veterans. Each of the veterans will tell a story about their military experience. We will have a veteran of service on the Battleship Colorado and a WWII Submarine Veteran scheduled to appear. Afterward there will be a Q&A period with the panel before an open tour of the museum and the USS Colorado artifacts.

Cost of the event is $25 per person. For more information and to sign up, please visit:

www.ColoradoNIE.com/USSColorado (Event 3)

We hope to see you there.

If you are unable to attend but would like to find out more or contribute to USS Colorado (SSN 788) Commissioning Committee efforts please visit usscoloradocommittee.org/support

History Colorado is located at 1200 Broadway, Denver.

 

Front Range Military Career Fair (Hosted at US Air Force Academy)

Friday, July 24, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (MDT)

US Air Force Academy, CO

The Air Force Academy, Schriever, and Peterson Transition Assistance Programs are excited to announce the 2015 Front Range Military Career Fair, a collaborative effort among the three Colorado Springs area Air Force installations. This career fair offers over 75 employers who are seeking a talent pool from all military branches of transitioning military, veterans, guard/reserve and their spouses. Today's global business marketplace needs the talent, skills, training, and integrity of your valuable population.

YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND   /   DRESS: Business

The registration window for all participants with a DoD/Federal ID card will be open until the day of the event. The registration window for separated veterans with no DoD ID card and their spouses was closed on Monday, 13 July due to entry access vetting deadline.

see more here:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/front-range-military-career-fair-hosted-at-us-air-force-academy-tickets-17145073376 

Agenda for Tuesday, 7/21/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 7/21/15:

0700-0800:  INTRODUCTIONS, ASSISTANCE, DISCUSSION

Open Forum this week, for topics of your choosing.  Tell us what's new for you, especially any networking needs -- we'll help connect you via the grad network.  Feel free to also bring up topics of general interest.   
     
2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

7/21/15 (this week):  Open Networking/Discussion -- see above.

7/28/15:  Guy Higgins (USNA '69) will speak on key business topics, including his views on the most effective approach for interviewing people for your staff.    

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for any future Tuesday, please send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic of interest and lead a discussion on it.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com
 

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 7/14/15

NOTE:  OFFSITE MEETING LOCATION THIS WEEK - 7150 S. Joliet St., Englewood

For this week only, instead of the Marriott, we will meet at the recently opened new facility for Centennial Leasing & Sales, at 7150 S. Joliet St, in Englewood.  It's east of I-25 and south of Arapaho Road, just to the northwest of Centennial Airport.  Map: http://www.mapquest.com/#a5eae3f4814811cf19872fa2 


1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 7/14/15

0700-0730:  BRIEF INTRODUCTIONS & FACILITY TOUR

We're hosted this week by Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70), at the newly-built home of Centennial Leasing & Sales.  Kurt is an independent vehicle broker with Centennial, and a long-time Biznet member.  After a brief introduction, we'll have a tour of this new facility.

0730-0800:   DISCUSSION & NETWORKING ASSISTANCE

After the tour, we'll move to a conference room to continue our discussion, including individual introductions and networking assistance.
     
2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

7/14/15 (this week):  OFFSITE MEETING LOCATION -- see above.

7/21/15:  TBD/Open Networking.

7/28/15:  Guy Higgins will speak with us on selected business topics.

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for 7/21 or some other future Tuesday, please send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic of interest and lead a discussion on it.

3.  GRAD SEEKING ASSISTANCE:

Don Sherrill (USNA '01) is conducting an immediate job search in the Front Range area.  See below for his thoughts on his target position, followed by his resume.  If you can offer advice, referrals, or other assistance, please contact Don directly at dcsherrill@hotmail.com, or on his mobile phone at 919-670-7999.

What does the ideal job deal with?  One or more of the following:  microgrid, renewables, energy storage, distributed generation, smart grid, improved transmission/distribution infrastructure, electric vehicle (EV) and related infrastructure, traditional and electric bicycle utilization, shared transportation, sustainability, commuter/high speed rail, new urbanism, sustainable/urban agriculture, improving public education (in all areas), public policy, etc. 

What is my role in this ideal job?  Leading change.  Solving big problems.  Having a voice at the table.  Making a company or city smarter and more efficient.  I'm not a guy who needs a particular title in my life, but I want a level of responsibility, flexibility, creativity, and horsepower to get my job done.  I don't mind a little travel, but I don't want to be a road warrior and away from my family all the time.

Where is this ideal job?  We love the vibe in Colorado Springs, but Denver and Boulder are fine too.  They've just got more expensive housing and more traffic to contend with.  Ft Collins gets good reports, but I haven't spent any time there.
Don Sherrill

	312 Pyrite Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO  80905 919-670-7999 (m) | dcsherrill@hotmail.com

Objective

	Seeking a job in which I can contribute to the operational and financial success of the company

Skill SET

	Leadership
	Domestic and International Project Management Experience
	Critical Problem Solving

Experience

	Led departments and organizations of all sizes to previously-unseen success, with happier team members, and safer work environments
	Lived and worked overseas on multiple occasions, leading projects and proposals in numerous countries
	High intensity decision-making with lives and hundreds of millions of dollars of equipment at risk

 Work history

2014-2015	Senior Associate,  ScottMadden Management Consultants · Guided the post-merger integration of multiple major US utilities, evaluating best practices of each and developing an optimal combined operating model. · Performed operational improvement analysis for the nuclear licensing group of a major US utility; recommendations led to $300k annual cost avoidance.
2012-2014	Proposal Manager and Cost Improvement Program Lead,  Siemens Energy · Responsible for RFP response and business development support for US high voltage market, ranging in value from $10M - $115M and supported proposals for projects in value up to $300M.  Won 4 of 6 proposals submitted, including a first-of-a-kind installation in the US; other 2 submittals made the final round of evaluation.  · Responsible for identifying and driving cost savings in all departments. Exceeded executive management’s goals for 30% cost reduction over three years.
2008-2011	Project Manager and Operations Lead,  URS (now AECOM) · Responsible for design and operability reviews at the $13B WTP facility at the Hanford site in Richland, WA. · Long term planning optimization and cost reductions at the Sellafield Site in Cumbra, UK.  Outlined an improved plan to operate the nuclear waste processing/storage facility with >10% employee reduction and complete the facility mission and site remediation in 40% less time (90yrs rather than 150yrs) without exceeding the £300M annual budget. · Directly responsible for multiple critical path elements on the $700M outage at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Set World Record for outage duration and surpassed 1,000,000 man-hours with no lost time injuries.
2007-2008	Project Manager,  Cherry Huffman Architects · Project management and construction oversight for innovative municipal and education projects in North Carolina.
2005-2006	Project Manager,  M.C. Dean, Inc · Infrastructure upgrades for Top Secret DoD and State Department installations in Europe.
1995-2005	Officer, Student, Enlisted Sailor,  United States Navy (active duty) · Responsible for the safety, security, and operational readiness of the nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarine USS MARYLAND SSBN-738(G). All divisional evaluations scored as Above Average or higher.  Tactical readiness evaluations scored as Outstanding.  Major maintenance and dry dock periods conducted with a 100% safety record and completed as scheduled.  · Received a Presidential Nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy from the enlisted ranks.

Education

2013-2014	MBA,  Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business, Durham, NC
1997-2001	B.S., Mechanical Engineering,  United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com
 

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.

Offsite Location for next week's Biznet Meeting

Hello all,

Please note that our next Denver Biznet meeting (Tues/July14) will occur at a different location than normal.

Instead of the Marriott, we'll be hosted by Kurt Schlaefer (USAFA '70) at the new building for Centennial Leasing & Sales.  The address is 7150 S. Joliet St, Englewood.  It's south of Arapahoe Road, just to the northwest of Centennial Airport. 

Our meeting time will be as usual -- 0700-0800 -- and our agenda will include a tour of this new facility and our usual networking assistance and discussions.

This location change is for July 14 only.

Hope to see you there!

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

2015 Tri-Service Academy Golf Tournament Info, Rules & Prizes Sheet

Information

The Annual Tri-Service Academies Alumni Golf Tournament remains the highlight of the year for Colorado Service Academy Alumni golfers and their guests.  This year, the rights to the Gilbert F. Rindahl Trophy will be contested under the normal Shotgun Format, on the Air Force Academy Blue Course, at 0800 on 31 July. Lunch will be served immediately following play around noon.

The Trophy is named in memory of Gilbert F. Rindahl, USNA ’53, an avid golfer and an originator of this golf tournament competition in Colorado. see more

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 7/7/15

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 7/7/15:

0700-0800:  INTRODUCTIONS, ASSISTANCE, DISCUSSION

It's an open forum this week, for topics of your choosing.  Tell us what's happening in your world, especially any networking needs we can help with, including referrals, contacts, advice, and job search assistance.  Feel free to also bring up topics of general interest.   
      
2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

7/7/15 (this week):  Open Networking/Discussion -- see above.

7/14/15:  OFFSITE MEETING LOCATION.  On 7/14, our meeting will occur at its regular time but not at its regular place.  Instead we'll be hosted by Kurt Schlaefer at the new home of Centennial Leasing & Sales, at 7150 S. Joliet St, Englewood.  Watch for more details in the coming days. 

If there's a speaker you'd like to schedule for any future Tuesday, please send me a note at panicciaj@aol.com. Remember that you can be the speaker yourself -- just pick a topic of interest and lead a discussion on it.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

panicciaj@aol.com
 

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees. Our schedule, roster and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.