July 16: Mentor-Protege Programs: The Who, What, Why’s & How’s
The Government Technology & Services Coalition invites you to join us for a detailed look at mentor-protege programs. Government officials from several Mentor Protege programs will discuss their success and challenges; several large mentor firms will discuss their experiences, what they look for in a protege and why they are engaged in the program; a number of proteges will also discuss their experiences and offer advice to those interested in forming mentor protege relationships. Companies interested or looking for a mentor protege — whether a large or small firm — are welcome to contact us for matchmaking at the event.
Confirmed Government Speakers:
Kevin Boshears, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Mr. Boshears was named Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in May, 2003. He is responsible for the overall implementation of the Department’s small business procurement program. Prior to this, Mr. Boshears was named Director of the Treasury Department’s OSDBU in February, 1999 where he had served as the Acting Director since August, 1998. He previously served in the same office as a Procurement Analyst since June, 1995 and was responsible for providing guidance to the Small Business Specialists located in Treasury’s twelve bureaus. He also worked on Treasury’s small business website and represented Treasury at various governmental, congressional, and trade association outreach activities. Mr. Boshears brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the procurement field, having served as a Contracting Officer for the Justice Department prior to his small business duties at the Treasury Department. Mr. Boshears is a well known instructor in the federal small business procurement arena. On numerous occasions, he has conducted training courses, made presentations, and handled briefings on contracting with small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned small, HUBZone small, and service disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Mr. Boshears currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Directors’ Interagency Council, originally elected to the position for FY 2001 and re-elected for both FY 2002 and FY 2003. On May 9 -10, 2002, Mr. Boshears was presented with the Frances Perkins Vanguard Award for Exemplary Utilization of Women-Owned Small Businesses by a Federal Procurement Official and the Gold Star Award for Excellence by the U. S. Small Business Administration. He holds a BBA degree from the College of William and Mary, and earned his MBA from Liberty University.
Peggy Butler-Mason, Deputy Director, Subcontracting and Mentor Protege Program Manager, U.S. Army, Office of Small Business Programs, Office of the Secretary of the Army
As Army OSBP Deputy Director and Subcontracting and Mentor Protégé Program Manager in the U.S. Army, Office of Small Business Programs, Ms. Butler-Mason is responsible for assisting the Director in the establishment of policies and procedures and performing oversight to ensure implementation of statutory requirements. She also implements processes to increase industry awareness of the department’s small business subcontracting and Mentor Protégé program initiatives. She influences new policy updates to existing Subcontracting and Mentor Protégé acquisition regulations and solicits innovative Mentor Protégé technology transfer agreements from industry to support the real time needs of the war fighter. She actively participates on the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) working group panel and manages the Army Summary Subcontracting Report acknowledgement process. In addition, she manages twenty-one (21) active Mentor Protégé contracts, ensures broad participation of small businesses in new DoD acquisitions valued over $500 million and validates the annual soundness of subcontracting targets. Ms Butler-Mason also participates on Army Strategic Sourcing panel reviews.
Prior to accepting her current position, Ms. Butler-Mason was a senior Procurement Analyst at Headquarters, U.S. Army Contracting Agency (ACA) and Contracting Officer at the Information Technology E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center.
Ms. Butler-Mason is an acquisition professional with over 30 years of experience in contracting. Ms. Butler-Mason is Level III certified in acquisitions and is a member of the Army Acquisition Corps. She has received numerous civilian awards for exceptional performance through out her acquisition career.
Sharon Davis, Mentor-Protege Program Manager/WOSB Advocate, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ms. Davis is a Small Business Advocate in the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization. In this capacity, Ms. Davis coordinates the DHS Annual Small Business Awards Ceremony, serves as the Woman-Owned Small Business Advocate, and Mentor-Protégé Program Manager providing guidance to large and small businesses interested in developing a Mentor-Protégé relationship with the Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of the Mentor-Protégé Program is to foster the establishment of long-term business relationships between DHS large prime contractors and small business subcontractors which strengthens subcontracting opportunities and accomplishments at DHS.
She also counsels small businesses interested in doing business with DHS, participates in conferences and outreach activities sponsored by government agencies, congressional members, and trade associations. Ms. Davis came to work for DHS in late 2009 from the Department of Treasury where she held a dual position as a Small Business Specialist and Contracting Officer. Prior to working at Treasury, Ms. Davis worked for Federal Emergency Management Agency as a Contract Specialist. Ms. Davis has over thirteen years of federal government procurement experience and twenty-four years of federal government service. She is a strong believer in promoting opportunities for small businesses.
Tabisa Tepfer, Program Manager, Office of Small Business Programs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Confirmed GTSC Mentor Company Speakers:
Wayne Pizer, Vice President, Small Business Programs,
L-3 Communications, L-3 STRATIS
Wayne Pizer is the Vice President for Small Business Programs at L-3 National Security Solutions (NSS), a Group of L-3 Communications. As Vice President for Small Business Programs, he is responsible for developing and executing the small business strategy for NSS. His responsibilities include: identifying go-to-market small business partners, promoting small businesses and ensuring Small Business Compliancy throughout the NSS organization. The mission of his office is to grow NSS revenue through partnerships with small businesses. Mr. Pizer has been with L-3 for over 4 years. Prior to joining L-3, Mr. Pizer had multiple positions during a 9 year career at IBM. Mr. Pizer holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from American University in 1991 and his Master in Business Administration from American University in 1996. He is also certified Project Management Professional and has an SAP certification in Production Planning.
Tony Sacco, Vice President, SAIC
