East Bay and South Bay Business Networking (SVBN) for all Academy Grads

All Service Academy Graduates and their associates are invited to attend the two Monthly Meetings of the Silicon Valley Business Network (SVBN) luncheons in the East Bay and South Bay. These meetings are of fellowship, job seeker/job provider connections, and leveraging new business opportunities.

South Bay
(3rd Thursday of every month)
Time: 11:45am
Location: Round Table Pizza, downtown Sunnyvale, CA. On the corner of Washington Avenue and Frances Avenue, two blocks off of Mathilda Avenue, and across from Macy's entrance to the shopping center.

Contacts: Ray Burkley '60 at rburkley@netgate.net 408-735-1540 or James Ryan '86 at flynnie@prodigy.net 408-253-1960.


East Bay
(4th Thursday of every month)
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: On the Border's banquet room, In the Hacienda Crossing Shopping Center 490 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA, 94568 (925-829-1371) [across 580 from PeopleSoft and CommerceOne]. Food: Order off the menu.
Agenda: Same as always - Introductions, SVBN news, Job Leads, Job Seekers, Business Leads, and Business Seekers.

Contacts: Blake Bush '82 408-206-8897, blaketbush@aol.com or Joe Reed (USMA), 510-684-6738, joereed123@attbi.com

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Seattle Service Academy Alumni Networking website has been updated at http://www.servicealumni.org

Business Cards:


Layne Kasper, USAFA '92, is Principal and Managing Partner of Kasper & Associates, a leading North Texas merger and acquisition firm. kasper@kasperassociates.com

Philip Verges, USMA 89. CompUSA One Number unifies common communication tools into a simple, convenient, and easy-to-use service that keeps you in touch with your customers, and in control of your calls. A single toll-free number allows callers to find you no matter where you go. Faxes, pages and phone calls-they're all delivered to One Number, anywhere in the country. http://www.ipvoice.us


Stephen Short, USNA. I have contacts in a company here in Beijing, which helps establish business relationships between foreign manufacturers and Chinese clients. Clients are mostly interested in construction machinery, construction materials, steel and other metal products, and recycling technology and equipment, but I'm sure if someone has something else they want to sell into China, her company can help them do it. Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested. Direct contact:
Why123321@hotmail.com or to me, Steve Short, at shouxintu@hotmail.com


Mic Borcherding, Baltimore Academies Networking: Abeo, www.abeotech.com (a distance learning and business solutions firm) and Abeo Financials (a CPA firm under the umbrella of Abeo). Abeo helps small and medium sized organizations unlock employee potential by radically enhancing their training and corporate capabilities.
Specifically, we: Rapidly diagnose your training and knowledge management processes and technologies, and identify opportunities for improvement. Abeo Financials offers the technical expertise of a "Big 5" national CPA firm with the responsiveness and cost of a local firm. Abeo Financials clients represent a significant number of companies on the Washington Technology Fast Fifty and similar lists tracking high growth companies in the area. Abeo Financials has assembled a team of dedicated, high quality professionals. mborcherding@abeotech.com


John Lidh, USMA 75. NetTest, the pioneer in multi-layer network testing, is a global provider of test and measurement systems for all types of networks and all stages of network development and operation. john.lidh@NetTest.com


Mike Volpe, USMA 95. Adventure Team, http://www1.adventureteam.com
offers sport-loving, adventure-seeking individuals an alternative to the average clubs of old. Rather than offering standard sports like flag football, volleyball and softball, Adventure Team offers a breathtaking range of sport and adventure activities. Gerry Smith, USMA 66. Marketing Wizard. My experience with Pennzoil and Gold Eagle here in the US, with ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia, and working with some 50 companies in Kosovo has demonstrated to me that I have a particular talent for energizing slow moving marketing programs in a variety of industries. This is done by developing a company or product POSITIONING that works like magic. If any of your group knows of a company, large or small, that needs this examination, please contact me at himarketing@yahoo.com or 708-460-1868, whether they currently recognize the need or not. I am interested in project, contract, or full time situations. Regards, Gerry Smith '66, Marketing Wizard, 708-460-1868, "Positioning is the key to consumer minds"



Job Leads:


Dane O'Dell, USMA. From talking with the HR people, I know they are looking for an Equity Analyst, an Assistant Controller, and possibly a Trading Assistant and a Paralegal to handle swaps. The company is great. Two top people here are grads, both '87, one from USNA and one from USMA. Company Description: Sagamore Hill Capital Management, L.P., (SHCM) is a rapidly growing hedge fund that focuses on market neutral arbitrage and relative value equity strategies - specifically, convertible arbitrage, risk arbitrage, distressed securities and long-short pairsDane O'Dell, Operations, Sagamore Hill Capital Management, Phone: (203) 422-0512; dodell@saghill.com


Baltimore Networking. Virginia, Program Analyst - Federal Office Building #2/Arlington, Virginia. Education required: BS/BA (MS/MA preferred.) Skills required: Knowledge, skills and experience in DoD systems acquisition, program management and the program control function. Familiar with systems acquisition processes and key program documentation as well as ability to analyze and assess cost, schedule and technical performance aspects of programs. Ideal candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting Systems (PPBS) to include experience in budget formulation, execution and congressional enactment. Knowledge and experience in cost analysis, scheduling and contract cost controls including the application of the Earned Value Management System techniques. Candidates must have basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secret Clearance mandatory. David M. Greyard Director, Washington Operations, Future Technologies, Inc. (703) 278-7085 - Office (703) 623-5643 - Cell; greyardd@ftechi.com


Lauri Johnson, Silicon Valley Networking. My company, Panasas, Inc (www.panasas.com ) has a position available in Pittsburgh for a Software Architect. This position is focused on driving the technical direction of the Panasas storage product by providing outstanding technical vision and leadership. The architects role is focused on providing innovative designs at both a high level and at times through implementation. Architects are expected to demonstrate leadership and mentoring to other members of the development staff. Architects are considered a part of the senior management of the company and are therefore contributors in establishing direction company technical direction.. Forward this message to anyone who may wish to see it. Lauri Johnson:lauri_johnson@hotmail.com


Rich Clouse, USNA 85. Anyone wanna be a VP in Mountain View, CA? If interested let me know and I'll get the company name and contacts. TITLE: Vice President, Business Development. JOB DESCRIPTION: This person will be responsible for managing the business development process, identification of prospective customers, preparation of sales forecasts, concept generation of candidate solutions, preparation and presentation proposals. Rich Clouse Rich USNA 85; richard.l.clouse@lmco.com


Resumes:


Richard L. Bookout Jr., USAFA 93. Summary: A talented professional with over nine years of proven success as a technical leader in the Telecommunications Industry and as a Military Officer. Project Manager able to organize cross-functional teams and solve problems quickly. Computer Engineer experienced in software development (four languages), web design, database administration, networking, security, and system administration. Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of West Florida, 2000; M.S. Computer Science (Numerical Analysis), Air Force Institute of Technology, 1995; B.S. Mathematics (Operations Research), United States Air Force Academy, 1993 Rich Bookout, 6514 Westover Drive, Rowlett, TX 75089; (972) 463-6907 Home; (972) 898-6289 Mobile; bookout1@yahoo.com


Brian Foldenauser, USMA 95. Seasoned, capable Professional seeking a management position. Background includes decreasing tax discrepancies for Transamerica by 65%. Strong computer and communication skills; speak German, Spanish, and Hangul. Ability to successfully manage difficult projects and resolve problem areas. Professional Experience: TRANSAMERICA, 2001 - Present. Program Manager, Central Bill Processing (2002 - Present) Assist a newly-consolidated department in establishing processes and procedures. bfoldenauer@earthlink.net


Jake Wade, USMA 95. UT Dallas is graduating a class of about 50 students from its honors MBA program in December 2002. It seems like a good program and has people focusing in a full range of business subjects. Of course, the MBAs have a wide range of work experience including marketing, finance, computers, engineering and chemistry. The most unique aspect is the internationality of the class: there are people who have worked and attended universities in Turkey, India, China, Scotland, Mexico, England, Venezuela, Lebanon and Japan. There are also many languages spoken with several people speaking three or four languages including: German, Turkish, Italian, Chinese, Farsi, French, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Hindi, Tamil, Latin, Punjabi, Spanish, Japanese and Indonesian. If anyone is looking for someone with these skills let me know. I only have a hard copy of the resumes right now, but I am sure I could run down an electronic version if you're interested in reviewing several of them. Contact Jake Wade, USMA 95, at: jcwade1ps@ont.com or (214) 629-3579. Jake Wade, USMA '95


Bob Kunselman '67 USMA. Objective: Program/project management for implementation of homeland security solutions. My civilian and military careers include a breadth of experience in many functional areas directly related to homeland security solutions. Examples include: Operational readiness inspections of Fire Depts; Disaster preparedness planning and response for facilities; Dealt with labor union issues in fire department; Responded to live Broken Arrow; Readiness planning interfacing with JOPS (Joint Operational Planning System); Colonel (AF retired) bobk67@pacbell.net . Home office: (510) 531-3801.


Jim Howard, USNA 84. Experienced, Executive Level Engineer - innovative, dedicated and efficient with a background in electronic, semiconductor, polymer, ceramic engineering and metallurgy. I can apply technical applications and milestones in computer technology, communication systems, solid state devices/integrated circuits and in mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical,jhoward600@aol.com , (956) 687-7424 (home)

Ian Benouis, USMA 86. Goal: sales management, bus dev or operations.
EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS, Juris Doctorate, May 1997. Concentration in Intellectual Property Law. Board member Intellectual Property Law Review. Won the 1997 State Bar of Texas Computer Section Annual Writing Competition. WORK EXPERIENCE: VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING, SILICON VALLEY RESEARCH ian@benouis.com


Norvin D. Burrus, USMA. EDUCATION: Pursuing MBA/Technology Management, University of Phoenix, 2002. A+, Net+, (currently working on CCNA, to be followed by CCNP & MCSE). Computeach, Strafford, PA, 2002. BS. Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace). USMA, West Point, NY, 1988. EXPERIENCE: The Iafrate Companies, South Rockwood, MI. June 2001 - Current. Business Manager, Equipment Division, $25MM (AICC/LLC, ACC, DAC, NHD, Sylvania Minerals, Sora Limestone) for a $800MM GC/general contractor firm. ndbusma@earthlink.net


Frank J. Koye, USNA 82. SUMMARY My career has been interrupted and enriched by military service 1982-1987, 1995-1997, 1999-2000. Following two years training and three years on boats as a nuclear submarine officer, I worked as a defense contractor in rockets and missiles. In 1995, I was recalled to active duty for Bosnia and served on different staffs around the world for three years. Two years ago, I returned to a business environment. My resulting background is a balance of top-notch technical, business and international experience with demonstrated leadership ability in highly dynamic and stressful environments. EDUCATION: Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, TX, 1993; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), US Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD, 1982. mailto:FrankKoye@hotmail.com


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