1 2 Welcome Thank you for attending the second Ohio Defense Forum. This two-day event will serve as an opportunity for discussion with national defense experts about Ohio’s role in maintaining national defense. Last year, the Ohio Defense Forum was created to discuss the future of defense. As home to ten military installations, Ohio is “The Ohio Defense Forum was a bedrock of defense for our country. Since then, the threats created to discuss the future of defense. As home to ten military our country faces have grown dramatically. Nations like North installations, Ohio is a bedrock of Korea, Iran, and Russia pose even greater dangers now than defense for our country.” they did a year ago. I look forward to government, military, and defense industry officials coming together again during these two days to discuss how we can work together more efficiently to keep America safe. Thank you to the Dayton Development Coalition for hosting this event again this year, and thank you to all panelists and participants for their contribution to the ongoing conversation about Ohio’s commitment to defense. Sincerely, Congressman Michael R. Turner 3 4 Venue Map The Ohio State University Ohio Union Ohio Defense Forum Location 5 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:30 AM Registration Desk Open - Venue Sponsor: The Ohio State University College of Engineering Performance Hall 11:00 AM Buffet Lunch (Provided) - Sponsor: Radiance Technologies Performance Hall 12:00 PM Welcome / Opening Ceremonies Performance Hall - Rachel Castle, Director, Defense Programs, Dayton Development Coalition - National Anthem - Jeff Hoagland, President & CEO, Dayton Development Coalition - Congressman Michael Turner, Ohio Defense Forum Special Guest - Dr. Zachary Mears, Assistant VP for National Security and Research Programs, The Ohio State University 12:30 PM Ohio Defense Investment – Opening General Session This session will offer updates on State of Ohio investment and initiatives to support, protect, defend and grow Ohio’s military footprint. Panelists will discuss state-wide initiatives that can be put to use to aid their regional efforts. Moderator: Cliff Rosenberger, Ohio Speaker of the House of Representatives Panelists: - Dennis Andersh, Executive Director, Wright State Research Institute and Co-Director Ohio Federal Research Network - Ohio Representative Rick Perales, Chair, Ohio BRAC Task Force - Ohio Senator Bill Beagle, Chair, Ohio Aerospace and Aviation Technical Committee Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - Retired Brigadier General Dana McDaniel, Dublin, Ohio City Manager, and Ohio Military Facilities Commission member 1:30 PM Understanding and Increasing Military Value – General Session Session Sponsor and Introduction: Chris Jones, Director, The Greentree Group, Ohio Defense Forum Partner Defense communities should always be prepared for mission movements and realignments. This session will feature foremost experts on how to leverage military value in today’s defense landscape. Moderator: Congressman Brad Wenstrup, Ohio 2nd District Panelists: - George Schlossberg, Partner, Kutak Rock - Retired Major General Lou Ferraro, President, Ferraro, Inc. - Retired Major General Paul Sullivan - Matt Borron, COO, Association of Defense Communities 2:30 PM Networking Break Performance Hall Sponsor: Eastern Ohio Military Commission (EOMAC) 3:00 PM State of the Ohio National Guard – Keynote Address Major General Mark E. Bartman, Ohio Adjutant General Hear what is happening with your Ohio National Guard, and what is on the mind of the Ohio Guard’s top leader. 6 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4:00 PM State of Defense in Ohio Regional Updates – General Session This session will feature installation representatives/Base Commanders from each major defense region in Ohio. They will highlight current issues, successes initiatives, and future projects. Moderator: Maurice “Mo” McDonald, Executive Vice-President, Aerospace & Defense, Dayton Development Coalition Panelists: - Colonel Kevin Doyle, Commander 180th Fighter Wing, Toledo - Colonel Daniel Sarachene, Commander, 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station - Colonel Bradley McDonald, WPAFB Installation Commander - Colonel Mark Auer, Commander 121st Air Refueling Wing, Columbus - Hank Kennedy, Director, Lima Joint Systems Manufacturing Center - Robert Edwards, SES, Director, DFAS Cleveland 5:15 PM Senator Brown & Senator Portman Videos 5:30 PM Networking Reception (Refreshments Provided, Cash Bar) Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:00 AM Registration Desk Open Performance Hall 7:00 AM Breakfast (Provided) Performance Hall 7:55 AM Opening Comments – Congressman Michael Turner Performance Hall 8:00 AM Keynote Address The Honorable Richard K. Hartley, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy 8:30 AM Exploring Defense Industry Adjustment – General Session Panel Ohio is a strong player in the defense supply chain. Using case study examples and industry expertise, panelists in this session will discuss key issues and ideas on how Ohio regions and companies can connect and participate in the defense supply chain, and take advantage of Office of Economic Adjustment initiatives. Moderator: Congressman Warren Davidson Ohio 8th District Panelists: - Lauren Martens, Vice-President, kglobal - Daniel Spector, Principal, Simon Everett - Liz Chimienti, Deputy Program Director - Base Realignment and Closure, US Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment - Tiffany Ferrell, Marketing & Communication Strategist, Wright State Research Institute 7 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 9:30 AM Partnership Strategies and Lessons Learned – General Session Panel Partnerships continue to be the answer of choice for creative solutions for both military installations and defense communities. The panelists for this session will explain strategies employed both inside and outside the fence that have led to success, lessons learned, and lay out ideas for future execution of military/community partnerships. Moderator: Congressman Bill Johnson, Ohio 6th District Panelists: - Retired Colonel Dr. Cassie Barlow, Director, Aerospace Professional Development Center, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education & Former WPAFB Installation Commander - Retired Colonel James Dignan, COO, Youngstown/Warren County Regional Chamber & Former YARS Commander - Hernan Olivas, President & CEO, O’Neil & Associates, Inc. - Pete Williams, Director of Development & External Relations, Wright State University - Colonel Dan Tack, Commander, Ohio Air National Guard 200th RED HORSE Squadron 10:30 AM Building Innovation Through Research Collaboration Session Sponsor and Introduction: Dr. Allan Crasto, Director, UDRI, Ohio Defense Forum Partner History confirms – Ohio is the home of innovators! Today’s federal and defense installations are continuing this tradition via many ground-breaking initiatives designed to “cross the fence” and engage defense communities in collaboration, and creative solutions of mutual benefit. Join this session for a discussion on what’s up and coming in Ohio’s federal research portfolio and learn how innovators are “tearing down fences” to work with industry and one another. Moderator: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Ohio 9th District Panelists: - Jim Heitner, Tech Transfer and Commercialization Lead, Wright Brothers Institute - Rob Gorham, Executive Director, America Makes at the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining - Dr. John Sankovic, Director, Office of Technology Incubation and Innovation and Center Chief Technologist, NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field - Jack Blackhurst, Executive Director, Air Force Research Laboratory 11:30 AM Networking Break Performance Hall Sponsor: CBD Advisors 12:00 PM State of Defense Now and into the Future Overview Panel Defense policy experts will discuss the current state of defense from a Washington, D.C. viewpoint, and will share their thoughts on where the industry is headed in 2018 and beyond. Moderator: Congressman Michael Turner, Ohio 10th District Panelists: - Lou Von Thaer, CEO, Battelle - Retired General Lester Lyles - Dr. Zachary Mears, Assistant VP for National Security and Research Programs, The Ohio State University - Matt Borron, COO Association of Defense Communities - Don Kotchman, Vice President of Tracked Combat Vehicles, General Dynamics 1:00 PM Forum Adjourns 1:00 PM Lunch “On Your Own” 2:30 PM Campus Tour by Venue Sponsor: Ohio State University – RSVP required 8 9 General Session Biographies Rachel Castle Jeff Hoagland Rachel Castle is the Director of Defense Jeff Hoagland is the President and CEO of the Programs for the Dayton Development Coalition. Dayton Development Coalition (DDC). The She is charged with enhancing relationships Coalition is the Dayton Region’s economic between the community and Dayton area development organization and principle public defense installations in order to grow, protect, advocate. support and promote Dayton Region defense capabilities. She designs the Ohio Defense After graduating from the University of Dayton Forum, manages the Dayton Region Military in 1991, Mr. Hoagland worked in the Montgomery Collaborative with 42 partners, and oversees strategic studies and planning. County Community and Economic Development office for five (5) years. In Rachel was named to Dayton’s 2016 Top 40 Under Forty, and to the 2017 Top 1995, he joined the City of Kettering, where he served in various roles including 100 in Aerospace & Defense. Community Development Administrator, Economic