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resident Barack Obama has an- nounced his intention to appoint Linda Gooden to the National Security Telecommunications
Advisory Committee (NSTAC). NSTAC brings together about 30 industry chief executives from major telecommunica- tions companies, network service provid- ers, as well as information technology, finance, and aerospace companies. These industry leaders provide the U.S. govern- ment the best possible industry advice, develop recommendations to assure vital telecommunications links through any event or crisis, and help the government maintain a reliable, secure, and resilient national communications posture. Ms. Gooden, executive vice presi- dent of Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Solutions business area, is a formidable leader with intimate knowledge of the public-private linkages of strategic information technology. She is the 2006 Black Engineer of the Year.
NAE names Arnold F. Stancell to Committee on Causes of the Oil Spill
The National Academy of Engineer- ing (NAE) and the National Research Council named Dr. Arnold F. Stancell to a committee examining the probable causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, fire, and oil spill in April 2010. The U.S. presidential panel concluded that energy firm BP and its partners made a series of “systemic” cost-cutting decisions that led to the oil spill that polluted the Gulf Of Mexico coast last year.
In its final report on the causes of the
largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history, the commission said that many of the de- cisions made by BP and its partners, Hal- liburton and Transocean, had saved the companies “significant” time and money, but had increased the risk of an accident. The commission added that gov-
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ernment regulators lacked the neces- sary authority, resources, and technical expertise to oversee the companies, and that without “significant” reform in both oil industry practices and government policies, it remains possible that another similar disaster could occur. Dr. Stancell is Turner professor of chemical engineering, emeritus, Georgia Tech, and has been a member of the NAE since 1997. He had a 31-year career with Mobil Oil, where he led development of the now $70 billion natural gas produc- tion and liquefied natural gas joint venture between Mobil and Qatar. He has nine U.S. patents in petro- chemical processes. Dr. Stancell is the 1992 Black Engineer of the Year.
Most Important Blacks in Technology Honoree Promoted
Cox Enterprises announced that Gregory Morrison has been promoted to senior vice president and chief information officer. He will continue report- ing to John Dyer, executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Greg is a dynamic leader who continues to transform our technology department,” said Dyer. “In an area that is constantly changing, Greg ensures that Cox and our businesses are utilizing the best and most efficient technology.” Mr. Morrison joined the company in 2002 and is responsible for technol- ogy service and strategy development for all corporate systems. In addition, he is responsible for enhancing the IT infra- structure to support business expansion and to ensure consistent service levels and operational reliability across the enter- prise.
Mr. Morrison also serves on the board of trustees for Clark Atlanta Uni-
by Lango Deen and M.V. Greene
ldeen@ccgmag.com,
mgreene@ccgmag.com PRESIDENT OBAMA APPOINTS LINDA GOODEN TO KEY ADVISORY POST
versity and on the board of directors for Piedmont Hospital and nuBridges, Inc. He was named one of USBE&IT magazine’s Most Important Blacks in Technology for six consecutive years (2005-2010). He earned a bachelor’s degree in science from South Carolina State University and a master’s degree in science from North- western University.
Booz Allen’s Reggie Van Lee is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Washington Performing Arts Society Booz Allen
Reginald Van Lee Senior Vice President Booz Allen Hamilton
Hamilton Executive Vice President Regi- nald Van Lee was named chairman of the board of directors by the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS). Before being named chairman of WPAS, Mr. Van Lee was vice chair of the society’s board and has served as a board
member since 2007. In November 2009, President Barack Obama appointed Van Lee to serve on the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, following a long association with arts organizations in New York and Washington, D.C. Over his 26-year career, he has helped private and public organizations better achieve their missions and assisted in the growth of a diverse range of not- for-profit organizations and foundations. Mr. Van Lee is the 2008 Black Engineer of the Year.
Erroll B. Davis, Jr. announces plans to retire as University System Head
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