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Saturday, July 167:30 pm: Raptors Football GameSponsored by the Association ofthe U.S. Army (AUSA)

Sunday, July 176:05 pm: Huntsville Stars Baseball Joe Davis Stadium

Monday, July 189:30 am: Proclamation Signing Redstone Arsenal Bowling Alley

11 am: NCO/Soldier of the YearAward Luncheon at Officer’s Club

1:30 pm: Army Community ServiceBirthday (ACS Building 3338)

4:30-6:30 pm: APBI Mixer Huntsville Museum of Art

6:30-9:30 pm: Concert in the Park 249th Army Band of the WestVirginia Army National GuardLocal band, Buckler, to openFireworks around 9 pm

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Duty Calls

Supporting Those Who Support Our National Defense

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MSFC: Vision for Space Exploration 10

UAVs: Economies of Scale 17

Destination: Redstone 21

Huntsville Moves Up on Forbes, others 23

BRAC: Where we go from here 24

The Missile & Space Intelligence Center 28

HREGI Investors 08

Community Profile 26

Huntsville: Historical Timeline 32

Member Developments 35

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Huntsville/Madison County, Alabama is located in the middle of the south-eastern United States, with more than four million people within a 100-mileradius. The Huntsville community is the primary economic hub of the northernAlabama/southern Tennessee region. Huntsville/Madison County’s economy isknown as one of the strongest in the South, with low unemployment, strong job

growth and income levels leading theregion. Business growth and invest-ment from U.S. and internationalcompanies have made it one of thecountry’s top “hot spots” for growinga business and raising a family.

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Dear Chamber of Commerce Investors, Community Leaders and Friends:

In the business of economic development we market the Huntsville/Madison County community based on its strengths, and simultaneously we attempt to understand and dealwith any issues which may negatively impact its marketability. The process is dynamic andexciting. In the ever-changing global economy we are often presented with new growth possibilities – it is always a welcome opportunity to respond to the businesses and organizations considering growth in Huntsville. The strategic plan which is the basis of theHuntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative provides us with clear priorities for the workwe do at the Chamber, but it is frequently the things we can’t control that cause us to beespecially excited. This was the case recently when our New York media promotions firm,Development Counsellors International, tipped us off that Huntsville could possibly again belisted among Forbes top business cities. Because Huntsville was ranked #8 last year, it occurredto us that while the top 10 ranking would be great, we didn’t want to slip to either #9 or #10!The good news became official on May 5, when we received word that Huntsville is this yearranked by Forbes as the 6th Best Place for Business and Careers in America. Our communitycontinues to receive high rankings and accolades from other news sources, most recentlySalary.com, which rates the combination of personal income and cost of living for Huntsvilleas second-best in the U.S. Additionally, Foreign Direct Investment magazine, a subsidiary of theLondon-based Financial Times, has recognized Huntsville as the second most cost-effective cityin America.

This issue of Initiatives addresses the Huntsville area economy’s outstanding federal infrastructure surrounding the defense and space industries. Huntsville has achieved globalrecognition as a leader in defense and space, and the articles in this Initiatives which describework at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and programs at Redstone Arsenal, includingthe Missile and Space Intelligence Center and UAVs, are excellent examples of Huntsville’stechnological capabilities. This Initiatives is timed to coincide with Huntsville’s Armed ForcesCelebration Week, scheduled for July 18-24. This is a special time for Huntsville as we paytribute to our armed forces, and recognize how important our defense technology is to theworld and the enormous impact the defense industry has on our regional economy.

Given the strengths of our unique Huntsville area economy, business opportunities which areimmediately before us and the momentum stemming from the recognition Huntsville continues to receive, the Chamber is reflecting on the community’s first 200 years during thisbicentennial year with the strong belief that our best years are still ahead.

Brian HilsonPresident & CEOChamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County

A Message from the President

HREGI InvestorsChairman’s Council ($50,000+ invested: Private Sector)

Toyota Motor Manufacturing AlabamaHuntsville Hospital • Regions Bank

Development Partners ($50,000+ invested: Public Sector)

City of Huntsville • Huntsville Utilities • Huntsville/MadisonCo. Airport Authority • Madison Co. Commission • TVA

President’s Circle ($25,000-$49,999 invested)

ADTRAN • AmSouth Bank • BellSouth • The Boeing Co.Colonial Bank • Compass Bank • Crestwood Medical CenterThe Huntsville Times • Redstone Federal Credit UnionSouthTrust Bank

Chamber Trustees ($10,000-$24,999 invested)

Avocent Corp. • Beason & Nalley • Bill Penney ToyotaBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Ala. • Camber Corp. • CINRAMCOLSA Corp. • Continental Airlines • Huntsville Area Assoc.of Realtors • Huntsville/Madison Co. Builders AssociationIntergraph Corp. • Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingNorthrop Grumman • Panalpina • SAIC • SPARTASportsMed • Teledyne Brown Engineering

Progress Partners ($5,000-$9,999 invested)

AEgis Technologies • Analytical Services • Applied DataTrends • BAE Systems • Balch & Bingham • ColdwellBanker/ McLain Real Estate • Colonial PropertiesConsolidated Construction • Dynetics • Enfinger SteeleDevelopment • Engelhard Corp. • ERC First AmericanBank • First Commercial Bank • HiWAAY Internet ServicesInternational Diesel • Intuitive Research & Technology Corp.Keystone Foods Corp. • Lanier Ford Shaver & PayneLG Electronics Alabama • MORGAN Research Corp. • NAIChase Commercial Realty • The Orthopaedic Center • ParkerHannifin Corp. • Radiology of Huntsville • Samples PropertiesSirote & Permutt • J. Smith Lanier & Co. • SOUTHBankThe Surgery Center of Huntsville • Turner UniversalConstruction • WAFF-TV • Wilmer & Lee • Anonymous

Progress Investors ($2,500-$4,999 invested)

Averbuch Realty Co. • Baron Services • Bradley Arant Rose& White • Chapman Sisson Architects • Cintas Corp. • CurrieSystems • DESE Research • Fountain Parker Harbarger & Assoc.Fuqua Osborn Architects • The Heritage Club • HuntsvilleTractor & Equipment • Infinity Technology • Jacobs SverdrupJH Partners Architecture & Interiors • Johnston, Moore, Maples& Thompson • Kudzu Productions • Lamb CommercialServices • Madison Research Corp. • Oceaneering InternationalRadiance Technology • SESI • Southern Natural Gas Co.3D Research Corp. • Wesfam Restaurants • Westar Corp.WHNT-19 • Wilson Lumber • Woodland Homes of Huntsville

Take Stock (<$2,500 invested)

Ala. Psychological Services Center • Allied Photocopy • ArnoldHornbuckle • Available Plastics • Bama Jammer • Belzon • Blue CreekInvestment Partners • Charles G. Robinson • CityScapes CrabtreeRowe & Berger • Curves: Hampton Cove • Davidson TechnologiesDecatur Transit • FLS • Grogan’s Jewelers • G.W. Jones & SonsGeneral & Automotive Machine Shop • Gray Research • HeartlandSunrooms & Spas • Heritage Bank • Huntsville Marriott • Ivan AllenMercer & Assoc. • O & S Enterprises • OMI Padgett Bus. ServicePark Supply Co. • Pearce Construction Phoenix Industries • QuantitechRTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove • RNR Ventures • Russ RussellCommercial Real Estate • S&S Photography • Sellers Aerial PhotographySnelling Personnel Services • Southwest Research Institute • SRSTechnologies • Stanley Construction • State Farm’s Marshall EnglandTaos Industries • Tetra Tech • The Real Yellow Pages® from BellSouthVulcan Heating and Air Conditioning • West Huntsville Land Co.Westwind Technologies Corp. • White, Fleming & Co.


President Bush’s Vision for Space Exploration,outlined in January 2004, will require

NASA to go farther, stay longer, and do morethan ever in the history of the space program.

No one is more up to this awesomechallenge than Huntsville’s Marshall SpaceFlight Center (MSFC). Marshall has been akey leader and contributor to some of NASA’smost significant programs throughout thespace agency’s 45-plus-year history, including:

• Launching the 1961 flight of the first U.S. astronaut into space

• Engineering Apollo missions to explore the moon

• Developing and operating America’s Space Shuttle fleet

• Developing the Hubble Space Telescope• Constructing the International

Space Station

Today, the men and women of Marshall arecommitted to continuing NASA’s mission andsupporting the successful, sustainable andaffordable implementation of the Vision forSpace Exploration. This vision, which calls forthe Space Shuttle’s safe return to flight,completion of the International Space Station,and human and robotic exploration of the solarsystem, provides the potential to seek answersto some of the most fundamental questionsabout life beyond Earth. Here is how Marshallis supporting these plans while looking solidlyto the future.

Space Shuttle Return to FlightThe upcoming mission, STS-114: Space

Shuttle Return to Flight, will take a seven-member crew to the International SpaceStation. The mission is the first of two to evalu-ate new thermal protection system inspectionand repair techniques and to deliver suppliesand equipment to the International SpaceStation. The shuttle propulsion office atMarshall is responsible for the design, develop-ment, testing, and flight performance of theshuttle’s external tank, main engines and solidrocket boosters.

The International Space StationMarshall plays a key role in maintaining the

International Space Station (ISS), the largestand most complex international scientificproject in history. Marshall supports hardwaredevelopment and science operations for theISS. The Payload Operations Center atMarshall is NASA’s primary space stationscience command post, coordinating scientificand commercial experiments on the station aswell as maintaining continuous Earth-to-station science communications. Marshall isalso heavily focused on space station environ-mental controls and life support systemsincluding water recovery, electrical power,thermal controls and air processing.

Exploration of the Solar SystemMarshall is leveraging its transportation

systems expertise to support the vision forhuman and robotic exploration of the solarsystem. This expertise spans the entire rangeneeded, from “leaving the Earth” to “mobil-ity on the moon.” In support of Bush’sVision, Marshall is currently focused oncontributing to the development of launchvehicles, crew exploration vehicles (CEVs),advanced technologies for nuclear-poweredtransportation, and robotic lander opportu-nities.

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center: Focused on the Vision for Space Exploration

The Vision for Space Exploration callsfor more ambitious human and roboticexploration of our solar system, startingwith robotic missions to the moon by2008 and human expeditions no earlierthan 2015 to enable exploration of Mars and beyond.

Returning the Space Shuttle (below) to flight is the first step in realizing the Vision for Space Exploration. The Marshall Center is responsible for the Space Shuttle’s propulsion elements (right).


Prepared for the FutureThroughout NASA’s history, the agency has

pursued robotic and manned missions, advanc-ing the public’s knowledge across several fronts– astrophysics, terrestrial science, and orbitaland suborbital manned flight. Though NASAwill always be most known for its focus onspace, the agency and Marshall also workdiligently to offer solutions to many nationalchallenges that will continue to affect us all inthe future including promoting homelandsecurity, protecting public health, predictingsevere weather, and finding renewable energy.

Regardless of the program or initiative,Marshall is prepared for the future, offering thecapabilities and experience essential to futureresearch, science and exploration missions.These key capabilities include:

• Large, Complex Systems Development and Integration

• Space Transportation and Propulsion Systems Development

• Scientific Research and Instrument Development

• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

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Large Complex Systems Development and Integration

Marshall’s priorities are centered on NASA’sdevelopmental engineering and integrationneeds for exploration, and the center has arobust end-to-end capability for integrateddevelopment of the large, complex, human-rated space systems required for exploration.Marshall’s experience extends beyond that ofbeing an earth-to-orbit propulsion center. Inits 40-year history, Marshall has led the devel-opmental engineering and integration of verycomplex systems including:

• Chandra X-Ray Telescope – a spacecraft revolutionizing our understanding of the high energyuniverse

• Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART) – a spacecraft to launch, rendezvous and operate in close proximity to another targeted spacecraft already in orbit

• International Space Station Nodes – large-scale structures fabricated for human habitation and extra-vehicular activity

• Burst and Transient Source Experiment (BATSE) – the most successful instrument on one of NASA’s

great telescopes, the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, examining the most energetic explosions in our universe

• Scientific Instruments for Advanced Robotic Spacecraft – instruments to help improve our understanding of phenomena such as the high-energy behavior of the Sun and its effects on our planet and the solar system

• Space Shuttle Propulsion Elements – critical elements include the main engines, solid rocket motors, and external tank

To effectively support its developmentalengineering and integration programs,Marshall has a comprehensive set of facilitiesand in-house engineering capability that, whileexisting elsewhere individually, does not existanywhere else at one location on Marshall’sscale. Marshall’s experience base and infrastruc-ture are unique among civil space organizationsboth in the diversity of systems handled and inthe deep expertise in space flight systemsrequiring human rating.

Additionally, Marshall can uniquely lever-age the community’s expertise in the integra-tion of complex systems development andintegration, pulling talent from the adjacentU.S. Army space and missile organizations,Cummings Research Park – the second largestresearch park in America – and the University

of Alabama in Huntsville. Other relationshipsand partnerships also create synergies inMarshall’s main business lines that canpositively influence the Vision for SpaceExploration.

Space Transportation and Propulsion Systems Development

Marshall’s reputation as a leader in trans-portation and propulsion systems was bornwith the first flight of the Redstone Rocket andsolidified during the development of theSaturn series of launch vehicles during the1960s and the Space Shuttle propulsionelements during the 1970s. Throughout thepast two decades, Marshall has continued tobuild on its legacy of launch vehicle andpropulsion development, redesign, andintegration. These capabilities position thecenter to play a central role in the nation’sfuture launch vehicle development. Marshall iscurrently focusing on three key areas related tospace transportation and propulsion systemsdevelopment:

• Crew/Cargo Launch Vehicles –Marshall’s role in exploration systems researchand technology focuses on a range of launch,flight and support technologies and capabili-ties that will enable future human and roboticspace exploration beyond low Earth orbit.


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Marshall has extensive experience in spacevehicle design and development and thestrong technical competence required todesign, develop, test and operate a spacevehicle. Marshall provides system require-ments definitions, program management andengineering support for the development ofthese vehicles. Marshall’s efforts will helpdefine future exploration-based space trans-portation systems.

• Nuclear Technology – Marshall’s role inProject Prometheus encompasses research intosimulated nuclear systems and technology,focused on surface power applications,nuclear-thermal technologies and nuclear-electric options for interplanetary travel.

• Aerospace Propulsion Technology –Marshall is working on revolutionary aero-space propulsion technologies from advancedchemical, magnetic and propellant-freepropulsion systems to all-new energy sourcessuch as space solar power and high-energyelectric propulsion. These propulsionconcepts could significantly reduce costs andthe size of spacecraft or travel times, making itpossible to travel rapidly between planets –and to the edge of our solar system. To carryout the work, Marshall opened a new, state-of-the-art propulsion research laboratory in2004.

Scientific Research and Instrument Development

The exploration of our cosmos requirescutting-edge research in next-generationoptics and communications systems,advanced propulsion systems and materialsscience. Marshall supports a broad range ofscientific research and development thathas led to many successes including:

• Hubble Telescope – launched in April1990, Marshall was instrumental in devel-oping the Hubble Telescope which contin-ues to provide scientists with copious data,eye-popping imagery and an ever-expand-ing look at the universe.

• Chandra X-Ray Observatory –launched in 1999, Marshall manages theoperation and science activities of theChandra X-Ray Telescope, which identifiesand determines the relationships amongcelestial objects and seeks to explain thehistory and origin of the universe.

• Gravity Probe B Mission – launchedin April 2004, the spacecraft is testing twopredictions of Albert Einstein’s generaltheory of relativity, with results expected in2006. This vehicle is one of the mostcomplex spacecraft ever built.



Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Due to limited commercial availability, NASA mustalso advance the development of materials andmanufacturing processes to meet its exploration needs.Examples of needs Marshall is helping to fulfill includedevelopment of new materials for propulsion systems

and spacecraft manufacturing, andradiation shield materials for crewand vehicle protection and surviv-ability.

Marshall has nurtured a set ofcapabilities that have contributedto past achievements and aremutually reinforcing for futureachievements yet to be realized.Through a wide variety of

programs and initiatives, Marshall Space Flight Centeris dedicated to continuing support of NASA’s missions,and is actively defining its future in the Vision for SpaceExploration. Newly-appointed NASA AdministratorMichael Griffin sees Marshall’s capabilities as critical togetting to the moon or Mars. Marshall plans tocontinue on this path, focusing on continually buildinga capable, committed, forward-thinking workforce;actively seeking partners and productive relationships;and obtaining necessary resources to create technologiesto enable the vision. Marshall is dedicated to providingthe capabilities, expertise and leading-edge technologiesneeded to advance the President’s vision and the nation’soverall understanding of the universe.

Griffin

In orbit for over five years, the highly successful Chandra X-Ray Observatory is unlocking the secrets of our universe.


Economies of ScaleWith models that launch from the palm of a hand to those with 50-foot wing spans, the U.S. Army’s UnmannedAerial Vehicles strive for efficiency while saving lives

With just 10 percent of the U.S.Department of Defense’s (DoD)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) budget, theU.S. Army’s UAV Systems Project Office atRedstone Arsenal is providing about 50percent of the of the unmanned mission forOperation Iraqi Freedom. Furthermore, Col.John Burke, U.S. Army project manager, UAVSystems, estimated the Army currently fliessomewhere between 75 and 80 percent of allUAV operations conducted by the DoD.

By providing tactical commanders with realtime, highly accurate intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance information, these UAVssupport an integrated strike capability. “We’veenabled commanders to do things they neverthought about before, and then springboard to

even more applications,” informed Burke.“We’ve saved a lot of lives.” The UAV supportto America’s warfighters is expanding toinclude weaponization, specialty payloads andlinkage to manned aviation. Unique amongthe armed services, the Army builds and fieldsits UAVs as systems to include aircraft, groundcontrol stations, communications and logistics.The systems are standardized to minimizetraining time from system to system and toenhance flexibility.

The Army has centralized its UAV acquisi-tion management at Redstone Arsenal, homeof the U.S. Army Aviation and MissileCommand (AMCOM) and ProgramExecutive Office Aviation. “So everything from

Maryland guardsmen work together to get the Shadow on the ramp and ready for takeoff. 1st Lt.Michael Johnson says there are approximately 150 steps to get the Shadow ready for flight.


the science and technology, research and devel-opment, procurement and sustainment –which is the post fielding support – is donehere: From the smallest, hand-thrown, 90-minute endurance UAV to the largest with a50-foot wingspan and 20 or more hours ofendurance,” the colonel remarked. Testing andtraining are accomplished in a variety oflocations, with Redstone hosting some of thenew equipment training. Redstone has alsoconducted experiments using UAVs to carrydroppable medical pods. The pods can carrymedical supplies such as blood, bandages anddrugs. The Department of Homeland Securityis studying the utilization of UAVs in theircounterterrorism plans to protect the nation.

In the three years he’s been programmanager, Burke said the U.S. Army has estab-

lished four current andfour future systems.“That’s pretty exhilerat-ing,” he affirmed. What’sthe most rewardingaspect of his job? “We’vegone from seven UAVsystems in the wholeArmy to by the end ofthis year having up over

450 systems,” Burke responded. Col. Burke,who retires in July 2005, noted the last threeyears have seen the same kind of spikesmanned aircraft experienced in the 1920s.



Burke

Lt. Col Andrew Ramsey, Ground Maneuver UAV productmanager, holds the Raven, a small unmanned aerial vehicle,located in the same product officeas the Shadow. The Raven is ahand-launched reconnaissance and surveillance tool.

Examples of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems at Redstone Arsenal

• Hunter UAV System

• Shadow Tactical UAV System

• Raven Small UAV System

• Army IGNAT UAV System

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The lifeblood of the U.S. Army’s missile and space research and devel-opment programs pump vigorously through Redstone Arsenal. With

tenants including the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, theSpace and Missile Defense Command, the Missile Defense Agency, anumber of program executive offices and joint services operations,Redstone has become, according to Senator John Warner, R-Va., chairmanof the Senate Armed Services Committee, “the cornerstone” of the U.S.missile defense program. Established in 1941, Redstone Arsenal has been

the Army’s center for missile and rocket programs for about five decades.The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Federal Bureau ofInvestigation, Defense Intelligence Agency and many other federal organ-izations reinforce Redstone’s reputation as a unique joint, high-tech federalcampus.

The military and civilian men and women of Team Redstone deservespecial recognition for their professionalism, dedication, loyalty and patri-otism. More than any single group, they are the reason the U.S. Army andU.S. Department of Defense consider Redstone Arsenal to be a vitalcomponent of the nation’s security. Through the years, many members ofTeam Redstone have been subject to transfer. Whether transferring in orout of activities based at Redstone, the dedication to service and the strate-gic, adequate defense of the United States remains paramount for thosefollowing assignments.

While the initial recommendations handed to the nine-member BaseRealignment and Closure Commission in May are far from final determi-nations, the Tennessee Valley stands ready to welcome incoming personnel.“Huntsville’s city leaders understand that moving to a new community canbe stressful,” noted Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer. “To help ease thatstress, we plan to set up a “one stop” facility for new residents to take careof the many errands associated with relocating. These include items suchas driver’s licenses, car tags, sports leagues for kids, health cards and petlicenses. We provided this for new residents from the last BRAC transferand the results were extremely positive. This gesture is a way to commu-nicate our appreciation for coming to Huntsville,” the mayor added.

Duty Calls Supporting Those Who Support Our Nation’s Defense

“Many people who are relocated to our city through job transfers easilybecome involved in our community and tell me on a regular basis that,although they were unsure when they first arrived, they love Huntsvilleand plan to stay indefinitely! We hope this will be the case with all newresidents transferred to Huntsville in the future.”

~ Mayor Loretta Spencer, City of Huntsville

“Madison County has developed from a farming community to a high-tech center that reflects the foresight, planning and hard work of peoplewho want to shape the future yet preserve our rich heritage. Close to 50Fortune 500 companies have operations in Madison County. None of ourgrowth happened by chance, but is the result of the vision and action ofpeople who strive to maintain and improve the quality of our life in thiscosmopolitan community.”

~ Chairman Mike Gillespie, Madison County Commission

The Sparkman Center is a campus-style complex, consisting of 992,390 square feet in 9 structures. The complex provides administrativefacilities for 3,000+ people, in addition to special purpose space for functionssuch as automated data processing, emergency operations, communications,special access programs, conferences and training. Also included are a cafete-ria, physical fitness center, convenience store, snack bar, and service center.

In addition to serving as headquarters for the AMCOM commander and theLOGSA director, this unique complex also houses supporting staff offices,directorates and centers. By consolidating these organizations, the U.S. Armyhas enhanced the efficiency of its operations while saving taxpayer dollars.

Many cost-saving features are built into the complex, including a smartfloor system, demountable walls, energy monitors and steam conversionunits. Demountable walls and smart floors allow the physical space to bereconfigured without modifying the infrastructure. Energy monitorsmaintain a constant temperature within the complex. Steam conversionunits use steam generated by a solid waste incinerator to heat and cool.Durable surfaces such as pre-cast concrete on the exterior walls, vinyl wallcovering on the interior walls, and terrazzo on the corridor floors, resultin lower maintenance costs. The 50-year wear surfaces and advancedtechnology (such as fiber optics wiring) within the complex will serve theAMCOM well into the 21st century.

The complex was designed and built to look and operate like a corporateheadquarters facility. A white noise system, which breaks sound wavesand prevents their transmittal over certain distances, ensures privacy andreduces noise in the work area.

Destination:REDSTONE

BRAC ’95: comments from current residentswho transferred from St. Louis to become partof TEAM REDSTONE

Charles Urban, operations dean for the AMCOM Acquisition Center University

“In a single word, my reaction was , ‘Wow’!” said Charles Urban,the current operations dean for the AMCOM Acquisition CenterUniversity on Redstone Arsenal. On March 1, 1995, Urban receivedthe transfer call that would eventually take him to Redstone Arsenal,a place he had heard of, but had never visited. While “wow” wasn’tnecessarily his first thought upon hearing the news, it expressedUrban’s overall response when he saw his new hometown.

“My expectation was for Huntsville to be a typical G-I town,”said Urban, Instead, he was “blown away” by the high-tech indus-try, cultural and recreational opportunities and easy commute to apristine workplace. Particularly, Urban was awed by the high techachievements by Redstone tenants. The arsenal’s location on theTennessee River was another eye-opener. “I never owned a boatuntil I moved here,” he grinned. He favors a lunch-time break atthe recreational facility on the banks of the river.

Urban, a long-time member of Kiwanis International, transferredhis St. Louis membership to Huntsville and is now president of theKiwanis Club of Huntsville. He is also a ticket-holder for the localBroadway Theater League and is a member of the Rocket CityDance Club. “I really enjoy the club’s benefit dance for the NationalChildren’s Advocacy Center.” The center is based in Huntsville.

Urban has no plans of moving back to St. Louis. Apparently, hedoesn’t have to – “I love it when my family visits, but then theydon’t want to go home!” he exclaimed.

Bob NorthBlackhawk Project Manager’s Office, PEO Aviation

It was with some misgivings that Bob North and his familyreadied for a move to Huntsville in 1997. After all, they didn’t knowmuch about Huntsville and what they knew of Alabama didn’t givethem a warm feeling. “The general impression we had was prettybottom of the list,” noted North. But in 1996 the Norths decided tohave a good look around. The result was a turn-around in how theyfelt. “Once you arrive, you see how cosmopolitan it is,” said North.

But what really warmed his heart was his first drive to thearsenal. “What a great change from working in an old ammofactory located in a less than safe area with insufficient parking,” hesighed. He found his daily commute was greatly shortened andmade all the more pleasant by the pastoral setting against thefoothills of the Appalachians. The modern office, lab and workspaces, and secured, gated arsenal added to his contentment ofhaving become part of Team Redstone.

All moved in, the North’s young children quickly settled into“beautiful schools with comparable academic opportunities,” BobNorth asserted. He added, “This is home to my boys.” Northcontinues to be gratified by the area’s growth and increasing choicein shopping and restaurants.

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We’re working our way through the modernization program …Redstone is on the cutting edge. Missile defense, I know, is a veryspecial interest to you. In my view, it will strengthen considerably thisyear because it’s an absolute necessity …You need only look at severalareas of the world that are extremely troublesome … [We’re in] dangeruntil we complete our missile defense program. The Redstone facility is the cornerstone of the whole system.

– Selected comments by Senator John W. WarnerR-Va., and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee,

to a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville Madison County and Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce on May 10, 2005, in Washington D.C.

We’re working our way through the modernization program …Redstone is on the cutting edge. Missile defense, I know, is a veryspecial interest to you. In my view, it will strengthen considerably thisyear because it’s an absolute necessity …You need only look at severalareas of the world that are extremely troublesome … [We’re in] dangeruntil we complete our missile defense program. The Redstone facility is the cornerstone of the whole system.

– Selected comments by Senator John W. WarnerR-Va., and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee,

to a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville Madison County and Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce on May 10, 2005, in Washington D.C.

Marianne McGeeexecutive asssistant to BG Bill Phillips, PEO Aviation

With opportunities waiting in eitherMassachusetts or Alabama, the McGeescarefully weighed their transfer options. “Wedecided we’d get a better house with theRedstone move, plus it’s a closer drive to familystill in St. Louis,” Marianne McGeecommented. As they anticipated, the McGeesdid find a lovely house in the Madison

community of Edgewater, but a few pleasantsurprises were in store.

“We really enjoy theater and thought localofferings would be second rate,” she noted.McGee added she was gratified by the first rateproductions available in downtown Huntsville.Another surprise for the McGees was thegeographic features of the area. “We had noidea there were mountains here.” The temper-ate climate, ease of traffic and ability to quicklyaccess social opportunities were also numberedamong immediate positive responses.

“I was very concerned about healthcare,”noted McGee, “but the facilities and doctorsare outstanding.” She noted she has received

excellent medical service, well beyond theordinary.

With close to eight years under their beltsthe McGees have frequent discussions ofwhether they’ll stay or return to St. Louis andfamily upon retirement. “If we do move back,it will be a duty-bound decision,” she said.

Sandy Garciaprocurement analyst,PEO Aviation

It didn’t matter where the transfer wouldtake her; Sandy Garcia wasn’t thrilled aboutgoing. The Garcias had two young childrenand were apprehensive about schools. Theymoved to the Harvest area of Madison Countyand when they arrived at MonroviaElementary with children in tow they werequickly relieved. “It was a wonderful experi-ence; Beth Vandiver, the teacher, welcomedthe children with open arms and made themfeel great,” said Garcia. She and her husbandare upbeat about the educational opportunitiesafforded in the area.

Like many of the others from St. Louis, theGarcias appreciate the great weather,mountains and relaxed atmosphere of theTennessee Valley. “We do miss professionalsports,” she noted but also added they remainbusy with their children’s many sports activi-ties. “The Huntsville area really caters tochildren’s sports.”



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Top Cities for Cost of LivingReport by Salary.com saysHuntsville, Ala., rates second foraverage pay and cost of living

Salary.com has ranked nearly 200cities from best to worst. The newSalary.com Pay Power Report ratesNew London, Conn., as the “best”city and New York City as the “worst.”


Forbes has named Huntsville, Alabama itssixth best city for business and careers,

moving the North Alabama community uptwo places from 2004’s number eight rank.“I’m thrilled that Huntsville has moved up onthe Forbes list of Best Places for Business andCareers. Our improved ranking this year isevidence that our economy is stronger thanever and our city is thriving,” provided City ofHuntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer. Jim Link,chairman of the board for the Chamber ofCommerce of Huntsville/Madison Countyadded, “Huntsville/Madison County had itsbest year ever in 2004 for announced jobswithin our core industry sectors, and themomentum of our strategic growth and metroarea market expansion should continue toattract the attention of corporate executives.”

According to the Forbes article, Huntsville“has a lot of highly educated people, includingthe highest concentration of engineers in thecountry.” The publication also reportedHuntsville’s median home price is the lowest ofany of its top ten places. The survey encom-

passed the 150 biggest regions in the nation.The rankings weighed business costs (labor,

energy, tax and office space expenses) andliving costs (housing, transportation, food andother household expenditures), as well asculture and leisure opportunities, educationlevels of the work force, job and incomegrowth, and migration patterns over the lastfive years.

Huntsville boasts a lot of highly educated people, includingthe highest concentration ofengineers in the country, at 7.2 percent of the workforce.

Other 2005 Listings

Huntsville ranks second in MostCost Effective U.S. Cities andStates of the Future June/July 2005 ~ Foreign Direct Investment Magazine

Huntsville ranks in PopularScience’s list of America’s Top 50 Technology HotspotsMarch 2005 ~ Popular Science Magazine

Huntsville among the South’sTop 5 Metros for Quality of LifeMarch 2005 ~ Expansion Management Magazine

University of Alabama in HuntsvilleGraduate Engineering ManagementProgram ranked best in U.S.January 2005 ~ American Society for Engineering Management

Huntsville Moves Up on ForbesList of Best Places for Business and Careers


Most notably, the Pentagon has recom-mended moving the headquarters of the

Army Materiel Command and the Space andMissile Defense Command from northernVirginia to Redstone. Plus, Missile DefenseAgency work is recommended to move fromVirginia to Redstone. Release of the Pentagon’srecommendations, however, is not the finalstep. There is a challenging, arduous roadahead and significant changes could occur.The Chamber will proceed with both vigor

and caution, paying strict attention to thehearings held around the country by the BRACCommission, protecting positive recommenda-tions and seeking inroads to offer persuasivearguments for keeping jobs at Redstone Arsenal.

According to the U.S. Army News Service,military value defined as the installation’sability to contribute to future missions, jointmissions and operational readiness, is theprimary focus for analyzing installations. Theselection criteria also consider potential costs

and savings, community support and environ-mental considerations. The 2005 BRACprocess will identify innovative ways to consol-idate, realign or find alternative uses forcurrent facilities to ensure that the UnitedStates continues to have the best prepared andbest equipped military in the world.

To consider the process complete would be atremendous error. Over the past two years, we’vebeen conditioning for the fight in front of us.

Tennessee Valley BRAC Contributors:• State of Alabama• Madison County • Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

of Commerce• Marshall County• Morgan County• Morgan County Chamber of Commerce• Limestone County• Jackson County• Lincoln County, TN• City of Huntsville• City of Madison• City of Arab• City of Athens• City of Decatur• City of Scottsboro• City of Fayetteville, TN• Committee of 100• Huntsville-Madison County Builders Association

*Specifically BRAC 05 recommends thatthe following activities relocate to RedstoneArsenal:

Incoming ActivitiesWhat: Activities in rotary wing air platform

research, and development, acquisition, test

BRAC: Where we go from here


and evaluation activities from Fort Rucker,and Warner-Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

Why: Establish Joint Center for RotaryWing Air Platform RDA T &E.

What: Missile Defense Agency (MDA)functions and US Army Space & MissileDefense Command (SMDC) from variousleased locations.

Why: Consolidates headquarters to onelocation, moves personnel from leased officespace in the National Capital Region, andprovides enhanced force protection for DoDactivities on a military installation.

What: HQ, Army Materiel Command(AMC) and United States Army SecurityAssistance Command (USASAC) from FortBelvoir, Virginia.

Why: Moves Army headquarters agenciesout of the National Capital Region and co-locates AMC Headquarters with one of itsmajor subordinate commands.

What: 2nd Recruiting Brigade from FortGillem, Georgia.

Why: Locates the unit in a central south-eastern U.S. location with access to a trans-portation center in Huntsville, Alabama.


BRAC Timeline■ May 13, 2005, Defense SecretaryDonald H. Rumsfeld forwarded thedepartment’s recommendations to theBRAC Commission.

■ The commission will then forwardits report on the recommendations tothe president by Sept. 8, 2005.

■ The president will have until Sept.23, 2005, to accept or reject therecommendations in their entirety.

■ If accepted, Congress will have 45legislative days to reject the recom-mendations in their entirety or theybecome binding on the department.

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Meeting New Demands “Our current arrangements, designedfor the Cold War, must give way to thenew demands of the war againstextremism and other evolving 21stCentury challenges.”

~ Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld

May 13, 2005

Source: U.S. Department of Defense


community prof i le

Madison City of City of HuntsvillePopulation County Huntsville Madison Metro Area2000 Census 276,700 158,216 29,329 342,376

2004 Estimate 293,072 164,237* 34,080* 362,459

Households

2000 Census 109,955 66,742 11,143 134,643

Income & AgeAvg. Household Income $57,220 $55,856 $72,432 $55,343

Per Capita Income $23,091 $24,015 $27,821 $22,073

*2003 Census (2004 not available) Source: U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov)

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TOP 10 EMPLOYERS

U.S. Army/Redstone Arsenal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,599

Huntsville Hospital System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,320

SAIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,300

The Boeing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,092

Huntsville City Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,700

NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,676

CINRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500

Wal-Mart Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,300

Intergraph Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,097

Madison County Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,033

Source: Chamber of Commerce

Aerospace & DefenseHuntsville/Madison County is home to the U.S. Army Redstone Arsenaland NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center which combine to drive a thriv-ing aerospace and defense technology industry. Nearly 15,000 direct DoDand 2,700 NASA employees manage some of the countries most importantand sophisticated technology programs including missiles, aviation andspace exploration. More than 250 companies employing an additional27,000 workers support the local aerospace and defense industries.

Research & TechnologyHuntsville’s Cummings Research Park has earned a reputation as a world center for technology development. The second-largest science andtechnology park in the U.S., Cummings Research Park is home to morethan 225 companies and 23,000 people involved in technology researchand development.


Executive CommitteeJim Link, Chair

Dave Hargrove, Chair-Elect

Tommy Beason, Past Chair

Peri Widener, Secretary

Jan Hess, Treasurer

Brad Jones, Vice Chair Economic Development

Joe Ritch, Vice Chair Governmental Affairs

Joel Daves, Vice Chair Investor Relations

Bill Watson, Vice ChairResearch & Information Services

Gerald Toland, Vice Chair Small Business

Joe Austin, Vice Chair Workforce Development

Chairman Mike Gillespie, Chair-Appointed

Bill Gurley, Chair-Appointed

Mayor Loretta Spencer, Chair-Appointed

Karen Stanley, Chair-Appointed

Brian Hilson, President/CEO

Elected Board

Joe Alexander, Camber Corporation

Pete Apple, CSC

Joe Austin, Huntsville Hospital

Scott Averbuch, Averbuch Realty Co., Inc.

Clayton Bass, Huntsville Museum of Art

Jim Bolte, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc.

Frank Caprio, Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne

John Cooper, Avocent Corporation

Dick Fountain, Fountain, Parker, Harbarger & Associates

Dr. Frank Franz, UAH

Dr. John Gibson, Alabama A&M University

Dr. Greg Gum, Radiology Associates

Bill Gurley, SAIC

Tharon Honeycutt, WHNT-TV

Dr. Eric Janssen, SportsMed

Jerre Penney, Bill Penney Toyota

Joe Ritch, Sirote & Permutt, P.C.

Scott Seeley, Regions Bank

Remigius Shatas, RNR Ventures

Sandra Steele, Enfinger Steele Development

Paula Steigerwald, Huntsville Botanical Garden

Herman Stubbs, Colonial Bank

Gerald Toland, Redstone Federal Credit Union

Irma Tuder, Analytical Services, Inc.

Gail Wall, Beason & Nalley, Inc.

Bill Watson, SouthTrust Bank

Peri Widener, The Boeing Company

Keith Wilson, Wyle Laboratories

Tom Young, Intergraph Corporation

The Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors andExecutive Committee 2005


“The Missile and Space Intelligence Center is amajor national scientific and technical intelli-gence production center giving critical support tothe U.S. and Allied air crews, soldiers, andsailors.”

– Senator Richard C. Shelby, (R), Ala.

When most people think of the DefenseIntelligence Agency (DIA), immedi-

ately coming to mind are operations in theWashington, D.C. area. Augmenting overalloperations, the DIA has a major field produc-tion activity, the Missile and Space Intelli-gence Center (MSIC), located 700 miles fromthe National Capitol Region. MSIC has beena major tenant on Redstone Arsenal for fortyyears, and still enjoys a very vibrant relation-ship with the remainder of the intelligencecommunity. With a primary location inHuntsville, MSIC retains critical synergismwith the U.S. missile research and develop-ment community. In addition to that, withinthe local area MSIC has formed strong tieswith our various corporate partners, enabling

the center to remain one of the intelligencecommunity’s most outstanding and respectedintelligence providers. The Huntsville/Redstone Arsenal area provides MSIC theopportunity to utilize key ranges, weaponstesting facilities, external research laboratories,world-class educational institutions, and thecombined engineering expertise found acrossthe community. Without these criticalpartnerships, MSIC would not have been ableto be as successful as it has been over its longhistory.

Early BeginningsMSIC’s history is indeed a rich one and can

be traced back to the days shortly after WorldWar II. To address emerging post-WWIIconcerns, in 1949 the Secretary of the Armyapproved the transfer of the Ordnance R&DOffice (rockets) from Fort Bliss, TX, toRedstone Arsenal. Among those transferredwere Dr. Werhner von Braun and his team ofGerman scientists who came to the U.S. in1945-1946 as part of “Operation Paperclip.”

The Missile and SpaceIntelligence Center (MSIC)


This team of engineers, scientists, and militarypersonnel quickly came to be the nerve centerfor all Army rocket and guided missile systemdevelopment.

In 1956, the U.S. Army Ballistic MissileAgency was established, headed by Dr. vonBraun and MG John Medaris, U.S. Army.Both leaders clearly recognized the criticalimportance of foreign technical intelligence byestablishing a special security office with themission to obtain, analyze, and report onforeign missile-related activities. That office,known as the Technical Intelligence Division,constituted MSIC’s origin and was initiallystaffed with six engineers and intelligenceanalysts. The first U.S. satellite, Explorer I,resulted from the Jupiter program that madeextensive use of the foreign intelligencesupplied by this new intelligence group.

In the following years MSIC went throughmany changes, both in name and organiza-tional affiliation. Initially a part of the Army’sresearch and development community, MSICwas one of the DoD’s six major scientific andtechnical intelligence production elements.MSIC was known as the Missile and SpaceIntelligence Agency from 1970-1985, before a1995 realignment changed our name to theMissile and Space Intelligence Center, a part ofthe Army Intelligence Agency. We remainedan Army organization until 1992 Con-

gressional legislation moved MSIC to itscurrent status as a part of the DefenseIntelligence Agency.

An Unwavering MissionOver the years MSIC’s mission has

remained constant, that of providing warfight-ers, tacticians, defense policymakers, counter-measure designers, and the research and devel-opment communities with comprehensive, all-source missile-related intelligence. MSIC’s coremission involves scientific and technical intelli-gence on surface-to-air missiles, ballistic missiledefense systems, short-range ballistic missiles,antitank guided missiles, direct-ascent anti-satellite missiles, directed energy weapons,selected space programs/systems, and relevantcommand, control, communications, andcomputers.

Current operations and the proliferation ofsophisticated weaponry throughout the worldhave amplified the critical nature of MSIC’srole as a primary intelligence producer for theservices and other customers. Threat weaponsystems continue to be developed anddeployed; often coming from countries thatpreviously were not major threats. Theseemerging systems, sometimes built usingproven Soviet-era designs, still present a signif-icant challenge to our analysts, and often

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include smart sensors and seekers; extensivelow-observable technology and electronicwarfare features; robotics; and computer-basedcommand, control, communications, andcomputers (C4) systems.

MSIC’s product line has changed dramati-cally. Evolving from hard copy system studies,today our products more closely reflect thespecific requirements of our customers. Ourcustomer support includes portal access tocurrent intelligence databases and assessments,use of integrated system documents in aDVD/CD format, dissemination of foreignmateriel exploitation testing on videos; and

electronically disseminated trends and assess-ments. It has addressed the need to providereal-time intelligence by instituting an aggres-sive program to participate in joint commandexercises, and to visit deploying forces for on-site, specialized briefings and demonstrations.

The MSIC WorkforceMSIC has seen significant manpower growth

over the past 40 years. On the civilian side,MSIC relies on a workforce that includeselectronics, aerospace, and computer engineers;mathematicians and computer scientists; intelli-gence research and operations specialists, and acomplete support staff. In recent years, MSIC

has continued to move to a true joint operatingenvironment with the addition of U.S. AirForce, U.S. Navy, and Marine Corps personnelassigned as part of its workforce. MSIC also hasa strong component of military reserve forces,comprised of Army Individual MobilizationAugmentees, a U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navyreserve units, and occasional augmentation bythe Alabama Air National Guard. Incorporatedinto each of MSIC’s mission areas, thesereservists provide an integral part of MSIC intel-ligence analysis and allow the center to tap intothe extensive technical resources of the military’sreserve forces, drawn locally and from across thecountry.

Moving to the 21st CenturyIn January 1999, MSIC moved into its

current facility, the Richard C. Shelby Centerfor Missile Intelligence. This modern complex,with over 200,000 sq. ft. of floorspace, providesMSIC with features such as high and mediumbay exploitation work areas, along with special-ized laboratory facilities such as the RadioFrequency, Electro-Optics/Infrared, SignalAnalysis, and the new Joint Research Analysisand Assessment Center. Throughout thecenter, a state-of-the-art computer infrastruc-ture provides each analyst with an extremelyrobust work platform. A high performancescientific computing center provides extensivecomputing power that is shared across the intel-ligence community. Several times each yearMSIC sponsors classified and unclassifiedconferences attended by analysts and scientistsfrom across the Department of Defense and theintelligence community to study critical issuesfacing the community. Many times theseevents have major impacts on defense analysesand policies, and provide tremendous collabo-rative opportunities for the MSIC workforce,its corporate partners, and its collectivecustomers to come together for an exchange ofideas. One example of these is the annualCritical Mobile Missile Conference, bringingtogether the Joint Theater Missile Defense andIntelligence communities to discuss ways tofind and destroy time-critical mobile missiletargets and their infrastructure.

Current ProjectsThough organizations within the DoD

continue to be major customers, in recent yearsMSIC has continued to market its expertise toother government activities so that they mayhave the full benefit of our analyses. Agenciessuch as the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) and the FBI have become primecustomers as they worked on issues such ascommercial aviation safety and security formajor events such as the Olympic games, etc.

Additionally, over the past two years therehave been numerous reports of airliners being




lased with green lasers. These very serious eventscan impact both commercial and military aircraft,and have been the subject of considerable analysisand investigation by the FAA, and more recentlythe Transportation Security Administration.MSIC’s Directed Energy Weapons Group hasprovided considerable support to these organiza-tions by assisting them in understanding thedanger levels that might result from attacks of thistype. MSIC has provided them with intelligencerelated to the significant proliferation of low-power laser technology and hardware around theglobe, and the possible relationships with terroristorganizations.

MSIC also continues to provide engineeringanalysis of foreign ballistic and anti-tankguided missiles. MSIC’s tailored, hands-onSCUD ballistic missile training course has beena very valuable tool for both our warfightersand government analysts. The SCUD is theworld’s most widely proliferated offensivemissile, and is one of the most significantthreats faced by warfighters today.

MSIC continues to provide extensive,tailored technical intelligence support to itsforces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Whether theS&TI assessments involve surface-to-air, ballis-tic, or anti-tank guided missiles, MSIC systemsanalysts work very closely with the operationalforces, as well as defense planners in assessingand evaluating threat capabilities across itsmission area.

Another area of continuing interest isMSIC’s outstanding work in the field of man-portable surface-to-air missiles. MSIC activelyparticipates in many projects where the prolif-eration and use of these inexpensive and widelyavailable missile systems are being foundaround the world, often linked with terroristorganizations.

The Future Building on proud, established traditions

and a superb record of service, the Missile andSpace Intelligence Center will remain one ofthe Nation’s preeminent military intelligenceorganizations. As we have in the past, itsdedicated intelligence professionals will lookfor innovative ways to remain, in the words ofour agency’s motto, “Committed to Excellence inDefense of the Nation.”

• Les Stamps

Les Stamps is currently the staff director and chief,Office for Program Management, MSIC. Hisoffice handles all program development, opera-tions, human capital, procurement, financialmanagement, security, and facility/logisticsfunctions for MSIC. Les had been with MSICfor over 20 years, after serving as an armor officerin various armored cavalry and armor units, inEurope and in the United States.

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Staff 2005

Chamber of CommerceHuntsville • Madison County

225 Church StreetHuntsville, Alabama 35801

(256) 535-2000

www.HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA.com

Brian Hilson, President & CEO

Holly McClain, Communications Director

Laura Kendrick, Executive Assistant to the President

Economic DevelopmentEthan Hadley, Vice President, Economic Development

Steve Finnell, Director,

Industrial Development & Existing Industry

Rick Davis, Director, Cummings Research Park

Lillie Ben, Executive Marketing Assistant

Amy Locke, Industrial Development Assistant

Governmental AffairsMike Ward, Vice President, Governmental Affairs

Jay Snyder, BRAC Executive Director

Tina Leopold, Program Assistant

Investor RelationsLoren Traylor, Vice President, Investor Relations

Cheryl Schultz, Director, Workforce Development

Jennifer Jeffers, Director,

Small Business/Membership Services

Debra Dunbar, Director, Launch Program

Lindsay Southard, Events Coordinator

Donna McCrary, Investor Relations Coordinator

Terrie Ledbetter, Membership Representative

Beverly Carthen, Membership Representative

Research & Information ServicesKen Smith, Director, Research & Information Services

Kristi Sherrard, Publications/Graphic Design Specialist

Hiroko Sedensky, Research Assistant

Judith Short, Information Services Assistant

Cheryl Crowe, Resource Desk Coordinator

Finance & AdministrationKen Williams, Director, Finance & Administration

Desman Holt, Network Administrator

Dora Heisey, Financial Assistant

Erica Gussie, Financial Assistant

Joe Watson, Facilities Supervisor

Associated Organizations & Staff

Leadership Huntsville/Madison County

Sarah Savage, Executive Director

Todd Cannon, Program Manager

Mary Stewart, Program Coordinator

Allison Harbin, Administrative Coordinator

Anna Swain, Leadership Intern

Northeast Alabama RegionalSmall Business Development Center

Kenneth Scislaw, Director, SBDC

Carrie Davis, Assistant Director, SBDC

Brenda McBride, Procurement Counselor

Hanson Howard, Business Counselor

Patsy Nayman, Executive Secretary

Felita Flores, Secretary

SCORE

Ravi Agarwal, Interim Director

BRAC 05 recommends that the followingactivities relocate from Redstone Arsenal:

Departing Activities

What: Joint robotics program developmentand acquisition activities to Detroit Arsenal,Warren, MI, and consolidate them with theProgram Executive Office (PEO) GroundCombat Systems, PEO Combat Support andCombat Service Support and Tank AutomotiveResearch Development Engineering Center.

Why: Consolidate Department of Defenseexpertise in Ground Vehicle Development andAcquisition activities at Detroit Arsenal.

What: Consolidate Information SystemsDevelopment and Acquisition to AberdeenProving Ground, Maryland.

Why: Consolidation of RD&A at a singlesite is essential to achieve the transformationalobjective.

What: Missile and Munitions Center toFort Lee, Virginia.

Why: Consolidates Combat ServiceSupport (CSS) training and doctrine develop-ment at a single installation.

What: Inventory Control Point functionsfor Aviation Consumable Items to DefenseSupply Center Richmond, Virginia, and

reestablish them as Defense Logistics AgencyAviation Inventory Control Point functions;procurement management functions forAviation Depot Level Reparables and designatethem as Defense Supply Center Richmond,Virginia, Aviation Inventory Control Pointfunctions; Inventory Control Point functionsfor Missile Consumable Items to DefenseSupply Center Columbus, Ohio, and reestab-lish them as Defense Logistics Agency MissileInventory Control Point functions; procure-ment management functions for Missile DepotLevel Reparables and designate them asDefense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio,Missile Inventory Control Point functions; andrelocate a portion of the remaining integratedmateriel management, user, and relatedsupport functions necessary to oversee theInventory Control Point activities at AberdeenProving Ground, Maryland, Detroit Arsenal,Michigan, and Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, toFort Belvoir, Virginia.

Why: Supports the acquisition manage-ment of the remaining Service ConsumableItems and Depot Level Reparables of a singleDoD agency/activity.

*provided by Deputy Commanding GeneralRichard Amos, U.S. Army Aviation and MissileCommand



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