ACT-IAC Appoints ASI Government's Lisa Akers to Executive Committee

ARLINGTON, Va., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) announced the appointment of Lisa Akers, President of ASI Government's Products and Solutions Group, to the IAC Executive Committee, effective July 1. Ms. Akers' appointment reflects her longstanding work in acquisition.

"I am honored that ACT-IAC selected me for this important role," Ms. Akers said. "I've been a member for more than a decade, and in that time, IAC has been an important and rewarding part of my career."

She added, "Having spent 16 years as a federal employee at the General Services Administration, focused on information technology (IT) acquisition, and five years at ASI Government, focused on management consulting, I believe I bring a balanced viewpoint to the IT community that is effective in furthering the partnership on which ACT-IAC is built." 

Jim Williams, IAC Chair, said, "I have known Lisa for many years and have always recognized her as one of the best leaders in the federal IT community. I'm thankful to serve with her on the IAC Executive Committee."

During her tenure with ACT-IAC, Ms. Akers has distinguished herself by directing efforts to improve acquisition processes, promote collaboration between government and industry and develop aspiring leaders. These contributions have informed government IT reform and national training initiatives, among other accomplishments.

Kymm McCabe, ASI's President and CEO, said, "I can't think of anyone better suited for this role than Lisa. She advocates tirelessly for excellence in federal acquisition, and for the development of our acquisition workforce. In this capacity, she will further champion these critical issues."

About ASI Government
For more than 17 years, ASI Government (ASI) has provided innovative acquisition, program management and strategy and organizational performance solutions to a diverse spectrum of federal clients, including civilian, defense and homeland security agencies. Leveraging unique approaches infused with knowledge, productivity and learning tools – including the Virtual Acquisition Office™, Applied Learning Online™ and Tailored Acquisition Portal™, which collectively serve more than 25,000 password holders – ASI delivers experiences that reignite passion and drive results through its "Unexpected, by Design" delivery philosophy. Find ASI on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

SOURCE ASI Government