Institute for Defense and Business Inducts Executive Fellows for 2010-2011

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) has just announced its 2010-2011 class of IDB Executive Fellows.  This unique program gives recently retired senior leaders from the Department of Defense, The Department of Homeland Security, and the military services an opportunity to continue to contribute and serve.  IDB selects Fellows based on outstanding service records and demonstrated ability as thought leaders to share their expertise and wisdom with future leaders.  For the sixth consecutive year, SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, sponsors the program.

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"We're honored to support a program where great leaders have an opportunity to share their knowledge with the private and public sector leaders of tomorrow," said Karen Knowles, General Manager of SAS Federal. "Our participation signifies the important role of analytics technology in supporting logistics and mission goals."

The IDB Board of Directors, chaired by former North Carolina Governor James G. Martin, hosted an installation dinner in Washington, DC, the evening of 15 September 2010 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-NC) provided opening remarks for the event which was attended by Members of Congress, the US Government, the Military, non-governmental organizations and the private sector.

The 2010-2011 Executive Fellows are: Admiral James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.) former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard; Mr. Michael A. Aimone, SES, USAF (Ret.) former Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support; Lieutenant General Robert T. Dail, USA (Ret.) former Director of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA); Lieutenant General Richard S. Kramlich, USMC (Ret.) former Director, Marine Corps Staff and Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics; and Vice Admiral Michael K. Loose, USN (Ret.) former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics (N4).

Mark C. Cramer, the President of the IDB noted, "The depth and scope of the Fellows' backgrounds brings a tremendous capability to the IDB as we continue to tailor our offerings to meet the needs of our country.  Their insight and perspective will prove invaluable as we set the educational stage for logistics cooperation across a variety of fronts in the stabilization and economic reconstruction arenas."

Since the beginning of the Fellows Program, these highly qualified and knowledgeable individuals have contributed significantly by serving as guest lecturers across the range of IDB educational offerings, representing the IDB at conferences, and working with faculty on key academic case studies and research. In addition, Fellows provide thought leadership ensuring IDB programs remain current and vibrant in the ever-changing logistics, business, and geopolitical arenas.

ABOUT IDB

The Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) is a non-profit research and education institute that facilitates ongoing information exchanges and partnerships among the Department of Defense, other government agencies, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. The IDB's flagship initiative is the DoD Center of Excellence in Logistics and Technology (LOGTECH) featuring executive education, an MBA and the Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership program. The IDB also supports U.S. Government efforts on economic governance and stabilization, logistics cooperation, business transformation and provides independent programs on logistics and life cycle systems engineering and a logMBA.

About SAS

SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. Through innovative solutions delivered within an integrated framework, SAS helps customers at more than 45,000 sites improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster. Since 1976 SAS has been giving customers around the world The Power to Know®

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