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Mr. John C. Johnson Is Named Member of the Board of Regents
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies (www.potomacinstitute.org) is pleased to announce that Mr. John C. Johnson has been named a Member of the Board of Regents. Mr. Johnson is currently Vice President, General Manager, and Deputy to the President of Electronic Systems of Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Institute Chairman and CEO Michael Swetnam welcomed Mr. Johnson's appointment, noting, "John Johnson in an individual of accomplishment, commitment, and excellence. He had an extremely distinguished Air Force career and followed that with success at the highest levels of leadership in industry. His knowledge of defense systems will help the Institute better understand, support, and develop policy to further this country's security."
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Gail Clifford is the newest member of Potomac Institute's Board of Directors. She is currently the Institute's Vice President for Financial Management and the Chief Financial Officer.
Clifford, CPA, MBA, joined the Potomac Institute in 2001 as Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for all phases of financial and accounting management including: planning, billing, banking relationships, and accounting practices through appraisals of the organization’s financial position and monthly financial and operating reports.
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Potomac Institute CEO Mike Swetnam was one of the experts interviewed for the April 28 Sunday Business Post magazine article on the Boston Marathon bombing, “Boston Unbowed,” by Niall Stanage. In the article, Swetnam argued that while progress has been made since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. has only come halfway.
Three points Swetnam identified as areas where the U.S. could do better include following up on intelligence tips with more diligence, more widespread use of cameras, and an increased sense of public vigilance. Another issue affecting both terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts is increased access to and use of technology; Swetnam’s point was that the U.S. needs to harness all capabilities at its disposal.
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The Honorable H. Lee Buchanan, PhD, Is Named Member of the Board of Regents
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies (www.potomacinstitute.org) is pleased to announce that the Honorable H. Lee Buchanan, PhD, has been named a Member of the Board of Regents. Dr. Buchanan is a Venture Partner at Paladin Capital Group and a former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition.
Regarding Dr. Buchanan's appointment, Potomac Institute Chairman and CEO Michael Swetnam noted, "The Honorable H. Lee Buchanan is one of the most experienced and capable leaders this country has ever produced. He has served in a wide variety of government and industry positions, and his technical and vast policy expertise will help guide the Potomac Institute to great heights. I am also proud to note that Dr. Buchanan was an early supporter of the Institute and the need for enlightened and rational S&T Policy development."
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