AOL Government

About

AOL Government is designed to bring government leaders a new blend of analysis, discussion and debate about the innovative ideas at work in the public sector today. Through a combination of original reports, insightful commentary from a wide range of experts, and access to the central hub of this community, AOL Government delivers fresh insights on the changing business practices and profession – not the politics – of the Federal Government, America’s largest employer and services provider.

AOL Government is produced by AOL Industry, which aims to provide trade-specific news, analysis, thought leadership and resources for senior executives and their organizations in their respective fields

Editorial Team

Wyatt Kash
Editorial Director, AOL Government

Wyatt Kash is an award-winning journalist and editor with an extensive background in business-to-business media management, content and business development. Before joining AOL Government, Kash served as Editor-in-Chief of Government Computer News and Defense Systems, and previously served as Content Director for 1105 Media's government technology events. Kash was recently honored by American Business Media for his outstanding career contributions, and his editorial teams have won numerous awards for excellence in journalism. He is based in Dulles, VA and Washington, D.C.

Deanna Glick
Deputy Editor, AOL Government

Deanna Glick is a veteran journalist and an accomplished communications specialist whose work has appeared in national and international print, online and broadcast media. Before joining AOL Government, Glick served as a writer, editor and consultant for a variety of clients, including a nationwide government consulting firm and govWin.com, and covered daily news for several publications in Southern California. She is based in Dulles, VA and Washington, D.C.

Board of Contributors

The Editorial Advisory Council includes leading experts on the business and operation of government. Their role is to help AOL Government identify important developments and innovations shaping the operation of government agencies. Most have served for many years in senior positions in the Federal Government or at firms serving the government market. All are actively engaged in assessing the latest ideas, technologies and practices that impact the federal workplace.

Mark Forman
The first Administrator, Office of E-Government and IT, White House Office of Management and Budget during the George W. Bush Administration; former Partner, KPMG; and Co-founder, Government Transaction Services
Jeffrey Sorenson
Former Lieutenant General and Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army; Vice President and Partner, A.T. Kearney.
Brand Niemann
Senior Enterprise Architect and Data Scientist, Binary Group; Director and Senior Data Scientist, Semantic Community; and former Senior Enterprise Architect and Data Scientist, US Environmental Protection Agency.
John Palguta
Vice President for Policy, Partnership for Public Service; oversees the Partnership’s Federal Human Capital Collaborative and “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” rankings.
Teresa Rivera
Outreach and Awareness Manager, Acquisition Services Directorate, National Business Center, Department of the Interior.

W. Hord Tipton
Former Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Interior; Executive Director, (ISC)2 , the world’s largest non-profit body for certifying information security professionals; recipient of the President’s Distinguished Rank Award.
Steve Charles
Co-founder and Executive Vice President, immixGroup.
Tom Suder
Founder and President of Mobilegov; Senior Advisor, University of Central Florida; Co-chair, American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Advanced Mobility Working Group
Dr. Mark Drapeau
Director of Innovative Engagement, Microsoft Office of Civic Innovation.