Sabre Forms JV with i3 to Pursue Opportunity Supporting CNIT Program
Sabre Systems, Inc. has partnered with Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3), a technical and business support services company headquartered in Huntsville, Ala., to form a Joint Venture (JV), for the purpose of pursuing and executing performance within the Counter Networks and Illicit Trafficking (CNIT) program.
CNIT is sponsored by the Department of the Navy (DoN) Operations Integration Group (OIG), and is supported under a Memorandum of Agreement with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Office, which is located within Air 4.5 CNIT. Sabre and i3 each bring unique, complementary mission-specific capabilities and successful prior performance to support multiple projects coordinated by the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Counter-Narcoterrorism and Global Threats (DASD CN+GT), and managed by Air 4.5 for the Counter-Narcoterrorism Technology Program Office (CNTPO).
Sabre will perform as managing partner for the JV which, in partnership with a team of specialized subcontractors, will be developing a proposal for services in response to the CNIT Program Office solicitation described within the NAVAIRSYSCOM Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) of Sept. 13, 2011, N68335-11-R-0081, (further described on FedBizOpps).
JV offices will be strategically located worldwide with the central JV PMO located in Lexington Park, Md., in close proximity to the CNIT PMO at NAS Patuxent River, Md.
Sabre Holds 2011 Soldiers’ Angels Fall Drive
During the month of November, Sabre will be coordinating its 2011 Soldiers’ Angels Spring Drive in which employees, family members and friends can donate care package items and letters for deployed service men and women.
Donations will be sent to Soldiers’ Angels, a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families.
About the organization
Founded by Patti Patton-Bader, the mother of two American soldiers, Soldiers’ Angels was established out of concern for deployed soldiers who did not receive mail or support from home. “May No Soldier Go Unloved,” encapsulates the motivation behind Soldiers’ Angels. By working together with a common vision of service, the volunteers of Soldiers’ Angels continue to make a visible difference in the lives of veterans, the wounded, deployed service members, and their families.
Soldiers’ Angels has many programs it coordinates including one in which participants can adopt a deployed hero. For more information, please visit http://soldiersangels.org/join-or-adopt.html
Watt Promoted to Executive Technical Director for Company’s MA Region
Sabre is pleased to announce the promotion of Shawn Watt to Executive Technical Director.
In this new capacity, Shawn will continue to manage Sabre’s support services for Atlantic Test Range (ATR) Operations, but will also manage Sabre’s support services for ATR Strategic Planning, the Executive Helicopter Program, Strike Ordnance JSEAS Program, and Aircraft Prototype Facility.
According to Glen Ives, “As an employee of Sabre for more than 14 years, Shawn has utilized his technical and leadership skills to build a strong reputation both with Sabre and the company’s government customers. We are very confident in his ability to excel in this new role.”
Shawn joined Sabre in 1997, and has more than 25 years of systems and network administration experience. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business of Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.
Sabre Welcomes Dowling to MA Region
Sabre Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent addition of Hampton Dowling, who will serve as Senior Executive Director for the company’s Mid-Atlantic (MA) Region. In this capacity, Mr. Dowling is responsible for managing Networks and Illicit Trafficking (CNIT) Programs, Secure Logistics and Operations with additional emphasis on integrated business and tactical solutions that address homeland security related challenges of partner nations, critical private sector initiatives, and various offices and agencies within the US public sector.
Mr. Dowling’s career spans more than 30 years of service to industry and the nation. Prior to joining Sabre, Mr. Dowling was a Managing Partner of The HCB Group LLC, a professional advisory and services company that shapes and satisfies related international opportunities. Mr. Dowling was also a director in companies such as L3 Communications and DRS Technical Services, and held senior program management positions with Lockheed Martin Corporation and SAIC. In 2010, Mr. Dowling led contracted classified assessment and strategy development activities in support of the counter-narcoterrorism community within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Mr. Dowling has testified before US congressional sub-committees, is a frequent speaker and panel member at international forums, and a featured contributor to US and foreign trade publications. He has also served as a Special Assistant to the Vice President of the United States and was a Senior Program Manager at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Mr. Dowling was also a Commander in the US Navy (Surface Warfare). He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in both private industry and the US Department of Defense.
According to the Group Vice President of the MA Region, Glen Ives, “Hampton is a recognized international authority on today’s virtual and physical challenges to national sovereignty, secure commerce, as well as supply chains and their related technologies. He has held senior leadership positions in both industry and the United States Navy, and brings a wealth of practical experience and knowledge in managing and executing very large and complex international programs with a multitude of diverse and urgent requirements. Very few rival his leadership and expertise in these critical areas, and we are excited and delighted to have him aboard as part of our Sabre team.”
Sabre’s NE Region Awarded First Prime Delivery Order
Sabre’s Northeast (NE) Region was recently awarded its first prime delivery order under the Professional Engineering Services GSA schedule with the Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD) of the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC) at Aberdeen, Md.
Under this delivery order, Sabre will assist S&TCD with implementing the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) Maturity Level 3 (ML3); implementing a Workforce Development program to aid in the reconstitution of the government technical workforce; and providing technical subject matter expertise and programmatic support to communications programs. The project will be managed by Teri Reis, Sabre’s NE Region Deputy for Operations and Director of the Aberdeen office.
According to Fred Kuster, Sabre’s NE Region Group Vice President, “This award is a result of the responsive, quality support our dedicated workforce has provided to the Army at Fort Monmouth and now continuing at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Sabre has become recognized as a go-to company by the Army. We are hoping this is the first of many such contracts in support of the Army at Aberdeen.”
Sabre is pleased to announce the addition of Captain Bob Roof, U.S. Navy (ret) as Senior Executive Director, Sabre Mid-Atlantic (MA) Region Group Operations.
Bob, who joined Sabre MA’s senior management staff Sept. 14, 2011, reports directly to the region’s Group Vice President, Glen Ives, and supports the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program (PMA 290) at the Naval Air Systems Command. He will help lead Sabre MA’s operational and strategic initiatives across the company’s aviation and maritime sectors.
Prior to joining Sabre, Bob served in the United States Navy as a Naval Officer and Naval Aviator for more than 26 years. His distinguished career included numerous senior executive leadership and management positions across a wide range of operational and acquisition tours. Most recently, Bob served as Program Manager, Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications (PMA 271). Bob is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and the Naval Postgraduate School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Financial Management as a Conrad Scholar, respectively.
According to Glen Ives, “I’m thrilled and excited to have Bob aboard as a key senior leader for our Sabre team. He brings a wealth of experience in acquisition, program management, finance and engineering. More importantly, he is a proven, extraordinarily successful leader with a sterling reputation of integrity and professionalism. His strong core values and work ethic demonstrated during his many years of Naval service are a perfect match with our Sabre team.”
Sabre Welcomes Thomas Dickson as New VP of IT
Sabre Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas (Tom) Dickson, the company’s new Vice President of Information Technology (IT).
In this capacity, Tom will be responsible for leading the corporate IT team and managing the overall corporate technology infrastructure, including network and storage infrastructure, telecommunications infrastructure, and corporate systems. He will be responsible for the management of all Sabre networks, desktop applications, and website software applications; and will oversee information and physical security to ensure the protection of corporate information and system integrity. Tom will provide the strategic vision and roadmap for corporate IT to be positioned for growth.
Tom comes to Sabre with more than 15 years of experience in the field. Previously the Director of U.S. and International Application Solutions – Global Relocation Services for Brookfield Residential Property Services (BRPS), Tom also served as an Applications Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin Management and Data Systems. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990.
According to Sabre’s Vice President of Corporate Administration, Jim O’Donnell, “Tom’s extensive experience in the field, coupled with his leadership ability and team-oriented mentality, will be instrumental to the IT Department’s success as it continues to support the company’s growth and expansion.”
Sabre Establishes Hurricane Irene Collection
Sabre has established a Hurricane Irene Fund through which employees can make donations to support those dealing with the damage the natural disaster has left in its wake. Sabre will match all contributions dollar-for-dollar, and donate the proceeds to the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Fund. The donations will be divided and sent to Red Cross chapters local to impacted Sabre employees and offices.
If you wish to contribute to the Sabre Hurricane Irene Fund, please provide your donation to Carolina Hurrell. Please make your check payable to Sabre Systems, Inc. and specify “Hurricane Irene fund” in the memo field. Your exceptional generosity is much appreciated not only by the company, but by all impacted by Hurricane Irene.
Sabre Sub to SRA International Providing Support to DEA
Sabre will serve as a subcontractor to SRA International on a contract through which the team will provide a variety of information technology (IT) services and operational support to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The work will support deployments worldwide.
According to the Group Vice President for the company’s National Capital Region, Paul Korkemaz, “As a key partner with SRA, we have developed a strong reputation, delivering what they need, where and when it’s required. We appreciate SRA’s confidence in selecting Sabre as part of their team.”
CareerBuilder Leadership Series: Philip P. Jaurigue, President and CEO of Sabre Systems, Inc.
“You constantly need to reposition and redefine yourself in order to continue growing.”
In the following excerpt from CareerBuilder’s recent interview with Philip Jaurigue, President and CEO of Sabre Systems, Inc., Jaurigue discusses, among other things, the importance of innovation, recognition and not looking in the rearview mirror.
Can you describe your philosophy as it relates to the impact your employees have on your business?
Because Sabre Systems, Inc. is a services business, our employees are the face of the company. A large portion of Sabre personnel work at customer locations and, in many instances, are the customers’ sole source of information with regard to Sabre’s culture and philosophy. This means that the attitude with which employees come to work in the morning, the way they conduct themselves while at work, and even their overall character convey a message about Sabre’s values and professionalism directly to our customer.
With that in mind, I encourage the leadership team to spend a fair amount of time engaging employees to ensure they feel they are a valued and integral part of the team. I also ask that company leadership ensures that potential Sabre team members are aligned with the mission, vision and culture of the company before bringing them on board.
How do you personally engage with and relate to your employees?
Sabre has an employee accolade program through which we reward employees who have exceeded expectations or have willingly stepped outside the confines of their daily responsibilities to provide support to another employee, manager or project. These employees often receive their “Above and Beyond” or “Employee Appreciation” awards in front of their colleagues or customers, who collectively celebrate their accomplishments and contributions. I urge managers to utilize this program and always try to be present to personally recognize those employees being honored.
I also make every effort to attend Sabre community events, holiday parties and other company functions, which provide opportunities for me to connect with employees outside of the work environment.
Recently, I have been looking for creative ways to use social media. I encourage Sabre employees to follow me on Twitter and subscribe to my blog so they are informed regarding the direction of – and what’s going on within – the company. This is especially beneficial to employees who spend the majority of their time at customer sites. Having access to these communication channels helps them feel connected, and sheds light on how they might grow their careers.
What would you say is the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned to date?
If there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s that you can’t look in the rearview mirror and expect the things you’ve done things in the past that made you successful are necessarily going to be the same things that keep you successful. It sounds a little bit counterintuitive, but from a business standpoint, it’s probably one of the worst things you can do. You have to be constantly reinventing yourself to keep yourself relevant and stay competitive.
Oftentimes, companies will become successful because they have been able to differentiate themselves from their competitors and communicate that value proposition to their customers. Your competitors are all going to copy what’s successful, so you constantly need to reposition and redefine yourself in order to continue growing. A leader’s role is to be a change agent in managing these transitions.
How do you define your internal culture?
I think employees at Sabre feel that they are empowered and generally encouraged to be creative and entrepreneurial. Sabre leadership encourages employees to be innovative in finding solutions for their customers and improving processes to achieve enhanced efficiency.
My role is to make sure that our reward system and that which we praise in the organization are consistent with what we’re asking our people to do, and with the culture we have cultivated. We try to come up with creative ways to recognize people and to reward people for their innovation. Rewarding those behaviors we deem desirable and beneficial to the company is the best thing that any leader can do.
What do you do to engage your employees and to reinforce your brand?
One thing that makes employees feel positive about their experience at Sabre is our involvement in the community. Sabre supports a number of different charitable projects – from a financial standpoint, as well as in terms of the time we spend on pro bono efforts. In the Philadelphia region specifically, we’ve twice been named one of the most philanthropic large companies in the area. We have people who are very actively involved in a number of not-for-profits and different community endeavors.
In today’s marketplace, it is important for a business to show that it’s not just about profits, losses and maximizing shareholder value, but that it also takes responsibility to give back and really help the community.
What advice would you share with your executive peers through this article?
I’ll go back to the topic of change. You don’t lead your company by looking in the rearview mirror. Don’t be afraid to reinvent your company and don’t fear; rather, embrace change
