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American Business Development Group to Attend the 2017 Adjutants General Association of the United States Conference

American Business Development Group (ABDG) is proud to announce we will be participating in the 2017 Adjutants General Association of the United States (AGAUS) Conference June 23rd and 24th in Columbus, OH. The Conference brings together the 54 Adjutants Generals from the States, Territories and the District of Columbia, in one place, to provide exhibitors with one-on-one opportunities to talk with these decision makers.

ABDG has worked hard to establish a team of National Guard centric experts to provide superior assistance to our National Guard clients. We invite anyone who either does not have a working knowledge of the National Guard structure and appropriate staff in place to work the National Guard market or wants to strengthen their current team to contact us to set up a time to speak with one of our experts about what we can do to help. The ABDG experts include:​

  • Jim LeNoir – Recognized as a subject matter expert in the areas of logistics, transportation, force management, resource management and strategic planning, Jim is a former Chief of Logistics of the Army National Guard.  Jim also serves as the Secretary of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Corporate Advisory Panel.
  • Mike Ford – Recognized as a subject matter expert in Army aviation operations and air and ground safety. Mike is a former Chief of the Safety and Standardization Branch of the Army National Guard’s Aviation and Safety Division. Mike is currently serving as the President of the National Guard Bureau Alumni Association (NGBAA).
  • Frank Lever – Frank is the retired Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard. Frank has also served as President of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS).
  • Daryl McCall – Recognized as a subject matter expert in equipment and training modernization. Daryl is a former Deputy Commanding General for the Army National Guard at the U.S. Army Field Artillery Center and School.
  • Charlie Powley – With over 25 years of service Charlie is a former Training Branch Chief for the Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau. He deployed numerous times performing combat operations in both Bosnia and Afghanistan.
  • Bill Skipper – Serves as President/CEO of American Business Development Group. Established in 1998, ABDG continues to be the premier consulting firm in the National Guard market space.

If you would like more information on how ABDG’s experts can assist your organization in the Defense, National Guard and Homeland Security markets, you can set-up a time to talk to us during the Conference by calling 703-824-0300, or by visiting our website. If you are not attending the Conference but would like to talk to us about how we can help strengthen your team, we’ll work with you to identify a time that best fits your busy schedule.

ABDG is an internationally respected full spectrum business development consulting firm with offices in Vienna, Virginia and Sterling Heights, Michigan. Our expertise lies in the Defense, National Guard and Homeland Security markets. Our team consists of former military professionals with strong systems requirements, acquisition and sustainment expertise.