About Leadership
The EDGE agenda draws from input provided by GBEF Executive Committee members and their diverse experiences in both government and business. Led by a core management team with notable accomplishments across public and private sectors, the prestigious GBEF program is unmatched in its ability to build important communication channels between those who make a difference in technology as applied to vital government missions.
Dr. Barry C. West
U.S. Air Force veteran, one of America's most accomplished Chief Technology Officers with experience to include government agencies, Cabinet Departments, financial organizations, and senior executive corporate experience.
Mary Shea Sutherland
Three decades of experience of successful management, meeting and event planning for major government and business programs including the White House, National Conventions, major movie premiers, and Chief Staff to the first lady of Virginia.