March 25 - 26, 2010
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA

Welcome to Defense Finance 2010

Transform Defense Finance Business Operations in Support of the Warfighter

Developed in 2005, the Defense Finance Training Conference focuses on identifying best practices and proven strategies for transforming Defense finance business operations in support of the Warfighter. The event is comprised of educational presentations and networking specifically for the Defense Finance and Business Operations community.

Key Learning Opportunities At Defense Finance 2010:

  • Define Strategic-Level Initiatives: Timeframes And Impact
  • Gain Tangible Tools For Implementing Strategic-Level Initiatives At The Operational Level
  • Manage Enterprise-Wide Resources More Efficiently
  • Discover Solutions For Current Challenges In Defense Finance Management
  • Interact With Peers And Learn About Current Best Practices Throughout The Dod
  • Develop Action Plans For Avoiding Cost Overruns And Managing The Unavoidable
  • Root Out Duplication Of Efforts And Inefficiency In Your Financial Processes

Attend Defense Finance 2010 with your entire team to enhance your organization's overall value-added experience by having the entire team networking and learning. 

Register together to cut costs with great discounts – Book a Team of 3 or More and Receive $100 Off Each Pass!

Hear From High-Level Cross-Service, Cross-Command, and Cross-Agency Financial Management Representatives!

Key Speakers

Day One Speaking Faculty Includes:
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COL Troy Clay
Commander, United States Army Finance Command, US Army AS (Financial Management & Comptroller)

Colonel Troy Anthony Clay was commissioned as a Finance Corps Officer upon graduation from Monmouth University as a Distinguished Military Graduate an [read more]
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Mr. J.D. Sicilia
Director, Department of Defense Lean Six Sigma Program Office

J.D. Sicilia, a member of the Senior Executive Service, was appointed as Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Program Office on [read more]
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Dr. Nayantara Hensel
Chief Economist, US Navy

Dr. Nayantara Hensel is the Chief Economist for the Department of the Navy. She provides economic guidance on growth projections, the federal budget, [read more]
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Master Sgt Michael D. Noble
SNCOIC, Comptroller Instruction Section, US Marine Corps Financial Management School, MCSSS

Master Sergeant Noble joined the Marine Corps in early 1990. He attended the Marine Corps Financial Management School as Fiscal Budget Technician, and [read more]

Key Speakers

Day Two Speaking Faculty Includes:
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Elizabeth McGrath
Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer (DCMO) & Performance Improvement Officer, Department of Defense

Ms. Elizabeth (Beth) McGrath is the Department of Defense Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer and the Department’s Performance Improvement Offic [read more]
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Mr. Dick Leach
Auditor General of the Navy, US Naval Audit Service (NAVAUDSVC)

The United States Navy Auditor General of the Navy Richard A. Leach. Mr. Richard A. Leach was designated as Auditor General of the Navy on 5 May 2000, [read more]
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Mr. Mark Peterson
Chief Financial Officer and DirectorCenter for Financial Management (SOFM), US Special Operations Command

Mr. D. Mark Peterson, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Chief Financial Officer for U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force [read more]
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Mr. Todd L. Schafer
Director of Resources and Assessments, US Southern Command

Mr. Todd L. Schafer, a member of the Senior Executive Service, currently serves as Executive Director of Resources and Assessments, United States Sout [read more]