“Business Opportunities with the US Army”

Joint meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter, National Tooling and Machining Association, & Small Manufacturers Association on September 17

Meeting Location: Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP
15260 Ventura Blvd., 20th floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Meeting Date: September 17, 2019
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, September 17, 7:30am–9:00am (breakfast and networking at 7:00am), when Hon. Mario Guerra, local business leader and aide to the Secretary of the Army, will present about business opportunities with the US Army. In a region dominated by commercial aerospace and space programs, the modernization, growth, challenges and new weapons of the Army present many opportunities for local companies.

Many know Dn. Mario Guerra as a successful businessman serving as President and Co-founder of one of the Top 100 largest insurance brokers in the country and is currently an executive with Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance, the 3rd largest in the world. Dn. Mario was appointed by Army Secretary Eric Fanning and currently serves as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). He was sworn in at the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in January 2017 with new CASA duties that carry the protocol of a 3-Star General. Mario maintains an office in the Pentagon and here locally. He serves as a liaison between business, civilians, our elected officials for the Secretary. He reports directly to the acting Secretary McCarthy (Replaced Secretary Esper who was just sworn in as Secretary of Defense).

Mario’s background provides tremendous influence into the Pentagon because of his vast experience in business, government leadership and non-profits. He is a published author, has been a guest or keynote speaker at USC, UCLA, LMU, Azusa Pacific University, and has received several Professional and Humanitarian awards.

Join us for this special morning event bringing together members of the Aerospace and Defense Forum, National Tooling and Machining Association and Small Manufacturers Association. Space is limited so please RSVP early to insure you have a seat at this important networking event.

The meeting is free for members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 10). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvsep19.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP and sponsored by RSM, Chubb, and Bolton & Company.