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Homeland Security Teaming with WBB

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Washington, D.C. (December 22, 2008):   The SPECTRUM Group and Whitney Bradley & Brown, Inc. (WBB) are pleased to announce their new teaming arrangement, the “Homeland Security Federal Solutions Group,” to assist the Department of Homeland Security as well as private companies analyze and solve major issues related to the development and implementation of comprehensive and practical homeland security policies and plans for the U.S.

The two companies bring many years of senior leadership, operations, management and consulting experience to the new group.  The SPECTRUM Group is a cadre of senior executives and retired flag and general officers from the military services and other federal departments.  Their command leadership and critical problem solving experience around the world will contribute immensely and allow the federal government and the private sector to benefit from this high level of expertise.  WBB brings many years of analytical problem-solving, operational and creative consulting experience.  Both companies have the well-deserved reputation of listening to their clients, formulating practical and timely solutions, and responding to their needs.

The Homeland Security Federal Solutions Group is prepared to assist the new leadership of the Department of Homeland Security to solve a myriad of management issues facing DHS and enable the new team to hit the ground running.  These issues include acquisition and program management, creating effective command and control systems, integrating the disparate agencies and analyzing problems across DHS. 

The Homeland Security Federal Solutions Group’s executive team is expert in the IT and operations areas and can create new architectures for resolving complex issues such as protecting our borders and screening air and maritime cargo.  Both companies can draw upon experts who can develop programs for working with industry on critical infrastructure issues, and train employees in solving problems and responding to the public.  They also have expertise in the development of the appropriate architecture for cyber-security.  Finally, their solutions-oriented approach can help DHS communicate the successful resolution of these issues in a timely manner.

The leadership of the new group is David Jones, CEO, The SPECTRUM Group, and Doug Connell, Senior Vice President for WBB.  For further information on the respective members and experience of the new team, see www.spectrumgrp.com and www.wbbinc.com.

Services may be contracted through the GSA Mobis Schedule as a small business (The SPECTRUM Group) or large business prime contractor (WBB).  

Mr. Jones may be reached at 703.683.4222; email: djones@spectrumgrp.com.  Mr. Connell may be reached at 703.448.6081, ext. 315; email: hdconnell@wbbinc.com.�