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Community Mission
The mission of the SAME Energy Security (ES) Community of Interest (COI) is to engage COI members and support the Department of Defense on activities related to security of energy and other critical utility infrastructure across the SAME enterprise in support of the 2030 SAME Strategic Plan – The Journey to 2030.
Specifically, the ES COI will lead efforts to strengthen industry-government engagement (IGE) by fostering a supportive environment to discuss ES activities and advancements in support of the A/E/C community and security of our national energy and other critical utility infrastructure.
Join the SAME Engage ES NetworkStrategic Alignment & Goals
The ES COI’s strategic goals were developed in alignment with the 2030 SAME Strategic Plan.
Goal 1: Drive Partnerships Through Focused Industry-Government Engagement
- The ES COI will support engagements between the military, agency partners, and the A/E/C community to collaborate on solutions to address global security challenges related to energy and other critical utility infrastructure. The ES COI will lead an IGE for Energy Infrastructure Supply Chain Security and will host an annual Senior DoD panel at JETC to discuss ES topics to strengthen this engagement.
Goal 2: Deliver Solutions for Critical Infrastructure and Mission Readiness Challenges
- The ES COI will focus on developing educational opportunities, engagements, and programs on topics related to security of energy and other critical utility infrastructure, while collaborating with Posts and other COIs to develop discussions to yield solutions, best practices, and actionable information.
Goal 3. Develop People to Strengthen America’s STEM Pipeline and Technical Workforce
- The ES COI will leverage the ES Track at JETC, webinars, and other engagements to support and encourage trade-related careers and professional/technical development in the areas of energy and other critical utility infrastructure. The SC will cultivate leaders who lead with courage, character, respect, and tolerance.
Elizabeth J. Bradford, MS, ENV SP
VP, National Resilience & Energy Lead
Michael Baker International
Vice Chair: Tim “Chef” Scheffler, PE, Lt Col, USAF
Deputy Chief, Engineer Division (A4C)
Air Force Global Strike Command
Immediate Past Chair: Norm Campbell
Federal Business Development Manager, Power
Siemens
Vice Chair, Secretary:
Project Manager, Engineer, North America Envision Coordinator, GHD Inc.
Vice Chair, Post/COI Liaison: Qian Zhang, PE, PMP, Env SP, LEED GA, MS
Project Manager, Engineer, North America Envision Coordinator
GHD Inc.
Vice Chair, Programs & Events: Wayne Mackey
Principal Consultant
Mackey Training Advising Compliance, LLC.
Vice Chair, Communications: Bobbi Jo Lang
Vice Chair, Strategic Partnership: John M. Constantinide
Range Mechanical/Electrical SME & Engineer
45th Civil Engineer Squadron
Vice Chair, Post Liaison: Qian Zhang, PE, PMP, Env SP, LEED GA, MS
Vice Chair, Education: Ray Arguello
Board Member
Scout (SDVOSB)
Vice Chair, Technology & Innovation: Matt McCann, Centrica Business Solutions – North America
Addressing the Security of the Energy Infrastructure Supply Chain Industry-Government Engagement (IGE) Project Lead:
Norm Campbell
Federal Business Development Manager, Power
Siemens
Staff liaison at SAME National Office: Sarah Feighery
Upcoming National Webinars
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Solving Complex CVOC Problems with ISTR– Field Proven Approaches
This webinar will first discuss the unique aspects of performance-based designs when considering procurement of thermal remediation services. Next, we will discuss how to evaluate criteria when selecting performance objectives, i.e., “ how do you define success?” -
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The National Spatial Reference System: Modernizing Our Geodetic Foundation for the Future
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS), within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is in the process of making the critical transition from the current National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) to the upcoming, modernized (2022) system. -
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Navigating the FAR Overhaul from a Business Leader’s Perspective
Join us for the final webinar in our series on the FAR overhaul and its impacts on businesses in the A/E/C industry. We are excited to offer a panel discussion on the FAR overhaul with seasoned representatives from small and large businesses. -
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CMMC Level 2: What A/E Firms Must Know Before November
Starting November 10, 2026, the Department of Defense will require CMMC Level 2 certification for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Unlike prior self-attestation requirements, this mandate requires verification by an accredited third-party assessor before a firm can be awarded or retain applicable DoD contracts.
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Measuring Success of an Onsite Wastewater System
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Identifying Contaminated Materials at Remediation Sites
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Complexities of PFAS Groundwater Interim Actions
With funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program and oversight by the Defense Innovation Unit, a six-month groundwater treatment pilot study at Biddle ANGB revealed key insights into managing the challenges encountered in executing non-time critical removal actions concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
