Council Mission
The mission of the SAME Small Business Council is to promote the role and importance of small businesses within SAME through outreach, training, engagement opportunities and recognition. A robust and adaptable small business sector is essential to the industrial base, to technical innovation, and to national readiness.
Council Overview
Importance of Small Business
Small business firms contribute approximately 80 percent of our nation’s job growth. Our entrepreneurial approach fosters innovation, drive, and success. Often considered “renegades,” we are an invaluable asset to our nation’s economy and the military mission.
The SAME Small Business Council is committed to keeping SAME members informed with the most up–to–date information from the world of small business. We regularly send out an electronic newsletter to help you stay ahead of the latest trends and take advantage of current developments in growth and partnerships.
If you are interested in getting more information about Small Business Council activities, please login to the SAME website and visit “My Account” and “Join the COIS” and be sure to add the SB Council! Want to serve on the SAME Small Business Council Steering Committee? We’d love to have you! Please refer to “council structure” below to view our committees and what they do. Then, e-mail your contact info to the appropriate committee chair, Lori Revely and Ann McLeod and we’ll get you on board!.
Council Objectives
- Inform SAME of technical programs of interest to small business members
- Help shape SAME’s Federal Small Business Conference for the AEC Industry
- Provide opportunities to collaborate with key government stakeholders
- Represent small business interests on select SAME national committees
- Keep members informed on small business regulations and legislation
- Provide opportunities to highlight small business success stories and lessons learned
Council Chair
Lori Revely, F.SAME, Cavalry Consulting
Steering Committee
Chair Elect: Corey Pacer, Pro2Serve
Secretary: Jana Roy, Moffatt Nicol
Vice Chair of Communication: Archisa Mehan, FedConsult
The Communications Committee supports the engagement to SAME’s small business community, production of the monthly Small Business newsletter, informational outreach to SAME members, and provides suggestions for content to appear in national publications.Vice Chair of Digital Strategy and Innovation: Zach Pesicka, WSP
The Digital Strategy and Innovation team advises on artificial intelligence and emerging technology adoption and how small businesses can adopt and integrate them in their operations.Vice Chair of Recognition: Garrett Terlaak, Overwatch Construction Management
The Recognition Committee helps recognize small businesses in the society through awards programs, helps review nominations and Post streamer submissions, and recommends award recipients.Vice Chair of Education & Training: Bre Jones, Martinez Construction
The Education & Training committee develops webinars and continuing education opportunities.Vice Chair of Outreach: Scott Porter, Advanced Engineering Consultants Ltd.
The Outreach committee helps support Post Small Business Liaisons and supports small business membership recruitment efforts.Vice Chair of Programs & Events: Jeff Duguiid, RLF
The Programs & Events committee supports JETC and SBC, providing input on the creation of Calls for Presentations, review of abstract submissions, recommending other speakers and sessions, value-added activities to the events, and the continuous improvement and expansion of the events.Vice Chair, C3 Liaison: Prisco Ravelli, 24HRC
The COI Liaison Committee supports interaction between the SB Council and other SAME councils, communities, and committees and supports engagement with relevant SAME Strategic Partner organizations.Past Chair: Sally Clark, Procon Consulting
SAME National Office POC: Ann McLeod & Annie Wrobel
SAME National Webinars
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Meeting the Growing Needs for Energy Supply & Energy Security
This webinar will provide a review of the electricity energy supply industry both globally and domestically. In the domestic analysis, the expert presenter will provide a detailed review of the evolution of the electricity energy supply and an analysis of recent trends at different time scales. -
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Lessons Learned from Post-9/11 World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan Transportation Planning and Design
The events of 9/11 devastated critical Lower Manhattan transportation systems. In the early planning and rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s in-house planning and architectural leadership established a master plan framework which considered its impact far into the future. -
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The Hidden Cost: Why Schedule is the Biggest MILCON Premium
Mountain Home AFB in Idaho currently uses groundwater to meet the base’s water needs. The aquifer that supplies the groundwater is rapidly depleting and is expected to run out of water in 30 years. This webinar provides an overview of the 15+ year effort to identify new water supplies and how the base chose to get water from the C.J. Strike Reservoir along the Snake River, 14 miles away. -
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AI as Load Shock: Rethinking Energy Security and Mission Assurance
The rapid expansion of AI computing, electrification, and mission-critical digital infrastructure is fundamentally altering the energy security landscape. While AI is often discussed as a software capability or data challenge, its most immediate national security impact is physical: unprecedented, concentrated, and inflexible electrical demand that stresses grid infrastructure and traditional resilience assumptions.
Partner Events
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- Calleva, Riley’s Lock, Poolsville, MD
SAME DC with SAME Mid-Maryland and DBIA Mid-Atlantic – SAVE THE DATE – Sat. Aug. 29 – Team River Runner Family Day Potluck Picnic and Kayak on the Potomac
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- National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
SAME DC and AMFP DC-Baltimore – SAVE THE DATE – Wed., Sept. 16 – Healthcare Panel Lunch Program (1.5 PDH)
Related TME Articles – Small Business
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From Obligation Pressures to Mission Readiness: Rethinking Project Delivery in Defense Programs
Looking Forward presented by Procore. The next evolution in project delivery is the expansion from a system of record to a system of intelligence and collaboration where the value of centralized data is amplified through near real-time visibility and connected workflows. Leaders can move beyond static reporting and begin to understand what is happening across the portfolio as it unfolds. -
The Rise of Design Joint Ventures in the A/E Industry
Innovation Theater presented by Jacobs. Architects and engineers are moving between firms more frequently, taking their expertise and credentials with them. This has led companies to reconsider strategies for pursuing large design contracts—and they are increasingly choosing joint ventures (JVs) as a viable option. -
The Importance of a Commitment to Partnership
Overcoming the unexpected challenges that arose during a rehabilitation and modernization project at Naval Support Activity Naples demonstrates how an effective partnering program can transform potential obstacles into opportunities for innovation and success. -
Effective Partnering In-Country
While venturing into the overseas market can be full of unforeseen obstacles, having the right local partners can make a global transition successful for U.S. contractors.
SAME Strategic Partners – Learn More
“SAME’s Federal Small Business Conference is the best event to network and learn about the priorities of our government clients. It continues to be the capstone of our federal business development initiatives each year, and a major driving force to collaborate and connect with our clients, teaming partners and colleagues in the market.”
Candice Scale, F.SAME, HDR Inc.