STEVENSON - Key Persons

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• Founder

Ambassador C. Steven McGann (ret), Founder of The Stevenson Group, is an international consultant and global security strategist. He specializes in providing strategic counsel to companies and organizations seeking to expand their operations into the United States, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin American markets. He has cultivated a team to help clients identify opportunities in the defense/security sector and creating specialized advisory services tailored to meet their needs. Ambassador McGann, formerly a Senior Foreign Service Officer with the rank of Minister-Counselor, has held several influential positions in the United States and overseas.

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• Director
• Director - China

Angus Simmons is a proven international trade expert with experience in China, India, Myanmar and Iraq. He set up several Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq, and successfully led numerous projects including building of schools, health clinics, university facilities and bridges. He also coordinated with Iraqi authorities and the U.S. Military, to build and open Najaf International Airport, the first civilian airport in South-Central Iraq which has facilitated travel and economic progress in the region. Angus served for over thirty years as a U.S. diplomat, with broad experience in the Asia Pacific region. He served as Consul General in Mumbai, India, and Shenyang, China; and Deputy Chief of Mission in Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar) and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In Japan, he worked on market access for U.S. high-tech industries including computers and semiconductors. While China Director at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, he negotiated on such issues as intellectual property, WTO accession and arrangements to permit the launch of U.S. satellites on Chinese rockets. He has served as board chair of two international schools, and is currently President of the Ventura County Chinese American Association. Located in Southern California, he is also a principal in the Asian American All Green Trading Company, which distributes and markets healthy products. Director - China Angus Simmons is a proven international trade expert with experience in China, India, Myanmar and Iraq. He set up several Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq, and successfully led ...

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• Director
• Director Capital Markets
• Specialist

Carlos started his career originating retail Loans, Mortgage Banking and syndications thus making him an expert in the Real Estate and Finance industry. Areas of expertise: • Real Estate & Financial Advisory services Director Capital Markets Carlos Ivie is a proven specialist in marketing, business development, finance, real estate and investments. Carlos started his career originating retail loans, mortgage banking and ...

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• Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Henson Valley Montessori School
• Director - Information Technology
• Senior Information Systems Consultant

Craig Preston is a senior information systems consultant specializing in web development, business support systems, and e-learning systems. Craig has more than three decades of experience in software development & engineering, project management, training and consulting in the United States and Europe. As the Chief Operations Officer of Team Internet Marketing, creator of websites, mobile apps, e-learning systems, e-commerce solutions, and custom web technology, Craig oversees projects and advises entrepreneurs, start-ups, corporate clients, and nonprofit organizations on strategic planning, market messaging and strategy. As Director of Information Services for Evans Solutions, Inc. for more than a decade, Craig developed and operated information systems that collect and report academic progress, attendance, and performance data assuring compliance and supporting decision-making capacity for a chartered academy in Detroit, Michigan. He has managed and trained technology development teams at companies including AT&T Bell Laboratories, Pacific Bell, Verilog, Océ, and Kansei Interactive. In addition to his professional pursuits, Craig has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Henson Valley Montessori School, in Prince George's County, MD. He is an avid sportsman that coaches his son's Amateur Athletic Union basketball team. Craig's educational background includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, graduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley, a software project management certification from the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie-Mellon, and studies at La Sorbonne in Paris. He speaks French fluently, having lived and worked in Paris for nine years. Director - Information Technology Craig Preston is a senior information systems consultant specializing in web development, business support systems, and e-learning systems. Craig has more than three decades of ...

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• Senior Consultant
• Founder and Principal of Phoebe Marketing Group

D. Yvonne Rivers is an experienced global innovator in the entrepreneurship, nonprofit and social impact community across the globe since 2013. Ms. Rivers is an ‘executive strategic thinker' in the fields of business, social impact, and gender equality. D. Yvonne Rivers is the Founder and Principal of Phoebe Marketing Group established in 1997, a business development, leadership development, marketing and strategic planning training company serving globally and headquartered in Washington, DC. Yvonne is the creator and producer of the Business Pitch competition, ‘DC Shark Tank' in 2015, now "Phoebe Pitch Tank" hosting events around the world. Phoebe Group clients include U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. State Department Initiative "‘African Women's Entrepreneurship Program' and other corporate and government entities. Ms. Rivers is a Master Trainer with her custom curriculum in teaching entrepreneurship, leadership development, and strategic planning. Phoebe Global is headquartered in Washington, DC since 2010 and has over twenty (20) collaborative partnerships in social entrepreneurship, technical assistance, and global sustainability impact on (4) four continents, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States and Canada and provides training in (5) five languages. Ms. Rivers manages a busy speaking calendar on issues on domestic violence, women's equality in business and economic empowerment, NGO governance racial injustice reform. Ms. Rivers has a powerful voice of experience in the global community in education, diversity, and inclusion. Ms. Rivers is an experienced host in media including radio, television, digital media, and podcasting. Ms. Rivers has traveled throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe and is a micro-investor in organizations serving women and youth in Africa. Ms. Rivers graduated from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, and did her graduate marketing studies at VCU in Richmond, Virginia. In her free time, you will find Yvonne with a cup of coffee in a quiet outdoor sanctuary. Senior Consultant D. Yvonne Rivers is an experienced global innovator in the entrepreneurship, nonprofit and social impact community across the globe since 2013. Ms. Rivers is an ‘executive strategic thinker' in the fields of business, social impact, and gender equality.

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Donald Gross assists both American and international clients in need of counsel in Washington or seeking to grow their businesses in the United States and the global market. He provides legal and strategic advice in several core areas: government relations, commercial and real estate transactions, compliance with national security and international trade regulations, and international operations.

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant
• International Development Specialist

Dr. Winsome Leslie is an international development specialist who is currently President and CEO of DevSolutions Consulting, a firm providing advisory and consulting services in micro and small business development to business intermediaries in the U.S. and emerging markets. With her team, she has conducted microfinance assessments, designed projects to increase small business financing, and designed training programs in equity financing for entrepreneurs. She is also currently the Senior Advisor to the Caribbean Microfinance network, the only regional network of microfinance institutions in the Caribbean, and a member of the Advisory Committee for the US Government-funded Inter-American Foundation, which focuses on community development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Dr. Leslie has a significant network in the Caribbean region and a strong track record advising on business development, as well as extensive experience in the identification and development of projects supporting micro and small businesses in the region, in the context of a strategic approach. Previously, she was a Lead Specialist at the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), now re-branded as IDB Lab, a grant facility of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, where she held several professional roles with progressively higher levels of responsibility. In her last position, she was a member of the MIF Management team, head of the MIF Strategy team and coordinator for the MIF's project priorities in the Caribbean. Dr. Leslie has Ph.D. and Master's degrees in International Relations from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Economics from Barnard College. In 2012, she received the prestigious Antonio Ortiz Mena award from the Inter-American Development Bank for her contribution to the institution's work in the Caribbean. Senior Consultant Dr. Winsome Leslie is an international development specialist providing advisory and consulting services in micro and small business development to business intermediaries in the U.S. and emerging markets.

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant
• International Security Executive

Senior Consultant Greg Bujac is an international security executive with extensive domestic and overseas government and private sector experience. He designed and implemented global supply ...

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant

Greg Bujac is an international security executive with extensive domestic and overseas government and private sector experience. He designed and implemented global supply chain security programs and processes for the Altria Family of Companies (Philip Morris USA, Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International, Miller Brewing Company and Philip Morris Capital Corporation.) He is a Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council and also serves on the Council of Advisors for Sterling Global Operations, Inc. He was a senior partner in the Avectra Group, LLC; an international security consulting firm and Vice President, Corporate Security for Altria Corporate Services. He completed his Foreign Service career as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security and Director of the Diplomatic Security Service where he developed worldwide principles and standards for the protection of senior executives of the department, diplomatic personnel, facilities and information. He served overseas at the American Embassies in Italy, Israel and Belgium, and was the United States Consul General at Sydney, Australia. Greg is a member of the following organizations: Fraternal Order of Police, International Security Management Association, and the Diplomatic Security Special Agents Association.

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• Director for Pacific Islands Countries

H.E. Peter Eafeare, Director for Pacific Islands Countries, The Stevenson Group, has a distinguished diplomatic career. He served as the Deputy Director-General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, Port Villa, Vanuatu. He previously served as the Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to Fiji. He now brings his considerable knowledge and experience to assist governments and the private sector form new partnerships for economic growth and development.

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• Senior Counsel

John Montgomery specializes in legal and business counseling and government relations services to companies pursuing business with the U.S. Federal Government. His practice focuses primarily in the areas of acquisition policy, national defense and homeland security programs, research and development, renewable energy, maritime and ship repair, and authorization and appropriations matters. He also has twelve years of specialized experience representing Guam and Hawaii businesses and organizations and assists U.S. mainland and foreign companies seeking to participate in the DOD buildup on Guam. In addition, Mr. Montgomery has extensive experience assisting companies with facility (security) clearances under the National Industrial Security Program, with particular emphasis on businesses having foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI). He advises on all aspects of FOCI mitigation, business structure, security procedures, affiliated operations, outside directors, government security committees, technology/export control, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Montgomery assists foreign companies with establishment of U.S. subsidiaries, and mergers and acquisitions of cleared U.S. companies. He regularly serves as outside general counsel, secretary and/or director to client companies. Senior Counsel John Montgomery specializes in legal and business counseling and government relations services to companies pursuing business with the U.S. Federal Government.

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• Managing Director

Keith Mayo, Managing Director at the Stevenson Group, provides expertise in cyber resilience and risk management, critical infrastructure protection, technology management, and DoD systems acquisitions. He has over twenty years of combined experience as a US Marine Corps infantry and logistics officer, and military program manager, conducting security operations and managing complex technical systems. He has supported combating terrorism operations in Asia and the Middle East, as well as leading technology and system development efforts in support of the Officer of Naval Research, DARPA, and Marine Corps acquisitions. Additionally, as a senior-level management consultant, he has extensive experience supporting clients within the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the US Department of Agriculture. He led and managed efforts focusing on business development and providing security consulting, S&T management, and integrated IT governance support. Keith Mayo holds an M.Eng in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance from George Washington University, an MS in Technology Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a MA in Business Management from Webster University, and a BA in International Relations from California State University at Northridge. Managing Director Keith Mayo, Managing Director at the Stevenson Group, provides expertise in cyber resilience and risk management, critical infrastructure protection, technology management, and DoD systems acquisitions.

Job Titles:

• Counsel
• Expert for International Infrastructure and Development

Mr. Stephen C. Schott is the expert for international infrastructure and development projects at Schott Johnson. He is an attorney with a storied career and a deep understanding of international development issues, with a special focus on Africa. As a former World Bank regional Division Chief and Adviser on aid coordination and co-financing, Stephen has been in private international practice since 1987. His long experience working on project financing in Africa is complemented by a private sector specialization in privatization. Stephen is also a resident expert on World Bank and IMF Administrative Law and specializes as well in International Law and International Organization Administrative Law, private power development, project and corporate finance, international arbitration, and World Bank Group relations. Stephen has been a lecturer for IDTI and ILI on legal issues in privatization and has deep experience in assisting in the strategic planning and formulation of programs of privatization including finance and identification of legal issues. Among Stephen's many accomplishments some of his recent activities in private practice have been as: Legal advisor on the contract with the Government of Rwanda for the Management and Privatization of the National Power and Water Company Electrogaz. Legal advisor for a Solar Thermal Power Project in Egypt, where he conducted analysis of Egyptian Law, licensing and regulatory regime affecting a BOT project, including Thermal Power with Solar Thermal Addition. Advisor to the Government of Niger on Constitutional Law and author of Government White Paper on the transition to democracy. Consultant to UNDP on the Moroccan program of privatization. Primary drafter of a report and treaty for the Government of El Salvador on legal/institutional issues for a bi-national hydroelectric project. Advisor to the Government of Zaire. Before beginning his private practice in 1987, Stephen had served for over 18 years at the World Bank as division chief and co-financing advisor. Prior to that post, Stephen was an attorney advisor in international law, Special Assistant to the Undersecretary of State, Deputy to Ambassador Averell Harriman and Ambassadors Ferguson at the U.S. State Department where he served three presidential administrations. Stephen is a graduate of Harvard University Law School and Fordham University. He is a native of Brooklyn, New York and has lived in Washington, DC for over forty years. He speaks French, German, Spanish and Dutch.

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Advisor to U.S

Patrick B. Fazzone is an advisor to U.S. and overseas-based companies doing business in the United States and internationally. For more than twenty-five years Patrick has helped clients from all industry sectors navigate the complex legal and regulatory environment facing them in the U.S. and in international markets. His focus is to understand clients' businesses and growth objectives and assist them in achieving their goals. Patrick has published, taught, and spoken widely on international business and trade regulatory matters throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Australia and Asia. He has worked actively with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a range of important international initiatives. He is also a regular participant in activities of the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce and is the founder and Chairman of the Trade and Government Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia.

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• Director - Australia

Based in Sydney, Australia, Peter Irvin specializes in identifying new business opportunities in both private and public sectors, managing successful bids and tenders, creating new joint ventures locally and internationally; and developing strategic plans to advance or merge existing business platforms with new technology, product or partnerships. Combined with practical experience innovating in the financial markets, property and business development sectors, he has been at the forefront of developing multiple new projects, innovating with technology, managing risk, and delivering superior profitable outcomes into new and existing, domestic and international markets. He has developed strong working relationships amongst his professional network including a geographically diverse range of stakeholders from Board level, Ministers and High Net worth Investors to subcontractors. A senior management executive with over 30 years' experience in development, portfolio management, marketing, and finance, he has worked on over $7 billion worth of projects across infrastructure, defence, housing, commercial real estate, retail businesses, logistics, technology, agribusiness, sports, leisure and entertainment. He has worked with diverse markets including Australia and the Pacific, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Honduras, St. Lucia, South Africa, and the United States. Director - Australia Based in Sydney, Australia, Peter Irvin specializes in identifying new business opportunities in both private and public sectors, managing successful bids and tenders, creating new joint ...

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• Senior Consultant
• Co - Founder of the Nonprofit Project H.O.W

Selina Hayes is an experienced executive and humanitarian with access to strategic partners and networks across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Currently the CEO of Hayes Group International she leads a consortium that specializes in emerging and frontier markets and is focused on cultural intelligence, security, counter terriorism and the use of disruptive technologies and delivering comprehensive solutions to unique problem sets. Ms. Hayes has developed a solution that focuses on the other side of the equation, looking at a problem set from that of the "other 50%" or primarily women networks. Ms Hayes has been a senior advisor and program manager for military and civilian organizations including: the Department of Defense (DoD), State Dept, USAID, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Department of Homeland Security; and commercial entities to include the oil and gas industry. She has held a variety of positions at strategic, operational, and tactical levels in Africa and Europe spending a considerable amount of time in Africa. Ms. Hayes has experience working cultural assessments and social media products in Africa to include Nigeria, Niger, DRC, Mali, Somalia and parts of the Middle East, working with SOCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, the TSOC's, and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (JTFHOA). She has provided technical assistance on matters related to counter-terrorism, stabilization and reconstruction, economic development, governance, humanitarian assistance, security sector reform, interagency coordination and other post conflict "nontraditional security assistance" programming needs. Outside of the corporate world, Ms. Hayes is the Co-founder of the nonprofit Project H.O.W (Helping Other Women) and was a board member and advisor to Invisible Children. Over the course of her career Ms. Hayes has participated in numerous civ-mil exercise and programs providing for a unique perspective and blend of effective humanitarian work with a detailed understanding of military, State Department and security organizations. Prior to forming Hayes Group, Ms. Hayes was the Director for International Business Development for SRA International, running their MENA Program where she was responsible for building over $900M in business. Prior to, Ms. Hayes worked at the Embassy of Australia and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington DC. Ms. Hayes has travelled extensively and originates from Sydney, Australia. She has a B.A. International Relations from George Washington University, International M.B.A. University of San Diego and M.A. International Relations. Senior Consultant Selina Hayes is an experienced executive and humanitarian with access to strategic partners and networks across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Currently the CEO of Hayes Group International...

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Job Titles:

• Director - Defense
• Director - Defense / Critical Infrastructure

William Denk has over 30 years of accomplishment in both the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal government. In addition, he added a decade long record of bringing this knowledge to the private sector resulting in multiple contracts awards. He has been responsible for building and managing corporate business pipelines exceeding $2 B. Both his public and private sector career are focused on national security, emergency preparedness, international defense procurement, and more recently, cyber warfare. He was a member and chairman of the NATO Industrial Planning Committee for over a decade where he brought up to 27 nations to a consensus agreement. He subsequently brought this international experience to support of major private sector oil infrastructure security projects in the Middle East. He has a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. and foreign import/export process for both commercial and security goods and services. He has worked for the Naval Sea Systems Command, the Secretary of the Navy, The Department of Defense's Office of International Programs, the Department of Commerce's Office of Export Administration and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance. While at Commerce, he conceived and led the Defense Trade Advocacy program which required extensive interagency collaboration with the Departments of State and Defense to support U. S. defense industry export strategies. His private sector employment has included Washington Group International, URS, DRS and L-3 Communications. He is a member of the Surface Navy Association, the Association of the U.S. Army and the National Defense Industrial Association. He is an Economics graduate of Georgetown University and holds a Masters Degree in Finance from George Washington University. Director-Defense/Critical Infrastructure Senior Business Development Executive with successful record building industry-to-government relationships that generated contract wins with the U.S. Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security...