Sabre Forms JV with i3 to Pursue Opportunity Supporting CNIT Program
 Sabre Systems, Inc. has partnered with Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3), a technical and business support services company headquartered in Huntsville, Ala., to form a Joint Venture (JV), for the purpose of pursuing and executing performance within the Counter Networks and Illicit Trafficking (CNIT) program.
CNIT is sponsored by the Department of the Navy (DoN) Operations Integration Group (OIG), and is supported under a Memorandum of Agreement with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Office, which is located within Air 4.5 CNIT. Sabre and i3 each bring unique, complementary mission-specific capabilities and successful prior performance to support multiple projects coordinated by the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Counter-Narcoterrorism and Global Threats (DASD CN+GT), and managed by Air 4.5 for the Counter-Narcoterrorism Technology Program Office (CNTPO).
Sabre will perform as managing partner for the JV which, in partnership with a team of specialized subcontractors, will be developing a proposal for services in response to the CNIT Program Office solicitation described within the NAVAIRSYSCOM Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) of Sept. 13, 2011, N68335-11-R-0081, (further described on FedBizOpps).
JV offices will be strategically located worldwide with the central JV PMO located in Lexington Park, Md., in close proximity to the CNIT PMO at NAS Patuxent River, Md.
(12/2011)
Watt Promoted to Executive Technical Director for Company’s MA Region
 Sabre is pleased to announce the promotion of Shawn Watt to Executive Technical Director.
In this new capacity, Shawn will continue to manage Sabre’s support services for Atlantic Test Range (ATR) Operations, but will also manage Sabre’s support services for ATR Strategic Planning, the Executive Helicopter Program, Strike Ordnance JSEAS Program, and Aircraft Prototype Facility.
According to Glen Ives, “As an employee of Sabre for more than 14 years, Shawn has utilized his technical and leadership skills to build a strong reputation both with Sabre and the company’s government customers. We are very confident in his ability to excel in this new role.”
Shawn joined Sabre in 1997, and has more than 25 years of systems and network administration experience. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business of Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.
(11/2011)
Sabre Welcomes Dowling to MA Region
 Sabre Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent addition of Hampton Dowling, who will serve as Senior Executive Director for the company’s Mid-Atlantic (MA) Region. In this capacity, Mr. Dowling is responsible for managing Networks and Illicit Trafficking (CNIT) Programs, Secure Logistics and Operations with additional emphasis on integrated business and tactical solutions that address homeland security related challenges of partner nations, critical private sector initiatives, and various offices and agencies within the US public sector.
Mr. Dowling’s career spans more than 30 years of service to industry and the nation. Prior to joining Sabre, Mr. Dowling was a Managing Partner of The HCB Group LLC, a professional advisory and services company that shapes and satisfies related international opportunities. Mr. Dowling was also a director in companies such as L3 Communications and DRS Technical Services, and held senior program management positions with Lockheed Martin Corporation and SAIC. In 2010, Mr. Dowling led contracted classified assessment and strategy development activities in support of the counter-narcoterrorism community within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Mr. Dowling has testified before US congressional sub-committees, is a frequent speaker and panel member at international forums, and a featured contributor to US and foreign trade publications. He has also served as a Special Assistant to the Vice President of the United States and was a Senior Program Manager at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Mr. Dowling was also a Commander in the US Navy (Surface Warfare). He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in both private industry and the US Department of Defense.
According to the Group Vice President of the MA Region, Glen Ives, “Hampton is a recognized international authority on today’s virtual and physical challenges to national sovereignty, secure commerce, as well as supply chains and their related technologies. He has held senior leadership positions in both industry and the United States Navy, and brings a wealth of practical experience and knowledge in managing and executing very large and complex international programs with a multitude of diverse and urgent requirements. Very few rival his leadership and expertise in these critical areas, and we are excited and delighted to have him aboard as part of our Sabre team.”
(10/2011)
Sabre’s NE Region Awarded First Prime Delivery Order
Sabre’s Northeast (NE) Region was recently awarded its first prime delivery order under the Professional Engineering Services GSA schedule with the Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD) of the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC) at Aberdeen, Md.
Under this delivery order, Sabre will assist S&TCD with implementing the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) Maturity Level 3 (ML3); implementing a Workforce Development program to aid in the reconstitution of the government technical workforce; and providing technical subject matter expertise and programmatic support to communications programs. The project will be managed by Teri Reis, Sabre’s NE Region Deputy for Operations and Director of the Aberdeen office.
According to Fred Kuster, Sabre’s NE Region Group Vice President, “This award is a result of the responsive, quality support our dedicated workforce has provided to the Army at Fort Monmouth and now continuing at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Sabre has become recognized as a go-to company by the Army. We are hoping this is the first of many such contracts in support of the Army at Aberdeen.”
(10/2011)
Sabre Welcomes Captain Bob Roof, U.S. Navy (ret) as a Senior Executive Director
 Sabre is pleased to announce the addition of Captain Bob Roof, U.S. Navy (ret) as Senior Executive Director, Sabre Mid-Atlantic (MA) Region Group Operations.
Bob, who joined Sabre MA’s senior management staff Sept. 14, 2011, reports directly to the region’s Group Vice President, Glen Ives, and supports the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program (PMA 290) at the Naval Air Systems Command. He will help lead Sabre MA’s operational and strategic initiatives across the company’s aviation and maritime sectors.
Prior to joining Sabre, Bob served in the United States Navy as a Naval Officer and Naval Aviator for more than 26 years. His distinguished career included numerous senior executive leadership and management positions across a wide range of operational and acquisition tours. Most recently, Bob served as Program Manager, Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications (PMA 271). Bob is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and the Naval Postgraduate School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Financial Management as a Conrad Scholar, respectively.
According to Glen Ives, “I’m thrilled and excited to have Bob aboard as a key senior leader for our Sabre team. He brings a wealth of experience in acquisition, program management, finance and engineering. More importantly, he is a proven, extraordinarily successful leader with a sterling reputation of integrity and professionalism. His strong core values and work ethic demonstrated during his many years of Naval service are a perfect match with our Sabre team.”
(09/2011)
Sabre Welcomes New VP of IT
 Sabre Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas (Tom) Dickson, the company’s new Vice President of Information Technology (IT).
In this capacity, Tom will be responsible for leading the corporate IT team and managing the overall corporate technology infrastructure, including network and storage infrastructure, telecommunications infrastructure, and corporate systems. He will be responsible for the management of all Sabre networks, desktop applications, and website software applications; and will oversee information and physical security to ensure the protection of corporate information and system integrity. Tom will provide the strategic vision and roadmap for corporate IT to be positioned for growth.
Tom comes to Sabre with more than 15 years of experience in the field. Previously the Director of U.S. and International Application Solutions – Global Relocation Services for Brookfield Residential Property Services (BRPS), Tom also served as an Applications Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin Management and Data Systems. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990.
According to Sabre’s Vice President of Corporate Administration, Jim O’Donnell, “Tom’s extensive experience in the field, coupled with his leadership ability and team-oriented mentality, will be instrumental to the IT Department’s success as it continues to support the company’s growth and expansion.”
(09/2011)
Congressman Fitzpatrick Pays Sabre Corporate Office a Visit
 Republican Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) visited the Sabre headquarters in Warrington, Pa., on the morning of Tuesday, August 9, 2011, to meet with employees and tour the new facility.
Congressman Fitzpatrick spent the first half of his visit meeting with Sabre President Phil Jaurigue, along with the company’s senior leaders, and then spent the final part of his visit meeting with all employees in the boardroom for a question and answer session. Sabre employees asked a myriad of questions mostly with regard to the current budget crisis, and the Congressman responded candidly.
Sabre would like to extend its gratitude to the Congressman for taking the time to visit.
From left, Sabre President Phil Jaurigue, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and Sabre COO Jamie Krout
(08/2011)
Sabre to Serve as Sub to SRA International; Provide IT Services, Operational Support to DEA
Sabre will serve as a subcontractor to SRA International on a contract through which the team will provide a variety of information technology (IT) services and operational support to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The work will support deployments worldwide.
According to the Group Vice President for the company’s National Capital Region, Paul Korkemaz, “As a key partner with SRA, we have developed a strong reputation, delivering what they need, where and when it’s required. We appreciate SRA’s confidence in selecting Sabre as part of their team.”
(07/2011)
Sabre President Featured in CareerBuilder Leadership Series
Sabre Systems, Inc. President Phil Jaurigue had the privilege of being interviewed by CareerBuilder as part of the organization's "Leadership Series."
The interview, which is posted on the CareerBuilder website, was also included in July's Golf Magazine’s cover wrap. To read the article, visit http://cb.com/lK2XVo.
(06/2011)
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