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(MARCH 2018)
The Atlanta Federal Executive Board
Welcomes its New Chairperson
Mr. Robin Bailey, Jr., is the Southeast Regional Administrator
at USDA - Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). He has over 30 years of
faithful service to America in various senior levels in the
Department of the Air Force and Department of Agriculture. As the
Regional Administrator for FNS, he provides executive direction and
leadership while orchestrating the execution of all 15 Federal
nutrition programs which provide annual benefits in excess of $25
billion through cooperating state agencies in Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and
Tennessee.
Prior to FNS, he served as Director of Human Resources
Management, U.S. Forest Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico where he
led over 600 personnel who provided Human Resources Management
policy and operational services for approximately 50,000 permanent,
temporary, and seasonal employees. Mr. Bailey is an Air Force
veteran and he also served as an Air Force Civilian in a wide range
of leadership positions, to include the Civilian Deputy & Staff
Director to the 96th Air Base Wing Commander, Eglin Air Force Base,
Florida. In this capacity, he co-led more than 5,000 men and women
in providing essential base operating support and services for more
than 20,000 personnel, six wings, and 50 associate units at the
Department of Defense’s largest installation.
Mr. Bailey holds a Master of Arts in Communication from the
University of Oklahoma. He was selected as a member of the Senior
Executive Service in 2009 and appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture as an Executive Resources Board Member in 2013.
The Atlanta Federal Executive Board Leadership Programs Excels
to New Heights
Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership Development for Federal
Agencies
The Atlanta Federal Executive Board (FEB) is proud to announce
the Leadership Government Program (LG) Class of 2018... The Best
Class Ever! The class consists of 32 participants from over 15
Federal agencies within the Atlanta metropolitan area.
LG was designed to build a cadre of seasoned professionals,
GS-13 through GS-15, who possess a broad understanding of the role
of the federal government in society and recognize the value of
inter- agency collaboration in accomplishing federal initiatives.
Students must complete the application process including
supervisory approval. Applications are reviewed and selections made
by a panel of individuals from various federal agencies. Since its
inception in 2003, the LG Program has provided opportunities for
leadership development and inter-agency collaboration to over 500
participants.
With its continued evolution, the 2018 LG program not only
assists participants in developing a broader perspective of
managerial competencies, but now also offers several key
enhancements to give participants important leadership credentials
upon completion!
Enhancements to this year's program include:
· 40+ Hours of ECQ Core Competency Training
· Two Job Shadowing Assignments
· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
· Paradigm 360 Coaching Certification with hands-on employee
coaching experience
· Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Mediation
Certification with eligibility to participate in the Federal Shared
Neutrals Program **(optional payment is required)
· Leadership Capstone
· Georgia Tech Leadership Challenge
· External Awareness Opportunities
· Mentoring Opportunities
· And much, much more!
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LG Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership Development for Federal
Agencies
Participants in the 2018 LG Class include:
Elizabeth Andrews (GSA)
Nichelle Boyd-Ernst (ACF-OHS)
Jairo Castillo (EPA)
Anna Cobb (NLRB)
Bryce F. Covington (EPA)
Spencer Dunn (FPS)
Kelly Fortin (EPA)
Jennifer Harry (HUD)
Richard Hartley (USDA-FNS)
Amanda Howell (EPA)
Cotrina M. Jones (DOL)
Terese W. Jones (HHS)
Charmita Langley (EPA)
Scott Larson (NPS)
Robert M. Lewis Jr. (DOL)
Alfredo Matos (NRC)
Mark McClure (GSA)
Christina Mobley (DOL)
Terri Montague (HUD)
Alethea Parker (USDA-FNS)
Craig R. Queen (DOL)
John "Chris" Rabon (SSA)
Paula Randler (USDA-FS)
Warren Relaford (FAA)
Tihesha Salley (USDA-FNS)Lawrence Sanford (DOL)
Angela Sheffie (HRSA)
Juanita Simmons (DOL)
A. L. Jackson Slappy (VA)
Herman L. Smith III (FAA)
Timothy L. Stroman (FAA)
Brandy Wright (CDC)
Introducing the Peak Performance Program for Aspiring Leaders
(P3)
Class of 2018
The Atlanta Federal Executive Board (FEB) has launched its 2018
Peak Performance Program (P3) ... The Best Class Ever! The class of
2018 consists of 30 students from federal agencies within the
Atlanta metropolitan area.
The program, established in 2013, was developed to offer
leadership development opportunities for aspiring leaders within
the federal government in GS-7 through GS-12 grade levels. The
program goals are to build a cadre of seasoned professionals who
possess a broad understanding of the role of the federal
government; to provide participants with challenging opportunities
for professional growth through projects, lectures, seminars,
reading, teamwork, and inter-agency experiences; and to assist
participants in developing a broader perspective of managerial
competencies. These competencies include interpersonal skills,
influencing and negotiating, problem solving, leveraging diversity,
team building, continual learning, and developing an alumni network
and other alliances to further perpetuate leadership
opportunities.
(COMING SOON… 2019 FEB Leadership Program AnnouncementsThe
Atlanta FEB's Leadership Government (LG) and Peak Performance
Program (P3) are programs that assist federal agencies with
developing future leaders at a nominal cost. Be on the lookout for
the 2019 FEB leadership program announcements (LG in June and
P3 in November).)
The 2018 P3 curriculum consists of the following topics:
· Self Discovery - DISC and Strength Finders 2.0
· Project Management Fundamentals
· The Essentials of Workplace Etiquette & Integrity/Ethics
in the Workplace
· Mentorship & Speed Mentoring
· Understanding Generational Differences & Diversity in the
Workplace
· Effective & Persuasive Writing
· Georgia Tech Leadership Challenge
· Effective Communication with Confidence and Clarity
· Community Volunteer Service
· Emotional Intelligence
· Crafting Your Career (Resume Writing & Interviewing
Skills)
· Executive Leadership
· Two FEB Projects: End of the Year Awards Ceremony and Feds
Meet Feds
2018 Class participants include:
Crystal L. Brathwaite (FDA)J-Lynee Brown (CDC)Tonja C. Davis
(CDC)Thomas (Chip) Daymude (USDA-FNS) Lori DeWulf (FAA)Kingsley
Emeruem (DCMA)
Kenya Ervin (CDC)
Rachel L. Evans (FAA)
Samir Gala (EPA)
Bernadette George (USDA-FNS)
YiBo Guo (DOL)
Dexter Harper (DCMA)
Willdeeta E. Hayden (CDC)
Trevino L. Henderson (CDC)
Hadley Hickner (CDC)
LaKia (Kia) Hood (USCIS)Cheryl Jackson (USDA-FNS)
Roderick M. Johnson, Sr. (EPA)La Shandra Jones (EPA)
Rhea Nesbitt (ACF)Wilma Norsworthy (DCMA)Melanie L. Ramsey
(CDC)Arezoo Risman (CDC)Felicia Rivera (FAA)Myla Ruffin (NRC)
Clint N. Smith (NRC)Alexia Smith Sidney (FEMA)Maurice Stewart
(FAA)Chelsea F. Willis (DCMA)Jeffrey A. Wilmoth(EPA)
(FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT RONALD
STEPHENS:PHONE: (404) 331-4400 ~ EMAIL: [email protected])
