Member Statements

• Senator Robert F. Bennett R (UT)
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Agenda

The purpose of the round table was to hear from companies involved in development and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan through contracts with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The round table provided an opportunity to discuss the experience and challenges of operating in Afghanistan, including travel, logistics, security, compliance with the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) database, and planning for the increase in Armed Forces, civilian, and contractor personnel expected in the coming months. The round table also provided an opportunity to ask questions about USAID’s management and oversight. Additional information and materials relating to this hearing are available at http://mccaskill.senate.gov/issues/soco/docs.cfm

Witnesses

Panel 1

• Mr.  Larry Walker

  President

  The Louis Berger Group, Inc
• Mr.  Bill Van Dyke

  President

  Black and Veatch Federal Services Division
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• Mr  Richard Dreiman

  President

  Chemonics International, Inc
• Mr.  Richard Owens

  Director of Community Stabilization

  International Relief and Development Inc.
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• Mr.  James Boomgard

  President and CEO

  Development Alternatives, Inc.
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• Mr.  Richard McCall

  Senior Vice President and Chair Council of Senior Advisors

  Creative Associates International
• Mr.  Asif Shaikh

  President

  International Resources Group
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• Mr.  Patrick Bryski

  Principal

  Deloitte LLP