Stories from U.S. Army Veteran and Former Military Intelligence Expert featuring a Q&A session.
NextUp Phoenix 12/06/23
Annie is an award-winning screenwriter most notably known for her screenplay, THE BLUE EYE: AKROTIRI, a story based on real events. The Blue Eye: Akrotiri won Best Screenplay at the 2018 LA Femme International Film Festival and the 2017 GI Film Festival (GIFF), better known as the “Sundance for Troops.”
An expert at adapting true stories for the screen, Annie wrote the screenplay for the thriller CALLE LEJOS and serves as Executive Producer. Other notable screenplay projects under development by Annie include The Blue Eye: Berlin, The Blue Eye: Pentagon, Tough Love, and The Tribe.
A U.S. Army Veteran and Military Intelligence expert, Annie began her career as a Private and she retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, serving Colin Powell and President Bush in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Enduring Freedom. She earned the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Annie later joined the Federal Civilian Service, culminating her career as an Assistant Deputy Under Secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs. In that position, she was responsible for the successful production of a veteran- oriented, Emmy award-winning television series “The American Veteran.” Annie successfully managed budgets over $1.7 billion annually and continues to manage complex production and financial issues for select production companies.
Annie graduated from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree. She also received Executive Education certifications from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania; Harvard Law School; Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina; and Darden School of Business, University of Virginia.
Jeremy is an Emmy Award-winning television producer, filmmaker, and communications consultant. With over a decade of production experience, he served two seasons as the lead Executive Producer for a 30-minute television news program, “The American Veteran” that aired on the Pentagon Channel for ten seasons. Similar to Dateline, each episode presents a series of featurettes highlighting inspiring stories of service and sacrifice made by America's men and women in uniform.
During his tenure, “The American Veteran” won an Emmy and was nominated for four more. He also brought the program to the web, expanding the show’s reach onto YouTube and other digital platforms.
An expert in communications strategy, Jeremy has advised Cabinet-level executives, CEOs, Senators, and their senior advisors on strategies to seamlessly incorporate video into communications strategies, as well as one-on-one mentoring for advanced video production techniques to enhance stakeholder engagement through interviews and televised events.
Jeremy has an MFA in Film, Television and Recording Arts from Florida State University and an Executive Masters of Leadership from Georgetown University.
A combat veteran, Jeremy received two Army Commendation Medals for his service in Iraq with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division as a Military Intelligence Specialist and Arabic Linguist.
George is a Senior Corporate Executive with a 40-year proven track record of success as a hard working, energetic leader with skills that can be directly related to all facets of business operations. He has extensive strategic planning, resource management, human resources management, corporate coaching, training development, government contracting, and budgeting/financial control experience.
George has proven skills in assessing specific issues, designing and developing innovative concepts, and implementing successful issue-related solutions. He is skilled in negotiation, communication, organization and interpersonal relationships.
In all roles, either as Managing Partner, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, or General Manager, George was responsible for the overall business operations of the company, including the implementation of contracts and sub-contract opportunities. George successfully managed all the company’s financial affairs and the accounting function necessary to maintain a profitable margin on all business opportunities. George provided due diligence with regard to mergers and acquisitions.
George served three decades in the U.S. Army, beginning his career as a Private and retiring at the rank of Colonel. A decorated veteran, George received The Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism “While Participating in Aerial Flight” while serving in Vietnam, as well as the Legion of Merit and other distinguished awards and medals for his military service.
He is a graduate of the U.S Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. George graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor’s Degree, and from Shippensburg University with a Master’s Degree.
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