CRDG Connect to Mission: May 6, 2025

PROMO CODES FOR REGISTRATION:

• If you are a CRDG member, please watch your email for the new promo code.
• Forget your promo code? email us at connect@craneregionaldefensegroup.org.

Sign Up for Our Networking Sessions!

From 1:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST attendees will have the option to participate in up to 13 matchmaking sessions. You may sign up for multiple sessions, but please limit yourself to one session per Crane department/Crane partner. Utilize the top banner on the sign up sheet to view different tables you may sign up for.

Each session will last for approximately 10 minutes and will allow registrants to network with NSWC Crane's Global Deterrence & Defense Department, NSWC Crane Contracting Department Representatives, and Crane Partners.

AGENDA:

9:00 AM: Event Begins

Welcome: Kent Parisien, Chair, CRDG

Team Crane Command Welcome: Dr. Angela Lewis (SES), Technical Director, NSWC Crane

Global Deterrence and Defense Department: J.R. Ross, SSTM, Department Director

Division Manager Panel #1

• Mr. Joe Toy, Division Manager, Department Program Management
• Ms Shana Goodman, Division Manager, Strategic Microelectronics
• Mr. Carl Todd, Division Manager, Trusted Microelectronics

CRDG Five Star: Applied Research Institute (ARI)

CRDG Five Star: Purdue Research Foundation (PRF): Brief by CMMC Certified Purdue MEP

Division Manager Panel #2                                

• Mr. Matt Johnson, Acting Division Manager, Strategic Systems Guidance Navigation and Control
• Mr. Jarad King, Division Manager, Strategic Missions Systems Engineering
• Mr. Ryan Wible, Division Manager, Strategic Systems Hardware

Networking Break

CRDG Five Star: Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI)

Guest Speaker: Greg Goode, State Director for US Senator Todd Young & Indiana State Senator                    

Wrap-up and release to lunch: Kent Parisien, Chair, CRDG

Lunch & Networking

Transition to Part 2: Matchmaking Event

Matchmaking Event: 13 networking sessions (approx. 10-minutes each)

Closing Comments: Kent Parisien, Chair, CRDG

Networking & Transition to First Tuesday Event   

Following Connect to Mission, all are invited to attend Purdue@WestGate’s First Tuesday networking program. The event will begin at 4:00 PM and will feature an insightful presentation by Dr. Angie Lewis, Technical Director of NSWC Crane, as she explores the impact of Midwest Defense Collaboration and the strength of NSWC Crane’s Innovation Ecosystem. Food & drinks will be provided!