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Upcoming Event: November 29, 2006

GWU Homeland Security, Emergency and Risk Management Forum

Topic: Massport and Logan Airport: Post 9/11

Presenter: Mr. Craig Coy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the L-3 Homeland Security Group.

When: Wednesday - November 29, 2006 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Where: GWU Marvin Center, Room 307 (800 21st Street @ H Street NW, Washington, DC convenient to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station)

The George Washington University Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management (ICDRM) is proud to announce the third Homeland Security, Emergency and Risk Management Forum of the 2006 - 2007 academic year on Wednesday, November 29, 2006.

Presentation Description:

A discussion of the turnaround strategy and results in the aftermath of 9/11 of how Massport/Logan went from scapegoat to the center of excellence for airport security.

Brief Bio:

Craig P. Coy served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Port Authority beginning in April 2002 during the aftermath of 9/11. He instituted sweeping management and operational changes to Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston, the Tobin Bridge, Bedford Airport at Hanscom Field and the development of Massport-owned property and Worcester Regional Airport. At Massport, Mr. Coy led the implementation of Logan's nationally-recognized 100% bag screening program, the nation's first permanent system approved for a major U.S. international airport. Mr. Coy has held executive management roles in the public and private sector, nationally and internationally, over the past 29 years. His wide-ranging experience includes executive responsibilities in the United States Coast Guard, the White House as a White House fellow and as Deputy Director for Counter Terrorism at the National Security Council., and as a business leader. Craig Coy is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (BS) and Harvard Business School (MBA).

Additional Information:

Refreshments will be served during the 4:00 - 4:30 PM social period and the forum will commence promptly at 4:30 PM. There is no registration fee for the forum series, however we do request that you RSVP to Sergio De Cosmo, Research Assistant, The GWU Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management. Email to sdecosmo@gwu.edu is preferred, however, please feel free to call with any questions to 202-994-6736.

	Home About ICDRM Graduate Programs Faculty and Staff Research Publications Events Links FAQs Contact Us	Home » Events » 2006-11-29 Upcoming Event: November 29, 2006 GWU Homeland Security, Emergency and Risk Management Forum Topic: Massport and Logan Airport: Post 9/11 Presenter: Mr. Craig Coy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the L-3 Homeland Security Group. When: Wednesday - November 29, 2006 4:00 - 6:00 PM Where: GWU Marvin Center, Room 307 (800 21st Street @ H Street NW, Washington, DC convenient to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station) The George Washington University Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management (ICDRM) is proud to announce the third Homeland Security, Emergency and Risk Management Forum of the 2006 - 2007 academic year on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. Presentation Description: A discussion of the turnaround strategy and results in the aftermath of 9/11 of how Massport/Logan went from scapegoat to the center of excellence for airport security. Brief Bio: Craig P. Coy served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Port Authority beginning in April 2002 during the aftermath of 9/11. He instituted sweeping management and operational changes to Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston, the Tobin Bridge, Bedford Airport at Hanscom Field and the development of Massport-owned property and Worcester Regional Airport. At Massport, Mr. Coy led the implementation of Logan's nationally-recognized 100% bag screening program, the nation's first permanent system approved for a major U.S. international airport. Mr. Coy has held executive management roles in the public and private sector, nationally and internationally, over the past 29 years. His wide-ranging experience includes executive responsibilities in the United States Coast Guard, the White House as a White House fellow and as Deputy Director for Counter Terrorism at the National Security Council., and as a business leader. Craig Coy is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (BS) and Harvard Business School (MBA). Additional Information: Refreshments will be served during the 4:00 - 4:30 PM social period and the forum will commence promptly at 4:30 PM. There is no registration fee for the forum series, however we do request that you RSVP to Sergio De Cosmo, Research Assistant, The GWU Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management. Email to sdecosmo@gwu.edu is preferred, however, please feel free to call with any questions to 202-994-6736.
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