NEWS RELEASE
#2003-001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2003
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System Planning Corporation
James M. Kudla
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System Planning Corporation Names Charles L. Cragin Senior Vice President For
National Intelligence, Security and Response
WASHINGTON, DC - July 25 - System Planning Corporation today announced that
Charles L. Cragin has been named its senior vice president for national
intelligence, security and response, with overall responsibility for SPC's
homeland security business.
Cragin joins SPC from Blank Rome, LLP, Washington, DC, where he was a partner
and provided advice to clients on matters relating to homeland security.
Prior to joining Blank Rome, Cragin served in several senior positions at the
Department of Defense. As Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Civil
Support, Cragin oversaw and coordinated the department's efforts to support
federal, state, and local civil authorities in the event of a terrorist attack
on the United States. He helped shape policy on the role of the defense
department in supporting civil authorities during catastrophic domestic
emergencies resulting from weapons of mass destruction and was the department's
principal proponent for the establishment of National Guard Weapons of Mass
Destruction Civil Support Teams. As principal deputy and later as Acting Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness he was the defense secretary's
senior policy advisor on military recruitment, career development, and pay and
benefits for 2.7 million uniformed military members and 700,000 civilian
employees. Cragin also served as both principal deputy and Acting Secretary of
Defense for Reserve Affairs, where he was responsible for overall supervision
of reserve component affairs of the U.S. armed forces.
During the period between 1989 and 1998, Cragin served in the naval reserve as
a Navy emergency preparedness liaison officer. He was the U.S. Navy's
representative at the national headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. He was actively engaged in interagency planning for consequence
management activities for both natural and manmade disasters.
Cragin attended the University of Maine and graduated in 1967 with a bachelor's
degree in education. He received his law degree from the University of Maine
in 1970.
"I am thrilled to have a distinguished leader like Charlie Cragin join us,"
said SPC Chairman and CEO Dr. Ronald Easley. "His proven leadership
capabilities and extensive background will be key in our initiative to provide
world-class support to our government and military customers."
Founded in 1970, System Planning Corporation (SPC) has established a national
reputation as a leader in technology development for both government and
industry clients. SPC has grown to become an engineering, prototyping, systems
integration, and policy planning organization with the ability to achieve
needed innovation through technology.
SPC brings over 30 years of unique experience and proven skills that are
directly applicable to homeland security and domestic preparedness. SPC has
been a major contributor to the development and enhancement of the Continuity
of Government program since the 1980's.
SPC's TriData division is heavily involved in
homeland security issues. TriData has supported more than 200 state and local
agencies addressing fire, police, and emergency management and response issues.
This blending of knowledge and experience at the federal, state, and local
levels provides SPC a distinctive edge over virtually all of its competitors.
SPC is headquartered in Arlington, VA. For more information, visit the
company's web site at http://www.sysplan.com.
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