NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2004
For More Information, Contact:
System Planning Corporation
James M. Kudla
703/351-8238
Cell: 571-217-3633
jkudla@sysplan.com
System Planning Corporation Names Luke Ver Heul Program Manager for Emerging
Threat Countermeasures
Arlington, VA., Aug. 5 -- System Planning Corporation (SPC) today announced
that Luke Ver Heul has joined the company as Program Manager for Emerging
Threat Countermeasures in its growing homeland security practice.
Ver Heul's expertise in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and
Explosive (CBRNE) device countermeasures and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
support complements the company's move to enhance its preparedness and response
capabilities.
According to a spokesman, the announcement represents SPC's expanding
commitment to providing world-class homeland security planning, systems and
services to government and industry clients.
"Luke Ver Heul brings a wealth of special operations and EOD expertise with
him," said Joe Rozek, SPC's Vice President for Security, Operations and
Technology. "His global military operational experience will help us provide
our customers with the best in EOD and CBRNE countermeasures planning, training
and support services."
Ver Heul joins SPC's National Intelligence, Security and Response Division
following a stellar career in the U.S. Army, where he garnered 26 years
experience in explosive ordnance disposal, including 12 years assigned to
special operations forces.
During his career, he planned and provided critical EOD support during
deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Somalia, India and Panama. His
technical and training skills were instrumental in preparation for key national
security special events like the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Ver Heul retired from the Army this year with the rank of Command Sergeant
Major. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army's Sergeant Major Academy and the
Command Sergeant Major course held there. During his career he has held many
key leadership posts and has trained EOD operators from allied countries, and
U.S. federal, state, and local agencies as well.
About System Planning Corporation
Founded in 1970, System Planning Corporation (SPC) has established a national
reputation as a leader in technology development and national security support
for both government and industry clients.
SPC brings 33 years of unique national security experience to solving homeland
security and domestic preparedness challenges that have reshaped America in the
past several years.
SPC's TriData division also is involved heavily in homeland security and
domestic preparedness. TriData has supported more than 250 state and local
agencies in 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 distinct 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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