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NCS Announces Four New Members to the Committee of Principals

Arlington, Va., March 12, 2004 - The National Communications System (NCS) announced that it has four new members to its Committee of Principals (COP). The newest principals of the 23-member COP are Mr. Drew Ladner from the Department of the Treasury; Marine Corps Lieutenant General Robert M. Shea, representing the Joint Staff; Mr. Peter Myo Kin of the U.S. Postal Service; and Mr. Robert Blitzer from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The NCS is an interagency organization that brings together the assets of 23 Federal departments and agencies to address national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) telecommunications issues. Through the Committee of Principal and its subordinate Council of Representatives, the NCS provides NS/EP telecommunications guidance to the President, the Executive Office of the President the National Security Council, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Both COP and COR contribute their expertise in exploring the technical, regulatory, and legislative issues in NS/EP telecommunication

In March of 2003, Mr. Ladner was appointed Chief Information Officer of the U.S. Treasury Department. In his current position, he is responsible for managing the U.S. Treasury’s information technology (IT) strategy and budget, as well as, operating department-wide shared IT Services. Additionally, he serves as Treasury’s lead on the E-Government component of the President’s Management Agenda and overseas the Treasury Department’s IT security programs. Previously employed in the private sector, Ladner served as the Managing Director of Classis Capital, a boutique technology investment and advisory firm specializing in software and telecommunication

Appointed as the Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems, Lt. Gen. Shea’s military career spans 32 years, during which he held various command positions at every rank. During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Lt. Gen. Shea served as Commanding Officer, 9th Communication Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. His Marine Corps career spans numerous positions in the communication and cyber sectors, including his role previous to his current, a the Director for Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4).

Mr. Myo Khin has had an extensive executive career with the United States Postal Service. Employed for over 30 years, he currently serves as the Postal Service’s Manager for the Corporate Information Security Office (CISO). In this role, Mr. Myo Khin is responsible for leading efforts to enhance the security of information systems across the venture. Prior positions include, Manager for Secure Electronic Messaging in the Corporate Business Development organization, and acting Assistant Treasurer and Program Manager for Payment Technologies in the Corporate Treasury Organization.

Mr. Blitzer is the HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Emergency Response, Coordination, in the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness,
in the Department of Health and Human Services. In this position he develops and implements plans, processes, and procedures in enhance the departments response to both natural and man-made disasters. Additionally Mr. Blitzer serves in the Secretary’s Command Center, considering issues in emergency response technologies function. Prior service includes his work at Science Applications International Corporation, as a Vice President for Corporate Development.

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