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CORAS Advisory Board

CORAS's Advisory Board serves to guide its federal marketplace strategy in Defense and Civilian federal agencies through Executive 1 Holding Company, LLC (EX1).

Our Advisory Board

Comprising industry leaders with decades of experience in government contracting, defense, and technology, our Advisory Board provides invaluable strategic direction to CORAS in the federal marketplace.

Kara Barnes
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Kara S. Barnes Kara S. Barnes spent over two decades as a senior CIA Directorate of Operations officer leading multidisciplinary, interagency teams on the nation’s hardest problems. She brings operational rigor, budget stewardship, and the ability to turn complex processes into tech-enabled mission outcomes at CORAS.
Kara S. Barnes
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Gary K. Kessler Mr. Kessler, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Air Programs), brings over 35 years of experience in program management, engineering, and strategic planning, founding Kessler Integrated Systems Solutions, LLC, and consulting on Navy unmanned platforms and weapons systems.
Gary K. Kessler
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Venice M. Goodwine

The former CIO of the Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force, is recognized for driving digital transformation that directly advanced warfighter readiness and mission outcomes. She now advises CORAS.ai on aligning agentic AI to the Department of War’s needs—maximizing operational impact, efficiency, and lethality.

Venice M. Goodwine
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Joe McDade

Mr. McDade, SES-3 Retired, brings decades of experience driving innovation and transformation across the DoW, with expertise in data architecture, personnel systems, and mission alignment. He previously served as Acting General Counsel of the Air Force (SAF/GC) and Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs (AF/A8).

Joe McDade
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John "OSCAR" Meier John 'OSCAR' Meier, recently retired Commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT), led innovation in maintenance operations and mission readiness, with over 35 years of experience in electronic attack, nuclear propulsion, and military leadership.
John "OSCAR" Meier
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Michael Rossetti Michael Rossetti, Partner-in-Charge of Lippes Mathias’s DC office, leads the Public Law and Policy team, advising on federal issues, Indian law, and government investigations with nearly 30 years of experience.
Michael Rossetti
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Pat Sullivan Pat Sullivan, former Executive Director of the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, joined the CORAS Board of Advisors after retiring from federal service in 2020. He now leads Pat Sullivan Consulting, LLC and serves as a Senior Advisor at The Roosevelt Group.
Pat Sullivan
Jennifer Wendel
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Jennifer Wendel Jennifer Wendel, former CIO of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, managed a $7B IT portfolio and 83,000 personnel. With 20+ years at the FBI, including as Acting Deputy CIO, she brings deep expertise in federal IT modernization and cybersecurity to CORAS’s Board of Advisors.
Jennifer Wendel

Interested in Joining Our Advisory Board?

At CORAS, we’re always looking for experienced leaders who share our vision for the future of government contracting and technology. If you’re passionate about making an impact and would like to learn more about becoming a part of our Advisory Board, reach out to us today!
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