Montgomery County, Maryland
Office of the Inspector General Advisory Group
Advisory Group Announced
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Advisory Group selection process was completed in April, 2012. The inaugural meeting of the group was held May 14, 2012 in the Offices of the Inspector General at 51 Monroe Street in Rockville. This organizational meeting focused on introductions and discussion of broad objectives.
As indicated in the Charter for the group, members of this all volunteer group were selected based on their diverse backgrounds, education, and experiences as well as expected ability to provide objective advice to the OIG.
The group members (in alphabetical order) are:
Tomi Bannister, President/CEO, ARMA, Inc. has extensive experience in managing complex multi-task contracts and projects and over thirty years of experience in the computer design, development and implementation of intricate information management systems, management consulting, user training and technology integration.
Jerome A. Brown, Defense analyst, U.S. Government Accountability Office, conducts performance audits of U.S. military programs which support congressional oversight of the Department of Defense. He has prepared and delivered briefings on audit findings to congressional staff members from the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.
Joseph T. GardemalIII , a Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal Washington, D.C. office and a member of the Global Forensic and Dispute Services practice, has over 23 years of experience in forensic accounting investigations and auditing, coupled with experience as Chief Fiscal Officer, New Orleans District Attorney's Office.
Donald T. Jodrie, Director, Administrative Policy Division, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), has over 40 years of professional experience including over 30 years in contracting. He currently directs development of policy for the GSA-wide personal property, motor vehicle fleet, mail, directives, and other programs.
Bonnie A. Kirkland, an Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Office of Counsel to the General Assembly, has over 23 years State and federal legislative and public policy experience. She also serves as an Adjunct faculty member, University of Baltimore School of Law.
Thomas H. Phan, Senior Advisor, Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Department of Energy, has over 25 years of experience within the Federal government, private sector and non-profit community. He is also the Executive Director of the Asian American Government Executives Network.
As indicated in the Charter for the group, members of this all volunteer group were selected based on their diverse backgrounds, education, and experiences as well as expected ability to provide objective advice to the OIG.
The group members (in alphabetical order) are:
Tomi Bannister, President/CEO, ARMA, Inc. has extensive experience in managing complex multi-task contracts and projects and over thirty years of experience in the computer design, development and implementation of intricate information management systems, management consulting, user training and technology integration.
Jerome A. Brown, Defense analyst, U.S. Government Accountability Office, conducts performance audits of U.S. military programs which support congressional oversight of the Department of Defense. He has prepared and delivered briefings on audit findings to congressional staff members from the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.
Joseph T. Gardemal
Donald T. Jodrie, Director, Administrative Policy Division, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), has over 40 years of professional experience including over 30 years in contracting. He currently directs development of policy for the GSA-wide personal property, motor vehicle fleet, mail, directives, and other programs.
Bonnie A. Kirkland, an Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Office of Counsel to the General Assembly, has over 23 years State and federal legislative and public policy experience. She also serves as an Adjunct faculty member, University of Baltimore School of Law.
Thomas H. Phan, Senior Advisor, Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Department of Energy, has over 25 years of experience within the Federal government, private sector and non-profit community. He is also the Executive Director of the Asian American Government Executives Network.
