YOU MUST BE REGISTERED in advance of the event to ensure request to participate is processed by base security.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: This event takes place at Truax Field in Madison, WI. Please register no later than 11:30 AM, June 9, 2026 to ensure facility security has time to process your request for access.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM — Check-in / Registration
8:45 AM — Program Open
12:00 NOON — Lunch
1:00 PM — Base Tour
Join us at Truax Field for a unique opportunity to learn about the mission, operations, and business opportunities associated with one of Wisconsin’s most important military installations. Home to the 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field plays a critical role in national defense, homeland security, and military readiness.
The event begins with the signature COFFEE with the COMMANDER session, providing attendees with a firsthand look at the installation’s mission, priorities, and future initiatives. Participants will also gain insight into current and upcoming procurement needs, Defense Industrial Base opportunities, supply chain requirements, and resources available to help businesses compete in government markets.
Whether you are new to government contracting or an experienced contractor looking to expand your federal footprint, GOBC–Truax Field offers valuable information, connections, and opportunities to support military and government missions.
Learn. Connect. Compete. Support the Mission.
SESSION TOPICS
- Welcome and Coffee/ Briefing with the Commander
- Introductions
- Contracting with Truax Field and the 115th
- Contracting with the 128th Mission Support Group (Milwaukee)
- Small Business Legal Update
- Working with a Prime Contractor
- Opportunities with Base Supply Centers
- Contracting and Financial Update with the U.S. SBA
- Disaster and Emergency Contracting in the State of Wisconsin
- Update from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
- Selling to the City of Madison
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
- Brig. Gen. Bart Van Roo, Deputy Adjutant General – Wisconsin Air National Guard
- Col. Ben Gerds, Commander, 115th Operations Group
- Col. Dan Statz, Deputy Wing Commander, 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard
- SMSgt. Katherine Fox, Contracting Superintendent, Wisconsin Air National Guard
- Lt. Col. Matthew J. Lee, Acting Commander, 128th Mission Support Group, Wisconsin Air National Guard
- Samuel Jack, Government Contracts Attorney, Husch Blackwell LLP
- Keith Harenda, President & CEO, KPH Construction, Corp.
- Patrick Baldwin, President, Advanced Building Corporation
- Kevin McDermott, President, Patriot Taxiway Industries
- Jessica Adams, Manager, Fort McCoy Base Supply Center
- Derek Bodmer, Community Preparedness Coordinator, Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)
- Andre Hargianto, Purchasing Accountant, City of Madison
- Tammie Clendenning, Lead Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Wisconsin
- Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Wisconsin
- Eugene Manzanet, PH.D., Senior Director of Diverse Business Development, WEDC
Questions? Contact Michael Steger at Michaels@wispro.org or at (414) 270-3600.
