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National Security and Economic Strategy Summit
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The University of North Texas is proud to host the inaugural National Security and Economic Strategy Summit May 8 at the Circle T Ranch in Westlake, Texas. This summit brings together regional,
national, and international thought leaders and decisionmakers dedicated to powering
our economy and protecting our national security through public-private collaboration,
innovation in advanced technologies, strengthening infrastructure, enhancing supply
chain resilience, wise investment, and sound economic policy.
The summit will feature numerous military, government, industry, investment, academic, and technology leaders. The summit also will name the inaugural recipient of the UNT National and Economic Security Leadership Award, which will recognize extraordinary efforts and accomplishments in national security and economic strategy.
May 8, 2025 | Circle T Ranch in Westlake, Texas
2451 Westlake Parkway, Westlake, TX 76262
Summit - 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
VIP Reception - 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In partnership with Hillwood, a Perot Company
The President’s Advisory Council is charged with sharing insights and expertise as the university builds its program and solidifies its expertise in these critical areas. Council members’ insights will be instrumental in helping UNT achieve the desired level of success in creating a program that sets UNT apart from other national security programs.
The program will be designed to feature three distinct parts – a curriculum for senior level students, lectures and seminars for executive education, and an annual one-day, invitation-only summit featuring distinguished expert panelists.
Council members include:
Honorable Gordon England
Former Sec Nav, Deputy Secretary of Defense,
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, and President of Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company
Darcy Anderson
Vice Chairman of Hillwood
Admiral Michael Mullen
USN, Ret.
General David H. Petraeus
USA, Ret.
Brint Ryan
CEO of Ryan LLC
The Honorable Sara Martinez Tucker
Former Undersecretary of Education
The Host Committee for this inaugural summit includes:
HOST
Harrison Keller, Ph.D.
Harrison Keller, Ph.D., is the 17th president of the University of North Texas committed
to advancing student success and elevating UNT’s rich tradition of academic and research
excellence. Known as an innovator and leader with more than 25 years of experience
in state educational budget and policy, university administration, fundraising, and
building coalitions among higher education institutions, school districts, and policymakers
to expand opportunities through education.
HOST COMMITTEE
Honorable Gordon England
Former Sec Nav, Deputy Secretary of Defense,
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, and President of Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company
Darcy Anderson
Vice Chairman of Hillwood
G. Brint Ryan
Ryan LLC
Chairman & CEO
During this inaugural summit, UNT will honor distinguished leaders for their extraordinary work and efforts.
Maj Gen Clint Crosier
AWS Aerospace and Satellite Solutions
Director
8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Private Defense Executive Roundtable
Breakfast
MODERATOR
Wesley Randall
Department of Supply Chain Management
Professor
8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summit
8:45 to 9:05 a.m.: Welcome, Overview, and Acknowledgements
SUMMIT CHAIR
Honorable Gordon England
Former Sec Nav, Deputy Secretary of Defense,
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, and President of Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company
Honorable Gordon England
Former Sec Nav, Deputy Secretary of Defense,
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, and President of Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company
WELCOME
Dr. Harrison Keller
University of North Texas President
Dr. Harrison Keller
University of North Texas President
MOH RECIPIENT
Captain Florent Groberg
AE Industrial Partners
Vice President; Strategy and Optimization
Captain Florent Groberg
AE Industrial Partners
Vice President; Strategy and Optimization
9:10 to 10:10 a.m.: Panel 1: Cross-border: There are challenges, but the future is
bright
MODERATOR
Chris Wallace
North Texas Commission
President & CEO
Chris Wallace
North Texas Commission
President & CEO
John Moseley
Port of Houston
President & CEO
Roderick Hudson
U.S. Customs & Border Patrol
Area Port Director - Houston/Galveston
Raul Cavazos
JB Hunt
Senior Vice President, International
Caroline Mays
Texas Department of Transportation
Director, Planning and Modal Programs
10:25 to 11:40 a.m.: Panel 2: Logistics and supply chain capability: Key enabler of
national and economic security
MODERATOR
Chris Hewett
Grand Sky
Director, Project ULTRA
Chris Hewett
Grand Sky
Director, Project ULTRA
Maj Gen Cameron Holt (Ret)
Exiger, Government Solutions
CEO
Michael Loeffler
Bell Flight
VP Supply Chain
David Zack
L3Harris Technologies
Vice President, Global Operations and Program Excellence
Kyle Kraft
Accenture
North America A&D Managing Director
11:25 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.: Panel 3: Space Policy, Advanced Technology and Investment
Harry D. Raduege Award Presentation for Contributions to Technological Innovation
in National Security
MODERATOR
Meredith Walker
America's Future Series
President / Global Economist
Maj Gen Clint Crosier
AWS Aerospace and Satellite Solutions
Director
Lt Gen Harry Raduege
Elara Nova
Senior Partner
Preston Dunlap
Arkenstone Ventures
Founder
Brad Morrison
Texas Space Commision
CEO - Atlantis Industries
12:30 to 1:15 p.m.: Lunch
1:15 to 2:15 p.m.: Panel 4: Infrastructure the foundation of national and economic
security
MODERATOR
Mike Berry
Hillwood, a Perot Company
President
Mike Berry
Hillwood, a Perot Company
President
Jon Gabriel
BNSF
Group Vice President, Consumer Products
Robert Hinkle
Cintra
North Texas Corporate Affairs & Communications
Rob Lowe
FAA
Retired - Southwest Regional Administrator
2:20 to 3:20 p.m.: Panel 5: Information, Cyber and AI Infrastructure
MODERATOR
Jon Ford
Google
Head of Public Sector Services - State, Local & Education
Nina Schick
Author
Deep Fakes
Ryan Tseng
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Shield AI
Val Mukherjee
Chairman & Founder
Cyber Future Foundation
Steve Roemerman
Lone Star Analysis
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
3:25 to 4:40 p.m.: Panel 6: Energy Security and Economic Strategy -
National and economic security rests on high volume, resilient, and low-cost energy
MODERATOR
George P. Bush
Michael Best & Freidrich, LLP
Managing Partner
Arnold Kravitz
Blue Forge Alliance
CTO
Pablo Vegas
ERCOT
ERCOT
CEO
Bret Kuglemass
Last Energy
CEO
Gary Sobolevskiy
Xcimer
General Counsel
4:45 to 5 p.m.: Closing Remarks – Story of the Day and the Future Honorable Gordon England
Former Sec Nav, Deputy Secretary of Defense,
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, and President of Lockheed Aeronautical Systems
Company
5:15 to 8 p.m.
VIP Reception and Award Presentation
Dr. Harrison Keller
The University of North Texas
President
Pete Sessions
Congressman, Texas
U.S. Congress
G. Brint Ryan
Ryan LLC
Chairman & CEO
HONOREE
Maj Gen Clint Crosier
AWS Aerospace and Satellite Solutions
Director
Maj Gen Clint Crosier
AWS Aerospace and Satellite Solutions
Director
Lt Gen Harry Raduege
Elara Nova
Senior Partner
Honorable Gordon England
Former Sec Nav, Deputy Secretary of Defense,
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, and President of Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company
Stephen Rodriguez
One Defense
CEO
Darcy Anderson
Hillwood, a Perot Company
Vice Chairman
Special thanks to our sponsors
To learn more about summit sponsorships, contact Angus McColl at angus.mccoll@unt.edu or 940-565-2180.