2 fired in passport case with Va. firm

[deminks]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The Associated Press has learned that the two contractors fired for snooping into Barack Obama's passport records worked for a Virginia-based company called Stanley Inc

Earlier this week, the 3,500-person company won a five-year, $570-million contract to support passport services at the State Department.

The company is referring all questions to the State Department. An agency official confirmed that the two contractors had been employed at Stanley. The official requested anonymity because the information had not been publicly released.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.



Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/obama_passport;_ylt=AnKSMEKFSl4UfHupUHf7RA.s0NUE

[Clear Blue Sky]

1. Wasn't their a third who wasn't fired?

[deminks]

2. Yes, there was, but evidently not included in this.

[fascisthunter]

24. yeah... republicans are spinning that one

gee, what a surprise

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

3. Here:

http://www.stanleyassociates.com/

Let's outcheck their management.

[maddezmom]

7. Pat Flannery looks interesting

. Pat Flannery
Senior Vice President

Pat Flannery, who has been with Stanley since 1991, currently serves as senior vice president, leading our Business Operations Group. This group provides operational and logistics services for many of our customers, including the Department of State, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and Department of Homeland Security. Prior to his current position, Pat served as vice president of corporate development, guiding the company’s proposal management, communications and business intelligence functions. Pat also served in program management roles for many of the company’s key customers, including the U.S. Marine Corps, Department of Energy and Department of State.

Shortly after joining Stanley, he became project manager for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Logistics Automated Information System software development effort. In 1997, he was Stanley’s first employee assigned to a contract with the Department of Energy, eventually managing a large team providing full IT lifecycle management to the department. In 2001, Pat kicked off the company’s first contract with the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Office.

Pat received a B.S. degree in business administration from the University of Delaware and an MBA/M.S. MIS from Johns Hopkins University in 2000.

[cosmicdot]

12. a look at the last proxy filed with the SEC

but, first - found on website

March 17, 2008 Stanley Awarded $570 Million Contract to Continue Support of Passport Program
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=198762&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1119161&highlight=


July 9, 2007 Proxy
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Board of Directors

Mr. Philip O. Nolan has been our Chief Executive Officer since 2002 and our President and a member of our Board of Directors since 1996. In 2006, he became Chairman of our Board of Directors. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Nolan served in various capacities, including program manager, general manager, Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President. Prior to joining our company in 1989, Mr. Nolan served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1981 to 1988, most recently as Deputy Program Manager for Weapons Integration for the Submarine Launched Cruise Missile Project. Mr. Nolan remained an active member of the U.S. Navy Reserve following his release from active duty until his retirement in December 2005. Mr. Nolan received a B.S. in physics from the U.S. Naval Academy, an M.S.E. in engineering management from the Catholic University of America and a J.D. from George Washington University.

Mr. George H. Wilson has been our Executive Vice President for strategic operations since April 2001. He has served as a member of our Board of Directors since July 2000. Prior to joining our company in April 1989, Mr. Wilson served on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Navy submarine force from 1979 to 1986, worked as a program manager at EG&G, and as a systems engineer at McDonnell Douglas Corporation. Since joining our company, Mr. Wilson has served as program manager, director of systems integration, and Vice President of corporate development. Mr. Wilson currently leads our sales and marketing efforts. Mr. Wilson received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and an MBA in management of science, technology and innovation from George Washington University.

Mr. William E. Karlson has been our Senior Vice President of the outsourcing solutions division since April 2002. From 1995 to 2002, Mr. Karlson served as Vice President of the outsourced solutions division and of the corporate division. He has been a member of our Board of Directors since 1996 and acted as Secretary of the Board until February 2006. Prior to joining our company in 1984, Mr. Karlson was an officer on deep-sea tractor tugboats for Faustug Marine from 1982 to 1983. Mr. Karlson has a B.S. degree in marine engineering and marine transportation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and an M.S. in software systems engineering from George Mason University.

Mr. Lawrence A. Gallagher has been a member of our Board of Directors since 1996, following his retirement as our Chief Executive Officer, a position he held since 1994, and served as the Chairman of our Board of Directors from 1996 to 2006. Prior to joining our company in 1985, Mr. Gallagher was a career naval officer. Mr. Gallagher received a B.A. in sociology from St. Benedict’s College, an M.S. in management from the Naval Post Graduate School and an M.S. in transportation management from the Navy Transportation School.

Mr. James C. Hughes has been a member of our Board of Directors since 2000. He has 25 years of experience as a senior executive and general counsel with government contracting and commercial companies. Mr. Hughes is currently the Chief Corporate Services Officer of INOVA Health System. He is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of C3, Inc., has twelve years of senior management and leadership experience with BDM International, Inc. and is a former partner of Dickstein, Shapiro and Morin. Mr. Hughes received a B.A. from the College of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University, an M.A. from the College of Business and Public Administration at the University of Maryland and a J.D. from the University of Maryland.

Lt. General Richard L. Kelly, USMC (Ret.) has been a member of our Board of Directors since 2005. General Kelly was a U.S. Marine Corps officer for 35 years and retired as a Lieutenant General. General Kelly’s last assignment was Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. General Kelly is the Research Chair for Logistics at LMI Government Consulting, is a member of the Cascade Designs, Inc. Board of Directors, and serves on several advisory boards, to include the Defense Science Board. He is also a member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business board of visitors. General Kelly received a B.A. in History from Pennsylvania State University; a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Chapman College, and an M.B.A from Pepperdine University. He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, with distinction, the Navy Executive Business Course, the Harvard Business School “Making Corporate Boards More Effective” program, and the Columbia Business School “Accounting Essentials for Corporate Directors” program. In 2005, General Kelly was designated a Distinguished Alumnus by the Penn State board of trustees.

Mr. Charles S. Ream joined our Board of Directors in 2006. Mr. Ream was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Anteon International Corporation (acquired by General Dynamics Corporation) from April 2003 to June 2006. From October 2000 to December 2001, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, Inc. From January 1998 to September 2000, Mr. Ream served as Senior Vice President of Finance for Raytheon Systems Company. From January 1994 to December 1997, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Hughes Aircraft Company. Prior to joining Hughes, Mr. Ream was a Partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Ream currently serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of DynCorp International, Inc. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of The Allied Defense Group, Inc., serving as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Ream received a B.S. in accounting and a M.Ac. from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. John P. Riceman has been a member of our Board of Directors since 2000. He has 28 years of experience as a senior executive and manager serving in key operating, marketing, financial, and administrative roles in growth-oriented professional services companies. Since 1996, Mr Riceman has been Chief Executive Officer of Premise, Inc., a financial management consulting firm specializing in assisting its clients in the evaluation of potential acquisitions of other firms and in negotiation of the sale of client companies. Mr. Riceman has served as Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Microcomputer Systems, Inc. and C3, Inc., both government contracting information technology companies. He also has fifteen years of senior management and leadership experience with BDM International, Inc. Mr. Riceman received a B.S. in engineering from the U.S. Military Academy and an M.S. in Operations Research from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.

General Jimmy D. Ross, USA (Ret.) has been a member of our Board of Directors since 2001. He was a U.S. Army military officer for 36 years and retired as a four-star General in 1994. General Ross’ last active duty assignment was as Commander of the United States Army Materiel Command in Alexandria, Virginia—a worldwide command of 95,000 military and civilian personnel and 126 different organizations. Following his military retirement, General Ross served as an executive with the American Red Cross and is currently a consultant to Cypress International. General Ross is also a member of the board of directors of VSE Corporation. General Ross received a B.S.E. from Henderson State University and an M.A. in business management from Central Michigan University. He is also a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Army Transportation Advanced Officer Course and the Basic Infantry Officer Course.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1360555/000110465907051354/a07-17820_1def14a.htm#Proposal1_204140


Beneficial Owners

United States Trust Company, N.A. (Bank of America http://www.bankofamerica.com/ustrust/)
6,222,451 shares
28.17%
114 West 47th Street, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10036-1532(14)

The PNC Financial Service Group, Inc.
1,313,700 shares
5.95%
One PNC Plaza
249 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2707(15)

Philip O. Nolan, 48 years old
Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
2,442,501 shares
10.75%


Top execs annual total salary package ranged from $674K-$1.5M in 2006.

[fascisthunter]

25. Here's some Info from their web site:

"For more than 40 years, Stanley has built a solid reputation for providing superior customer support, quality services, and technical solutions to our broad range of defense, intelligence, and civilian agency customers. Our diverse technology footprint has enabled us to develop long-standing relationships with most major defense and civilian agencies, including the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, Department of State and Department of Treasury, and many others."

[bluerum]

4. I don't understand why Reid is not asking for a formal investigation into

why sitting senators are being subjected to such invasion of privacy.

Is this not a criminal offense, punishable by law?

[skepticscott]

5. He's been a spineless wimp

and caved to the Republicans on absolutely everything since he became majority leader. Why should he change now?

[ShockediSay]

22. My favorite Republican, Ron Paul would tell you this is creeping [Neo]Fascism nt

[maddezmom]

6. KOS: Stanley Inc. Owned by Republican Contributor

Stanley Inc. Owned by Republican Contributor
by Gaylord Sundheim
Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 02:21:29 PM PDT
Considering the fact that one's status as a "loyal Bushie" seems to take precedence over competence, ability to do the job, or honesty when it comes to the current administrations' hiring and contracting practices, it should come as no surprise that the CEO of Stanley Incorporated has made frequent donations to Republican causes.

MSNBC reported on-air this afternoon that Stanley Inc. was the mid-level contractor handling the State Dept. job when several contract employees accessed the passport records of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John McCain.

While the political affiliations of the employees who accessed the records may ultimately be more interesting than Stanley CEO Phil O. Nolan's allegiances, it's still worth it to examine the top man in a company that describes itself first and foremost as being "anchored by values." For conservative-owned companies, trickle-down isn't always just a failed economic policy from the Reagan-era; it's frequently a philosophy that dictates corporate hiring practices as well.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/3/21/172129/034/26/480008

[Botany]

8. outsource much?

Stanley’s current customer base includes:


Federal Agencies
Department of Defense
Department of Commerce
Department of Energy
Department of Health & Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Justice
Department of State
Department of Transportation
Department of Treasury
Environmental Protection Agency
Library of Congress
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Smithsonian Institution
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Defense Information Systems Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
Intelligence Community
Joint Strike Fighter Program Office
Naval Air Systems Command
Naval Sea Systems Command
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
U.S. Air Force Materiel Command
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Reserve Command
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Transportation Command

[FatDave]

11. SHOCKED I tell you!

Never in a million years did I see this coming!

[sofa king]

13. Yep, that's the A-76 rewrite coming back to haunt us.

Another gem of a Bush Administration idea, the plan was to outsource as much government work as possible to contractors. As I recall, a built-in corruption clause existed in which a contractor could low-ball a bid to get a foot in the door, then that same contractor had the right to renegotiate the contract later without competing bids. At that later time, the federal office wouldn't be able to compete with the contractor anymore since that institutional memory would have been redirected elsewhere, thus guaranteeing a fat, wasteful contract for the dishonest lowballers with deep pockets--or Republicans, if you will.

A friend of mine and I half-seriously considered trying to corner the market on some small portion of the Executive branch domain by bidding low, trying to do all the work ourselves for a year, then renegotiating for a shitload of money and hiring a sub-contractor to do it while we sat back and enjoyed the shave and tried to defy White House policy from our position. The theory seems to have been put in practice by the people whom you would expect to try it.

There are several writers here at DU who are actually informed on this issue, rather than singing out their pooper like I am right now. I hope that putting A-76 in this subject line will attract them here to correct me, for something I said above is certainly wrong or at least biased. Hey, at least I warned you.

[Supersedeas]

20. big surprise?

[bronxiteforever]

9. I wonder if they can PLANT info in the files?

That may explain several "visits" to the file. One to plant, another to photo the newly planted info?

[appleannie1]

10. Full story at original link now.

[meow2u3]

14. Lemme guess

They are McCain Toadies.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

15. You've got to love their mission statement:

Stanley is an established, employee-owned, growth-oriented company serving government and industry by applying best business practices to provide a wide range of information technology solutions and professional services.

Based on shared values of loyalty, integrity, ethics, and professionalism, Stanley develops motivated and dedicated employee-owners—our most valuable resource. We provide challenging work and diverse opportunities for personal and career growth. We promote initiative, ingenuity, and teamwork. In all matters, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with these values.

Our employee-owners partner with customers and other businesses to consistently provide the highest quality solutions and customer service. We become intimately familiar with our customers' environments and specific project requirements. Stanley develops lasting business relationships built on complementary strengths and common values.

[DBoon]

16. Bring Me The Head Of Willy The Mailboy!

Dilbert at work again.

In any corporate scandal, the least powerful individual is made the scapegoat

[pingzing58]

17. Hope this company is lead to ruin!

[stillcool]

18. According to this ...

a different firm employed the person who breached Obama and McCain's files...

http://www.theleftcoaster.com/
Friday :: Mar 21, 2008
Passport File Contractor CEO Is A Hillary Donor

by Steve Soto

The contractor whose employees improperly breached the passport files of Barack Obama and John McCain this year, Stanley Incorporated, also breached the file of Hillary Clinton last year while in training.

But since it is late Friday afternoon and we all need something interesting to chew on, Stanley Incorporated’s CEO Philip O. Nolan has made his choice for president this year. Before the second breach of Obama's records by a Stanley Inc. employee last month, and possibly before a third Stanley employee breached John McCain's and Obama's records this month, Nolan donated $1,000 to Hillary Clinton. (see update below)

Go to Open Secrets, follow the instructions for donor lookup, and see what you find.

Update: NBC News reports tonight that a different contractor, Analysis Corporation, supplied the contract worker who inappropriately breached Obama's and McCain's records on March 14th. This contract employee has not been fired. Analysis Corporation is headed by a former senior assistant to George Tenet at the CIA.

[stillcool]

19. more.........

THE ANALYSIS CORPORATION

Welcome to TAC

For the past 16 years, The Analysis Corporation (TAC) has provided invaluable service to the U.S. Government's national security effort. Increasingly, and especially since 9/11, TAC has made its most important contribution in the counterterrorism (CT) realm, supporting national watchlisting activities as well as other CT intelligence and analytic efforts. Led by the former head of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) and staffed by other former senior officials from the Intelligence Community, TAC is at the forefront of the fight to safeguard U.S. national interests.

With depth and breadth of experience in the counterterrorism field, and through the integration of technology and analysis, TAC is able to provide the Government with technology, expertise, and intelligence support that enables CT activities and information sharing and advances the CT mission.

Greater Reach in Financial Services TAC WORLDWIDE ACQUIRES THE SYSTEMS GROUP
Acquisition broadens TAC's IT staffing footprint in growing Financial and Insurance sectors

DEDHAM, MA, May 02, 2007 - TAC Worldwide, a leading provider of technical staffing and workforce management solutions today announced the acquisition of The Systems Group to broaden its reach into the financial services and insurance sectors. "There are significant synergies for both organizations in this relationship", commented Carl Foster President of TSG and now a Market Vice President of the TSG Division of TAC. "It gives TSG a truly national base from which to grow by leveraging both TAC's workforce consulting and recruiting expertise, in addition to giving TAC enhanced financial services and insurance industry presence from our nearly 25 years of experience representing those sectors."

TSG was founded in Hartford, CT in 1985 by Foster and the company achieved nearly $18 million in 2006 revenue from operations in three locations including Hartford, Boston and Tampa/St. Petersburg. Carl Foster will continue to manage TSG's day-to-day operations, upholding the excellence of client service for which TSG is known and bringing the benefits of TAC's expanded expertise to current and future clients.

The subject matter expert (SME) recruiting model will continue to be the backbone of all recruiting efforts for a growing national roster of Fortune 1000 clients. "If we can't attract the best associates, how are we going to satisfy clients? The key is to assemble recruiting teams that speak the language of our clients and that come from significant industry expertise # ensuring that only the best and most highly skilled talent is presented to our clients. No client has the time to meet with a parade of candidates; choosing from among the best should do it every time." said Chris Egizi, TAC's Eastern Territory Senior Vice President.
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The demand for skilled IT and engineering talent continues to grow in nearly every market and we are pleased to bring the combined strength of our recruiting expertise and workforce management offerings to TSG clients while benefiting from the years of domain experience which TSG brings," commented Robert P. Badavas, President of TAC Worldwide.

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About TAC Worldwide
TAC Worldwide is a leading provider of technical staffing services and customized workforce solutions. TAC's commitment to service excellence has led it to achieve trusted business partner status with clients from a wide range of industries, including many Fortune 1000 companies. TAC Worldwide was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dedham, Mass. TAC Worldwide is a subsidiary of Goodwill Group of Japan, the world's fifth largest staffing and workforce management solutions company. For more information please visit www.tacworldwide.com, call 800.822.7823 or email [e-mail].
http://www.tacworldwide.com/SID-53EB8747-E67AF6EC/223.htm

DEDHAM, MA, June 12, 2007 - TAC Worldwide, a leading provider of technical staffing and workforce management solutions today announced the acquisition of TalentBridge International which will form the nucleus of TAC's direct-hire division operating in the strategic "core-talent" space. The emphasis on Core-Talent is timely due to the combination of an aging workforce and continued double digit growth projected for critical technical professionals driving a rapid decline in available skilled human capital.

Commented Mark Anderson - TalentBridge Co-Founder, "TAC Worldwide is one of the largest and strongest technical workforce companies globally. Their culture and long history of customer-centric delivery, combined with their progressive view of the client's most pressing technical recruiting requirements in the future, were key elements in TalentBridge's decision to join forces with TAC."

According to Maximus Inc, Chief Human Capital officer Mark Andrekovich, "There is a dramatic change occurring in the labor market as the boomer generation begins to retire and the number of skilled workers and experienced leaders rapidly decline. Like many other companies, one of our greatest challenges is finding, managing, and retaining highly qualified employees. Therefore, I believe that companies need search partners that understand their business needs and have the expertise to deliver.
http://www.tacworldwide.com/SID-53EB8747-E67AF6EC/222.htm

Core-Talent agreement with Westinghouse TAC WORLDWIDE DIRECT HIRE DIVISION WINS CONTRACT WITH WESTINGHOUSE FOR KEY ENGINEERING POSITIONS.
Year contract calls for 350 key contributor engineering, and program manager positions

DEDHAM, MA, June 18, 2007 - TAC Worldwide's direct hire division, TalentBridge International, a leading provider of technical strategic Core-Talentsm today announced a contract agreement with Westinghouse to provide up to 350 key contributor engineers and project managers for a major design/build nuclear plant program.
http://www.tacworldwide.com/SID-53EB8747-E67AF6EC/221.htm

[CanonRay]

21. If these had been Federal employees, instead of contractors,

this never would have happened. Is anyone looking at the larger question of the dismantling of civil service for contract employees?

[ben_meyers]

23. Chief of firm involved in breach is Obama adviser

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/22/passport.files/index.html

[fascisthunter]

26. A Republican Mole No Doubt (nt)