2024 Cocktails & Codebreakers
Guest Speakers & Draft Agenda
* Please see draft agenda - further below on this page.
Guest Speakers
-
Gen Timothy D. Haugh, USAF Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service - Keynote Speaker
General Timothy D. Haugh is 4th Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and 19th Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
A native of Hughesville, Pennsylvania, General Haugh earned his commission in 1991 as a distinguished graduate of the ROTC program at Lehigh University.
General Haugh has commanded at the squadron, group, wing, numbered air force, and joint levels. He’s served on staffs at major command, agency and combatant command headquarters. His notable tours include Deputy Commander of Joint Task Force Ares, Commander of Cyber National Mission Force, Commander of Sixteenth Air Force, and Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command.
In addition to earning his Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies from Lehigh University, General Haugh holds Master of Science degrees from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Southern Methodist University.
General Haugh and his spouse, Mrs. Sherie Haugh, have been married for more than 31 years, and have one son, one daughter, and one daughter in law.
-
Mr. Harry Coker, Jr. - White House National Cyber Director
Harry Coker, Jr. was confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 2023 as the second National Cyber Director in the Office of the National Cyber Director, the White House. Director Coker is a retired Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) senior executive and career Naval Officer, is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Georgetown University Law Center.
Coker completed a joint duty assignment as the Executive Director of the National Security Agency (NSA). As the third in command of the largest component of the US Intelligence Community, he directly supported NSA’s Director and Deputy Director in the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Agency. Coker’s service to the Nation and NSA was recognized with the awarding of the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the NSA Director’s Distinguished Service Medal, and the IC EEOD Outstanding Leadership Award.
During the first seventeen years of his service with the CIA, Coker was assigned to leadership positions in the Directorate of Digital Innovation; the Directorate of Science & Technology; and the Director’s Area. Key assignments included service as Director of the Open Source Enterprise, which is responsible for leveraging publicly available information; and as Deputy Director of CIA’s Office of Public Affairs, which is responsible for the Agency’s internal and external communications and media relations. Coker was also a member of the small, hand-selected team of senior officers that architected the Agency’s organizational construct and operating model. He also had a key role in formulating and executing the Diversity in Leadership Study; and served on the Executive Diversity & Inclusion Council. Coker’s leadership and contributions earned him the Presidential Rank Award and CIA’s prestigious Don Cryer Award for Diversity & Inclusion.
-
Mr. Montel Williams - Military Veteran/Retired Cryptologic Officer (US Marines & Navy), Actor, and Motivational Speaker
Montel Williams has evolved from a media celebrity, revered for his 17-year tenure on "The Montel Williams Show," into a multifaceted figure with endeavors spanning across television hosting, authorship, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and motivational speaking. A recipient of an Emmy Award, his television career has been marked by a deep commitment to exploring societal issues and empowering individuals facing challenging situations. Williams is notably recognized for his military service, having begun his career in the United States Marine Corps, subsequently becoming the first African American to attend the Naval Academy Prep School and then graduating from the United States Naval Academy and being commissioned as an officer.
Beyond his illustrious television career, Williams continues to make an impact through his current role as the host of "Military Makeover with Montel" on Lifetime, a heartwarming series dedicated to renovating the homes of military families. He also brings his insights to "The Balancing Act," a talk show that addresses pivotal life topics.
His acting pursuits have seen him grace screens in notable shows like “The Resident,” “All My Children,” and “Guiding Light,” for which he received a NAACP Image Award nomination. Off-screen, Williams is a successful author with eight books to his credit, four of which are bestsellers, and he's currently penning his ninth book, in the military history genre.
Williams’ deep-rooted passion for the well-being of military personnel and veterans drives his philanthropic efforts. He actively supports organizations that focus on veterans' welfare, diversity, children's well-being, animal rights, and more. His dedication is further exemplified through his board memberships at the Fisher House Foundation, The Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases, and The Research & Recognition Project.
Holding a degree in general engineering with a minor in international security affairs, and additional qualifications in Russian and Mandarin from the Defense Language Institute, Williams’ military accolades include two Meritorious Service Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, two Navy Achievement Medals, among others.
Montel Williams is not just a public figure but a beacon of resilience, advocacy, and service, continually seeking ways to inspire and make a tangible impact on the world.
Moderator
-
Mr. Steve Scully - Program Moderator
Steve Scully has interviewed every president since Gerald Ford. During his three-decade career at C-SPAN, he served as political editor, host, and senior executive producer of C-SPAN’s programming, including the Washington Journal, Road to the White House series, and its podcast ‘The Weekly.’ Scully also served as adjunct faculty at the University of California-DC Program and completed his Terker Fellowship (2019-21) at George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs last month. He previously served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver, Pace University, and George Mason University.
Scully chaired the Jefferson Educational Society Global Summit in his hometown of Erie, Pa., for the past 11 years. Scully served nine years on the White House Correspondents’ Association, including as president from 2006-07. In 2019, he was named to the Pennsylvania Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Scully earned his Master of Science degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois, graduating magna cum laude. Prior to that, he received his Bachelor of Arts in communications and political science from American University.
Draft Agenda
*Please note this is a preliminary agenda and is subject to change.
5:00 pm Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres
5:35 pm Welcome - Ms. Laura Nelson, President & CEO, National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) & Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, President & CEO, Intelligence and National Security Association & Foundation (INSA & INSF)
5:40 pm Ms. Nelson introduces the Fireside Chat guests, Mr. Harry Coker Jr., National Cyber Director in the Office of the National Cyber Director, the White House; General Timothy Haugh, USAF, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency; Chief, Central Security Service; and moderator Mr. Steve Scully, host and anchor of "The Briefing with Steve Scully" on Sirius XM POTUS 124.
6:15 pm Ms. Nelson and Dr. Alisha Jordan, NCF Director of Education, recognize two NCF Ambassador Program educators.
6:20 pm Ms. Heckenberg introduces the Fireside Chat with Mr. Montel Williams, military veteran/retired cryptologic officer (US Marines & Navy), actor & motivational speaker and moderator Mr. Scully.
6:45 pm Ms. Nelson invites guests to return to Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres.
7:30 pm Program concludes.
A book signing with Vincent Houghton, PhD, Director, National Cryptologic Museum - co-author of Covert City: The Cold War & the Making of Miami will be conducted during the program. Books will be available for purchase for $25. Please bring exact cash or check payable to the NCF for book purchases.