The New Army Installation Strategy Implications and Opportunities for Communities, Research, Business, and National Security

Originally aired January 14, 2021

Co-hosted by SSF, George Washington University, and Zpryme, this 90-minute webinar examines the newly published Army Installation Strategy — a landmark document advancing critical installation capabilities for a persistently contested homeland. The panel explores the Strategy’s objectives, the revisions to training and investment it requires, and the expanded partnership opportunities it creates for businesses, research institutions, and surrounding communities.

Speakers

Alex Beehler

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment

Alex Beehler served as the U.S. Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, serving as the Army’s primary advisor on energy and environmental policy, compliance, and security. In that role he was the principal architect of the Army Installation Strategy, which sets the course for Army installation modernization and resilience across the coming decades.

Richard Kidd

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Strategic Integration)

Richard Kidd serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Strategic Integration, responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of Army-wide strategies and initiatives. He plays a central role in translating high-level Army priorities — including installation resilience and community partnership — into actionable programs and investments.

General Robert Harter

Chief of Staff, Army Materiel Command

General Robert Harter serves as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, overseeing the command’s logistics, sustainment, and readiness operations. With responsibility for the Army’s global supply chain and materiel readiness, he brings a broad operational perspective to the strategic and infrastructure challenges addressed by the Army Installation Strategy.

Joyce Dueley

Emerging Technology and Innovation Specialist, Zpryme

Joyce Dueley is an Emerging Technology and Innovation Specialist at Zpryme, a leading energy research and media firm. She specializes in the intersection of advanced technology, energy systems, and defense infrastructure — helping organizations understand how emerging technologies can support mission readiness, community partnership, and installation modernization.