12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
OPENING GENERAL SESSION: Mission First
Serra 2
Kick off IIF 2025 with a warm Monterey welcome and the premiere of Episode 2 of Homefront: Stories from America’s Defense Communities. Then dive into two powerhouse conversations: “Making Sense of the Chaos: An Insider’s Perspective,” where our D.C. insiders unpack the rapid pace of change, what lies ahead, and how to prepare; and “The Top Five Issues Facing Defense Communities,” a fast summary of insights from the morning Service Town Halls. High energy, big takeaways—the perfect launchpad for your IIF experience.
Hans Uslar, City Manager, City of Monterey
Tom Ford, ADC Board President Jill McClune, ADC Outreach and Advisory Council
Tim Ford, ADC CEO
Brittany Smart, ADC Outreach and Advisory Council Brekka Kramer, Minot Area Chamber EDC (Minot AFB, ND)
Rick Dwyer, Hampton Roads Military & Federal Facilities Alliance (Multiple Installations, VA)
Tom Clark, Fort Gordon Alliance (Augusta, G Matt Herrmann, Principal, The Roosevelt Group
John Conger, Director Emeritus of the Center for Climate and Security