BABA Committees Communications Committee Benjamin D. Cromer, Chair Tel: (703) 819-0688 E-mail: ben@bencromer.com Neil R. Agate, Co-Chair Tel: (301) 670-1295  E-mail: nagate@4gatesllc.com The Communications Committee is responsible for promoting the organization's activities through a variety of print and electronic publications and materials developed for social media.  This committee produces the quarterly BABA Newsletter and the yearly Membership Directory & Resource Guide. In addition, the committee is responsible for content development and maintenance of the BABA Web site. Membership Committee Crispin A. B. Etherington and Matt Bricken, Chairs Crispin Etherington: Tel: (410) 987-7990; Matt Bricken: Tel: (202) 530-0510 E-mail: Crispin Etherington: cabe@ashbournedevelopments.com. Matt Bricken: matt.bricken@cbi.org.uk The Membership Committee is charged with overseeing our outreach activities to current and prospective members and organizes periodic membership recruitment campaigns.  It monitors the membership of the Association so that the Board of Directors is kept abreast of significant trends and activity. Program Committee Rhian Chilcott, Chair Tel (202) 530-0510 E-mail: rhian.chilcott@cbi.org.uk The Program Committee organizes a wide range of business events, including breakfasts with dynamic guest speakers; "Business After Hours" discussion programs on topical issues; and BABA's social activities, such as our annual Gala Christmas Luncheon and Golf Tournament. Strategic Planning Committee Bob Len, Chair Tel: (703) 502-9500 Email: blen@thewolfgroup.com  The Strategic Planning Committee is charged with recommending a path for BABA's future growth, identifying resources that BABA can tap so that the organization can continue to prosper.  This committee includes the chairs and co-chairs of all other BABA committees. Defense, Aerospace, Transportation & Security Committee Eamonn A. Cooney, Chair Tel: (703) 628-3205 E-mail: ecooney@aigis.co.uk The Defense, Aerospace, Transportation & Security (DATS) Committee of BABA, is responsible for promoting the understanding and discussion of key political, economic, and industrial issues impacting across its four business sectors. US and UK bi-partisan government and corporate leaders in the defense, aerospace, transportation, and security sectors are invited to address specific topics that are of interest to the committee, the BABA membership and the broader community.  Please click here for a full overview of the BABA DATS Committee. Energy & Environment Committee Mark Herlach, Chair Tel: (202) 383-0100 E-mail:mark.herlach@sutherland.com The Energy and Environment Committee aims to leverage the strong position of the UK on environmental issues for the benefit of member businesses, provide a venue for interested companies and organizations to understand each others' approaches to environment and energy issues, and provide a forum for members to hear from and exchange frank views with significant speakers about policies, potential transatlantic co-operation, and opportunities for member companies.  Please click here for a full overview of the BABA Energy & Environment Committee. Government Affairs Committee Rhian Chilcott, Chair  Tel (202) 530-0510 E-mail: rhian.chilcott@cbi.org.uk The Government Affairs Committee will determine whether it is important and consistent with BABA to provide support on an issue before Congress or the Executive.     Financial Services Committee Reed Menefee, Chair Tel: (703) 883-0371 E-mail:reed.r.menefee@us.hsbc.com   The Financial Services Committee provides a forum to identify, discuss and understand key financial issues affecting UK and US interests. The committee's goal is to complement BABA's existing programs and mission by helping our members identify and assess opportunities and risks that are shaping the financial universe. Health Services/Pharma/Bioscience Committee Stephen McMillan and Bradley Rossin, Chairs Stephen McMillan Tel: (202) 347-7526 E-mail:stephen_mcmillan@eisai.com Bradley Rossin Tel: (202) 350-5573 E-mail:bradley.rossin@astrazeneca.com This Committee was created to address the issues associated with the 16% of US GDP devoted to health care, and assess the impacts of the newly enacted health care reform law on businesses in individuals.  The Committee hopes to provide information related to the expansion of insurance, the creation of new markets and government approaches to delivery of services and products, and the potential impacts on innovation.  In addition to health care issues, the committee's focus also includes the growing and dynamic field of bioscience technolgy.