Mr. Nathaniel H. Echols Jr., MSM, is a post-Vietnam War Era veteran and a seasoned business executive. He was honorably discharged from the US Air Force in 1977 and has subsequently spent over thirty-five years in the corporate sector, specializing in efficient accounting practices, operational development, strategic organizational planning, accounting system design and financial management. He has served in senior management and executive positions in the private sector and current consults with small to mid-size firms in the federal government contracting industry, as well as the corporate private sector. Mr. Echols holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Management from National Louis University. He is a life-time member of the Worldwide Who’s who Registry of Executives, Professional and Entrepreneurs. He resides with his family in Potomac Falls, VA. He enjoys traveling, fishing, chess, bowling and is an avid fan of the local sports teams.