WHY WE ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR CAREER

A November 2011 article in The Economist ("Contact Sports") stated that "in the rarefied world of the corporate board, a good network matters."  The article went on to mention that executives with 400 contacts are, on average, paid 6 percent more than those with 200.  For non-executives, the gap is 14 percent. 

The Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group, LLC (WIPG) is the premier organization that introduces mid- to high-level professionals in the DC Metropolitan area to newly appointed Ambassadors from around the world, as well as newly elected Members of Congress.  We hold monthly networking events as a means of providing professionals extended exposure and access to key policy makers in the city.

WHY THERE IS A NEED FOR OUR SERVICES

As the demand for strategic partnerships and stronger networks with private and public sector groups continues to grow, it is clear that a need exists for DC-based professionals to expand their contacts among other key policy makers, business executives, political and community leaders. 

In the current economic times, DC-based professionals will need to depend on such contacts to obtain valuable information in the most cost-effective manner to ensure the best decisions are made when carrying out their business plans and policy goals. 

With the election of new members in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate, the demand to interact with the Freshman Class of this Congress becomes even more apparent. WIPG can help you develop and organize Congressional Meet and Greets, staff briefings, and fly-in activities specifically designed for your needs that would allow for the continued growth of your contacts in Congress at very little cost.

WHY WE CAN BE A USEFUL RESOURCE FOR YOUR NEXT JOB

Networking is the best way to find your next job, especially since the vast majority of job openings are never advertised.  They are usually filled via word of mouth.  Unfortunately, many job seekers are hesitant to take advantage of networking opportunities because they feel it is a waste of time, nor do they recognize the value of making key necessary contacts.  But networking is not a useless excercise—it’s about building relationships. As you look for a new job, these relationships can provide much-needed feedback, advice, and support.

Networking may sound difficult, or even intimidating—especially when it comes to
finding a job or asking for help—but it doesn’t have to be. Networking can be
rewarding, and even fun.  It can be a useful tool even if you are new to the DC area and do not know that many people. 

Networking Reception His Excellency Alain Ndikumana
Minister of Finance, Budget, and Digital Economy
Republic of Burundi
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 pm
Washington, DC

Networking Reception 
His Excellency Mark Glauser
Deputy Ambassador of Canada to the
United States of America
Monday, November 17, 6:00 pm
Washington, DC

Jennifer Schaus and Associates

The Com-In-Con Conference, Compliance in Contracting
Date:  October 8
Carahsoft HQ, - Training Center 2E, Reston, VA

World Trade Center, DC
2025 ACE Exports Compliance Webinar
Date:  November 5-6
Virtual

World Trade Center, DC
Export-Ready and Resilient:  Protecting the Integrity of Processing & Packaging in the Global Supply Chain
Date:  November 2025
Virtual

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak is a fourth-generation North Dakotan, proudly representing her state’s people, values, and traditions in Washington, D.C. 

Julie has 30 years of experience in business and public service. Most recently, she completed 12 years as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. In that role, she helped deliver North Dakota families and businesses the lowest utilities services costs in the nation, permitted more than $15 billion in energy infrastructure projects, and advocated for reliability-based market reforms as her state’s liaison to the 15-state grid operator MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). 

Julie rose to several national and regional leadership positions in the energy sector, including president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), a post she completed in November 2024. Julie has been a national advocate for the responsible, aggressive energy development that is necessary for economic growth, public safety and national security.

Prior to being a utility regulator, Julie was U.S. Senator John Hoeven’s state director for two years. Early in her career she served as communications director for North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer, helping to strengthen the state’s business climate and drive economic growth. She later founded a successful communications business which she ran for 10 years, authoring several books and articles, and working with clients across business, government, and politics.

Born in Williston, raised in Fargo, and a graduate of Bismarck Century High School and the University of North Dakota, Julie embodies North Dakota’s hardworking and resilient spirit. Growing up as the youngest of eight children, she spent summers on her family farm near Belden, where she developed a deep appreciation for North Dakota’s farming and ranching communities. 

Julie and her husband, Mike, a Navy veteran, have been married for 25 years, live in Mandan and have three grown children. They are active members of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit parish and are involved in various community organizations, including the University of Mary, where Julie serves on the Board of Trustees.

In her free time, Julie enjoys entertaining, golfing, hunting, traveling, and cheering on North Dakota’s sports teams. Above all, she remains passionate about serving the people of North Dakota and preserving the state’s values for future generations.

David M. Webster is currently CEO of Webster Marketing International LLC.  Webster Marketing International LLC represents several major international companies in the areas of agriculture, energy, hotel and resort development, telecommunications, medical devices, and housing.  

He has over 35 years of senior level management experience in sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, and international trade.  It includes skills in budgeting, forecasting, sales, and marketing manual development; international, national trade and key account sales presentations, product development and promotional strategies.  In the area of advertising, he was personally responsible for the creation, copy, design, and layout of many leading and award-winning ads for large national and international clients.  

Webster has held key sales and marketing positions with companies including Castle & Cooke Inc., Dole Fresh Marketing, the Orval Kent Food Company, and Coronet Foods.  He also held the position of President & CEO of Agway CPG Technologies. This was the technology division of Agway, Inc., one of the oldest and largest agricultural cooperatives in the United States.  

Webster was founder and managing partner of an agricultural marketing and services firm AgraCo Technologies International LLC from 1999 to 2009.  He sold his interest in AgraCo to his partner in 2009.  

David Webster has been active with several trade associations and has served on the board of directors of various International Trade and Non-Profit Organizations.  In addition to the Produce Industry Associations, he has served on the board of directors of the Citizen Diplomacy International and Sister Cities Program of Philadelphia; Washington DC based, Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group; the advisory council of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, the board of directors of the US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador member of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and a former board of directors’ member of the Mid-Atlantic District Export Council.  This position is appointed and approved by the US Secretary of Commerce.  Webster is also a past President of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agricultural.  This is the oldest Agricultural Society in the United States.  It was founded in 1785 and has, as part of its current membership, former and current Secretary’s of Agriculture, University Deans, and leading agricultural industry representatives. 

David Webster has been selected by the Government of China on three separate Foreign Experts Conferences.  The government of China selects Foreign Experts from around the world to come to China, to meet with Chinese companies to discuss, issues, problems, and solutions. 

Webster has also been a guest speaker or seminar leader at numerous national and international conventions and seminars.  

David Webster is also the President & Founder of a Non-Profit called Classroom Donations International, (www.classroomdonations.org.)  This Non-Profit collects used classroom equipment, books, pencils, crayons and teaching aids and ships them to schools in need overseas.

Kathleen Reily is the founder of Presence, teaching political leaders a proven method of calm and clarity. Political and public-facing leaders learn how to rewire their relationship with stress and develop the inner foundation for sustainable, resilient leadership. Since healing her own chronic anxiety she has been teaching her proven method for over a decade. She now helps political leaders shift from chronic stress into calm, presence, and decision-making clarity.  

Through Presence, she works with leaders who are under constant pressure to perform and lead others, often while suppressing the very stress that limits their full capacity. Her work helps shift that internal operating system—restoring access to grounded, responsive leadership that others can trust and rally behind. Kathleen currently resides between Washington and London working with government leaders in both Parliament and Congress. 

As the Founder and Principal of Beitel Ventures Corp., I lead a dynamic team of certified cybersecurity professionals in delivering advanced, scalable, and people-centered cybersecurity solutions across multiple sectors—including finance, healthcare, telecom, government, and education.

Our mission is to help organizations strengthen their cyber resilience by integrating technical expertise, proactive risk mitigation, and strategic training across people, processes, and technology.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

*Founded and scaled a cybersecurity consulting firm serving clients across Africa and beyond.
*Directed and delivered end-to-end penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and cyber risk profiling for high-risk organizations.
*Oversaw the development and delivery of cybersecurity training programs for senior leadership, technical teams, and general staff—reducing human-related vulnerabilities.
*Led comprehensive cloud security audits and security operations maturity assessments to align clients with global compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST).
*Introduced and operationalized Threat Attack Surface Management programs to help clients proactively identify and respond to emerging threats.
*Developed incident response plans, SOAR-based automation systems, and tactical adversary emulation protocols to reduce response time by up to 90%.
*Consulted on the re-design of defense architectures, enhancing detection, prevention, and containment strategies for real-world attack scenarios.
*Supported clients in data protection, including encryption, access control, backup, and regulatory compliance consulting (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Certifications within the Team: OSCP, CEH, CRTP, CPTE, among others.

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