J. Kelly Brown
Chief Executive Officer, EMSolutions, Inc. and Template Software, Inc.

Mr. Brown is the Chairman and CEO of two employee-owned companies, EMSolutions and Template Software.  EMSolutions is an engineering firm that provides systems, network, and software engineering to U.S. Government clients.  Template Software is a provider of advanced software products, custom solutions, and professional services with a focus on collaborative, data-driven decision support applications.

Mr. Brown has more than twenty-six years experience in advanced technology development including enterprise software solutions, large-scale systems integration, information technology consulting, and weapon systems development.  Prior to founding EMSolutions and Template, Mr. Brown spent eleven years managing the Government Operations Division of an advanced software product company.  His work included the development and customization of enterprise integration, workflow, and business process software technology.

Mr. Brown was selected as AFEI Chairman in September 2006 and is also an NDIA Board Member.  He serves on the Board of Trustees for Capitol College and is co-chair of the Innovation and Leadership Institute.  Mr. Brown was recognized for his superior management of acquisition and logistics programs when he received the 1997 Secretary of Defense Superior Management Award.  He holds a MS degree in Technology Management from American University and a BS degree in Electronic Engineering from Capitol College.

DoD Enterprise Architecture Conference
June 1-4, 2009