Making Virginia More Secure
The Commonwealth Homeland Security Foundation (CHSF) is a project of George Mason University and Abrams Learning and Information Systems, Inc. (ALIS) designed to provide private sector funding to make Virginia more secure. Overall policy and strategic direction of CHSF comes from the Foundation’s Board of Directors. ALIS provides day-to-day management services, fundraising, and staff support. For additional detail about management of the Foundation please click the following links:
Commonwealth Homeland Security Foundation
A Virginia not-for-profit corporation with the goal of improving security and preparedness in the Commonwealth of Virginia through directed research and grants. CHSF is approved for IRS 501 (c) (3) tax exemption status, and has been established with cooperation from George Mason University.
Abrams Learning and Information Systems, Inc.
A leading provider of expertise in the field of homeland security and emergency preparedness, the company is based in Arlington, Virginia. It formulated the concept of the new foundation and will assist the University and its Foundation with well-defined operational activities.
Guiding Principles
The two initial organizers of the foundation, George Mason University and ALIS, Inc., will have perpetual membership on the Board of Directors and will collaborate on all policy decisions affecting the foundation.
George Mason University Foundation, Inc. will act as fiscal agent for receipt and disbursement of funds and manage the investment of any fund surpluses that may exist from time to time.
CHSF Board of Directors
Chairman, CHSF Board: J. Thomas Hennessey, Jr.
President : L. Scott Lingamfelter
Board of Directors: The Board of Directors also includes the following representatives:
- Army Brigadier General (ret) Creighton Abrams
- Mr. Robert Crouch
- Mr. George Foresman
- Mr. Christopher Miles
- Mr. Hugh Montgomery
- Mr. Leonard Pomata
- Mr. Michael T. Reilly
Click any of the above names to read more information about each member of the Board of Directors.
Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is comprised of representatives from the research departments of the major doctoral research institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Panel will provide oversight and technical expertise in the areas of grant allocation and management. Representation includes the following institutions:
- College of William and Mary
- George Mason University
- Old Dominion University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Tech
- University of Virginia
