D.C. Fly-In Presented by Central Bank

Senate Gallery Passes & U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

Attire: Casual

Staff Lead: M.J. Benenati

Morning
Breakfast | The Hyatt House
At Attendee Discretion. 

8:45 a.m.
Meet in Hyatt House lobby

9:00 a.m.
Buses head to U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

9:30 a.m. – Noon
Senate Gallery & Capitol Visitor Center
Capitol Visitor Center & Senate Gallery Participation List

Noon
Bus back to hotel

Welcome Reception

Attire: Business Casual

Staff Lead: M.J. Benenati, Jeff Thormodsgaard

3:30 p.m.
Meet in Hyatt House lobby

3:45 p.m.
Walk to cruise dock

4 – 6 p.m.
Opening Reception on Potomac River Cruise

Day on the Hill

Attire: Business

Staff Lead: M.J. Benenati, Jeff Thormodsgaard

Breakfast | The Hyatt House
At Attendee Discretion. 

9:15 a.m.                         
Meet in Hyatt House lobby

9:30 a.m.       
Buses head to 2168 Rayburn House Office Building, the Gold Room
45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20515

10:30 a.m.                         
Remarks from Representative Jeff Hurd 

10:45 a.m.
Remarks from Representative Gabe Evans

11:00 a.m. 
Remarks from Representative Joe Neguse 

11:15 a.m.
Remarks from Representative Lauren Boebert

11:30 a.m. 
Remarks from Representative Jeff Crank 

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.              
Lunch

12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion from Brownstein Lobbyist Firm
Republican and Democrat lobbyists join to share their perspectives on the current state of federal policy and debate on outstanding issues.

1:15 p.m.                         
Remarks from Representative Jason Crow 

2 p.m.                        
Remarks from Representative Mike Turner 

2:15 p.m.       
Remarks from Senator Michael Bennet 

2:45 p.m. 
Remarks from Senator John Hickenlooper 

3:15 p.m. 
Remarks from Representative Brittany Pettersen 

3:30 p.m.               
Adjourn 

3:30 – 4 p.m. 
Travel back to Waterfront for Group Dinners 

Attire: Business Casual

Staff leads denoted in bold

5:15 p.m.
Meet in Hyatt House lobby

Hell’s Kitchen | 652 Wharf St. SW

Sponsored by Colorado Springs Airport

5:30 p.m.

• Sarah Allen
• Brian Burns
• Carrie Geitner
• Alex Kovacs
• Yemi Mobolade
• Lindsay Pack Moll
• Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer
• Jared Schmidt

Pink Tiger | 751 Wharf St. SW

Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente

5:30 p.m.

• Bonnie Goff
• Kristine Neumeister
• Roland Rainey
• Beth Roalstad
• David Sprenger
• Shannon Rogers
• Kathy Stout
• Jeff Thormodsgaard
• Ryan Trujillo

La Vie | 88 District Square SW

Sponsored by Bryan Construction

5:30 p.m.

• M.J. Benenati
• Dan Hodges
• Becky Leinweber
• David Leinweber
• Lee Patke
• Julie Smyth
• Doug Woody

Del Mar | 791 Wharf St. SW

Sponsored by Central Bank

5:30 p.m.

• Stephanie Edwards
• Mike Francolino
• Andrew Gunning
• Chris Meek
• Adam Murka
• Kristine Neumeister
• Vinnie Persichetti
• Michele Wolfe

The Grill | 99 Market Square SW

Sponsored by the Pikes Peak State College

5:30 p.m.

• Mike Coy
• Jill Gaebler
• Matt Gaebler
• Denise Larzo
• Donna Nelson
• Shannon Rogers
• Jared Verner

Willowsong | 801 Wharf St. SW

Sponsored by David Lord Investments

5:30 p.m.

• Dale Anderson
• Aimee Cox
• Travas Deal
• Scott Diamanti
• Paul Palmer
• Bill Wysong

Kinfolk Southern Kitchen | 685 Wharf St. SW

Sponsored by Matrix Design Group

5:30 p.m.

• Jan Breslin
• Jaron Cook
• Jenifer Furda
• Eric Hiraga
• Jeff Jensen
• Shelley Jensen
• Lauren Nelson
• Anne Marie Smith

Philippe Chow | 645 Wharf St. SW

Sponsored by El Paso County

5:30 p.m.

• Cory Applegate
• Jim DiBiase
• Martinique Gann
• Ingrid Richter
• Eric Scofield
• Creed Spillane
• Kevin Walker
• Kathie Walker
• Brandon Wilson

Lupo Marino | 40 Pearl St. SW

Sponsored by Beneficent

5:30 p.m.

• Windy Bailey
• Andrea Barlow
• Brandon Eldridge
• Felipe Hernandez
• Jess Lee
• Margaret Sabin
• Holly Williams
• Wayne Williams

Milk & Honey | 676 Maine Ave. SW

Sponsored by Norwood Development Group

5:30 p.m.

• Justin Burns
• Emily Evans
• Rachael Maxwell
• Blake Schwank
• Tim Seibert
• Kathryn Seibert
• Jason Wulf
• Tamara Wulf

Mi Vida | 98 District Square SW

Sponsored by Southwest

5:30 p.m.

• Travis Bockenstedt
• Vineet Daga
• Margaret Dolan
• Tarah King
• Jason Molnar
• Marla Novak
• Michelle Talarico

Rappahannock Oyster Bar | 1150 Maine Ave. SW

5:30 p.m.

• SherryLynn Boyles
• Victor Correa
• Liz Denson
• Trevor Dierdorff
• Dani Hedlund
• Megan Mutch
• William Mutch
• Rick Powers

Public Policy Track

Attire: Business

Staff Lead: M.J. Benenati, Jeff Thormodsgaard

Morning
Breakfast | The Hyatt House
At Attendee Discretion. 

8:45 a.m. 
Attendees for public policy track meet in lobby of Hyatt House 

9:00 a.m. 
Attendees take bus to Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health
700 Second St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

9:15 a.m. 
Welcome 

9:30 a.m. 
U.S. Chamber Update
Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, Economic Policy Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Curtis Dubay will give participants an overview of business and commerce policy at the federal level and what can be expected in upcoming policy fights.

10:30 a.m.
Microchips & AI 
Alan McQuinn, Professional Staff  – Research and Technology Subcommittee, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Alan McQuinn joins our group to give perspectives on and an outlook of the ever-changing Microchip, AI, & Technology fields

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Housing Panel & Lunch
Emily Hamilton, Senior Research Fellow, the Mercatus Center

Emily Hamilton will discuss the latest housing policy priorities for the Trump administration and how these policies can impact local government. She will also discuss how cities can best modify their land-use policies to encourage housing development and lower housing costs.

1 p.m.
Future of Healthcare Innovation
Dr. Mary Chasko

Insights into groundbreaking healthcare advancements, AI in medicine, and emerging technologies.

1:45 p.m.
Lead Well, Live Well: Strategic Support for a Thriving Workforce
Dr. Ada Emarievbe, MAPMG

Company leadership can lean in in support of a healthier workforce and local communities through advocacy and investment.

2:45 p.m.
Energy Infrastructure 
Joe Alexander, Chief of Staff, Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy

3:30 p.m. 
Wrap-up & buses return participants to hotel 

Aerospace, Defense & Cybersecurity Track

Attire: Business

Staff Lead: Vinnie Persichetti

Breakfast | The Hyatt House
At Attendee Discretion

7:30 a.m. 
Attendees for Aerospace, Defense, & Cybersecurity track meet in lobby of Hyatt House 

7:45 a.m. 
Attendees walk to Van Scoyoc for Sessions
800 Maine Ave SW #800, Washington, DC 20024 

8 a.m. 
Cyber in Army Transformation
Mr. Brandon Pugh, Principal Cyber Advisor, Secretary of the  

9:00 a.m.
Space Force Update 
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna 

CMSFF Bentivegna will give our group updates on America’s newest armed service and the state of play in space warfare now and in the near future.

10:00 a.m.
Colorado Aerospace and Defense Economic Council (CAD-EC) Update
Dale Anderson, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Senior Vice President of Defense & Economic Development and Government Affairs

Anderson will outline CAD-EC’s mission, recent progress, and upcoming initiatives to strengthen Colorado’s aerospace and defense economy.

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 
Lunch 

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Impact of the Political Landscape on the Aerospace & Defense Industry
John Neal, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Lead for the Space Industry Council

Neal will discuss how shifting U.S. politics and policies affect aerospace and defense growth, investment, and national security priorities.

1:00 p.m.
Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) Introduction & Update 
Peregrine D. Russell-Hunter, Director, DOHA   

Dr. Russell-Hunter will provide an overview of the role DOHA plays in ensuring military security and an efficient security clearance program.

2:00 p.m.
Remarks from Michael Curcio, Chief of Staff to Indiana Congressman Mark Messmer, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and Strategic Forces Subcommittee

2:45 p.m.
Remarks from William Sacripanti, Manager of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Hawkeye 360

Closing Reception

Attire: Business

Staff Lead: M.J. Benenati, Jeff Thormodsgaard

4 – 6 p.m. 
Van Scoyoc Penthouse
800 Maine Ave SW #800, Washington, DC 20024 

Spouse Track

Attire: D.C. Casual, Comfortable Walking Shoes

Staff Lead: Martinique Gann

Tuesday

Morning
Breakfast | The Hyatt House
At Attendee Discretion. 

9 a.m. 
Spouse track attendees meet in lobby of Hyatt House

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. 
1.1-mile walk to National Archives Museum

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. 
National Archives Museum

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
0.5-mile walk to the Waldorf Astoria

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
Lunch at Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria

1:30 – 2:00 p.m. 
Travel to Hyatt House Hotel

5:15 p.m.
Meet in Hyatt House lobby for Small Group Dinners

Small Group Dinners will be this evening.
Refer to Small Group Dinners tab for details.

Wednesday

Morning
Breakfast | The Hyatt House
At Attendee Discretion. 

9 a.m. 
Spouse track attendees meet in lobby of Hyatt House

9:15 a.m. 
1.1-mile walk to Smithsonian Museum of American History

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. 
Guided Tour of the Smithsonian Museum of American History

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Independent exploration of exhibits at Smithsonian Museum of American History

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. 
Travel to Bistro Du Jour, 1.0-mile walk or via rideshare (TBD)

1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Lunch at Bistro Du Jour

2:30 p.m. 
Walk 0.1 mile to Hyatt House Hotel

4 – 6 p.m.
Closing Reception
Van Scoyoc

Travel

Staff Lead: M.J. Benenati, Jeff Thormodsgaard

Thursday

9:15 a.m.
Meet in Hyatt House lobby

9:30 a.m.
Buses depart for BWI Airport

*If you have not received your complimentary parking pass for flying with us, please see M.J. Benenati.

Hyatt House Washington D.C./The Wharf
725 Wharf St SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-554-1234 

Nearby Places

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 
698 Maine Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024 

Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf 
701 Wharf St SW
Washington, DC 20024 

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls 
681 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20024 

Kinfolk Southern Inspired Kitchen 
685 Wharf St SW
Washington, DC 20024 

Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips – The Wharf D.C. 
652 Wharf St SW Suite 730
Washington, DC 20024 

Moonraker 
655 Water St SW #14th
Washington, DC 20024 

Waterfront Metro Stop 
399 M St SW
Washington, DC 20024 

Thomas Jefferson Memorial 
16 E Basin Dr SW
Washington, DC 20242 

International Spy Museum 
700 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024 

L’Enfant Metro Stop 
650 Virginia Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024 

Aerospace, Defense & Cybersecurity Track

• Cory Applegate
• Zack Beck
• Brian Burns
• Victor Correa
• Vineet Daga
• Scott Diamanti
• Jim DiBiase
• Brandon Eldridge
• Mike Francolino
• Tarah King
• Jess Lee
• Chris Meek
• Jason Molnar
• William Mutch
• Donna Nelson
• Kristine Neumeister
• Marla Novak
• Lindsay Pack Moll
• Paul Palmer
• Rick Powers
• Roland Rainey
• Blake Schwank
• Julie Smyth
• Manya Whitaker
• Brandon Wilson
• Wayne Williams
• Doug Woody
• Jason Wulf
• Bill Wysong

Public Policy Track

• Sarah Allen
• Windy Bailey
• Andrea Barlow
• Travis Bockenstedt
• SherryLynn Boyles
• Justin Burns
• Jaron Cook
• Aimee Cox
• Mike Coy
• Travas Deal
• Liz Denson
• Trevor Dierdorff
• Margaret Dolan
• Stephanie Edwards
• Emily Evans
• Baxter Fain
• Jenifer Furda
• Carrie Geitner
• Bonnie Goff
• Andrew Gunning
• Dani Hedlund
• Felipe Hernandez
• Eric Hiraga
• Dan Hodges
• Jeff Jensen
• Shelley Jensen
• Alex Kovacs
• Denise Larzo
• Becky Leinweber
• David Leinweber
• Rachael Maxwell
• Yemi Mobolade
• Adam Murka
• Lauren Nelson
• Lee Patke
• Ingrid Richter
• Beth Roalstad
• Margaret Sabin
• Jared Schmidt
• Eric Scofield
• Tim Seibert
• Anne Marie Smith
• Creed Spillane
• David Sprenger
• Kathy Stout
• Michelle Talarico
• Ryan Trujillo
• Jared Verner
• Kevin Walker
• Holly Williams
• Michele Wolfe

Spouse Track

• Jan Breslin
• Matt Gaebler
• Kathryn Seibert
• Tamara Wulf

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all sponsors of the 2025 D.C. Fly-In.

Presenting Sponsor – Central Bank

Associate Sponsors

El Paso County

Norwood Development Group

Supporting Sponsors

Colorado Springs Airport

Pikes Peak State College

Contributing Sponsors

Beneficent

Bryan Construction

David Lord Investments

Kaiser Permanente

Matrix Design Group

Southwest Airlines