With more than 20 years of experience in organization development, strategic facilitation, and public-sector consulting, Joey has helped federal, state, and local agencies improve organizational performance and deliver greater value on complex infrastructure and public programs. Prior to his consulting career, he worked in Washington, D.C. on U.S. Congressional house races and supporting political messaging. Joey attended campaign management school, where he developed expertise in political strategy, grassroots mobilization, fundraising, and communications. His experiences have shaped his ability to navigate government institutions, build bipartisan relationships, and organize effective advocacy campaigns.

In his capacity as USAV Executive Director, Joey will oversee the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the USAV committee. His responsibilities will include leading the development of a formal committee charter, establishing clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and directing key advocacy initiatives that support the mission of SAVE. Joey will also serve as the official representative of USAV at major organizational events, including the USAV Symposium and the SAVE Value Summit.

We invite the SAVE community to join us in congratulating Joey on his appointment and in supporting him as he undertakes this significant role.

Highlights from this issue include:

• Exceptional Civilian Service Award: A feature on Mr. Jeffrey T. Hooghouse of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who has been recognized for his transformative leadership and generating over $5.4 billion in cost avoidance.
• FY25 Annual VE Report: A summary of the impressive estimated $12 billion in savings achieved across defense organizations in Fiscal Year 2025.
• Upcoming Events: Information on the 2026 SAVE International Value Summit in Milwaukee, a key event for professional development and networking in the value management field.
• Recent Projects: An overview of recent VE projects, including the modernization of hypersonic training assets and the reconfiguration of the IAMD Battle Command System.
• Training Opportunities: Details on upcoming VE training courses offered by the US Army T2COM Aviation and Missile Center.

This newsletter serves as a testament to the significant impact of VE in enhancing performance, reducing costs, and delivering optimal value. We hope you find this newsletter informative and that it inspires further innovation and collaboration.

Best regards,

Sharon Aldijaili, VMA
SAIC, Supporting VE Offices at
OUSW (R&E) SE&A SpE, AMC, and AvMC

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SAVE International is proud to announce the launch of a new joint training initiative with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE): the Product Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) Certificate. This collaborative 3-day program will equip professionals with the essential skills to optimize product and process value, thereby fostering innovation and competitiveness.

The Product Value Analysis / Value Engineering Certificate is issued jointly by SAVE International and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) that attests that a participant has completed a Value Analysis / Value Engineering course focused on the specific applications of the Value Methodology as the problem-solving methodology for products and processes. In this context, following the ASTM E1699 Standard and SAVE International’s VM Guide, the Value Methodology is a systematic process used by a multidisciplinary team to improve the value of a product or process, utilizing function analysis as the essential frame for problem-solving.

The objective of this Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) program is to equip participants from the manufacturing and product development areas with a comprehensive understanding and practical application of VA/VE principles, enabling them to optimize the value of products and processes.

For more information, visit www.value-eng.org/productvavecertificate.

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