Hosting a conference for 2000 people in Atlanta requires a much different approach than managing a U.S. Air Force combat range.  DESA's done both.

Our wide range of assignments demand that we:
•    Find ways to work across disciplines
•    Bring people together to support different functions
•    Work with many types of employees in a variety of locations

Since DESA was founded in 1986, we've consistently performed contracts on time, within budget, and in accordance with the requirements and scope of work.

Our ability to meet varied demands is a direct result of our ability to assemble teams.  DESA team leaders draw on their years of experience, both within DESA and in the business world.

Diane E. Sumpter - Founder, President & CEO
Sumpter has devoted more than 25 years of her career to economic development. Her emphasis is on identifying and exploring new markets, managing operations, leading advocacy efforts for small, minority and women-owned businesses, and setting the pace for DESA's short- and long-term corporate growth.

Camille Shaw - Director, Event, Conference and Logistical Management
Shaw, with DESA since 1991, supervises the development, implementation, staffing, quality and fiscal management of all conferences, meetings, and events. She has executed successful conferences for groups ranging from 25 to more than 2,000 participants.

Greg Davis - Project Director
Davis has managed various projects since 2002.  He has more than 14 years of management experience, concentrated in business operations and customer service.  Davis develops and maintains DESA's strategic partnerships and raises community awareness of minority business. He directly assists minority businesses with advocacy, strategic planning, and total quality management.

Anthony Washington - Project Director, Senior Business Development Specialist
Washington has more than 20 years experience in facility support service contracting, managing a variety of government contracts.  With DESA since 1992, he is responsible for technical and contract management, ensuring execution of DESA's obligations from start to finish. Additionally, he provides high-level financial and business consultant services to minority-owned businesses.

Dionne Fleshman - Director, Community Affairs
Since joining DESA in 1995, Fleshman has worked with conference management, business development and community relations.  Supporting the community is a core value of DESA's.  Fleshman leads DESA's community relations activities which encompasses education, entrepreneurship and political activism.

Sophia Vickers - Manager, Accounting Services
With DESA since 1990, Vickers provides oversight for DESA's general accounting, as well as management and consulting support for projects.