Our region’s military community is one of our greatest strengths, and supporting veteran talent is essential to building a stronger workforce and regional economy.
Join us for Regionalism Matters: Veterans & Business, Serving Those Who Served Through Regional Collaboration, presented in partnership with the Fredericksburg Regional Military Affairs Council (MAC).
We’re bringing together leaders from across our region to explore how businesses, workforce organizations, and community partners can collaborate to attract, hire, and retain veteran talent.
Meet the leaders who will guide this important conversation! Our moderator and panelists will share valuable insights, real-world experiences, and actionable strategies to help make the Fredericksburg region a premier destination for veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
Together, we can strengthen our workforce while serving those who have served.
Joe, a US Navy Veteran, has over three decades of engineering, management, and executive leadership experience with small and large defense contractors. He is currently the president of SimVentions, Inc. where he has worked the last 15 years. He has an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and holds a Certification in Merger and Acquisition Integration (CM&AI).
Dale Sisson is Vice President, Integrated Defense Systems at Global Technical Systems (GTS), where he leads the company’s Integrated Defense Systems Division in Dahlgren, VA. Mr. Sisson retired as a Navy Executive in 2025 after 28 years of service. His final assignment was as Technical Director for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. Mr. Sisson holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering from Virginia Tech where he is a member of the Distinguished Alumni Academy. A native and lifelong resident of King George, VA, Mr. Sisson is deeply committed to public service and community leadership. He served 12 years on the King George Board of Supervisors and held numerous county and regional leadership positions. He continues to serve today as a deacon and discipleship group leader at Round Hill Baptist Church.
Stephen A. (Steve) Cox joined Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in November 2019 as the President & CEO. Prior to joining RGI, Steve’s career spans a wide variety of experience including Senior Vice President – Communications & Marketing Operations at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Vice President – Public Relations at Sodexo, and President/CEO of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
Steve also served 23 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Enlisted Artilleryman, Infantry Officer and Public Affairs Officer. From 2006-2023, he served with the United States Senate Youth Program, leading a team of military officers representing all Service branches in operations and mentoring activities for high school students from across the country.
Steve received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. As well, he has earned both a Master of Science in Management – Marketing and a Master of Business Administration from University of Maryland – University College, and a Graduate Certificate in International Business Management from Georgetown University. He is also a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Department of Defense Information School. Additionally, he has served as graduate level adjunct faculty member at the University of Memphis, teaching courses on Marketing and Branding.
