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74th Annual Meeting!

Our 74th Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026. We’ll share updates, highlights, and a look at what’s ahead. Register and attend the live meeting—either in person or virtually—for a chance to win one of five $100 cash prizes.*

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Thursday, May 7, 2026  1:00 – 1:30 PM

Kiln Creek Branch
110 Cybernetics Way, Yorktown

 

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2026 Board of Directors Nominees

As part of 1st Advantage’s pre-election process, the Nominating Committee has considered candidates for open Board positions and developed the following list of qualified nominees for the election:

Michael J. Doucette

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Michael J. Doucette graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.S. in Chemistry and Master of Health Administration from VCU. His career with Riverside started in 1989, when he was Assistant Vice President of Riverside Regional Medical Center. From 1993 to 2008, Mr. Doucette served as Vice President/Administrator of the Riverside Medical Group. From 2009 to 2021, Mr. Doucette served as Vice President and ultimately, President of Riverside Regional Medical Center. He currently serves as Senior VP of Support Services and Operational Excellence for Riverside Health. Mr. Doucette currently serves on the Boards of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsula, the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank, Newport News Public Art Foundation, Shared Hospital Services, and Radiology Services of Hampton Roads.

 

Laurence M. Smail

 

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Laurence M. Smail retired as Counsel, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Ft. Eustis, VA. He was appointed an Assistant Professor of Management, Florida Institute of Technology, Graduate Program in Hampton Roads Virginia in January 1999. Professor Smail has been teaching college courses in management and government procurement since 1973. Mr. Smail held civilian legal positions with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy for 35 years. He served as Captain in the U.S. Army as a Legal Officer. Mr. Smail is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager and a National Contract Management Association Fellow. He received his B. A.and Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University and his MBA degree from the College of William andMary. Mr. Smail serves as past President of Christopher Newport University’s Theatre Guild and is an Officer inChristopher Newport University’s Life Long Learning Society. Mr. Smail has served on the Board of Directorssince 1973, and has held the positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary. Mr. Smail was the Chairmanof the Board of Directors from 2007 to 2012 and is currently the Treasurer.

 

Jacqueline Wynn

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Jacqueline (Jackie) A. Wynn retired from the federal government after 44 years, over 35 of which were spent within financial management mainly focusing on budget and acquisition. She recently served as Director of the Acquisition Management Directorate (AMOD), with lead for strategic organizational initiatives. Mrs. Wynn has held multiple leadership roles within the Department of Defense, including Deputy Budget Officer, Deputy Director of AMOD and Chief of the Headquarters Activities Division where she managed high-visibility, mission-critical projects. Jackie holds a Business Administration degree from Columbia College and a Master’s in Management and Human Resource Development from Webster University. She also completed several Senior Resource Management courses and is Level 3 Certified in Financial Management. She also actively served on the Supervisory Committee for 1st Advantage for over four years. Jackie and her husband, Marcus Wynn, are parents to six wonderful children, and proud grandparents to one granddaughter.

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Disclosures

*Prize winners will be contacted after the meeting. Cash prizes will be deposited into the winner’s 1st Advantage savings account.