Annual Meeting
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73rd Annual Meeting!
Our 73rd Annual Meeting was Thursday, May 8, 2025—thank you to all our members who joined us, both in person and virtually. During the meeting, we reflected on the past business year and shared our plans for the future. Our year-end financials were strong, reaffirming that 1st Advantage remains safe, sound, and secure.
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Save the Date
The next Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026. More details to come.
2025 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:
Paul J. Adamo

LTC Paul J. Adamo Ret. has served on the Board of Directors since 1992 with eight of those as the Chairman. He is currently serving on the Christopher Newport University Life Long Learning Society’s Steering Committee. LTC Adamo retired as a Senior Regional Service Planner for Hampton Roads Transit responsible for transit bus routes throughout the Hampton Roads region. He also served on the City of Hampton’s Coliseum Central Physical Improvements Committee and the Transportation Taskforce for Aging for the City of Newport News. LTC Adamo worked ten years for Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as a supervisor for the Visitor Center and School and Groups Services. LTC Adamo retired from the military after 20 years of service in June 1993. Prior to retirement he served as Deputy Commander of 7th Transportation Group and Inspector General for Fort Eustis and 4th Transportation Command, Germany. LTC Adamo is a past member of the Lions Club and has served as Vice President of the Fort Eustis Transportation Museum. LTC Adamo received a Sociology Degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a Masters Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.
Tamara Henderson

Tamara (Tami) W. Henderson serves as the Director of the Finance and Accounting Directorate, Headquarters United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (HQ TRADOC). With over 42 years of dedicated civilian federal service, she provides leadership, policy guidance, and fiscal stewardship for TRADOC’s $5 billion annual operating budget. Ms. Henderson oversees a professional team dedicated to excellence in resource execution, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and compliance programs. She also leads TRADOC’s Risk Management and Internal Control Program, driving auditability, standardized business practices, and effective resource stewardship. Her notable achievements include maintaining an exemplary track record in financial metrics, ensuring compliance with the Anti-deficiency Act (ADA), and delivering proactive financial operations consistently recognized by Army leadership. Ms. Henderson holds a Business Administration degree from Longwood University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration from Old Dominion University. She also holds a Level 3 Department of Defense Financial Management certification. For this past year, Ms. Henderson has served on the Supervisory Committee for 1st Advantage.
Andrae Via

Andrae J. Via was elected to the Board of Directors in 2007 and currently serves in the role of Vice Chairman. He graduated from William & Mary School of Law and received a Bachelors of Arts & Science degree from the University of Virginia (UVA). He serves as in-house counsel to a national wholesale and retail distribution company in the commercial real estate sector and works on projects throughout the nation. Born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, he returned to the Roanoke Valley after graduation from UVA, where he worked with middle school special education students for two years before heading to law school. During these two years, he also supervised several employees while managing an all-day summer camp and an after-school program for under-privileged children. Mr. Via remains active in the Hampton Roads community engaging in charitable work during his free time, along with spending time with his family and friends.
Jacqueline Wynn

Jacqueline (Jackie) A. Wynn has over 35 years of federal government experience, with a significant focus on financial management. As Director of the Acquisition Management and Oversight Directorate (AMOD), she leads contract oversight, acquisition management, and strategic organizational initiatives. Ms. Wynn has held leadership roles within the Department of Defense, including Deputy Budget Officer and Deputy Director of AMOD, where she managed high visibility, mission-critical projects. She holds a Business Administration degree from Columbia College and a Master’s in Management and Human Resource Development from Webster University. She also completed a Senior Resource Management course and is Level 3 Certified in Financial Management. For the past four years, Ms. Wynn has actively served on the Supervisory Committee for 1st Advantage. Ms. Wynn and her husband, Marcus Wynn, are parents to six children.