The Know Net Governmentwide Demonstration Project
Know Net 2 applies the extensive Lessons Learned from our nine years of work on the groundbreaking Governmentwide demonstration project, Know Net.
Know Net 2 looks forward to building on the fine work of everyone involved with Know Net and to continuing our record of exceptional service for many years to come.
As the successor project to Know Net and the beneficiary of its innovations, we feel it is important to celebrate the history and accomplishments of Know Net as well as to preserve, make available and continue to build upon the work done by so many.
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History of Know Net
In 1999, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services named Know Net a Demonstration Project under Executive Order 13111
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Know Net quickly went from being a policy shop project to a Departmental project and then to a Governmentwide Project relied upon daily by thousands of Federal employees, contractors, grantees and citizens.
Know Net utilized a novel approach to governance by providing a direct, timely, usable, and auditable connection between law, regulation, policy, and guidance and Agency management down through bench level practitioners (Federal employees, contractors and grantees) generating a significant cost, performance and capability improvement in accountability and in the delivery of:
policy dissemination and oversight
compliance tracking and reporting
on-the-job training and collaboration.
Know Net Partners and Supporters
The development of Know Net was supported through financial and in-kind resource allocations from the following Know Net Partners and Supporters:
Department of Energy
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Health and Human Services and its Operating Divisions
Department of Navy
Department of State
Department of Treasury
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration
General Services Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Social Security Administration.
As a knowledge management, e-Learning and Performance Support - project, Know Net's creation was unprecedented in that hundreds of senior, middle and bench level Federal professionals from both Civilian and Military Agencies across Government provided their expertise and worked to make Know Net accurate, complete, reliable and effective. Line, staff, program, legal and policy review was done, was constantly sought and was always welcome.
Because of this, Know Net pioneered a living community of practice long before digital communities of practice began. Participants thought and acted on a Federal basis, not just an Agency or Departmental basis. Knowledge was assembled, developed, vetted and maintained by the participants because the participants cared deeply that knowledge should be available to all 24/7.
It is impossible for us to list everyone who contributed to Know Net, but credits are provided in Know Net Management Sponsors, Project Leadership, Contributors.
Know Net Recognitions
Know Net was recognized several times for its innovation and quality:
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2007 Innovations in American Government
Know Net was nominated by the Department of Energy for The 2007 Innovations in American Government Award presented by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government. This award, now in its 20th year, is heralded as the premier public-sector honor in the nation.
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Grace Hopper Leadership in Technology Award
2002 Know Net was nominated for the 2002 Grace Hopper Leadership in Technology Award sponsored by Government Executive Magazine. The Government Technology Leadership Awards program recognized federal projects making exceptional contribution to mission accomplishment, cost effectiveness and service to the public. This award honors Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, a gutsy technology trailblazer and 43-year Navy veteran deeply committed to promoting innovation. The project was at Working Prototype stage when chosen.
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Excellence in Government
2000 Know Net was named a Finalist for the Excellence in Government Award by the Federal CIO Council, the Industry Advisory Council and the Council for Excellence in Government. The project was at Advanced Prototype stage when chosen.
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Miles Romney
1999 Know Net Electronic Training and Support Network on the Logistics SuperSite nominated for Miles Romney Award; Awarded Honorable Mention.
Know Net Management Sponsors, Project Leadership and Contributors
Know Net Management Sponsors
John J. Callahan, ASMB/OS (Retired)
Marc Weisman, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OS/ONC, Director
Terry Tychan, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OS/ASAM/DASGAM (Retired)
Project Leadership
Stephen E. Mahaney, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OAMP/DLP (Retired)
Project Contributors
Defense Acquisition University
Douglas Goetz
Department of Agriculture
Perry Broadhus, Graduate School USDA (Retired)
Department of Commerce
Nancy Walters
Department of Defense
Deborah Bennett
Sarah Ball
Tom Ruckdaschel
Department of Energy
Gaynel Abadie
Camille Beben
John Carpenter (Retired)
Jerry Hanley
Tonya Kuhn-McClain
Faye Zimmerman
Department of Health and Human Services
Teneshia Alston, OSDBU
Norm Audi, OS/ASAM/OAMP (Retired)
Gary Boyd, OAMP/OS
Gwendolyn Briscoe, PSC (Retired)
William Brodt, NIH
Hamilton Brown, FDAKim Buechling, NIH
Jackie Carey, AHRQ
Gary Chandler, IHS
Lennie Childs, NIH
Joe Cook, OS
John Cousins, PSC
Ilene Cranisky, Office of General Counsel
Mike Cumming, NIH
Daryl Drapeau, IHS
Albert Gaul, FDA
John Grady, OS (Retired)
Barbara Fine, IHS
Pat Fisher, CDC
Wyman Ford, IHS
Diane Frasier, NIH
Gloria Garcia, IHS
Kathleen Gobbett, Office of Inspector General (Retired)
Christopher Goggins, NIH
Garland Gray, SAMHSA
Aleta Harris, NIH
Mendel Hill, FDA (Retired)
Katherine Hughes, OAMP/OS
Peter M. Kelchner, FDA
James Kerr, Sr., OS/ASAM/OAMP/DLP
Ken Kotchenreuther, HRSA
Mark Lee, IHS
Ruth Lewis, OSDBU
Carol Martin, IHS
Ed Martin, ASMB/OS
Mark Minnick, NIH
Sherley Mizzell, NIH
Sue Mundstuk, ASMB/OS (Retired)
Waldo Nelson, DLP/OAMP/ASAM (Retired)
Jerald O'Hara, CDC
David Orchard, NIH
Doris Pearson, OS/OAMP
Debra Peters, OSDBU
Marilyn Pittore, NIH
Linda Purnell, OSDBU
Clarence Randall, OSDBU
Heather Ransom, PSC
David Ramos, NIH
Debbie Ridgely, OSDBU
Michelle Ringo, SAMHSA
Reggie Roary, NIH
Kesa Russell, OAMP/OS
Alan Schoenberg, OS/ASAM/OAMP/DAP, Director
Margie Schultz, PSC
Carole Shebby, OAMP/OS
Raffie Shahrigian, OS
Harvey Shifrin, NICHD/NIH
Doug Smith, OSDBU
Suzanne Stinson, HRSA
Raleigh Tanner, PSC
Rick Taylor, NIH
Harry Tomlin, PSC (Retired)
Mary Ann Veitch, Office of Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Service
David Walters, OS
Robyn York, IHS
Lori Walker, OS
Nancy Weisman, ASRT/OGMP
Maureen Williams, ASMB/OS
Marty Yazzie, IHS
Verl Zanders, OS (Retired)
Dorothy Zurita, IHS
Department of Homeland Security
Jack Daly, TSA
Joseph Gerhart, DHS
Barbara Hayes, TSA
Leslie Mooring, TSA
Jack Sweeney, DHS
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Linda Stivaletti, OS
Department of Treasury
Steve Sosson
Department of State
Coreen Brown, Office of Logistics Management
Lisa L. Million, Policy Branch Chief
David Melton
Barry Shpil, Fleet Management
Daniel Young, Property Management Branch Chief
Department of Veterans Affairs
Bill Bardwell
Carla Brees
Elaine Jackson
Freddie Martinez
Barbara Matos
Robert McKenna
Sandra Miller
Charles Roberson
James Teal
Federal Aviation Administration
Marion Carlson
Deborah Hill
General Services Administration
Connie Aaron, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Elizabeth Allison, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Ted Bembenek, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Martha Caswell, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management (Retired)
Janet Dobbs, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Ed Lawler, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
John Adams, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management (Retired)
James Begis, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Rick Bender, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Robert Holcombe, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Diedre Huber, GSA FSS (Retired)
Laurie Feld, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Lois Mandell, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Patrick McConnell, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Stanley Milinski, GSA Fleet
Mike Moses, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Connie Pate, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management (Retired)
Jacquie Perry, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Lynne Price, GSA FSS
Becky Rhodes, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Bill Rivers, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management (Retired)
David Robbins, GSA FSS
Darlene Stickel, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
James Vogelsinger, GSA Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management
Bill Webster, GSA Fleet
Bill Wilson, GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy
Government Accountability Office
George Strader, Controller
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Edward Ahmad
Jeffrey Parker
Michael Showers
Office of Federal Procurement Policy
Stan Kaufman
David Muzio
Office of Management and Budget
Jack Kelly (Retired)
Social Security Administration
Rose Ann Corley
Brenda Gallagher
John Spencer
Chip Sraver
James Trickett, Deputy Associate Commissioner (Retired)
U.S. Air Force
Rex Curry
Jeff Grages
Bob Wiley
U.S. Coast Guard
Henry Herzberg, Fleet Manager
U.S. Census Bureau
Clement Nettles
Robert Tudor
U.S. Maritime Administration
Dennis Brennan
U.S. Navy
Lisa Bernier
Bob Gill (Retired)
David Leeper
Dayton Rumbough (Retired)
U.S. Postal Service
Frank Sheer
Know Net 2 Provides Continuity to the Federal Community
On March 31, 2008 Know Net completed its service as a Government project due to the reorganization and realignment of its sponsoring component, the Office of Acquisition and Management Policy (OAMP) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
We want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank HHS OAMP for nine years of leadership on Know Net.
The Know Net founders completed an assessment and concluded that a continuation project should be begun.
Due to continued interest and demand, Know Net 2 was founded to continue the work begun in the original Know Net project and to complete the mission of, and fully realize all the benefits of, Know Net.
Many of the fine organizations and individuals involved in Know Net are or will be involved in Know Net 2 as we position Know Net 2 for success.
Know Net 2 was founded as a private sector project which will work in cooperation with public, other private and non-profit organizations to accomplish its mission. It will continue to serve the Know Net Partners and Supporters listed above in the Federal Government as well as additional Federal Civilian and Military Agencies, Federal contractors, grantees, and of course, the citizens of the United States of America at home and abroad.
So with a tip of our hat and a deep and heartfelt thank you to the truly wonderful individuals and organizations listed above who laid a strong foundation with Know Net, we welcome you to Know Net 2!