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Ravenna Bohan
Controller, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
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Since 2018, Mrs. Bohan has served as the Controller for the Judiciary, overseeing financial operations. She has implemented financial systems, improved financial reporting, and streamlined financial policy. She actively participates in committees shaping the Judiciary's financial direction and ensures courts have the financial information they need. Her focus on customer service is evident in her efforts to create efficient and effective financial procedures for the entire Judiciary.
Mrs. Bohan boasts a 30+ year career in financial management across various sectors including federal (Department of Treasury, USDA, Judiciary), non-profit (Middle East Broadcasting Networks), and private (family-owned Potomac Glass Inc.). Throughout her career, she's held leadership positions like Controller and Deputy CFO, demonstrating a strong track record in financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management.
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Federal CFO Transformation in Dynamic Environments
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Owen Barwell
Chief Financial Officer, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Mr. Owen Barwell has more than 35 years experience in both Federal service and the private sector, including in scientific research, non-profit, and professional services. He comes to the NRC from a role as Chief Financial Officer at Independence Hydrogen, Inc., a veteran‑owned company developing low carbon hydrogen recycling projects. Previously, he was CFO for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a research and development center operated on behalf of the Department of Energy, where he was responsible for financial, budget, and acquisition functions.
Mr. Barwell’s resume includes stints as Acting CFO and Deputy CFO for DOE, where he was responsible for the department’s strategic plan, budget, finance and accounting, corporate business systems, and led approximately 500 staff and contractors. Earlier in his career, he served as a senior advisor at NASA, helping to implement a major initiative to improve business systems and processes. He also worked as a principal consultant at PwC Consulting, PricewaterhouseCoopers in both London and Washington, D.C.
A native of Derby in the United Kingdom, Mr. Barwell graduated from Lancaster University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
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Federal CFO Transformation in Dynamic Environments
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Jay Hoffman
Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Jay Hoffman is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). As CFO, Mr. Hoffman is the principal advisor to the USPTO Director in supporting and improving the accounting, budgeting, planning, contracting, and organizational performance systems of the USPTO. His responsibilities include managing the fiscal operations of the USPTO and providing leadership in areas defined by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 and other legislation designed to improve integrity in federal financial management. Mr. Hoffman oversees an annual budget exceeding $4.4 billion.
Mr. Hoffman has more than 27 years of federal financial management experience, including more than 20 years as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). He has work experience at two cabinet-level federal agencies and an independent commission where he has led efforts for the U.S. government in support of major national goals including health and safety, energy technology, and economic recovery.
Mr. Hoffman previously served as the CFO for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for eight years where he was the principal adviser to the CPSC Chairman on all aspects of financial management. Prior to joining the CPSC, Mr. Hoffman served as the Director of Program Analysis and Evaluation at the Department of Energy for six years and was the Department’s first Performance Improvement Officer. He spent seven years at the Department of Treasury serving in a number of roles, including at the United States Mint, where he was the Budget and Planning Director.
Mr. Hoffman is a recipient of the Meritorious Presidential Rank Award given annually by the president to no more than 5% of the federal government’s SES in recognition of “sustained extraordinary accomplishment” throughout their executive tenure.
Mr. Hoffman has a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Nebraska and a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University. He is also a former Presidential Management Fellow and has attained a Certified Government Financial Manager certification by the Association of Government Accountants.
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Federal CFO Transformation in Dynamic Environments, Agencies in the FM QSMO Marketplace: Getting Started
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