Abe Dymond, Mba, Ll.M, Jd Email & Phone Number

Ferrum, Virginia, United States

Chief Legal Officer of the College

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

With nearly 4,000 professionals, AMS administers ten major agricultural commodity programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops. AMS also provides the agricultural industry with valuable services to ensure the quality and availability of wholesome food for consumers across the country and around the world.Serves as Deputy Director of the AMS Compliance, Audit, Risk, and Safety Division, which comprises a team of compliance, risk management, internal control and internal audit, investigative, emergency management, safety, and security professionals to support the overall mission and functional responsibilities of AMS. The Division supports AMS operational excellence and organizational integrity through:• Enterprise risk management• Agency safety, environmental, security and emergency management programs• Agency compliance program, misconduct investigations, and regulatory enforcement• Organizational performance, reporting, and process reviews and evaluations• Internal control system assessments and improvement activities• Internal audit program and liaison with all external auditors• Agency suspension and debarment program for non-responsible violators of agency program rules and commitments

Advise companies and non-profits on industry trends and pending policy issues. Review governance policies and practices and assess operating performance.Non-profit volunteer director and advisor.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the principal adviser to the Chairman and manager of the PCAOB’s executive team, I led the day-to-day operations of 10 business units—comprised of more than 800 employees with a $274 million budget—that contribute to trusted audit oversight by a Board of Directors. During my tenure, I facilitated the transition of a new full-time Board with a new strategic plan that involved extensive public outreach. I designed an organization-wide assessment of all programs and activities intended to transform the PCAOB to be an innovative, responsive, and forward-looking regulator. I developed the PCAOB’s first-ever enterprise risk management office to include organizational risk and security strategies as well as reconstituted the PCAOB’s internal audit function by leading a review of internal audit’s charter, operations, and planning processes. Additionally, I established a new position of Chief Data Officer while overseeing the development of an organizational data management strategy. I also oversee the development and execution of the organization’s first human capital strategic plan.

I advised Board Member Franzel on all matters that came before the Board, including proposed auditing standards and research projects, investigations and adjudications, inspections of registered accounting firms, international cooperative agreements, research programs and other public reports regarding PCAOB activities. As Special Counsel, I coordinated with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, other regulators, and external stakeholders. Additionally, I assisted and advised Board Member Franzel’s oversight of PCAOB budgetary and strategic programs. In that role, I provided policy guidance and interpretations of federal securities laws as well as the implementation of relevant rules and standards.

Woodbridge, Va

Member of the Board of Directors of a small non-profit organization that advances adult literacy on Prince William County, Virginia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I managed a portfolio of audits and prepared congressional testimony related to federal financial statement preparation, financial operations, cost management, and internal controls at the U.S. Department of Defense. I developed engagement objectives, scope, and methodologies as well as established milestones with congressional clients. As Assistant Director, I led a team of 20 auditors and analysts. Together, we identified risks and obstacles that prevented the DoD from successfully auditing its financial statements and managing its financial operations effectively and efficiently. Additionally, we made numerous recommendations to the Department, including through proposing legislation to address the issues identified.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I led a team of five attorneys in providing legal advice on audits of federal agencies, federally chartered non-profit corporations, and government programs. I also served as general counsel to the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) in promulgating accounting standards for the federal government. Additionally, I led and provided legal advice on investigations of various expenses and personnel matters, drafted legal opinions, drafted legislation for congressional committees, and led major publishing projects.

Various Posts

Supervisor, Administrative & Civil Law Division (Active Duty)COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE – SEVEN, US Army, Baghdad, Iraq 2003-2004As an Army Reservist called to active duty, I served as lead counsel responsible for advising the task force on civil law matters related to the military occupation of Iraq and combat operations, contractor relations, export controls, anti-corruption law, and U.S. obligations under international law. Additionally, I served as a Military Magistrate in search and seizure authorizations and military criminal cases as well as a member of three task force acquisition boards in evaluating procurement requirements and plans valued at over $5B. Assistant Legal Counsel (Reserve Duty)Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, Pentagon, VA 2002 – 2003 Assistant Legal Counsel (Active Duty), U.S. Army Reserve, Office of the Chief, Arlington, VA 2001 – 2002Supervising Attorney (Active Duty), 88th Regional Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Snelling, MN 1997 – 2000Trial Counsel; Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (Active Duty), U.S. Army Alaska, Ft. Richardson, AK 1996 – 1997Command Contract & Fiscal Law Attorney (Active Duty), U.S. Army South, Ft. Clayton, Republic of Panama 1994 – 1996

Master Of Laws (Ll.M), Military Law; Government Procurement

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English; Politics & Government