ADP F&BO COA Newsletter - Dec 2025
ADP F&BO COA Newsletter - Dec 2025
ADP F&BO Culture Council Newsletter — December 2025: Driving Our Future
Overview: Reflecting on a year that tested resilience and paved the way forward
As 2025 comes to a close, the ADP F&BO community looks back on a year marked by challenges from competitive headwinds and a notable impact on a vital program. Yet, through teamwork and inventive problem‑solving, the team reached meaningful milestones, including a first flight of the X‑59 and the 70th anniversary celebration of the U‑2. The outlook for 2026 is bright, with opportunities stemming from new technologies, upgraded processes and tools, broader partnership opportunities, and a refreshed strategic plan designed to accelerate growth and foster forward‑leaning solutions. The shared message is clear: translate today’s lessons into tomorrow’s successes through collaborative effort. (Page not specified)
Accelerate Change: Individuals driving faster, smarter, more innovative work
Diego Godina, a Sr. Proposal Analyst, has propelled change behind the scenes by adopting a Classified Board of Estimates (BOE) tool across multiple spaces. His efforts have increased the pace and quality of BOEs, as he guides teams to use and embrace the tool, collects feedback for continuous improvement, and supports colleagues who are transitioning to the new system. His commitment to innovation is underscored by close collaboration with developers to refine the tool based on real‑world usage. (Page not specified)
Jane Halverson, a Manager in Financial Business Operations, has fully immersed herself in the ADP CRAD domain. She consistently pushes for change that improves the financial impact of CRAD proposals, thinking expansively, taking prudent risks when appropriate, and encouraging the team to operate with speed and efficiency while remaining adaptable. Her leadership highlights how bold ideas paired with calculated risk can drive meaningful results for ADP. (Page not specified)
Collaborate to Win: Teamwork and shared information drive better proposals and outcomes
Aaron Daar, a Contract Management professional, has hit the ground running by maximizing collaboration in every meeting and task. He works to remove barriers, keeps tasks on track, and ensures quality in execution. His proactive engagement demonstrates a culture of teamwork and a commitment to delivering results. (Page not specified)
Molly Robbins, another key member of the contracts team, embodies the principle of Hear & Be Heard. She adeptly leads teams through complex proposals and contracts with a respectful approach that invites open dialogue. Her leadership fosters trust and accelerates the path to the right decisions by valuing diverse perspectives. (Page not specified)
Hear & Be Heard: Fostering open communication and inclusive collaboration
Erin Willis and Sara Roy, Managers in Financial Management, have guided Opx Excellence activities this year, ensuring that voices from various areas are heard and considered. They have steered projects with a growth mindset, facilitated tough conversations, and collected diverse feedback to improve outcomes across the organization. (Page not specified)
Kevin Schultz, a Manager and Proposal Analyst, exemplifies the Collaborate to Win mindset by ensuring planning points of contact (POCs) are included in new proposal discussions and by sharing BOEs and critical assumptions to align schedules with submissions. This collaborative approach has helped boost the likelihood of success by ensuring submissions are timely, coherent, and credible. (Page not specified)
Employee Spotlights: Recognizing leadership, adaptability, and culture champions
Chandler McCalla, a Sr. Proposal Analyst, demonstrates Accelerate Change through his leadership in deploying the new 1LMX process across Aero and ADP. He conducted hands‑on training for the material estimating team, updated the CBOM template to reflect 1LMX requirements, and presented these changes at the BOE Author 1LMX Roadshow to standardize practices across the organization. He also contributed to core testing of the 1LMX MCE Tool, providing essential feedback to speed up deployment and adoption. (Page not specified)
Ai‑Thao Pham, Sr. Proposal Analyst, embodies the Collaborate to Win ethos by developing an Advanced Mock ADP CBOM and sharing it as a training resource. This initiative helped newer estimators tackle unfamiliar scenarios, broaden their skill sets, and position Ai‑Thao as a subject‑matter expert, thereby accelerating onboarding, reducing learning curves, and strengthening the overall capability of the estimating team. (Page not specified)
The Empire of OneLM: Lauren Moulton is celebrated as a driving force behind the OneLM Culture, with colleagues highlighting her positive energy and her ability to foster cross‑site collaboration. People emphasize how her leadership has energized the culture initiative, aligning with leadership, and starting meetings with OneLM behaviors to keep sessions engaging and timely. (Page not specified)
Colleagues express gratitude for Lauren’s organization and guidance within the Culture Council, noting that her efforts help peers connect across F&BO and foster a collaborative environment that quickly becomes second nature to the organization. (Page not specified)
ADP F&BO Culture Council: Members and mission
The Culture Council remains grateful to all its members for stepping up to drive cultural change within ADP F&BO. The team recognizes the contributions from communications, site co‑leads, survey leads, Lunch with Leadership organizers, and subcommittee members who supported events, surveys, newsletters, and ideas that helped make the return to a vibrant culture a success. (Page not specified)
There is an open invitation for colleagues to share stories of OneLM behaviors observed in the workplace by emailing Jordyn.S.Kelley@lmco.com, reinforcing a culture of recognition and storytelling that strengthens community ties across the organization. (Page not specified)
Upcoming Events: Connecting people through festive activities, learning, and conversations
Palmdale, Tuesday, 12:00 PM (PST) — Gingerbread House Contest & Cookie Swap: A holiday‑themed event offering prizes for the best gingerbread creation. Participants can join solo or in teams of up to four. A basic gingerbread kit is provided, along with cookie tins for sharing treats. This is a flex‑time event; participants should RSVP via the form linked in the newsletter. (Page not specified)
Fort Worth, Friday, 6:30 PM (CST) — A Holiday Party: An informal pot‑luck gathering at 221 West Lancaster Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to indicate dish contributions; parking and entry details will be sent after RSVP. This event is separate from team meals and cannot be charged as a work expense. (Page not specified)
All sites, Wednesday, 12:00–1:00 PM (EST) — Lunch & Learn: Aeronautics Strategy‑to‑Action Overview: A cross‑site session covering strategic transitions, hosted in Palmdale, Fort Worth, and Marietta with a common focus on practical implementation. (Page not specified)
Table Talks with Tom Hungerford, Vice President of F&BO: An opportunity to bring lunch and engage in dialogue with leadership. Upcoming meetings will be announced, with topics including Contracts—Estimating—Planning and cross‑site planning conversations. (Page not specified)
Other gatherings include Palmdale and Marietta happy hours, pumpkin contests, and additional informal sessions designed to strengthen team connections across locations. (Page not specified)
Closing thoughts: Building a resilient, collaborative, and innovative culture
Across ADP F&BO, the emphasis remains on translating daily experiences into strategic advantages—accelerating change where it benefits the business, fostering collaboration to win, and ensuring every voice can be heard. The Culture Council continues to champion a unified OneLM culture that promotes inclusion, teamwork, and continuous development as the organization advances into 2026. (Page not specified)
