About the President’s “E” Award

Bode Technology Receives the President’s “E” Award

An “E” Award is the highest honor the federal government can give to a U.S. exporting company. It may be given to people, firms, or organizations engaged in the marketing of products that make significant contributions to the expansion of the export trade of the United States.

More on the Presidential “E” Award:

• Congressional Record
• E Awards Program
• Letter from Governor McDonnell
• Letter from Chairman Bulova

Bode Technology is Honored

The recognition of Bode for this honor highlights the importance of the President’s National Export Initiative (NEI), which aims to double exports over the next five years to support two million American jobs. Given the region’s innovative technology base and strong international business community, Northern Virginia especially stands to benefit from the NEI.

Bode, which is located in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, specializes in DNA collection and analysis. It provides services to law enforcement agencies in all 50 states and more than 30 countries worldwide. It also provides critical assistance in identifying victims of mass disasters and missing persons. In addition, Bode has been a partner in helping to reduce human trafficking. Last year, the company was awarded the Virginia Governor’s Award for Excellence in International Trade by Governor Tim Kaine.

Press Release

Bode Technology Receives Presidential “E” Award in Recognition of Leadership and Accomplishments

Forensic DNA Experts Awarded Highest Honor by the Federal Government for Promoting the President’s National Export Initiative (NEI)

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GlobalOptions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLOI), a leading provider of domestic and international risk management services, today announced Bode Technology, its forensic DNA analysis and solutions unit, are awarded the President’s “E” Award by Secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke. The President’s “E” Award is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition offered by the U.S. government to U.S. businesses who make significant contributions to the expansion of exports from the United States. The award ceremony was held May 13 at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

President Obama’s National Export Initiative (NEI) goal of doubling U.S. exports and supporting over 2 million jobs over the next five years has raised the profile and importance of exports to our nation’s continued economic recovery. Bode is being honored for its achievement in enhancing export growth, which helps “strengthen our economy and create American jobs,” according to Secretary Locke. Bode receives the President’s “E” Award for supporting the U.S. economy and creating American jobs, but also for developing international projects while being sensitive to the political and cultural realities within each nation.

“I want to congratulate Bode on its achievement, and for supporting critical export-related jobs for American workers,” said Secretary Locke. “President Obama’s initiative was designed with one overriding goal: to get people back to work in jobs that provide security, dignity, and a sense of hope for the future. Its businesses like Bode that have a proven record of success that are going to help us meet or exceed that goal.”

“Bode’s growth into the international market has grown rapidly over the past several years, and continues to accelerate as the products and services offered are vital to support the development of national forensic DNA systems,” according to Barry Watson, CEO and President of GlobalOptions’ Bode Technology unit.

“We understand the influences cultural and historic realities have on the positive development of a state-of-the-art forensic system within a nation, and take them into consideration when we help to create unique solutions for each nation,” said Ed Huffine, Vice President for International Development for Bode Technology.

Bode, who specializes in DNA collection and analysis, provides solutions to law enforcement agencies in all 50 states and more than 30 countries worldwide. Bode also provides critical assistance in identifying victims of mass disasters and missing persons, in addition to being a partner in helping to reduce human trafficking, globally. Last year, the company was awarded the Virginia Governor’s Award for Excellence in International Trade by Governor Tim Kaine.