The Community Advisory Council
The GPGBR’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) was formed with leaders from government, business, labor, education, the faith-based community, non-profits and civic organizations from across Prince George’s County and the region. By creating such a broad based advisory structure, The Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable hopes to establish a vehicle for exchange of valuable information and insight from the varying perspectives of its Council members.
By creating such a broad based advisory structure Information gleaned from Community Forums conducted by the Roundtable across Prince George’s County is being used by the CAC to develop a VisionFramework® for the county’s future and an economic development model which enhances business and investment opportunities and markets the county’s unique assets. This VisionFramework® will demonstrate where the county should be positioned in 5, 10, and 20 years from now. It is through this grass roots effort that dialogue and interaction can affect public policy and improve the overall discourse between business and the residents who use their goods and services. This interaction with community leaders will help everyone to clearly understand the hopes and aspirations of all who live and work here. Councilor Groups were formed to deal with those concerns most often mentioned by citizens during our Community Forums—Public Safety, Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Education.
Brig Gen (ret) John “Dragon” Teichert
Chair of Community Advisory Council
Brigadier General (ret) John "Dragon" Teichert was named Chair of the Community Advisory Council by the Board of Directors.
After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, John entered the United States Air Force as an F-15E combat pilot. He would go on to serve as an F-22 test pilot and eventually lead as the commander of Joint Base Andrews, the commander of Edwards Air Force Base, and our nation’s Senior Defense Official in Iraq. General Teichert ended his service in the Air Force as the Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force, International Affairs. During his career, he logged over 2,000 flight hours in 38 different aircraft types.
General Teichert is a champion for inspirational, innovative, integrity-filled leadership. He has vast whole-of-government leadership experience – from cutting-edge technology to our nation’s most sensitive international relationships. John has written and spoken extensively on leadership, national security, innovation, risk management, and international affairs. He is an Amazon #1 best-selling author and a former candidate for U.S. Senate who maintains a robust schedule of international-level media engagements. John is the founder and president of Capital Leadership LLC, developing the leaders our nation needs and fostering a leadership style that breaks barriers, challenges convention, and ignites innovation. His eclectic activities can best be followed through johnteichert.com and LinkedIn as he continues to serve with his amazing wife Melonie and their three remarkable children. was named Chair of the Community Advisory Council by the Board of Directors. Mr. Brownlee has a distinguished background and significant experience as a commercial realtor. He is a former government administrator and a long-time civic activist in Prince George’s County, where he has served on many boards and commissions, including a period as Chair of the County’s Revenue Authority.
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) was established as our primary link to the people of the county, serving as a sounding board and in the formulation of policy and positions.