Paul A Weaver & Associates (PAW) was founded by Paul A Weaver Jr, a 35 year veteran of the United States Air Force and the Air Na-tional Guard. Previous to his retirement in 2002, he was the Director of the Air National Guard, a position that had him responsible for more than 106,000 Air National Guard mem-bers serving in all 54 States and Territories and a budget that exceeded $4 Billion dollars annually. During his tenure as the Director, he oversaw the most aggressive modernization program in the history of the ANG which allowed Air National Guard forces to become full partners in the USAF Aerospace Expeditionary Force. Previously, General Weaver commanded the 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York where he oversaw the construction of Stewart Air National Guard Base, the largest military construction project in the history of the Reserve Forces. PAW & Associates has a successful track record of advising and positioning clients in order to not only grow their businesses, but to see mutual success in aiding government agen-cies achieve success….building strong relationships for future growth. Combining extensive intergovernmental and leader-ship experience, PAW & Associates helps clients understand the strategic environment using a tactical approach, policy recommendations and budget implications, and assists in en-gaging relevant decision makers in shaping and achieving results. PAW & Associates’ success for the last ten years in lobbying/consulting across all areas for both large and small compa-nies has been quite remarkable and profitable for both. The partnership and bond between PAW and the companies they represent have proven to be an effective strategy that works for the long run. PAW & Associates provides unique insight and expertise in order to chart a steady course in a rapidly changing sea.