DLA Acquisition Director Matt Beebe (center) gives opening remarks while Defense Contract Management Agency’s Michael Shields (left), DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic and James McClaugherty, DLA Land and Maritime deputy commander, look on during the 2017 Captains of Industry forum Aug. 24 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. The DLA Land and Maritime-hosted forum brought together industry executives, DLA senior leadership and experts for candid discussion on a wide range of topics centering on readiness.