Nov. 1, 2019
            
                 DLA’s first chief data officer named DoD government executive of the year 
            
            
                
                
                    Fort Belvoir, Virginia —
                
                
                After more than 33 years of government service, all with the Defense Logistics Agency, Teresa W. Smith continues to thank her parents, family and mentors for instilling in her the importance of public service, something she believes led to her recognition as the Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year.