Breese Quinn
Statement:

The Users Organization constitution states the UEC should, particularly 
through geographical distribution, represent "the interest of the entire 
high energy physics community."  Having worked for a large university, 
Fermilab, and now a small university, I feel I can bring a unique perspective 
to the UEC, encompassing a broad range of the community’s interests.  I 
believe that to ensure Fermilab's long-term future as a leading institution 
in HEP, one major mid-term challenge must be met: garnering solid support for
full exploitation of the Run II physics program.  Early termination of the run 
or rapid attrition within collaborations will jeopardize Fermilab's ability 
to remain front and center with exciting physics results through the end of 
this decade.  Any long-term future the lab envisions would certainly be threatened 
by diminished visibility in the next few years.  There are several ways in which 
the UEC can help meet that challenge, and I believe that I can make particularly 
strong contributions to two UEC efforts promoting our interests:  

1) As a Lederman Fellow, I have been recognized for communicating the excitement 
   of our field to everyone from Sunday School kids to Senators, and I would 
   like to bring that experience to the UEC Outreach committee.  

2) Through the DC Trip committee, I hope to strengthen relationships I have 
   developed with Congressional offices throughout the South, a region wielding 
   significant influence, while traditionally underrepresented in science and technology.