Port of New Orleans Names Wypyski COO
Committee and is a United States Coast Guard: Area Maritime Security and Port Readiness Board Member. Wypyski is a Certified Maritime Port Executive through the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives.He received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science Business Management/Marine Transportation/Nautical Science from New York State Merchant Marine Academy.“I am thrilled to join the Port of New Orleans team during this historic time in international commerce and the global supply chain,” said Wypyski. &ldquo
Gresham Named VP and Chief Counsel of Ingalls Shipbuilding
Coast community, serving as an active member of the American Red Cross, president-elect of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation, and past-chair of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Julie received her Bachelor of Science degree in speech communication from the University of Southern Mississippi, and her Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the University of Mississippi School of Law
Ingalls Promotes Nastasi to VP
, Nastasi served as chief executive officer of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and executive director for the chamber’s foundation. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Southeast Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross.A graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, Nastasi obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of communication, and earned a corporate communication certificate from Cornell University. Nastasi is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses program, the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Master&rsquo
HII Promotes Hughes and Jacobs
to the attraction, development and retention of the workforce.Prior to Jacobs’ role at Ingalls, she worked as senior director of human resources for L-3 Communications. A native of Mississippi, she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi.Together, the move to corporate by Hughes and between the divisions by Jacobs, will foster critical knowledge sharing and alignment within HII. These moves will be critical in continuing HII’s proven track record of developing leaders and talent, plus creating an environment that values
Ingalls Shipbuilding Promotes Nungesser to VP
to the Navy and returned two overhauled ships to the fleet. Previously, he served as director of planning yard services at Ingalls. Nungesser began his career at Ingalls in 1988 as an industrial engineer and holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an MBA from The University of Southern Mississippi
Munn Named VP and CFO of Ingalls Shipbuilding
multiple contract negotiations including Ingalls’ guided missile destroyer (DDG), amphibious transport dock (LPD), national security cutter (NSC), and life-cycle engineering and support services (LCE&S) programs. Munn holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi
Merchent Named CEO of VT Halter Marine
responsibility, leading programs critical to both the business and the U.S. Navy, culminating his career there as the Vice President, Surface Combatants, Fleet Services and U.S. Coast Guard Programs.Merchent has a Bachelor’s of Science in business management from the University of Southern Mississippi, as well as certificates on executive leadership from the Harvard Business School; executive finance from the Wharton School of Business; executive marketing from the University of Maryland
Shipbuilding: Weldon Named VP at HII Ingalls
served as chief procurement officer. He was named Instructor of the Year in 2017 for his work as an adjunct professor in technical and occupational mathematics at the Ingalls Apprentice School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi
Pharma-Safe Expands into West Texas
,” said Darrell Fontenot, Director of HSE. “His outstanding leadership credentials and business expertise allows us better serve clients in the Midland and Odessa areas and meet our strategic objectives.” McWilliams holds a degree in Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a National Registered Paramedic and an active member of the Pittsburg State University Advisory Board for the School of Construction and Technology. “Adding a physical presence in Midland was a logical step for us,” said Fontenot. “With the increased growth
Ingalls Names Nastasi Director of Communications
for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Foundation. She also served as an adjunct professor at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for eight years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications and a master’s degree in communications from the University of Southern Mississippi. During her career, she has served as the chair for several prestigious boards, including the 2016 winter board of regents for the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management. She was named to the “Outstanding Community Leadership Class” in 2011, by the
Ingalls Shipbuilding Promotes Wilkinson, Duthu
Guard customers. He has more than 25 years of experience at Ingalls, having worked in engineering, business development and programs management. He earned a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of New Orleans and an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi. He most recently served as the director of business development. In his new role, he will report to Tim Farrell, vice president of business development and strategy
