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Conversations with Undersea Tech Leaders

Conversations with Undersea Tech Leaders

Conversations with Ocean and Undersea Tech Leaders captures insights and guidance from successful leaders in the ocean and undersea technology community. Learn more from key members of the Industry, Academia and Research, Government and Advisory/Consulting communities below:

Leaders from Industry

  • Andy Jarrett, McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC)
  • Jim LaCroix, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
  • Don McCormack, McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC)
  • Brian McKeon, MIKEL, Inc.
  • Debbie Proffitt, PURVIS Systems
  • John R. Short, Senior Technologist/Leader in Undersea Technology
  • Rusty Smith, Applied Physical Sciences (GD)
  • Chris Weeks, Saab, Inc.

Leaders from Academia and Research

  • Jason M. Dahl, University of Rhode Island
  • Koty Sharp, Roger Williams University

Leaders from Government

  • Tom Carroll, Naval Undersea Warfare Center – Newport 
  • Richard “Mac” McNamara, NAVSEA PEO for Submarines (retired) and SBIR advocate

Leaders from Advisory/Industry Groups

  • Libby Day, South Australia Defense Teaming Center
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