SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 — Capt. Kevin Brenton (U.S. Navy, Ret.) has joined Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) introduced at this time that the corporate as company director of buyer affairs for submarine packages. Brenton served most not too long ago as deputy director of the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, overseeing strategic weapons techniques. He started his new place on Monday.
“Kevin brings a wealth of leadership and maritime experience to our company, and he is going to be an excellent fit for our team,” mentioned Marty Chanik, HII’s company vp, buyer affairs for Newport News Shipbuilding. “His extensive naval career provides him with a vast understanding and at-sea knowledge of submarines and how they operate and support Navy missions. I am confident his expertise in these programs will be critical in continuing our company’s legacy as the solution-provider for nuclear-powered submarines.”
Prior to becoming a member of HII, Brenton had a number of naval instructions, together with Submarine Squadron 20 in Kings Bay, Ga., and the submarines USS Portsmouth (SSN 707) and USS San Francisco (SSN 711). He additionally served on the staffs of the Chief of Naval Operations; Commander, Submarine Forces; and the Joint Staff.
Brenton is a local of Southport, CT, and has a bachelor’s diploma from the University of Notre Dame, a grasp’s diploma in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a grasp’s of science from the National War College in Washington, D.C.