GENERAL DYNAMICS ELECTRIC BOAT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President, Planning
Andrew Bond became Vice President of Planning in April 2022. In this position, he is responsible for the Planning organization and optimizing integration of the planning business systems and processes into the overall enterprise. Prior to this position, Andrew was Vice President of Human Resources at Electric Boat. Before joining Electric Boat, Andrew was the Vice President of Human Resources at Bath Iron Works. He joined Bath in 1998, working on the concept design for the DDG 1000 ZUMWALT Class destroyer and later graduated from BIW's Engineering Development Program. Andrew holds a bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Webb Institute and a master's degree in System Design and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Chief Supply Officer
Beth Rafferty was named Vice President and Chief Supply Officer in June 2021. In this position, she is responsible for the material and acquisition value stream across the business, including design and engineering, construction, material conveyance, supply chain development, strategic sourcing and product life cycle. Beth began her career at Electric Boat in 1994 and has served in a range of positions including Director of Integrated Power Systems, Director of Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering and Design, and most recently as Vice President of the Columbia Program. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from New York Polytechnic University and is a graduate of the company's business leader program.
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- Business Manager / Financial Secretary, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1186
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- Key Senior Staff Member
- Director, Communications and Public Affairs
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- Vice President, Real Estate and Facilities
Dave Roberts was named vice president of Real Estate and Facilities in December 2023. In this position, he is responsible for oversight of all enterprise real estate construction, management and maintenance, including new and existing facilities, production support assets, utilities and infrastructure. Dave served 30 years in the submarine force including command of USS Dallas, Naval Submarine School and Submarine Learning Center. Prior to joining Electric Boat, he gained business experience at a small LLC in Boston, and manufacturing experience as the assembly and test director at Northrop Grumman, Sunnyvale, CA. Dave earned a bachelor's degree in naval architecture from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master's degree in engineering management from George Washington University.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Nuclear Operations and Fleet Support
Emil Casciano was named Vice President of Nuclear Operations and Fleet Support in January 2021. In this position, he is responsible for oversight of all nuclear waterfront departments, including Waterfront Engineering, NRMD, Radiological Controls, the Compatibility Test Facility and the Planning Yard. Prior to this assignment, he was Vice President of Design and Engineering. Emil began his career at Electric Boat in 2013 as Program Manager for fleet support and for the UK TRIDENT Program Office. He joined Electric Boat following a distinguished 31-year career in the naval submarine force during which he served as commanding officer of USS Philadelphia and Commander of Submarine Squadron Two in Groton, with responsibility for seven Navy ships and crews, including six submarines. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College and a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the Catholic University of America.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Columbia Program
Eric Snider was named Vice President of the Columbia Program in June 2021. In this position, he is responsible for the U.S. Navy's Columbia Class Submarine Program and collaborative support provided to the UK's Dreadnaught Program. Eric joined General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences (APS) as Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President in September 2020. Before joining APS, he served for 34 years in Naval Reactors in a series of positions, and last reported directly to Admiral Caldwell as Program Manager for the Virginia program. He has a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from North Carolina State University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Steward / Business Agent, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1302
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- Vice President, Production Special Projects, Health and Safety
James P. Gildart was named vice president of production special projects, health and safety in 2023. In this role, he is responsible for operational readiness of the South Yard Assembly Building and related projects to ensure a seamless startup of Columbia construction in Groton, and serves as senior advisor to the executive staff to improve final assembly and test velocity on Virginia. He is also responsible for championing health and safety across Electric Boat. Prior to this role, Gildart was vice president of Groton operations, responsible for manufacturing, construction and test activities at the shipyard. He also served as the chief nuclear officer, responsible for nuclear work and testing performed at Electric Boat Groton and the Nuclear Repair Maintenance Department at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. Gildart joined the company in 1986 as a nuclear shift test engineer and progressed through a series of Engineering and Operations management positions. He earned a bachelor's degree in marine engineering from Maine Maritime Academy and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Union College. He is also a graduate of the company's business leader program.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, General Counsel and Environmental Health
Jay Atkinson was named Vice President and General Counsel in June 2022, bringing with him 13 years of private practice and in-house legal experience. In this position, he is responsible for all legal issues facing the enterprise. Jay joined General Dynamics in 2020 as Director, Assistant General Counsel at the corporate office in Reston, VA. Prior to that, he was a Director of Corporate Development and Assistant General Counsel at Leidos, Inc. Jay holds a bachelor's degree from Duke University, a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Virginia's Darden School of Business.
Job Titles:
- President / Electric Boat Apprentice Alumni Association
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Key Senior Staff Member
Kevin Graney became president of General Dynamics Electric Boat in October 2019.
Graney began his shipbuilding career with General Dynamics Electric Boat in 1995, as a senior engineer, working on the high-speed turbine generator set for the Virginia-class submarine. He was then assigned as a fluid systems supervisor, working with Newport News Shipbuilding to design the reactor plant fluid systems of the next-generation aircraft carrier - the CVN 78 program. He later managed a team of Electric Boat designers and engineers in the development of fluid systems for the British Astute-class submarine program. After working on the British submarine program, he became the program manager of capital projects and metrics in the Virginia-class submarine program office. He joined NASSCO in January 2006 as director of quality assurance and was promoted to vice president of engineering in July 2007. In 2010, Graney assumed the post of vice president of Programs and in January 2013 was promoted to vice president of Operations. In November 2013, Graney was named vice president and general manager, a position he held until assuming the role of president.
Graney was born in Cheektowaga, New York, in January 1964. He earned a bachelor's degree in marine engineering and nuclear science from State University of New York Maritime College in 1986. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a naval officer and served aboard submarines and as an instructor at Nuclear Power Training Unit Ballston Spa in New York. Graney currently lives in Stonington, Connecticut and is married to Cheryl Kidd Graney from Colchester, Connecticut. Together, they have a daughter, Katherine.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of the Virginia Program
- Vice President, Virginia Program
Larry Runkle became vice president of the Virginia Program in May 2020. In this role, he is responsible for design, construction, final assembly, test and delivery of Virginia-class submarines for the U.S. Navy. Prior to this assignment, Larry was Director of Virginia Class Submarine Construction Programs and Director of Maintenance and Modernization, where he was responsible for submarine repair work, modernization and site operations. Earlier in his career, Larry served as program manager for several highly successful Electric Boat programs. Larry joined Electric Boat in 1984 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Senior Vice President
Mark Rayha was named Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer in 2023. He was previously named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2019. Before joining Electric Boat, Mark was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of General Dynamics Mission Systems. He also previously served as the Staff Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis for General Dynamics and worked for General Dynamics Land Systems in Finance and Programs. Mark earned a Bachelor of Business, with concentrations in accounting and finance, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Job Titles:
- President / Electric Boat Athletic Club
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Fast Attack Engineering
Matt Olander was named vice president of Fast Attack Engineering in January 2024. In this position, he is responsible for design, engineering and construction support of fast-attack submarine programs including Virginia, SSN(X), SSN AUKUS and Seawolf programs. Prior to this assignment, Matt was the vice president of Design and Engineering, where he was responsible for completing the Columbia and Virginia Block V designs, shaping the future of Virginia blocks and concept development for the next-generation submarine, SSN(X). Matt has over 25 years of experience at Electric Boat and has held positions of increasing responsibility. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's degree in mechanical engineering, and from University of Connecticut with a dual bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and material science. In 2004, Matt received the General Dynamics Technology Excellence Award.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Columbia and Life Cycle Support Engineering and Quality and Radiological Controls
Megan Roberts was named vice president of Columbia and Life Cycle Support Engineering in January 2024. In this position, she is responsible for Columbia engineering products, construction support and transitioning Columbia into the fleet, in addition to providing life cycle support services for all classes. Megan will continue in her role as the vice president of Quality and Radiological Controls, where she is responsible for nuclear and non-nuclear quality assurance, audit and assessment, industrial radiography, welding and materials engineering, supplier quality and radiological controls. Megan holds a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan and is a graduate of Electric Boat's Business Leader Group (BLG) program.
Job Titles:
- President, Metal Trades Council of New London County, AFL - CIO
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- Vice President of the Quonset Point
- Vice President, Operations, Quonset Point Facility
Ray Gabriel was appointed vice president of the Quonset Point facility/operations in November 2021, assuming responsibility for all site operations including submarine module manufacturing, quality assurance, facilities, manufacturing engineering and support, and human resources. Previous to his assignment at Quonset Point, Ray served as vice president of planning and director of ship test and docking operations. Ray joined Electric Boat in 2016 after a distinguished 32-year career as a submarine Naval Officer. He holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Central Florida and is a graduate of EB's Business Leader Group (BLG) program.
Rocco Cavalieri was named Vice President of Finance in 2023, assuming day-to-day oversight of all Finance functions. Rocco has 20 years of experience at Electric Boat, holding positions of increasing responsibility within Finance and Contracts including a two-year assignment at General Dynamics headquarters in Strategic Planning. Rocco has been instrumental in leading the proposal, development and contracting efforts for the Virginia Block V/VI and Columbia Build 2 contracts and will continue to lead this effort in his new role. Rocco has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bentley University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Haven. He is also a graduate of Business Leader Group (BLG) 8.
Job Titles:
- President / Electric Boat Retired Salaried Employees Association
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Human Resources
Shawn Coyne became Vice President of Human Resources in May 2022. In this position, he is responsible for talent acquisition; workforce development; total rewards; diversity, equity and inclusion; employee and labor relations; and communications. In his 17 years of experience with Electric Boat, Shawn has been a member of each collective bargaining negotiation team and has provided guidance and counsel to company management on a variety of HR, safety and security matters. His most recent position was that of Deputy General Counsel, where he continued his work with HR, Safety and Security in addition to overseeing a team of outside counsel on various litigation matters. Shawn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire, a Juris Doctorate from the Western New England School of Law and is a graduate of EB's Business Leader Group (BLG) program.
Job Titles:
- President / Black Engineering Council
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- President, Marine Draftsmen 's Association MDA - UAW, Local 571, Port of New London
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- President / Hispanic Shipbuilders Association