Judy Hardin

Defense and aerospace systems company

International

Marketing; Business development; Strategic planning; Community outreach

Defense and aerospace services

Deep sea fishing; Golfing; Singing; Dancing; Gardening

Bachelor's Degree in Business Development, La Salle University (2000)

South Region Minority Supplier Development Council; Marshall Prime Contractors Supplier Council; Missile Defense Agency Small Business Advocacy Council; Speaker and Presenter, Regional, Private and Nonprofit Associations; Huntsville Small Business Advanced Technology Cluster; Women Business Council of North Alabama

Past Chairman, The Harris Home for Children; Math and Science Workshops for Elementary Girls

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She attributes her success to having a voice, being motivated to excel and help others, and her mentors. Ms. Hardin has a long record of providing mission-driven results as supplier diversity professional across the southern region resulting in an increased diverse contracting business mix where she has been recognized by Raytheon, government and industry partners.

Ms. Hardin is also founder of LaCanova Business Consultants that provides strategy development and counseling for companies seeking to engage in the world of entrepreneurship. Ms. Hardin’s career has afforded her an opportunity to develop relationships across 36 states in the continental U.S. and international where she has an in-depth appreciation for multi-cultural approaches for doing business.

Collaborating with business partners; Enhancing the supply base; Reporting; Meetings; Leading activities; Panning duties

Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity

Numerous Awards and Recognitions for Leadership, Advocacy, Business Development and Community Service

In five years, Ms. Hardin intends to be a published author and is presently working on a book.