Type Of Business:
Government organization dedicated to the protection of the United States
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Project management; Program execution; Effective leadership; Technology
Major Product/SVS:
Defense services
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing basketball and football; Remaining physically fit; Supporting the Denver Broncos
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (2005)
Affiliations Awards:
Purdue Student Chapter, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; San Diego Purdue Alumni Club
Charity:
Combined Federal Campaign, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his abilities to multitask, handle logistics and visualize the larger picture.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through the encouragement he received from his father to serve in the military; he applied for an ROTC scholarship in high school and was awarded one to college.
Extended Bio Profile:
Lt. Hughes served in the U.S. Navy for the past five years, after having completed a degree in mechanical engineering. In addition to working in his current capacity for the last seven months, he has been exploring other sectors, including quality assurance. However, he intends to return to his engineering roots.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the time and abilities of 200 personnel in the operations department; Overseeing operations; Scheduling; Maintaining 33 landing catamarans for tasking; Coordinating training with the U.S. Marine Corps
Education Certifications:
Surface Warfare Officer; Various Military Certifications
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Recipient, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Lt. Hughes hopes to have finished his military career, pursue engineering as a civilian, and earn a Master of Business Administration.