Huntsville's own Minerva Defense has tapped Drew Hicks, a seasoned defense pro, as their new Vice President for Test and Evaluation (T&E) Instrumentation Programs! Hicks will be spearheading the strategic direction, management, and technical wizardry behind Minerva's government and commercial T&E initiatives. Based right here in Huntsville, this small business is making big waves! "Minerva's got a stellar team, deep-rooted in defense tech and customer savvy," Hicks exclaimed. "Joining them is an incredible opportunity, and my family and I are fully committed to Huntsville. Let's get to work!" Hicks boasts over 15 years of experience in military aviation, defense technology, manufacturing, and navigating those tricky government contracts. He's known for building awesome teams and leading complex DoD programs. Company President Bill Bailey III couldn't be happier: "Drew's a proven winner - competent, driven, and totally dedicated to our national security customers. This is a huge win for Minerva!" Hicks has a knack for building business units from the ground up, turning small teams into multimillion-dollar powerhouses, delivering crucial solutions to the Air Force, Army, and Redstone Test Center, among others. Before Minerva, Hicks held senior roles at Nomad Global and served as Senior Director of DoD Programs. As a decorated Marine Corps veteran with over a decade of service, Hicks is an expert in aviation logistics and maintenance, with multiple deployments across Central and South America under his belt. CEO Joseph Summers sums it up perfectly: "Drew's track record speaks for itself. He's the kind of leader, thinker, and person we want on our team. He just gets the job done!" (Courtesy of 256 Today)Minerva Defense Welcomes Drew Hicks as VP of T&E Instrumentation Programs!
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