DAYTON, Ohio, May 18, 2022 – Global aerospace and defense leader Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) today recognized Senior Vice President of Strategy Mark Williams as one of the Dayton Business Journal’s “Who’s Who in Aerospace and Defense.” The Dayton, Ohio, publication is located in one of the fastest growing regions for SNC as it continues its expansion in the large aircraft MRO market.
Each year, the Dayton Business Journal editorial board compiles a list of nearly 100 honorees from the aerospace and defense sectors who have had a significant positive impact on the region and the industry as a whole.
In his role as Senior VP for SNC’s ISR, Aviation and Security (IAS) business area, Williams is responsible for providing strategic direction to SNC executive leadership on identification, qualification and capture of new business opportunities and growth for IAS. Based at SNC’s Beavercreek, Ohio, offices, and with longtime connections to the community, Williams has been a committed advocate for SNC’s ongoing investment in the Dayton area, including the expansion of its large aircraft modification business with the construction of two new hangars at Dayton International Airport.
“Since joining SNC in 2013, Mark has harnessed his extensive aviation and defense expertise to deliver innovative, future-focused solutions to our customers,” said Jon Burgoyne, SNC COO. “His commitment to excellence, to the Miami Valley region and to SNC has been an inspiration to his colleagues and the community. Congratulations, Mark, on this well-deserved recognition.”
Before joining SNC, Williams served as the B-2 System Program Director, Fighters and Bombers Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB. Williams served 24 years on active duty with the U.S. Air Force in a variety of Special Operations, Air Force Research Lab, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command and acquisition positions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master’s of Business Administration in Finance from Xavier University and a Master’s of Science in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School.
About SNC
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for national security systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is at the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.