Huntington Ingalls Industries announced two promotions at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Dave Bolcar was promoted from director of the Columbia-class submarine program to vice president of submarine construction.
Bill Smith was promoted from program director for aircraft carrier fleet support to vice president, fleet support programs. Smith will be responsible for submarine and carrier fleet support, including the Gerald R. Ford-class fleet support work.
Separately, Matt Needy transferred from a post as vice president of the Virginia-class submarine program and fleet services to vice president of operations. Needy will be responsible for all trade, manufacturing, material logistics, and facilities operations and report to Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin.
All of these changes are effective immediately.
