ATI program managers recognized by Department of Defense

Advanced Technology International, an SCRA affiliate, announced that two program managers managing three projects have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel for exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the Manufacturing Technology program.

ATI leads applied research collaborations that develop technologies to improve the mission effectiveness of federal agencies.

The two ATI program managers recognized are:

· Danna Kelley-Haddad, who manages the Ballistic Protection for Gasoline Tanker Trucks project and the Out of Autoclave Fiber Placement project.

· Ryan Frankfart, who manages the DDG-1000 Large Multi-Band Radomes project.

The manufacturing technology panel has a mission to guide the investment strategy and develop strategies that can be used to mature and transition ManTech programs to the different branches of the military.

Using criteria including perceived DoD benefits, attention to metrics, technical progress and transition status, the annual review panel commended the three ATI projects for excellent performance.

“I am extremely proud of the work done by both Danna and Ryan in support of the Department of Defense ManTech Program,” said ATI President Rick Self. “Their commitment and efforts on these individual programs is proven, and I look forward to seeing their work on future programs in support of the JDMTP mission.”

This acknowledgment represents further recognition for ATI’s work in the ManTech program. For the ManTech annual award, 11 program managers were nominated, and four were members of ATI. Additionally, two ATI programs were among the five programs highlighted in the opening remarks at the annual Defense Manufacturing Conference.