Management Team

Seasoned Leaders in Developing Technology and Executing Programs . . . the Defense & Space Systems leadership team are veteran professionals who understand the market, technical, program life cycle, industry, regulatory, and political environment in US and international defense. Many have worked at the leading defense firms that EMS now serves, and brings this customer perspective to the EMS role in the industrial supply chain.

David Smith Vice President and General Manager	Brings to Defense and Space Systems a proven track record in creating strategic environments for growth Major corporate leadership positions include CEO and managing director of Metal Storm, President and COO of Sensytech and Vice President and General Manager of Quixote Former GE Aerospace program manager for the $2 billion Seawolf AN/BSY-2 Submarine combat system and a former Navy P-3 Orion ASW pilot View Video
Martin Broadwell Vice President, Programs	Served in several EMS division management roles including acting General Manager of Defense and Space Systems, Vice President of Defense and Space System’s Airborne and Terrestrial Systems and Director of the Defense and Electronics Business Area Brings more than 20 years experience in the avionics industry highlighted by management of several Lockheed Martin development programs including the revamp of the Air Force’s fleet of C-5 aircraft and the F-22 Development Program Served as Deputy F-22 Product Manager of all Lockheed Martin Avionics suppliers and staff which delivered and supported avionics for the first F-22 flight View Video
Michael Fatig Vice President, Business Development	Brings extensive experience in the defense and space market spanning technical, program management, sales and business leadership Currently leads a cross-functional team responsible for developing new business opportunities in the U.S. military electronics and space electronics markets Prior to joining EMS, was the Director of Sales within Honeywell’s Defense and Space Electronic Systems division booking over $930 million in orders and expanding its business into multiple markets View Video
Norm Johnson Vice President, Product Development	Has served in multiple program management and operations roles during his 24-year tenure with EMS; including Vice President of Programs, Director of Operations, and Senior Engineering Manager Career has focused on improving operational structure and processes including the reengineering of EMS Space and Defense operations Prior to his current position, led the recovery process for the Space Electronics Business increasing new orders from an initial $600k to over $20M in just 3 years and transforming product development to account for nearly 50% of the overall business View Video
Frank Cannizzaro Vice President, Operations	Successfully managed the Defense & Space Systems integration and test team that produced a multibeam antenna for the most advanced fighter in the world Brings a blended background of negotiating contracts and requirements with customers and suppliers that consistently meet production schedules and exceed profit margins Served as Senior Engineering Specialist for Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems managing multi-customer participation design review meetings and obtaining FAA Certification/Military Acceptance for multiple systems View Video
Lamar Day Vice President, Business Management	Joined EMS after serving in multiple finance and program administration roles for Harris Corporation and Scientific Atlanta including Senior Finance Manager-ATCSD, Program Business Manager-ASD, Manager-Contract Compliance, Senior Finance Manager-GASD, Finance Manager-GASD and Manager of Program Administration Has extensive knowledge and experience with FAR, DFARS and CAS Served 7 years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant at the White House Communications Agency View Video
Linda Cook Vice President, Quality & Lean Enterprise	Leadership experience gathered from over 20 years managing business process improvement, equipment procurement and manufacturing operations Played a pivotal role in the negotiation and award of the $22 million AEHF BFN contract and has delivered highly successful operational improvement strategies for multiple projects Earned multiple commendations from Lockheed Martin, TRW and other key partners throughout the MILSTAR community for management of the MILSTAR CAB program