October 22, 2018
Northrop Grumman
Attn: General Counsel’s Office
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
Dear General Counsel of Northrop Grumman:
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is creating a Department of Defense Revolving
Door Database on its website (pogo.org), which compiles information from public resources
regarding former senior Department of Defense officials and military officers who went on to
work for government contractors, including Northrop Grumman and Orbital ATK , from 2008 to
the present. The database is an attempt to track individuals when they leave the Department of
Defense, and inclusion in the database doesn’t represent anything illegal or a violation of ethics
rules. I have enclosed the findings relevant to Northrop Grumman and am requesting verification
or refutation of the data from you.
Any response would be greatly appreciated, as the accuracy of this information is in the best
interest of all parties. When a precise start date was not publicly available POGO chose the first
day of the month the employee said they began working for Northrop Grumman. POGO is also
interested in any related ethics opinions issued for current or former Northrop Grumman
personnel in compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008,
Public Law 110-181, Sec. 847 and certifications of compliance as required by Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subpart 252.203-7005; 41 U.S.C. § 2105(c). Out
of fairness to Northrop Grumman, please be assured that any response received by POGO will be
posted on the website along with the data if you so choose.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at (202) 347-1122 or msmithberger@pogo.org.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Mandy Smithberger
Director, Center for Defense Information

 Enclosure
Revolving Door Instances
1. Individual: Major General Charles W. Lyon (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: December 26, 2013
Synopsis: Major General Charles W. Lyon (USAF Ret.) was Director of
Operations, Headquarters Air Combat Command, retiring in 2013. Later that
year he joined top Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as a corporate lead
executive. Northrop Grumman received approximately $3.8 billion in Air
Force contracts in fiscal year 2013. In this role Major General Charles W.
Lyon (USAF Ret.) would "represents the company to customers in the eastern
region including joint and Air Force commands across the continental United
States and Europe, such as European Command, Africa Command, Air
Combat Command, Global Strike Command, Air & Education Training
Command and U.S. Air Forces Europe" according to an official press release.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/107941/majorgeneral-charles-w-lyon/
https://www.govconwire.com/2013/12/charles-lyon-tapped-to-lead-northropshampton-business/
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/northrop-grumman-names-charles-wcharlie-lyon-corporate-lead-executive-for-hampton-virginia-2013-1223?reflink=MW_news_stmp
2. Individual: Rear Admiral Dan Cloyd (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: October 9, 2015
Synopsis: Rear Admiral Dan Cloyd (USN Ret.) was the Director of Maritime
Operations for U.S. Fleet Forces Command, retiring in 2015 according to his
Linkedin profile. He joined top Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman later
that year as Corporate Director for Naval Aviation and ISR Programs.
Northrop Grumman received $3 billion in Navy contracts in fiscal year 2015.
According to an official press release Rear Admiral Dan Cloyd (USN Ret.)
would be "the company's liaison with the Navy coordinating strategies and
capabilities that draw on Northrop Grumman's extensive capabilities."
Documents to Include:
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio_ret.asp?bioID=470
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4572003-Dan-Cloyd-LinkedIn-531-18.html
http://investor.northropgrumman.com/news-releases/news-releasedetails/northrop-grumman-appoints-dan-cloyd-corporate-director-naval
3. Individual: Lieutenant General Daniel P. Leaf (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: September 17, 2008
Synopsis: Lieutenant General Daniel P. Leaf (USAF Ret.) was Deputy
Commander for U.S. Pacific Command, retiring in 2008. Later that year he
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 joined top Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as vice president of
strategic initiatives for its mission systems sector. Northrop Grumman
received approximately $19.5 billion in Department of Defense contracts in
fiscal year 2008. "Dan's strong knowledge of requirements and operations -coupled with his NATO and air and land combat experience -- will add
significantly to Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' understanding of our
Air Force and joint customers," Northrop's president of Mission Systems said
in an official press release.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104990/lieutenantgeneral-daniel-p-leaf/
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-northropgrumman-appoints-daniel-p-leaf-vice-president-strategic-initiatives-formission-systems-sector
4. Individual: Major General Douglas L. Raaberg (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: March 1, 2010
Synopsis: Major General Douglas L. Raaberg (USAF Ret.) was Deputy
Combined Force Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command,
retiring in 2010. Later that year he joined top Pentagon contractor Northrop
Grumman as Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) campaign
lead. Northrop Grumman received approximately $15.6 billion in Department
of Defense contracts in fiscal year 2010. According to a company press
release he "led a portfolio of business pursuits to develop, sustain and
modernize BMC2 products. He was also responsible for leading business
development efforts for the sector's military aircraft systems including B-2, E2D, F/A-18, F-35 and Joint STARS aircraft."
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/105126/majorgeneral-douglas-l-raaberg/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/northrop-grumman-appointsdouglas-raaberg-as-chief-executive-for-united-arab-emirates-226729441.html
5. Individual: Vice Admiral Evan "Marty" Chanik (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: November 10, 2008
Synopsis: Vice Admiral Evan M. Chanik (USN Ret.) was Commander, U.S.
2nd Fleet and Director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of
Excellence, retiring in 2008. Major Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman
named him Vice President of Business Development for its shipbuilding
sector later that year. Northrop Grumman received approximately $10 billion
in Navy contracts in fiscal year 2008. Vice Admiral Evan "Marty" Chanik
would be "responsible for all marketing, customer and government relations
initiatives" according to an official press release.
Documents to Include:

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 http://investor.northropgrumman.com/news-releases/news-releasedetails/photo-release-northrop-grumman-appoints-evan-marty-chanik-vice
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio_ret.asp?bioID=70
http://investor.northropgrumman.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=112386&p=irolnewsArticle_pf&ID=1224305
6. Individual: Admiral Gary Roughead (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: February 16, 2012
Synopsis: Admiral Gary Roughead (USN Ret.) was the Chief of Naval
Operations, retiring in 2011. He joined the board of top Pentagon contractor
Northrop Grumman the next year. Northrop Grumman received
approximately $3 billion in Navy contracts in fiscal year 2012. According to
the company's proxy statements, Admiral Roughead has received over $1.6
million in compensation since joining the board in 2012.
Documents to Include:
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/bio.asp?bioID=253
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-former-u-snavy-chief-of-naval-operations-gary-roughead-joins-northrop-grummanboard-of-directors
http://www.northropgrumman.com/AboutUs/AnnualReports/Pages/default.as
px
7. Individual: Vice Admiral Jack Dorsett (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: August 1, 2011
Synopsis: Vice Admiral Jack Dorsett (USN Ret.) was Deputy Chief of Naval
Operations for Information Dominance, retiring in 2011. He joined top
Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman that year as Vice President of
Cybersecurity/C4. Vice Admiral Jack Dorsett's was part of the Government
Relations team. Northrop Grumman received approximately $6.7 billion in
Navy contracts in fiscal year 2011. "His extensive experience as U.S. Navy
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance and Director of
Naval Intelligence combined with his expertise in complex government
intelligence and information systems and organizations will serve him well in
his new role with the company," Northrop's vice president for Government
relations said in an official press release.
Documents to Include:
http://www.doncio.navy.mil/chips/ArticleDetails.aspx?ID=2416
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4572165-Jack-Dorsett-LinkedIn6-11-18.html
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-northropgrumman-names-jack-dorsett-vice-president-of-cybersecurity-c4
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-northropgrumman-names-jack-dorsett-vice-president-of-cybersecurity-c4
8. Individual: Lieutenant General James M. Kowalski (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: January 20, 2017
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 Synopsis: Lieutenant General James M. Kowalski (USAF Ret.) was Deputy
Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, retiring in 2015. In 2017 he joined
top Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as Vice President and Corporate
Lead Executive for Louisiana. Northrop Grumman received approximately
$10 billion in Department of Defense contracts in fiscal year 2017. "[W]ith his
extensive Air Force experience, he is well-suited to support the U.S. Strategic
Command, Global Strike Command and other customers in this area," the
company's vice president, aviation and ISR, government relations, said in an
official press release.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/107901/lieutenantgeneral-james-m-kowalski/
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-namesjames-kowalski-vice-president-and-corporate-lead-executive-for-louisiana
9. Individual: Lieutenant General Jeffrey A. Remington (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: October 8, 2012
Synopsis: Lieutenant General Jeffrey A. Remington (USAF Ret.) was Deputy
Commander for United Nations Command Korea; Deputy Commander, U.S.
Forces Korea, retiring in 2012. Later that year he joined top Pentagon
contractor Northrop Grumman as vice president and corporate lead executive
for company business in Honolulu. Northrop Grumman received $9.6 billion
in Department of Defense contracts in fiscal year 2012. According to an
official press release he would "maintain direct liaison with U.S. Pacific
Command. Remington is the primary company interface with customers and
peer industry partners and business leaders in the region."
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/105844/lieutenantgeneral-jeffrey-a-remington/
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-northropgrumman-appoints-retired-u-s-air-force-lt-gen-jeffrey-a-remington-vicepresident-and-corporate-lead-executive-for-honolulu
10. Individual: Jennifer M. O'Connor
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: April 28, 2017
Synopsis: Jennifer M. O'Connor was General Counsel of the Department of
Defense, stepping down in 2017. Later that year she joined top Pentagon
contractor Northrop Grumman as Mission Systems Sector Counsel. Northrop
Grumman received approximately $10 billion in Department of Defense
contracts in fiscal year 2017. According to an official press release, in this role
"[s]he will oversee a wide range of legal matters across the spectrum of
contracts, business development, strategy, litigation, investigations,
environmental, intellectual property, employment, audits and compliance."

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 Documents to Include:
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grummanappoints-jennifer-m-oconnor-as-mission-systems-sector-counsel
11. Individual: Brigadier General Kenneth E. Todorov (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: April 1, 2016
Synopsis: Brigadier General Kenneth E. Todorov (USAF Ret.) was the
Deputy Director of the Missile Defense Agency. In that role he provided
management oversight of Missile Defense Agency support to Ballistic Missile
Defense System programs. Northrop Grumman received $396.6 million in
Missile Defense Agency contracts in fiscal year 2016. He retired in 2015.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he became a Director for International
Programs for Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman the next year.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108603/brigadiergeneral-kenneth-e-todorov/
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4572513-Kenneth-TodorovLinkedIn-6-18-18.html
http://www.northropgrumman.com/AboutUs/OurGlobalPresence/Pages/defaul
t.aspx
12. Individual: Lieutenant General Kevin T. Campbell (USA Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: October 5, 2011
Synopsis: Lieutenant General Kevin T. Campbell (USA Ret.) was
Commander of Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic
Command in Redstone, Alabama. In that position he managed the Army's
cyber functions and assumed operational responsibility for new
communications satellites. He retired in 2011 and joined top Pentagon
contractor Northrop Grumman as vice president and corporate lead executive
for business in Huntsville, Alabama later that year. According to a press
release in this role he would "maintain direct liaison with the U.S. Missile
Defense Agency; U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command; U.S.
Army Materiel Command; U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command; and
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center."
Documents to Include:
https://www.army.mil/article/50090/armys_tradition_of_excellence_remains_
strong
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-northropgrumman-appoints-retired-army-lieutenant-general-kevin-t-campbell-as-vicepresident-and-corporate-lead-executive-for-huntsville-ala
13. Individual: General Mark A. Welsh III (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: December 8, 2016
Synopsis: General Mark A. Welsh III retired as Chief of Staff of the Air Force
in July 2016 and joined the board of B-21 bomber contractor Northrop

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 Grumman December 8, 2016. According to company proxy statements he has
received over $350,000 in compensation since joining the board.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/104966/ge
neral-mark-a-welsh-iii.aspx
http://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-electsmark-a-welsh-iii-to-its-board-of-directors
http://www.northropgrumman.com/AboutUs/AnnualReports/Documents/pdfs/
2017_noc_proxy.pdf
14. Individual: Rear Admiral Mark W. Kenny (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: December 16, 2009
Synopsis: Rear Admiral Mark W. Kenny (USN Ret.) was Director of the
Navy Irregular Warfare Office, retiring in 2009. The next year he joined top
Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as vice president of Irregular
Warfare Programs. Northrop Grumman received $8.7 billion in Navy
contracts in fiscal year 2009. According to an official press release in this role
he would lead the company's new National Irregular Warfare Center, leading
programs similar to what he oversaw in the Navy.
Documents to Include:
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/bio.asp?bioID=167
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4575593-Mark-Kenny-LinkedIn6-20-18.html
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-mark-wkenny-named-vice-president-of-irregular-warfare-programs-for-northropgrumman
15. Individual: Major General Martin Whelan (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: December 1, 2016
Synopsis: Major General Martin Whelan (USAF Ret.) was Director of Future
Operations, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations for the Air Force. In that
role he was responsible for policy and guidance for future air, space and
cyberspace operations. He retired in 2016 and became the Corporate Lead
Executive in the Greater Los Angeles area for top Pentagon contractor
Northrop Grumman later that year. Northrop Grumman received
approximately $4.2 billion in Air Force contracts in fiscal year 2016.
According to his official biography he serves as the company's "primary
liaison for high level customer interface with the Air Force and other U.S.
Government organizations."
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108450/majorgeneral-martin-whelan/
https://defense.aiaa.org/uploadedFiles/AIAADefense_Site/Program/Whelan_Marty_3.2017.pdf
16. Individual: Vice Admiral P. Stephen Stanley (USN Ret.)
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 Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: January 16, 2013
Synopsis: Vice Admiral P. Stephen Stanley (USN Ret.) was the principal
deputy director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, retiring in 2012.
The next year he joined top Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as Vice
President of Cybersecurity/C4. Northrop Grumman received approximately
$9.2 billion in Department of Defense contracts in fiscal year 2013. “His
extensive experience as a senior leader in the Office of the Secretary of
Defense, with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and with the U.S. Navy will contribute
greatly to Northrop Grumman’s capabilities," Northrop Grumman's Corporate
Vice President of Government Relations said in a press release.
Documents to Include:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnogreenert/sets/72157629603149226/detail/
https://www.washingtonexec.com/2013/01/retired-vice-admiral-stephenstanley-named-vp-of-cybersecurityc4-at-northrop-grumman-corporation/
https://www.washingtonexec.com/2013/01/retired-vice-admiral-stephenstanley-named-vp-of-cybersecurityc4-at-northrop-grumman-corporation/
17. Individual: Brigadier General Richard S. Stapp (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: December 2, 2014
Synopsis: Brigadier General Richard S. Stapp (USAF Ret.) was the Director
of the Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office. He was
also the Director of Special Programs, Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. Shortly after he retired in
2015 he joined top Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as vice president
of Technology Development for its Aerospace Systems sector. Northrop
Grumman received $9.2 billion in Department of Defense contracts in fiscal
year 2013. "Scott has more than 30 years of experience with the Department
of Defense [DoD] and Intelligence Community and a proven record of
effective leadership in key positions with several government offices and
agencies," a company official said in an official press release. "He is a
welcome addition to our innovative team at Northrop Grumman."
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108685/brigadiergeneral-richard-s-stapp/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/retired-brig-gen-richard-s-stappappointed-vice-president-of-technology-development-for-northrop-grummanaerospace-systems-300003565.html
18. Individual: Robert T. Hastings
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: March 23, 2009
Synopsis: Robert T. Hastings was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Public Affairs, leaving in 2009. Major Pentagon contractor
Northrop Grumman named Hastings vice president for communications at its
Information Systems sector later that year. Northrop Grumman received
approximately $18.3 billion in Department of Defense contracts in fiscal year
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 2009. Robert T. Hastings's role was to lead strategic communications and
public affairs.
Documents to Include:
http://archive.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49797
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-northropgrumman-names-cynthia-curiel-robert-t-hastings-to-leadership-positions-incommunications
19. Individual: Rear Admiral Thomas Wears (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: February 1, 2014
Synopsis: Rear Admiral Thomas Wears (USN Ret.) was Commander of the
Naval Undersea Warfare Center. His previous acquisition positions included
being Undersea Technology Program manager (NAVSEA 073R), Joint Test
and Evaluation Test director, and Undersea Weapons Program manager (PMS
404). According to his Linkedin profile he joined top Pentagon contractor
Northrop Grumman as Director, Advanced Concepts and Technology
Development shortly after he retired in 2014. Northrop Grumman received
$2.5 billion in Department of Defense contracts in fiscal year 2014.
Documents to Include:
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4575919-Thomas-WearsLinkedIn-6-26-18.html
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio_ret.asp?bioID=531
20. Individual: Major General Timothy C. "T.C." Jones (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: February 13, 2008
Synopsis: Major General Timothy C. Jones (USAF Ret.) was Director of
Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and
Programs for the Air Force. The Directorate develops, integrates, evaluates
and analyzes the more than $700 billion Air Force Program across the Future
Years Defense Program. He retired in 2008 and joined top Pentagon
contractor Northrop Grumman as Vice President of Air Force Programs later
that year. Northrop Grumman received approximately $5.4 billion in
Department of Defense contracts in fiscal year 2008. "T.C. has the depth of
knowledge and experience needed to ensure that we continue to work
effectively with the Air Force and can best meet their future requirements,"
Northrop Grumman's vice president of Customer Relations said in an official
press release. In this role, the company said, he would "serve as the company's
primary liaison for government customer representatives...He is responsible
for establishing and maintaining effective customer contact, relations and a
full understanding of Air Force customers' requirements."
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104995/majorgeneral-timothy-c-jones/

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 https://globenewswire.com/newsrelease/2008/02/13/373217/136305/en/Photo-Release-Northrop-GrummanAppoints-Timothy-C-Jones-Vice-President-of-Air-Force-Programs.html
21. Individual: Rear Admiral Victor M. "Vic" Beck (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: November 24, 2014
Synopsis: Rear Admiral Victor M. "Vic" Beck (USN Ret.) was Vice Chief of
Information for the Navy, retiring in 2013. The next year he joined top
Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as Director of Communications for
Northrop Grumman Military Aircraft systems. Northrop Grumman received
$2.5 billion in Navy contracts in fiscal year 2014.
Documents to Include:
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/bio.asp?bioID=593
https://globenewswire.com/newsrelease/2014/11/24/685870/10109692/en/Photo-Release-Northrop-GrummanNames-Communications-Directors-for-Unmanned-Systems-Military-AircraftSystems.html
22. Individual: Vice Admiral W. Mark Skinner (USN Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: November 12, 2013
Synopsis: Vice Admiral W. Mark Skinner (USN Ret.) was the Principal
Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research,
Development, and Acquisition), retiring in 2013. Later that year he joined top
Pentagon contractor Northrop Grumman as vice president and deputy of
business and advanced systems development for the company's Aerospace
Systems sector. Northrop Grumman received $3.1 billion in Navy contracts in
fiscal year 2013. According to an official company release Skinner's role was
to "serve as the principal sector contact with the company's government
relations team." "Mark built a career in the Navy that has resulted in a deep
understanding of our customers' needs, and this expertise will further enhance
our company's commitment to customer alignment," Northrop's sector vice
president of business and advanced systems development for Northrop
Grumman Aerospace Systems said.
Documents to Include:
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/bio.asp?bioID=262
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/photo-release-northropgrumman-taps-mark-skinner-to-lead-aerospace-systems-sector-s-washingtond-c-presence
23. General Douglas M. Fraser (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Northrop Grumman: January 1, 2013
Synopsis: General Douglas M. Fraser (USAF Ret.) was Commander of U.S.
Southern Command, retiring in 2013. Since retirement he has been a
consultant for Pentagon contractors Boeing Phantom Works and Northrop
Grumman Electronics. He is also on the advisory board of Beechcraft Defense
Company. Some official biographies also list him as a Northrop Grumman
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 Advisory Board Member. Northrop Grumman received approximately $9.2
billion in Department of Defense contracts in fiscal year 2013.
Documents to include:
http://docs.house.gov/meetings/AS/AS00/20151021/104083/HHRG-114AS00-Bio-FraserUSAFRetD-20151021.pdf
http://capstone.ndu.edu/Senior-Fellows/Article/566528/fraser-douglas-douggen-usaf-ret/
24. Admiral James G. Stavridis (USN Ret.)
Synopsis: Retired Admiral Stavridis retired as commander of European
Command and as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe in 2013. A year later
he joined the advisory board for defense contractor consulting firm Beacon
Global Strategies. He also became chair of Pentagon contractor Northrop
Grumman's International Advisory Board. There is little publicly available
information about Stavridis's role, his position as chair was included in a 2016
press release.
Documents to include:
https://www.stripes.com/news/breedlove-assumes-command-at-eucomstavridis-retires-1.220425#.WYDjYIjyuUk
https://bgsdc.com/category/announcements/
http://investor.northropgrumman.com/news-releases/news-releasedetails/warren-king-joins-northrop-grumman-international-advisory-board
25. Individual: General Kevin P. Chilton (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Orbital ATK: January 1, 2012
Synopsis: General Kevin P. Chilton (USAF Ret.) was the Commander of U.S.
Strategic Command (US STRATCOM), retiring in 2011. In 2012 he became a
director for Pentagon contractors Orbital Sciences Corporation and Level 3
Communications. According to an Orbital proxy statement, "General Chilton
offers unique insight derived from his experience with two core Company
customers – DoD and NASA. He has first-hand experience with the demands
of the NASA human space program from his years as a NASA astronaut and
with DoD systems, activities and requirements with respect to military space
operations and missile defense as a result of his senior officer positions with
the U.S. Air Force." According to company proxy statements he received over
$500,000 in compensation.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104791/generalkevin-p-chilton/
https://www.crunchbase.com/person/kevin-p-chilton#section-jobs
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/820736/000082073614000025/prox
y2014.htm
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866121/000086612117000044/prox
yfye12-31x2016document.htm

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 https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866121/000086612116000066/orbit
alatk_9xmoxtransition.htm
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866121/000086612115000020/atk2015def14a.htm
26. Individual: Lieutenant General Michael A. Hamel (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Orbital ATK: April 13, 2009
Synopsis: Lieutenant General Michael A. Hamel (USAF Ret.) was Commander,
Space and Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Command. In that role he
managed research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of space, missile,
launch, command and control, and operational satellite systems and was
responsible for an annual budget in excess of $10 billion. He retired in 2008. The
next year he joined Pentagon contractor Orbital as Senior Vice President of
Strategy and Development. Orbital received approximately $96.7 million in Air
Force contracts in fiscal year 2009. Orbital's Chair and CEO said the retired
Lieutenant General experience "will be of great benefit as the company expands
in the years ahead" in an official press statement.
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104884/lieutenantgeneral-michael-a-hamel/
https://www.govconwire.com/2009/04/orbital-taps-michael-hamel-as-new-sr-vpof-strategy-and-development/
https://www.usaspending.gov/#/search/587a8f7544029df27eb8b86aab68c3c3
27. Individual: General Ole A. Knudson (USA Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Orbital ATK: March 7, 2017
Synopsis: General Ole A. Knudson (USA Ret.) was the Deputy Director of the
Missile Defense Agency. He was previously the program executive officer for
missiles and space at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama and Director, Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Operations
forward in Iraq. At Redstone he managed a $3 billion annual budget with an
additional $1 million in foreign military sales. According to his Linked in profile
he retired in 2016. He became senior director of precision weapons for Orbital
ATK in 2017. Orbital received $308 million in Department of Defense contracts
in fiscal year 2017. According to the company press release announcing his new
position, "Knudson joins Orbital ATK at a time when the company is
experiencing increased customer demand in weapons technologies that are more
accurate, longer range, dependable and safe for the warfighter. He will lead the
company’s efforts to maximize the capabilities of the Precision Weapons business
to enhance existing products as well as create new precision products for both
domestic and international customers."
Documents to Include:
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4575617-Ole-Knudson-LinkedIn-622-18.html
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 https://www.army.mil/article/51535/program_executive_steps_up_to_star_status
https://www.govconwire.com/2017/03/army-vet-ole-knudson-joins-orbital-atk-asprecision-weapons-segment-senior-director/
https://web.archive.org/web/20170417064443/http:/www.orbitalatk.com/newsroom/PrinterFriendly.asp?prid=228
https://www.usaspending.gov/#/search/587a8f7544029df27eb8b86aab68c3c3
28. Individual: Major General James B. Armor Jr. (USAF Ret.)
Approximate Date Joined Orbital ATK: April 20, 2009
Synopsis: Maj. Gen. James B. Armor Jr. was the Director, National Security
Space Office, Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.,
retiring from the Air Force in January 2008. He joined Pentagon contractor Board
of Integral Systems Inc. later that year and became the Vice President of Strategy
and Business Development for Alliant Techsystems the following year. Space
Daily described Armor's new position as being responsible for "all strategic
direction, competitive intelligence, business development and proposals within
Spacecraft Systems and Services." Alliant Techsystems received $179 million in
Air Force contracts in fiscal year 2009. The Vice President of ATK Space
Systems touted his "unmatched experience in aerospace and knowledge of the
Department of Defense and intelligence space community."
Documents to Include:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104762/major-generaljames-b-armor-jr/
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Retired_Major_General_James_Armor_To_S
erve_As_ATK_VP_For_Strategy_and_Business_Development_999.html
Executives: 4 of 14 previously served in government positions
 Sheila C. Cheston
o Sheila C. Cheston, corporate vice president and general counsel, previously
served as general counsel of the United States Air Force, “where she oversaw
approximately 1,500 lawyers stationed worldwide,” and was special associate
counsel to the President.
 Lisa R. Davis
o Lisa R. Davis, corporate vice president of communications, was a press secretary
for the Democratic Leadership Council and national deputy press secretary for the
1996 Clinton/Gore re-election campaign. According to her Linkedin profile, she
left Northrop Grumman in August 2018.
 Christopher T. Jones
o Christopher T. Jones, corporate vice president and president of Northrop
Grumman Technology Services, was an active duty Air Force officer serving as a
systems analyst at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, “where he performed
analysis on foreign ballistic missile and space systems.”
 Lesley Kalan
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Grumman, was a professional staff member for the Senate Appropriations
Committee’s Defense Subcommittee from 2001 to 2006. Kalan also served as a
presidential management fellow in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Board Members: 2 of 13 previously served in government positions
 Gary Roughead
o Admiral Gary Roughead (USN Ret.) was the 29th chief of naval operations,
retiring in September 2011. “As Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Roughead
stabilized and accelerated ship and aircraft procurement plans and the Navy’s
capability and capacity in ballistic missile defense and unmanned air and
underwater systems.” He has been a member of the Board of Directors since
2012.
 Mark A. Welsh III
o General Mark A. Welsh III (USAF Ret.) was Air Force chief of staff. “During his
long career, Welsh also served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
Commander of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Commander of NATO’s Air
Command, Associate Director for Military Affairs at the Central Intelligence
Agency and Commandant of the United States Air Force Academy.” He has been
a member of Board of Directors since 2016.
Lobbyists: 50 of 54 previously served in government positions
 Benjamin Abrams
o Benjamin Abrams was deputy chief of staff to former Representative Frank
Kratovil (D-MD) from 2009 to 2011 and special assistant and policy assistant to
Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) from 2003 to 2009. He has been lobbying
for Northrop Grumman since 2011.
 Gabrielle Batkin
o Gabrielle Batkin was the Democratic staff director for the Senate Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs and Environment and Public Works
Committees from 2014 to 2018, deputy staff director for the Senate
Appropriations Committee from 2013 to 2014, and served other roles on that
Committee from 2001 to 2013. She was also a budget analyst for the Senate
Budget Committee form 2000 to 2001, a legislative assistant for Representative
Frank Pallone (D-NJ) in 1999, and legislative correspondent and special projects
assistant for former Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) from 1995 to 1999. She has
been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
 William Evan Berl
o William Evan Berl was a surface warfare officer in the Navy. According to his
Linkedin profile he was also “a legislative director and principal military advisor
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to two senior members of Congress who served on appropriations & authorization
committees.” He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
John Blount
o John Blount was a legislative director to former Representative Bill Emerson (RMO) from 1981 to 1983. He also worked for former Representative Toby Roth
(R-WI) and former Representative William Whitehurst (R-VA). He has been
lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2016.
Anne Bradbury Thorsen
o Anne Bradbury was floor director for the House Republican Cloakroom from
2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she was deputy legislative operations director for the
House Republican leadership from 2005 to 2011. Bradbury was also a legislative
director for former Representative Charles Boustany (R-LA) in 2005. She has
been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
David Broome
o David Broome was special assistant to the President from 2006 to 2008 and
deputy assistant secretary of defense for Senate affairs from 2005 to 2006. Prior to
that, Broome was deputy assistant administrator for government and industry
affairs for the Federal Aviation Administration from 2002 to 2005. He also was a
legislative assistant for former Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) from 1995 to 2002. He
has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
Wally Burnett Jr.
o Wally Burnett was a clerk for Senator Richard Shelby (R-MS) for the Senate
Appropriations Committee’s Transportation and Related Agencies Subcommittee
from 1996 to 2002. He was previously assistant general counsel for financial
management and special assistant to the secretary of the Navy from 1992 to 1993,
and was deputy assistant secretary for budget and programs at the Department of
Transportation from 1990 to 1992. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman
since 2014.
Bud Cramer
o Former Representative Robert Edward “Bud” Cramer Jr. (D-AL) served from
1991 to 2009, serving on the House Appropriations, Intelligence, Science, and
Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. He has been lobbying for Northrop
Grumman since 2014.
Robert A. Emmett
o Robert A. Emmett was a professional staff member for the House Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence from 1998 to 2004. He has been lobbying for
Northrop Grumman since 2017.
James Ervin
o James Ervin, according to his official bio, “served for 20 years in the U.S. Air
Force where his assignments included systems program management, logistics
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management, and legislative affairs. He spent much of his career involved with
international foreign military sales and was involved in two major aircraft system
program offices. At one point he was also responsible for logistics support
functions for aircraft sales in Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
During the last half of his Air Force career, Ervin was responsible for legislative
affairs activities as the Air Force legislative liaison responsible for weapon
systems legislation and the House liaison officer on Capitol Hill. His final
assignment in the Air Force was as Director of House Affairs in the Office of the
Secretary of Defense.” He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since at
least 1998.
Jonathan Etherton
o Jonathan Etherton was a professional staff member for the Senate Armed Services
Committee from 1985 to 1999. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman
since 2012.
Edward Fortunato
o Edward Fortunato retired as an Army lieutenant colonel and was the
Congressional liaison for the Army for aviation programs from 2005 to 2008. He
has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
John M. Green
o John M. Green, according to his official biography, “handled policy and
administrative matters for the Assistant Majority Leader and eventual Majority
Leader of the United States Senate” from 1993 to 1996. He has been lobbying for
Northrop Grumman since 2017.
Brian J. Griffin
o Brian J. Griffin was senior leadership adviser for former Senator Byron Dorgan
(D-ND) until 2003. Griffin was also a staff assistant for the Senate Democratic
Policy Committee. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
G. Stewart Hall
o G. Stewart Hall, according to his official biography, “served as Legislative
Director to Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) from 1992-1996. During his tenure,
Mr. Hall acquired a substantial background in defense policy, appropriations,
financial services, and Senate procedure.” He has been lobbying for Northrop
Grumman since 2017.
Shay Michael Hancock
o Shay Michael Hancock was a legislative aide for Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)
from 1993 to 1997 and a legislative assistant from 2003 to 2006, and a legislative
assistant for Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) from 1997 to 1998. According
to his official biography “His experience in Washington, DC brings process
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pressure or passive advocacy to best suit the clients' short- and long-term goals.”
He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2014.
Todd Harmer
o Todd P. Harmer was military legislative assistant for former Senator Saxby
Chambliss (R-GA) from 2012 to 2013, and previously was a colonel in the Air
Force, retiring in 2012. He has been lobbying Northrop Grumman since 2014.
John William “Jay” Heath Jr.
o John William “Jay” Heath Jr. was Republican investigative counsel for the Senate
Armed Services Committee from 2009 to 2012, professional staff on the House
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence from 2005 to 2009, and an officer in
the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 2001 to 2005. He has been
lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2014.
Michael Herson
o Michael Herson, according to his official biography, was appointed as the special
assistant to the assistant secretary of defense for force management and personnel
in 1990, serving until 1993. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since
2011.
Kevin Walker Jones
o Kevin Jones was staff assistant to the House Appropriations Committee Surveys
and Investigations Staff from 2003 to 2016. He has been lobbying for Northrop
Grumman since 2018.
Mark Kadesh
o Mark Kadesh was chief of staff for Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) from 1999
to 2006, chief of staff to former Representative Jane Harman from 1995 to 1997,
and a legislative assistant for former Senator Daniel Moynihan (D-NY) from 1991
to 1995. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2008.
Lesley Kalan
o Lesley Kalan was a professional staff member for the Senate Appropriations
Committee's Defense Subcommittee, where, according to Northrop Grumman’s
press release, “she served for five years as senior analyst for Department of
Defense and intelligence community procurement, research, development, test
and evaluation programs.” She has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since
2010.
Kevin Kane
o Kevin Kane was a military legislative assistant and later legislative director for
Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) from 2012 to 2014, a military legislative assistant
for former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) from 2010 to 2012, a military
legislative assistant for Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) from 2008 to 2010, and a
military legislative correspondent for Hutchison from 2007 to 2008. He has
lobbied for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
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Christian Kierig
o Christian Kierig, according to his official bio, “[f]or eight years, he served as
Legislative Assistant for Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) where he was
responsible for handling the Senator's membership on the Senate Appropriations
Committee.” He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2008.
Carl Kime
o Carl Kime was an appropriations associate and legislative fellow for the House
Appropriations Committee from 2001 to 2006. He was also legislative liaison for
the Joint Chiefs of Staff Office of the Chairman. He has been lobbying for
Northrop Grumman since 2015.
John Patrick Koehn
o John Patrick Koehn was a special assistant at the Department of Defense from
2005 to 2009. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2012.
Meagan Linn
o Meagan Linn was in several positions up to deputy chief of staff and legislative
director for Representative Dave Loebsack from 2007 to 2014 and was staff
assistant for former Representative Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) from 2005 to 2007.
She has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2014.
Muftiah McCartin
o Muftiah McCartin was staff director for the House Rules Committee from 2009 to
2010 and senior advisor for the Committee from 2007 to 2009; general counsel
for the House Select Committee on the Voting Irregularities of August 2, 2007
from 2007 to 2008; staff assistant to the House Appropriations Committee’s
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee from 2006 to 2007; and was in the House Parliamentarian’s office
in various roles from 1986 to 2005. She has been lobbying for Northrop
Grumman since 2016.
Ed McClellan
o Ed McClellan was tax counsel for the Senate Finance Committee from 1999 to
2005. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
Howard “Buck” McKeon
o Former Representative Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) served from 1993 to
2015 and was chair of the House Armed Services Committee from 2011 to 2015.
He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
Thomas McLemore
o Thomas McLemore was staff director for the Senate Appropriations Committee’s
Defense and Homeland Security Subcommittees from 2003 to 2014. He has been
lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2014.
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o Zachary Mears was deputy chief of staff to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter,
leaving in 2016. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
Daniel Meyer
o Daniel Meyer was assistant to the President for legislative affairs from 2007 to
2009. Earlier in his career, Meyer was chief of staff to Representative Newt
Gingrich (R-GA) from 1989 to 1996. He was also administrative assistant to
former Representative Vin Weber (R-MN) from 1986 to 1989, and worked for
former Senator Rudy Boschwitz (R-MN) from 1979 to 1986. He has been
lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
Christopher Jeffrey Miller
o Christopher Jeffrey Miller was legislative director and later chief of staff for
Representative Dave Reichert (R-WA) from 2005 to 2011; senior legislative
assistant for former Representative Gary Miller (R-CA) from 2004 to 2005;
legislative assistant for former Representative Jennifer Dunn (R-WA) from 2003
to 2004; research assistant for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee from 2002 to 2003; legislative correspondent for former Senator Tim
Hutchinson (R-AR) from 2001 to 2002; and a constituent services representative
for former Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR). He has been lobbying for Northrop
Grumman since 2015.
Colby Miller
o Colby Miller was the military legislative assistant for former Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchison (R-TX) from 2007 to 2009 and for former Representative Roscoe
Bartlett (R-MD) from 2005 to 2007. He was also the Congressional liaison for the
Navy from 2003 to 2005. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since
2017.
Jim Moran
o Former Representative Jim Moran (D-VA) served from 1991 to 2015 and was a
member of the House Appropriations Committee. He has been lobbying for
Northrop Grumman since 2016.
Jeffrey W. Munk
o Jeffrey W. Munk was legislative counsel for former Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchison (R-TX) from 1993 to 1996. He has been lobbying for Northrop
Grumman since 2018.
Jefferies Murray
o Jeffries Murray was chief of staff for former Representative Bud Cramer (D-AL)
and legislative director for former Representative Bill Brewster (D-OK). He has
been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2015.
Marc Numedahl
o Marc Numedahl was legislative director for Representative David Loebsack (DIA) from 2014 to 2015, aide and legislative assistant to Representative Rick
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Larsen (D-WA) from 2011 to 2014, and in the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics. He has been lobbying for
Northrop Grumman since 2016.
Erin Pierce
o Erin Pierce was senior policy adviser to former Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT)
from 2003 to 2005 and legislative assistant from 1999 to 2003. She has been
lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2005.
Dave Ramey
o From 1993 to 2016, Dave Ramey worked for Representative Ken Calvert (R-CA),
serving most recently as his chief of staff. Prior to that, Ramey was a foreign
policy analyst and then director for the House Republican Policy Committee from
1985 to 1992. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2016.
Gary Reese
o Gary Reese was a professional staff member for the Senate Appropriations
Committee’s Defense Subcommittee from 2007 to 2012 and from 2000 to 2002.
He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
David Schiappa
o David Schiappa worked for the Senate Republican Cloakroom from 1984 to 2013
as a senior cloakroom assistant, floor assistant, assistant secretary, and secretary.
He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
Neely Silbey
o Neely Silbey was the program division personnel branch chief for the Army
Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison from 2012 to January 2015. Prior to
that, she was legislative assistant to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) from 2010 to
2012. She was also military legislative assistant to former Representative Neil
Abercrombie (D-HI) from 2007 to 2010. Earlier in her career, she was a surface
warfare officer for the U.S. Navy. She has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman
since 2018.
Suzanne C. Sterner
o Suzanne C. Sterner was legislative assistant and office manager for former
Representative Dick Zimmer (R-NJ) from 1991 to 1994 and was legislative and
staff assistant for former Representative Peter Smith (R-VT) in 1990. She has
been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2017.
Anne Wake
o Anne Wake was an administrative aide for the House Appropriations
Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee from 2014 to 2017. She has been
lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
Letitia White
o Letitia White was chief of staff to former Representative Jerry Lewis (R-CA)
from 1981 to 2003. She has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2010.
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Brian Timothy Wilson
o Brian Wilson was a professional staff member for the Senate Appropriations
Committee’s Defense Subcommittee from 2003 to 2011. He has been lobbying
for Northrop Grumman since 2011.
Shavenor Winters
o Shavenor Winters was a legislative aide for Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) from
2016 to 2017. She has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman since 2018.
Roger Zakheim
o Roger Zakheim was general counsel and deputy staff director of the House Armed
Services Committee from 2011 to 2013, general counsel in 2011, and counsel for
the committee from 2005 to 2011. He has been lobbying for Northrop Grumman
since 2015.

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