NDIA appoints Zemek, Klein to Executive roles.

• Position: NDIA News

* The National Defense Industrial Association has appointed two senior professionals to lead the policy and events teams.

As vice president of policy, Alexander Frank "Alex" Zemek will be responsible for developing and promoting strategic policy objectives that advance innovative solutions to national defense needs, and encourage continued collaboration between government and industry.

"Our national security challenges are evolving, and so are the needs of the defense community. Alex brings with him a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge, and we are very fortunate to have his talent on the team," said NDIA President and CEO retired Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley.

"I am excited to join NDIA, particularly at this critical juncture for our nation's national security. The policies promoted by NDIA are at the vanguard for America's defense through industry engagement and technology development," said Zemek.

He joins NDIA with nearly 16 years of experience in defense, intelligence and foreign affairs. He holds a bachelor's degree with honors in history from Yale University and a master's in strategic security studies with a focus in counterterrorism from the National Defense University's College of International Security Affairs. He also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI on foreign politics and international relations.

Zemek is a recipient of numerous governmental awards, including the Secretary of Defense Medal for...