Sullivan named chair of manufacturing division.

• Position: NDIA News

* Dr. Kenneth Sullivan P.E., president and chief executive officer of Micro Craft Inc., was elected to serve as chairman of National Defense Industrial Association's Manufacturing Division.

"We are pleased to have Dr. Sullivan, with his depth of experience, lead the Manufacturing Division's efforts," said Bruce Roulstone, vice president, NDIA program development. "NDIA can count on his leadership to advance the issues currently impacting the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing and support of military systems. With both academic and business experience, he is the right person to lead the NDIA Manufacturing Division."

The division promotes communication and collaboration between the defense industry, government and military in areas related to defense manufacturing.

In addition to working at Micro Craft, Sullivan has worked at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, United Technologies Carrier; and most recently as the director of the office of...