Chris Peterson – Vice President, Director of Operations

Chris Peterson is a senior defense industry leader with over two decades of experience driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and delivering innovative solutions across the Department of Defense landscape. His background spans program execution, strategic growth, organizational transformation, and portfolio leadership—supporting critical national security priorities through both enterprise IT and mission-enabling solutions.

Throughout his career, Chris has held positions of increasing responsibility at organizations including, ManTech, US Aerospace, AECOM, and Lockheed Martin. He has led initiatives ranging from full-scale ERP implementations to multi-site operations and new market expansion. Chris has directed regional and national programs, restructured matrixed organizations for efficiency, and built trusted partnerships across government and industry. He brings a deep understanding of complex program execution, cross-functional team leadership, and organizational transformation in high-stakes environments. By aligning mission objectives with practical execution, Chris has driven improvements in service delivery, operational performance, and stakeholder engagement. He has consistently delivered results by leading organizational change, setting long-range strategy, and maintaining a sharp focus on outcomes, alignment, and empowering teams to thrive.