Reminder: Model of Excellence Nomination Period Closes April 15

Published April 8, 2026

The Model of Excellence (MOE) nomination period comes to an end April 15.

The MOE is a prestigious, highly competitive, presidential award presented to an individual or team demonstrating excellence within Newport News Shipbuilding’s overall strategic priorities and mission, aligned with our company values. Any shipbuilder may nominate another shipbuilder or project for an MOE.

To find out more information about the Model of Excellence award, go to the Model of Excellence homepage.

To nominate an individual or team, contact your division’s Red Team representative.

Business ManagementShawn Bundick

Charleston Operations Sean Gable

Communications Daisana Pittman

Contracts & Pricing Elaine Morgan

Engineering, Technology & Design Janine Jones

Fleet Support Programs Randy Woodfin or Cassandra Williams

Human Resources Crystal Leaver

Information Technology Craig Burd

In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs Sheila Carter or Amy McDonald

Integrated Planning & Production Control Kathy McIntire

Law Darlene Sanford

Navy Programs Steve Roberts

New Construction Carrier Programs (CVN 79, CVN 80 & CVN 81) MacKenzie Hernandez

New Construction Submarine Programs (Virginia– & Columbia-class)Kyle Griswold

Nuclear Propulsion Susanna Whitehead

Operations & Manufacturing Brittany Dorsey

Quality, Process Excellence & Plant Operations Jon Wallace or Lydia Boone

Supply Chain & Strategic SourcingMelody Brauchle

For questions about the MOE process, email [email protected].