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 Management – Shawn 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 Sourcing – Melody Brauchle
For questions about the MOE process, email [email protected].