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Jeff Henderson

Alicia Edwards · June 6, 2022 ·

Jeff Henderson

Deputy General Manager

Jeff Henderson is the Deputy General Manager for NAS. Jeff has nearly 40 years of experience at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). He has held a series of technical, operational, and management positions of increasing responsibility in test and plant operations and maintenance, as well as in engineering.

He began his career as a test engineer in Aeropropulsion, working three core engine test projects over that portion of his career (the most complex turbine engine tests ever conducted at AEDC. He was the project engineer on a complete renovation of the J1 test cell, a multimillion dollar capital improvement effort that included redesign and replacement of the inlet, thrust stand, and exhaust gas management system. He has successfully led numerous special projects and initiatives involving leading safety culture change, organizational and change management, and efficiency improvements. Prior to becoming the Director for Mission Execution, Henderson served as the Director for the Performance Assurance directorate, and before that was the Deputy Director for the Mission Execution directorate.

Henderson is a licensed Professional Engineer, a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional and has extensive Six Sigma Black Belt training. He graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Wayne Monteith

Alicia Edwards · June 6, 2022 ·

Wayne Monteith

General Manager

Wayne Monteith is the General Manager for NAS. He has 29 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 2018 as a Brigadier General after serving as Commander of the 45th Space Wing and Director of the Eastern Range, at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Prior to that command, he served as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force. Wayne earned his commission in 1989 as a distinguished graduate from the University of New Mexico’s Air Force ROTC program. He has served in various special duty capacities including major command, combatant command, Headquarters Air Force, and Office of the Secretary of Defense staff positions. He earned the Master Missile Operations designation and is a Command Space Professional. Monteith’s most recent assignment was serving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington, D.C. as the Associate Administrator for the Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

Rich Tighe, Ph.D.

Alicia Edwards · June 6, 2022 ·

Rich Tighe, Ph.D.

Rich Tighe, a Bechtel principal vice president, serves as the General Manager of NAS. He joins NAS after serving as the Bechtel Nuclear, Security and Environmental Manager of Strategic Planning and Business Development and as a member of the NAS Board of Managers. Dr. Tighe has held leadership positions in defense and national security projects and markets for more than 20 years, including serving as assistant general manager for high hazard test and evaluation at the Nevada Test Site. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of Notre Dame.

Mike Costas

Alicia Edwards · June 6, 2022 ·

Mike Costas

Chair, NAS Board of Managers

Mike Costas, a Bechtel principal vice president, is chair of the NAS Board of Managers. The Board is composed of senior executives of NAS member companies, ensuring availability of parent company resources and application of best practices. Mr. Costas joined Bechtel in 2011 after 25 years in the defense and space industry. Mr. Costas serves as general manager of Bechtel’s Defense and Security business line.

‘United in Spirits’ raises money and spirits

Alicia Edwards · June 6, 2022 ·

United in Spirits’ raises money and spirits

United Way of Highway 55 held their inaugural fundraiser May 21 on BBQ Hill overlooking the Jack Daniels distillery. A limited number of tickets were sold, and this event was one of only two outside organizational events in 2022 scheduled on BBQ Hill. Over 160 people attended, and the evening consisted of an upscale dinner, live entertainment by Utopia, and silent auction.

National Aerospace Solutions supported the event as the Diamond Sponsor and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital as the Platinum Sponsor. Gold Sponsors included US Display Group, Woodard’s Diamond and Design, Lynchburg Winery, KIRCHHOFF Automotive Farmers Home Furniture, Lee Adcock Construction, Fruehauf Service Co, The Feathered Nest Event Co, and Bowman On-Target Marketing (93.9 The Duck, Rooster 101.5, & Whiskey Country 105.1). Along with these top sponsors, there were 18 Silver and six Bronze businesses that supported the fundraiser and evening. United Way of Hwy 55 Director, Ashley Abraham, explains “This night would not have been possible without each of our sponsors. We had a variety of auction items from businesses around our community, so thank you to those that donated.”

Black Rifle Coffee Co. served cold brew coffee and handed out coffee bags to attendees. Every attendee went home with a wood engraved coaster made by Jack Daniels and United Way cookie by Sami Kay Cookies. Top Sponsors received engraved Gentleman Jack bottles and tour tickets.

“Certain sponsor levels were able to tour a cave below the event space the night of the event,” Abraham revealed. “We wanted to give our top sponsors an experience they would not forget and to thank them for their support.”

Speakers of the night included National Aerospace Solutions (Diamond Sponsor), President & General Manager: Rich Tighe and Deputy General Manager: Wayne Monteith. They spoke about their employee payroll deduction program and presented the UW55 Director and Board with a $33,231 (2022 Employee Payroll Deduction Total) check. Other speakers of the night included Cindy Kenney, Director of The Good Samaritan of Tullahoma and Cassell Galligan-Davis, Executive Director of Children’s Advocacy Center, 31st Judicial District. They spoke on how the United Way funds help their mission in the counties we serve.

“We raised over $30,000,” Abraham said. “The list of people and businesses to thank is long. This is the first big gathering we have been able to hold since COVID. These funds will help pay vet bills for injured animals or control the overpopulation of animals. It provides affordable childcare to low-income families. These funds support an after school and summer program that provides activities and tutoring for less fortunate children. That may be there only safe place. It supports a nonprofit that provides a recreational horseback riding program designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical and/or intellectual challenges. It helps provide free healthcare to the working uninsured. These are real missions and stories happening in our community daily. Along with many others. Our goal is to protect your donated dollars and place them were most needed and that will create the biggest impact. We appreciate the support.”

United Way of Highway 55 would like to thank their Board Members: Michele Simmons (Board Chair), Michele Carmack (Treasurer), Ashley Wright (Secretary), Ashley Kraft, Ryan Andrews, Monty Hawkins, Amanda Martin, Pamela Barnes, and Marsha Hale. United Way of Highway 55 event committee members included Jenny Orr, Emily Rice, Marsha Hale, Holly Buchanan, Michele Simmons, Michelle Carmack, Ryan Andrews, Pam Bussell, Amanda Martin, and Ashley Kraft.

“Huge thanks and special recognition to Board Member Marsha Hale who went over and beyond to ensure this was a successful fundraiser. And Jack Daniels event coordinator Dianne Potts. Our goal is to raise more, so we can give more to our local nonprofits. All funds raised here, stay in the 3 counties we serve: Coffee, Moore, and Warren. We are excited to continue this fundraiser for years to come and continue to build the awareness and support. It is a gorgeous venue. Thank you to all attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and businesses that donated auction items. It takes a village. United.”

https://www.tullahomanews.com/news/local/united-in-spirits-raises-money-and-spirits/article_0b82e3bc-dde2-11ec-85eb-67295ac4b94c.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR06_nW9caxPyRwO0dhvGE8qoHaHAG08WuXXGcwpR3rfKyvPfKdwLoOcOvE
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