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A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Mulherin Set to Retire; Boykin Elected as Successor On May 3, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jennifer Boykin to serve as executive vice president of HII and president of Newport News Shipbuilding, effective July 1. She will succeed Matt Mulherin, who announced that he will retire on Aug. 1 after a 36-year career at NNS. Master Shipbuilders and guests socialize during the reception prior to the Master Shipbuilder Recognition Ceremony at the Hampton Roads Convention Center May 4. Photo by Ashley Major
NNS Honors 946 Master Shipbuilders Newport News Shipbuilding held the 28th Annual Master Shipbuilder Recognition Ceremony at the Hampton Roads Convention Center May 4. The annual ceremony honored the class of 1976 and all shipbuilders who have served the company for 40 or more continuous years. This year, a total of 946 men and women were recognized. NNS President Matt Mulherin gave opening remarks. "It's my honor to be here tonight to personally congratulate our newest class of Master Shipbuilders... And to thank all of you for your many years
of dedication and service," he said. "... This dinner is one of my favorite events, and while I'm happy to be here, it's also bittersweet, as it will be my last one." Jennifer Boykin, NNS president-elect, served as the keynote speaker. During her remarks, Boykin asked all Master Shipbuilders to stand to be recognized, then took a picture of them from stage and a selfie. "Your knowledge, wisdom and experience is something our shipbuilders rely on. It’s something I’ll rely on too,” Boykin said. ... CONTINUED ON PG 2
Mulherin was named NNS’ president in 2011 and prior to this position, he served as sector vice president and general manager of site operations for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding – Newport News. Mulherin began his career at NNS in 1981 as a nuclear test engineer. Since then, he held increasingly responsible positions, including nuclear project manager for Los Angeles-class submarines, director of Facilities, director of Nuclear Engineering and Refueling, and director of Carrier Refueling and Overhaul Construction. He also served as director and vice president for the next generation of aircraft carriers, the Gerald R. Ford class, and as vice president of all programs, including shipbuilding and repair, Department of Energy, and commercial energy. Mulherin graduated from Virginia Tech in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. “Matt has touched every product built by Newport News Shipbuilding during his very successful tenure,” said HII President and CEO Mike Petters. “He has been a part of seven aircraft carrier deliveries and will ... CONTINUED ON PG 2
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