Since walking through the gates of the shipyard, Vivian Nguyen has been determined to grow as a welder and earn a leadership role. She joined Ingalls as an entry-level pipe welder in June 2023. Less than a year later, her hard work and dedication helped her reach first-class just one year after hiring on.
Ted Kneten’s unparalleled dedication to Ingalls stems from his service within the U.S. Coast Guard. With nearly a decade of experience, Ted is motivated to support the safety and security of our country as a supplier quality analyst.
After working on ten different classes of ships, designer Darrel Holloway remains forever grateful for his experience with Ingalls. With more than four decades at Ingalls, Darrel hopes his journey as a shipbuilder inspires the next generation of shipbuilders.
Congratulations to the Ingalls shipbuilders, recognized for their dedication, innovation, and impact in advancing technology and promoting opportunities for minorities in STEM careers.
Ingalls proudly supported the Women of Achievement 2024 awards program, hosted by Lighthouse Business and Professional Women.
Compliance is essential to our success and integrity. It ensures we meet industry standards and uphold our commitment to quality. Ingalls recognized a select group of shipbuilders for their outstanding achievements in this area, having achieved an impressive 100% compliance score.
Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, pipe foreman Aniberka Sanchez didn’t have any work experience before coming to Ingalls Shipbuilding. Through dedication and perseverance, she moved to the United States and discovered her passion for shipbuilding.
Family is the centerpiece of motivation for Juan Gracia. As an electrician, Juan sets an example not just for shipbuilders but also for those who look up to him as a provider in his household.
When your peers view you as reliable in the workplace, you establish a reputation as someone others can depend on. Samuel Cano Martin is an industrial engineer who earned the trust of those around him as a shipbuilder.
Loraine Feliciano-Diaz is an example of achieving anything you put your mind to. When her husband was recruited from Puerto Rico to be an electrician at Ingalls, she also decided to find her purpose in the shipyard. Despite having to leave family and friends, Loraine was determined to become an Ingalls shipbuilder.
The crew of USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) now have a beautiful, custom watercolor painting to enjoy as they complete missions aboard the vessel.
Since 1991, Terry Baker’s consistency and dedication to the shipyard have elevated him in his position as a rigging general foreman.
Ingalls is the ideal place for veterans looking to continue serving the nation. Cara Winstead, Ingalls military liaison recruiter, pairs the shipyard with our American heroes who contributed to the mission and still want to support the purpose.
When Steve Thompson, superintendent, Hull, began his shipbuilding journey in 1991, he was 22-years-old, newly married and needed a better paying job. After being hired as a third-class shipfitter, Steve made the most of the opportunity.
In honor of National Intern Day, Ingalls wants to highlight the great work on display by the Information Technology (IT) interns.
After serving six years in the Marine Corps, Olivia Bosarge was trying to figure out the next chapter of her life. Inspired by her father’s career in the shipyard, she would follow in his footsteps by signing up for the pipefitting apprenticeship program.
With nearly three decades of experience, Tonia Powell began her career at Ingalls as a welder. Now a principal systems engineer in the Engineering Research department, she helps manage multimillion dollar contracts and independent research projects.
Coming from the food service industry, John Hamblin learned about customer service, patience and delivering a quality product in a timely manner. When it was time for a career change, it was fitting that the rigging foreman made a reservation for a party of one at Ingalls.
Growing up, Terri Eilerts dreamed of being a sportscaster. She has always valued the life lessons learned through team sports, as well as how players from all walks of life work together to achieve success. As a founding member with the Ingalls Shipbuilding Equality Alliance (ISEA) employee resource group (ERG), Terri helps unite shipbuilders so they can build ships that are strong and safe.
A student intern at Ingalls is making a lasting impression throughout the shipyard with her artwork on the Operations Resource Centers (ORCs).
Helping others is what motivates Kenny Hines in all aspects of his life. Through the Ingalls Shipbuilding Equality Alliance (ISEA) employee resource group (ERG), he is able to do that by empowering other shipbuilders to be their true selves.
In a shipyard that welcomes inclusivity, Sunny Rasavong is proud to echo that spirit of togetherness. As vice chair of the Asian & Pacific Islander Shipbuilding Association (APSA) employee resource group (ERG), Sunny is proud to be in a position that supports our service members and builds strong relationships with people in the community.
Making a good living may be one reason to become a shipbuilder but for structural welder Vervina Bazzel, it’s not the only reason. What started as a way to provide for her family, quickly turned into serving a purpose with her favorite people in the shipyard.
Pipe general foreman Thanh Tran left the shrimp boat for the shipyard in an effort to spend more time with family. In search of new opportunities, it was his wife who brought up the idea of becoming a shipbuilder.
