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AV Introduces New Washington Operations Team
AeroVironment Strengthens Washington D.C. Presence with New Government Relations Team ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In line with AeroVironment's (AV)
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAeroVironment Strengthens Washington D.C. Presence with New Government Relations Team\n\n\n ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIn line with AeroVironment's (AV) continuous growth trajectory, the company is bolstering its presence at its global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, by establishing a robust government relations team. Led by Senior Vice President of Government Relations Church Hutton, the new team comprises seasoned professionals Rachel Lipsey, Bill Pennington, Chris Meyers and Rocky Checca.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722872986/en/Members of AV’s Washington Operations team, pictured left to right: Rocky Checca, Rachel Lipsey, Bill Pennington and Chris Meyers. (Photo: Business Wire)\n“AV has been a cutting-edge company for over 50 years and is trusted by the national security enterprise to deliver innovative solutions and advanced technologies for critical missions and rapidly evolving demands. Our exponential growth and expanding influence are a testament to our innovation and reliability,” said Hutton. “We are reinforcing this momentum by investing in a stellar team capable of effectively broadening AV’s reach within the executive branch and on Capitol Hill. Our newly formed team has decades of combined experience in service to our country, both in uniform and within our government, and they bring a deep understanding of the national security landscape and today’s complex global threat matrix.”\n\n\nRachel Lipsey, Senior Director for Washington Operations overseeing congressional affairs, joined AV from The Boeing Company, where she led congressional engagement and strategic advocacy on defense acquisition. Prior to her tenure at Boeing, Lipsey held staff positions in the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and state government, advising on defense policy and national security matters.\n\n\nBill Pennington, also a Senior Director for Washington Operations focusing on congressional affairs, has extensive experience with federal appropriations and congressional relations. Pennington held a variety of increasingly prominent roles in the U.S. Navy before joining AV, including commanding aviation units at the squadron and wing levels. He most recently served as the Director of the Navy and Marine Corps Congressional Appropr...