Lockheed Martin has appointed Stephanie C. Hill executive vice president of its Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business, according to a news release issued Monday, March 16.

Hill is the 2012 winner of the Women of Color STEM Career Achievement in Industry Award. She was recently photographed at a Career Communications Group event with the founder of the Women of Color STEM Conference, Tyrone Taborn, (right), retired U.S. Army general Robert Ferrell (left), and Marshall Williams, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Army responsible for Manpower & Reserve Affairs. The U.S. Army is a major employer at Career Communications Group Job Fairs.

"Stephanie is an experienced leader with more than 30 years of experience effectively leading teams, defining business strategies and delivering outstanding results for our customers," said Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Marillyn A. Hewson in 2017.

This week, Hewson also announced a successor. As of June 15 this year, James D. Taiclet will succeed Hewson, who has served as chairman, president, and CEO of Lockheed Martin since 2014 and president and CEO since 2013.

According to the news release, Hill will succeed Frank A. St. John, the current executive vice president of RMS business, who was elected by the board to serve as chief operating officer. Their appointments are also effective on June 15, 2020.

During her long career with Lockheed Martin, Hill has held positions of increasing responsibility since joining the aerospace and defense company as a software engineer in 1987.

“Stephanie is a true leader throughout our corporation, industry, and community,” said Linda Gooden, a retired corporate officer of Lockheed Martin.

“Stephanie’s drive for excellence, career achievements and dedicated advocacy for STEM education inspire both employees and the workforce of tomorrow to reach new heights. We are proud she is being recognized for the profound impact that she has made on so many," Gooden said.