February 15, 2021
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES EMPLOYEES HONORED AT 35TH ANNUAL BLACK ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STEM CONFERENCE

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Feb. 15, 2021) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that nine employees from its Newport News Shipbuilding, Ingalls Shipbuilding and Technical Solutions divisions were recognized for achievements in the science, technology, engineering and math fields during the 35th annual Black Engineer of the Year Award STEM Global Competitiveness Conference. The conference was held virtually this year in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Six employees received the Modern Day Technology Leader award, which recognizes efforts in shaping the future of engineering, science and technology. They are:
- Tiara Gray, industrial engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding
- Deshawn Jones, network communication manager, Newport News Shipbuilding
- Camisha Peterson, electrical engineer, Ingalls Shipbuilding
- Antaux Rollins, engineering technician, Newport News Shipbuilding
- Alex Thomas, engineering manager, Newport News Shipbuilding
- Warrick “W.T.” Williams, design engineering manager, Ingalls Shipbuilding
Three other employees received the Science Spectrum Trailblazer award, which recognizes efforts in creating new paths for others in science, research, technology and development. They are:
- William Carbonell, mechanical engineer, Technical Solutions
- Kendrick Carter, engineer, Technical Solutions
- Quincy Mack, engineering manager, Technical Solutions

About HII
HII is America's Seapower Company. The nation’s largest shipbuilder, HII builds the manned and unmanned maritime systems and all-domain mission technologies that project U.S. and allied power around the world. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII is headquartered in Virginia and employs 45,000 people across three divisions.
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