Mulherin, a second-generation shipbuilder, began his career with the shipyard in 2004 as a financial analyst. Since then, he has served in leadership positions of increasing responsibility, including business manager for the Virginia-Class Submarine Block III Program, director of business management for both submarine and aircraft carrier programs, and program director for Doris Miller (CVN 81) and Future Aircraft Carriers. Prior to his current appointment, he served as vice president of Contracts and Pricing.

Mulherin earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech and a master’s in business administration from The College of William and Mary.