Experience25+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
Lisa Atherton was appointed chief operating officer of Bell Flight in January 2023. Specialties: Foreign Military Sales, Government Requirements and Budgeting Process, Strategic Pursuits, Program Management
Career Timeline
- TextronCurrent2026–Present· 8 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrent2026–Present
- 2023–2026· 3 yrs
- President and Chief Executive OfficerApr 2023–2026
- Chief Operating Officer2023–Apr 2023
- Jun 2017–2023· 5 yrs 7 mos
- President & Chief Executive OfficerJun 2017–2023
- 2017–2023· 6 yrs
- 2017 Cohort2017–2023
- 2014–Nov 2014· 10 mos
- Leadership Texas #LT2014 Participant2014–Nov 2014
- 2013–Jun 2017· 4 yrs 5 mos
- Executive Vice President, Military BusinessOct 2015–Jun 2017
- Vice President, Global Military Business DevelopmentNov 2014–Oct 2015
- V-22 Program ManagerSep 2013–Nov 2014
- Director, Military Program Office2013–Aug 2013
- Apr 2011–2013· 1 yr 9 mos
- Vice President, Area Attack System Business LineApr 2011–2013
- Aug 2007–May 2011· 3 yrs 9 mos
- Vice President, Business DevelopmentMay 2010–May 2011
- Sr Director, Air Force - Navy & StrategyFeb 2010–May 2010
- Director, Smart Weapons & SurveillanceFeb 2009–Mar 2010
- Manager, Smart WeaponsAug 2007–Feb 2009
- Jun 2001–Aug 2007· 6 yrs 2 mos
- Sr Program Analyst, PPBEJun 2001–Aug 2007
Education
Masters
Business
William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business
B.S.
Legal Studies
United States Air Force AcademyExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Lisa Atherton
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
GovernmentMilitary ExperienceSmall BusinessLeadershipWeaponsMilitaryTop SecretProposal WritingForeign Military SalesProfit MaximizationProgram ManagementIntelligenceBusiness StrategyDefenseInformation AssuranceBusiness DevelopmentGovernment ContractingAir ForceGovernment ProcurementSystems Engineering