HII Announces New Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ingalls Shipbuilding

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HII (NYSE: HII) has appointed Julie Jarrell Gresham as vice president and chief counsel of Ingalls Shipbuilding, effective March 31, 2023. She succeeds George Simmerman Jr., who is retiring after 32 years. Gresham has previously held the position of deputy chief counsel and director of compliance and privacy.

Under her leadership, she will provide legal guidance to Ingalls Shipbuilding, reporting to Chad Boudreaux, HII’s executive vice president and chief legal officer. Gresham is recognized as a top lawyer with a strong community leadership profile in Mississippi.

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• Appointment of a proven leader, Julie Jarrell Gresham, as chief counsel, enhancing legal leadership at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
• Gresham's extensive experience in compliance and legal matters strengthens the company's legal team.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Julie Jarrell Gresham has been named vice president and chief counsel of the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. She will succeed George Simmerman Jr. who will retire March 31, 2023, after 32 years with the company.

Gresham, who previously served as deputy chief counsel and director of compliance and privacy, will report directly to Chad Boudreaux, HII’s executive vice president and chief legal officer, and indirectly to Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson. In this new role, Gresham will oversee and coordinate the provision of legal guidance to Ingalls Shipbuilding.

“On behalf of HII, we want to thank George for his decades of service and congratulate Julie on this new leadership opportunity within the law department and the company,” Boudreaux said. “Beyond being a fantastic, nationally recognized lawyer, Julie has a record of success and leadership in her community and throughout Mississippi.”

Since joining the HII Law Department in 2014, Gresham has distinguished herself nationally as one of the top lawyers in her field. She is past chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Compliance and Ethics Network and is an active member in the Mississippi Bar, where she serves on the Professionalism Committee and the executive board for the Litigation Section. She also serves on the board of directors for the Mississippi Corporate Counsel Association.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/ingalls-shipbuilding-chief-counsel-julie-jarrell-gresham/.

Julie is a proven leader in the Mississippi Gulf Coast community, serving as an active member of the American Red Cross, president-elect of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation, and past-chair of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Julie received her Bachelor of Science degree in speech communication from the University of Southern Mississippi, and her Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the University of Mississippi School of Law.

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 43,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
• HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
• HII on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
• HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII

Contact:
Kimberly Aguillard
Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com
(228) 935-6821

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/741ee898-5c45-4169-b1d4-f3dcbb7dd41a

FAQ

Who is the new chief counsel at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division?

Julie Jarrell Gresham has been appointed as the new chief counsel.

When did George Simmerman Jr. retire from HII?

George Simmerman Jr. retired on March 31, 2023.

What was Julie Gresham's prior role before becoming chief counsel?

Before her new role, Gresham served as deputy chief counsel and director of compliance and privacy.

What company does HII operate under?

HII operates as a global defense provider and the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S.

What does HII specialize in?

HII specializes in delivering ships and all-domain solutions to support national security.