Photo Release -- Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces New Director of State and Local Government Affairs at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has appointed Jack Norris as the new director of state and local government affairs at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Norris brings over 20 years of experience in public policy, with a focus on fostering community and economic development. His role aims to enhance Ingalls’ strategic goals and strengthen relationships with governmental and community partners. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson highlighted Norris's expertise as vital for providing stability to the shipyard and surrounding communities.

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• Jack Norris's 20 years of experience in government relations may enhance strategic partnerships.
• His appointment is expected to strengthen community and economic development efforts.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today that Jack Norris has been named director of state and local government affairs.

Norris will lead all state and local government relations efforts in support of Ingalls’ strategic goals and will collaborate with community and economic development partners.

“Jack has a strong government relations background that includes 20 years of experience managing public policy and supporting economic recovery and growth,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “Our relationships with community partners and governmental leaders enable Ingalls to provide long-term stability to the shipyard and the communities it serves. We are pleased to have Jack in this important role.”

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/jack-norris

Prior to joining Ingalls, Norris led program management activities for Covington Civil and Environmental in support of the state of Mississippi’s RESTORE Act coastal restoration program. His previous roles include president of the Gulf Coast Business Council, executive director of Governor Haley Barbour’s Office of Hurricane Katrina Recovery and Renewal, and projects director and legislative assistant for U.S. Sen. Trent Lott. Norris holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Mississippi.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs approximately 41,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, please visit www.huntingtoningalls.com.

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Contact:

Teckie Hinkebein
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FAQ

What is the role of Jack Norris at Huntington Ingalls Industries?

Jack Norris has been appointed as the director of state and local government affairs at Huntington Ingalls Industries, where he will lead government relations efforts.

What experience does Jack Norris bring to HII?

Jack Norris has over 20 years of experience in managing public policy and supporting economic recovery and growth.

How might Jack Norris's appointment affect Huntington Ingalls Industries?

Norris's experience may enhance Ingalls' strategic goals and strengthen relationships with government and community partners.