Huntington Ingalls Industries Appoints Fatina Brave VP at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries announced the appointment of Fatina Brave as vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at its Huntington Ingalls Industries===Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective January 29, 2026. Brave will oversee environmental, health, safety, security, facilities, and maintenance operations, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and shipbuilder well-being. She succeeds Eric Crooker, who has transitioned to vice president of program management at Ingalls, taking over from George Nungesser, who is retiring after 37 years of service. Brian Blanchette, President of Huntington Ingalls Industries===Ingalls Shipbuilding, highlighted Brave's 15 years of leadership in human resources at Ingalls and her distinguished service in the United States===United States Air Force as key qualifications for her new role.