By Light adds Mike Hatcher as CRO, promotes Mike Bowser to COO

By Light Professional IT Services LLC of Arlington, VA announced on June 13 the following leadership appointments effective immediately, with each intended to reinforce and expand both current and future capabilities.

Mike Bowser is promoted to chief operating officer (COO) of the company. Bowser joined By Light in 2004, and most recently was senior vice president for DoD and Federal Civilian Programs, where he led business development and operations for that group as well as initiating and managing By Light’s Quality Management System, SATCOM, and Integration lines of business. In his new role, Bowser will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring excellence in program execution as well as focusing on customer and employee satisfaction.

Mike Hatcher joined By Light in April as chief revenue officer (CRO), with heavy emphasis on strategy, business development, and corporate growth across the organization. Hatcher comes to By Light following a 30-year career in defense, security, and intelligence businesses, as an executive at premier firms including GDIT, SAIC, EDS, and E-Systems (Raytheon/L-3). As CRO, Hatcher will drive development of new capabilities, and help to accelerate growth in each of By Light’s businesses and markets.

“These appointments position the company to continue our rapid growth,” said Bob Donahue, founder and chief executive officer of By Light, “while preserving our unwavering commitment to providing our mission critical customers flawless execution in an agile, highly-responsive way.”

Source: By Light