On January 9, the National Security Technology Acceleratory (NSTXL) announced changes to its leadership team.
Effective immediately, Shelley Tweedy has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO). Tweedy brings over two decades of experience building high-performing teams and scaling organizational structures to help operationalize and accelerate growth for start-ups and mid-market organizations within the SaaS/Services and Allied healthcare industry. Since joining NSTXL in 2020, she has been instrumental in establishing support functions, systems, and program offerings that fulfill DoD mission-critical needs and have strengthened government-private sector partnerships.
In this role, Tweedy will shape the corporate vision and strategy to drive organizational excellence and lead NSTXL into its next phase of strategic growth. Working closely with the executive team, Tweedy will identify new lines of business and M&A targets that create value for the organization, members, and clients. She will oversee the execution of high-priority initiatives and ensure the alignment of organizational objectives and market opportunities. As COO, Tweedy will remain dedicated to fostering cross-department collaboration to enhance organizational continuity, transparency, and alignment.
Doug Crowe has been promoted to senior vice president of program management. In his new role, he will lead the program management team, which includes the vice presidents of S²MARTS, SpEC, and Microelectronics Commons. In his previous role as vice president of S²MARTS, Crowe was instrumental in growing the S²MARTS program to $3B in funding and supporting the success of critical projects, including MACH-TB and Microelectronics Commons. With over 40 years of experience in DoD R&D, engineering, and high-priority defense program management, Crowe has led and matured portfolios of critical defense programs, including Submarine Combat Systems, Above Water Sensor programs, and Marine Corps Air Defense programs.
Supporting S²MARTS as vice president of NSTXL, S²MARTS will be Tony Kestranek. As the former deputy director for S²MARTS, Kestranek has played a key role in the program’s growth and the delivery of innovative prototyping solutions for the warfighter. Before joining NSTXL in November of 2020, Kestranek served as a program manager for SAIC’s Crane Operations C5ISR Division, where he supported C5ISR and Mobility Systems within the Expeditionary Division at NSWC Crane. As Vice President of S²MARTS, Kestranek will continue his work with government partners to identify, shape, and secure the best solutions for mission-critical prototyping efforts.
Additionally, Mike Brockly will serve as vice president of operations and strategy. With more than 15 years of experience supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, leading projects for SOCOM, the U.S. Marshals Service, ODNI, and the FBI, Brockly continues to bring a strong passion for introducing innovative tools and processes that enhance government-performer engagements.
Source: NSTXL
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