Dr. Kevin Lopes

Kevin leads the strategic development and execution of the company’s annual marketing plan, driving brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

Kevin oversees a broad portfolio that includes brand management, demand generation, public relations, and creative services. He manages relationships with advertising and media agencies, ensuring cohesive messaging and high-quality content across digital and traditional platforms. His leadership extends to market research, campaign optimization, and performance analytics, enabling data-driven decisions that enhance customer satisfaction and support legislative and operational goals.

Before assuming his current role, Kevin served as ThayerMahan’s Director of Business Strategy and Marketing, where he integrated strategic planning with marketing and business development. He also held the position of Director of Maritime Operations, overseeing autonomous unmanned vehicle operations, logistics, analysis, and real-time customer reporting.

Kevin’s 27-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard included command and leadership roles in maritime security, environmental response, and incident management. He served as Commanding Officer of a ship and Incident Commander for major pollution responses and held key financial leadership positions, including Finance Section Chief for the Deepwater Horizon response. A Certified Defense Financial Manager, he led enterprise-wide financial modernization efforts. As a professor, he taught management and leadership at the university level. His combined operational, financial, and academic experience uniquely equips him to lead marketing in the complex and evolving defense technology landscape.

Kevin, his wife Wendy and son Ethan live in Mystic, Connecticut.

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