LightRidge expands its leadership team to
support future growth in the space and defense sectors.
CHANTILLY, Va., May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- LightRidge Solutions, a leading provider of
U.S. space and defense technologies, has appointed Lorin Hattrup as president and general manager
of the company's Trident Systems (Trident) business unit. The
addition of Lorin and his extensive operations experience will
bolster LightRidge and Trident's efforts in expanding their
infrastructure, facilities, workforce, leadership, and capabilities
to meet rapidly growing customer demand across the space and
defense arenas.
"LightRidge and Trident have been growing significantly over the
past few years as existing and new customers are turning to us for
purpose-built space electronic solutions," noted Bill Gattle, CEO of LightRidge. "Lorin's proven
track record scaling organizations makes him the right leader to
guide the expansion of Trident's production capacity, while
retaining its reputation for delivering cutting-edge and affordable
products."
In this new role, Lorin will build out operational scale and
infrastructure for Trident's current and new business
opportunities. His vision is wholly aligned with LightRidge's
company goals and focuses on delivering innovative and scalable
space systems, C4ISR mission solutions, and autonomous mission
management software.
Prior to joining Trident, Lorin was executive general manager of
L3Harris Technologies' Strategic Missions division. Lorin has over
two decades of experience in the defense and aerospace industry. He
also served as executive general manager of L3Harris' F-35 Avionics
division as well as in other program management and engineering
roles.
Lorin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science
from the University of Colorado Boulder
as well as a Master of Science degree in engineering management
from the University of Central
Florida.
About LightRidge Solutions
LightRidge Solutions brings
leading capabilities that address demanding national security space
and defense needs. Our capabilities include advanced space payloads
and on-orbit processing technologies, multi-orbit space domain
awareness and protection systems, laser communications and airborne
survivability systems, as well as mission autonomy software.
LightRidge's innovative and highly reliable concept-to-production
systems provide high performance at lower costs and shorter
delivery schedules than traditional systems. These systems enable
the transition to more resilient and affordable space architectures
for the U.S. military and intelligence communities, as well as
select commercial and international customers. For more
information, please visit
https://www.lightridgesolutions.com/ and visit us on
LinkedIn.
Media Contact
Diane
Hockenberry
LightRidge Solutions
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
703-244-0226
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