Katie Selbe
Chief Operating Officer, BlueHalo
As chief operating officer of Arlington Capital Partner’s platform company BlueHalo, Katie Selbe helps lead a national security business at the forefront of space, air and missile defense, cyber and intelligence domains.
Selbe is responsible for program execution, contract delivery and overall support of critical customer missions spanning three business sectors of programs and products. In 2021, BlueHalo experienced significant double-digit growth expanding in critical mission and emerging technology areas tied to the long arc priorities of the national security community.
“A significant factor in our success is fostering an environment where every member of the organization is valued, included and has a platform to contribute on day one,” Selbe said. “Building a culture of excellence and developing capabilities that will keep our nation safe for decades to come is something our team is known for and our customers trust in.”
With more than 20 years of diverse business operational experience ranging between small business, publicly traded large business and private equity backed middle-market business, Selbe brings deep expertise for ensuring flawless execution of the company’s program portfolio.
Why Watch
Within Selbe’s operations organization, BlueHalo delivers transformational technologies across space control, directed energy, autonomous systems, counter-UAS, space-based laser communications and warfighter health and readiness that fundamentally change how its customers operate and help reestablish the national security posture of the country.
“Combining her deep technical background and growth focus with her strength in program execution and sense of team makes Katie a key member of the BlueHalo leadership team as we continue to change the paradigm of delivering national security solutions and technologies,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, BlueHalo CEO.
Selbe is also excited to champion the Women of BlueHalo Community of Practice focused on promoting and celebrating continued diversity within the workplace.