HII has named two vice presidents at its Newport News Shipbuilding division: Christie Miller as vice president of communications and Christian Ortego as vice president and NNS chief counsel.
In her new role, Miller will oversee internal and executive communications, special events and protocol, and tradeshows and tours for NNS. She joined the company in 2011 and most recently served as director of communications at NNS. Miller succeeds Jennifer Dunn, who’s retiring after a 29-year career with NNS.
Ortego joins NNS from HII’s Mission Technologies division, where he served as senior vice president and general counsel. He will provide legal advice to senior management and oversee legal counsel for NNS.
Before joining HII in 2013, he worked in private practice and at the Justice Department. He’s also a U.S. Navy veteran. Ortego succeeds Jon Arena, who’s leaving HII at the end of the month.
- “I am confident Christie and Christian will provide the steadfast leadership necessary as we execute our critical national security mission at the shipyard,” NNS President Kari Wilkinson said. “NNS has benefited greatly from the stewardship of Jennifer and Jon and we wish them the best in their next chapters.”
Miller and Ortego will assume their new roles April 1.