Former HII CEO Mike Petters Joins Board of Directors

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that former HII CEO and President Mike Petters was elected to the company’s board of directors. “Mike brings deep shipbuilding expertise to the Board, and a unique familiarity with the history, mission, and evolution of HII,” said HII CEO and President Chris Kastner. “Mike’s shipbuilding background and strategic guidance are extremely valuable, and I look forward to welcoming him back to our Board of Directors.”