Patrick M. Shanahan
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Shanahan joined Boeing in 1986. Over the course of his career, he held management roles with respect to the Boeing Missile Defense Systems.
Served as vice president and general manager of Boeing Missile Defense Systems, starting in December 2004 overseeing the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, Airborne Laser and Advanced Tactical Laser programs.
As Deputy Secretary of Defense, he was nominated to spearhead the plans to increase the size of the military.
His direct superior is United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis.
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