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One to Watch

Eric C. Kish, B.S. ’96
 
Current post
Logistics program manager for Lockheed Martin’s U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deepwater program. “This contract will upgrade and enhance the Coast Guard’s command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. In particular, I manage the logistics efforts for three classes of cutters and the USCG shore sites.”
 
Organizations
National World War II Memorial Charter Member
 
Claims to fame
“I was in commercials as a kid.”
 
Honors

  • Lockheed Martin Lightning Award for Extraordinary Effort in support of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Proposal.
  • Lockheed Martin Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions to the U.S. Secret Service Presidential Security Proposal.
  • Boeing Teammate Appreciation Award for Outstanding Contributions to the U.S. Army during Validation and Verification of the Apache Longbow Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM).

Favorite NYIT memory
“My friends and I were very involved with Central Islip campus life, including the Campus Voice newspaper, theater program, residential life and student government. All of these things are the source of many fond NYIT memories.”
 
NYIT’s impact
“NYIT was without a doubt a positive experience in my life. It offered a balanced mix of challenges, inspirations and friendships that I feel helped to round me out as a person.”
 
Best career move
“Moving into my current position was professionally and personally a huge step. I don’t believe in staying in one place too long.”
 
Favorite movie
“I’m a rabid ‘Star Wars’ fan, and the original truly stands the test of time.”
 
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