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Gold Coast

The Department of the Navy (DON) Gold Coast Event, held August 19-21, 2024 in San Diego, CA, stands as a premier Navy procurement expo dedicated to enhancing defense contracting opportunities. The event highlights included discussions on leveraging small business capabilities to bolster national security, with notable attendees from various sectors including Government and industry representatives. Gold Coast features extensive networking opportunities, educational sessions, and showcases of procurement strategies tailored to support the DON and the broader DoD mission. The event continued to build on its rich history of collaboration and support, offering invaluable insights and connections. THOR attendees included Chris Luna and Kylie Fletcher.

Chris Luna and Kylie Fletcher
Jeff Wowkowych

Jeff Wowkowych

Human Resources Business Partner

Mr. Jeff Wowkowych is THOR’s Human Resources (HR) Business Partner. Bringing significant specialized experience in the defense contracting industry, he coordinates recruiting activities for THOR’s divisions, contracts, and geographic regions, from initial personnel planning through employee onboarding. He works hand-in-hand with internal stakeholders and external partners to help guide corporate staffing policy, with the ultimate goal of realizing THOR’s larger operational, business development, and long-term strategy goals. Mr. Wowkowych directly supports HR functions including employee engagement, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, training, and overall legal compliance.

Mr. Wowkowych has supported the Navy through his work as a Technical Writer, delivering a series of Naval Air Systems Command/Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVAIR/NAVSEA) technical manuals and ensuring International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compliance. As a Management Analyst, he focused on project management, contract acquisition, staffing analysis, financial planning, and HR support. In his Project Manager position, Mr. Wowkowych oversaw a team of technicians, technical writers, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) personnel.

Mr. Wowkowych earned a BS in Marketing from Rensselaer Polytechnic University. He holds a Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.

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