- Friday August 01st 2025
GTS Establishes Integrated Defense Systems Division; Welcomes Mr. Dale Sisson as Vice President, Integrated Defense Systems and Dr. Jennifer Clift as Director of Integrated Defense Systems Division
Virginia Beach, VA –
August 1, 2025 – Global Technical Systems (GTS), a leading provider
of advanced defense systems and high-performance computing technologies, is
proud to announce that Mr. Dale Sisson will join the company full-time
effective October 1, 2025, as Vice President, Integrated
Defense Systems. In this new role, Mr. Sisson will lead the
establishment and expansion of GTS’s newest division in King George County,
Virginia, strategically positioned to support the company’s growing defense
portfolio and mission-critical programs.
Mr. Sisson will begin his new role
following his retirement from federal service, concluding a
distinguished career as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Most recently, he served as the Technical Director of the Naval Surface
Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), where he provided executive
leadership across a wide range of highly technical national security
initiatives.
Terry Spitzer, Founder and
CEO of GTS, commented on the announcement:
“Dale Sisson is one of the
most respected leaders in the national security community. His deep technical
knowledge, operational insight, and decades of government service make him the
ideal executive to lead our Integrated Defense Systems division. We are honored
to welcome him to the GTS team.”
Mr. Sisson brings with him decades of
experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex solutions in
support of national defense. At GTS, he will lead efforts to integrate the
company’s advanced weapons platforms, high-performance computing systems, and
next-gen C4ISR capabilities with emerging U.S. DOD requirements.
GTS is also pleased to announce
that Dr. Jennifer Clift has joined the company as Director
of Integrated Defense Systems Division. Dr. Clift will work alongside Vice
President, Integrated Defense Systems Dale Sisson to help lead
GTS’s long-term growth strategy and mission expansion.
Dr. Clift joins GTS after an
esteemed 28-year career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren
Division (NSWCDD), where she held a series of high-impact technical and
leadership roles. Most recently, she served as Senior Scientific
Technical Manager and Head of the Weapons Control & Integration Department.
Terry Spitzer, Founder and
CEO of GTS, stated:
“Dr. Jennifer Clift is a
rare talent… deeply technical, mission-driven and a proven leader in the
defense innovation space. Having her join GTS as we prepare to launch our
Dahlgren operations is a major win for the company, our customers and the
warfighter.”
“Jennifer will play a
central role in shaping the future of our Integrated Defense Systems efforts
and helping us build out a high-impact presence in the Dahlgren region.”
The arrival of Mr. Sisson and Dr.
Clift underscores GTS’s commitment to investing in exceptional
leadership and establishing a hub for mission-critical defense innovation in
the heart of King George County, Virginia.
About Global Technical
Systems (GTS)
Founded in 1997, GTS is a veteran-founded, mission-driven defense technology
company specializing in high-performance computing, advanced weapons
integration, and secure communications. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA,
GTS serves as a trusted innovation partner to the Department of Defense and
allied nations.
Media Contact:
Ben
Davenport
VP Strategic
Development
757-468-8751
Ext 5190
Ben.Davenport@gts.us.com