CopaSAT Announces New Leadership Team
July 17, 2018
CopaSAT LLC announces
three key leadership changes effective
immediately. CopaSAT is excited to announce the
strategic hiring of Steve Carpenter, as General
Manager and the newest addition to the executive
team that is required to facilitate continued rapid
growth. Additionally, we would like to recognize
the significant achievements of
Scott Bohnsack, COO, who will become the CEO
of CopaSAT. Obie Johnson, the founder and former CEO
of CopaSAT, will remain the Managing Partner as he
turns over the position of President/CEO to Mr.
Bohnsack.
Mr. Carpenter brings with him over 20 years of
experience developing and implementing Field Support
Services and world-class customer service to both
Government and commercial clients, most
recently in his previous role as Vice President of
DoD Operations at Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
His support portfolio includes US military
operations, IT infrastructure, and Broadcast
Services. In addition, Mr. Carpenter has
successfully managed teams of 300 engineers and
support professionals deployed within CONUS and
OCONUS.
"We are really excited to welcome Steve into
the CopaSAT family. CopaSAT is continuing to expand
our portfolio and to grow at an impressive rate.
Steve will play a critical role in our deploying and
support our growing customer base. His extensive
background in commercial and military
support services, as well as the ability to lead
large teams, gives us great confidence that Steve is
truly the best person for this position." - Obie
Johnson, Managing Partner
Mr. Bohnsack has been at CopaSAT for two years and
was originally hired as the Vice President of
Business Development in 2016. During his time at the
company, Mr. Bohnsack oversaw almost triple revenue
growth and became COO by his second year. He played
a significant role in the acquisition of
Eclipse Composites. In his previous roles, Mr.
Bohnsack served as CEO and Executive Vice President
of
North America and
Australia for
Northrup Grumman M5 Network Security.
Additionally, he served as Vice President of Federal
Sales and Marketing at TeleCommunication Systems,
Inc. "Scott was an excellent addition to the core
leadership team, and now I am happy to announce his
new role and look forward to working with him to
continue our rapid expansion. Together, we have
instilled a corporate culture
and operational tempo that bodes well for our
customers and our future." - Obie Johnson, Managing
Partner