Management Team

Tom DeBenedetto

CEO and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trustee

Mr. DeBenedetto is the CEO of LTM and the Trustee of the ESOP. He joined LTM in 1999 as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining LTM he was the Vice President – Contracts at General Scientific Corporation (1990 to 1999) and the Executive Vice President at Rail Company (1980 to 1989). In addition to his 35 years’ experience in the Engineering and Technical Services industry he completed a thirty year Naval Career in 2002 with seven years on active duty and twenty-three years as a Naval Reservist. Active Duty tours included a Mod Squad Destroyer, Fleet Ballistic Nuclear Submarine, Deputy Business/Financial Manager on the F/A-18 Program, and during an involuntary recall for the first gulf war Deputy for Engineering and Quality at the Naval Supply Systems Command. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Villanova University along with a regular commission in the US Navy in 1973. He is also an executive management graduate of the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth.

Donna O. Hester

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Ms. Hester is LTM’s CFO with over 25 years of progressive experience in Financial Management.  She provided Foreign Military Sales (FMS) financial support for twelve years for various Navy and Marine Corps programs including the Spanish and Finnish F-18 programs.  Ms. Hester transitioned to Corporate Finance in 2002 and in 2008 was promoted to Executive VP, Business Operations, with oversight functions for contracts, finance and accounting.  Ms. Hester is responsible for strategic planning, budget development and adherence, job profitability and daily financial operations of the Company. In 2014, she was elected to the Board of Directors of LTM and in 2023 she was named LTM’s Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Hester holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the College of William & Mary.

Jackie H. Baber

Chief Operating Officer

Mrs. Baber joined LTM INC. in January 1997 as a member of LTM’s first government contract in support of PMA-226 and the H-46 Helicopter. She became the Director of Human Resources in June 1999 and was promoted to Vice President in June 2006. Her background includes benefits negotiations, governmental compliance, payroll administration and employee relations and management. In addition, she serves as the Trustee for the LTM 401K Plan and Plan Administrator of The LTM Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Ms. Baber is a member of the Board of Directors of LTM. She holds her B.S. degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University. Mrs. Baber is also an executive management graduate of the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth.

Todd Thurman

Vice President, Business Development

Mr. Thurman joined LTM in 2021 following an extensive federal government and contractor career. As a government civilian he has served in many senior engineering and program management roles. He served as a flight test engineer at Patuxent River Maryland, overseeing testing for multiple Type/Model/Series rotary wing aircraft for land and ship-based testing. Mr. Thurman was the Technical Director for the Joint Shipboard Integration Process (JSHIP) OSD Joint Test and Evaluation program. He was later the first government civilian to be the Technical Director of the OSD Joint Test Support Cell in Suffolk VA. Mr. Thurman continued his career at FRCE in various roles, which included Power and Propulsion Department Head, Fleet Support Team Lead for the AV-8B Harrier, VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement, and IPT Lead for F-35 Lightning. After departing the federal government, he was Senior Vice President for Zenetex, LLC within the Logistics Maintenance Group which was responsible for engineering, logistics, and MRO artisans across DoD. Mr. Thurman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University, and Master of Science degree in Management from Floridia Institute of Technology.

Amy Ashley                                                                                                                             

Vice President, Contracts

Mrs. Ashley is LTM’s Vice President of Contracts with over 25 years of progressive experience in Financial Management and 15 years of cradle-to-grave Contract Management Experience. Mrs. Ashley joined LTM in 2021 and is responsible for preparing, negotiating and managing all Prime and Subcontracts on behalf of LTM. Mrs. Ashley has experience in the various terms and conditions of a contract, and ensures full compliance with the duties and responsibilities of a Contract. Mrs. Ashley maintains relationships with customers and suppliers and serves as the point of contact for matters concerning all Prime and Subcontracts. Mrs. Ashley also participates in all aspect of proposal development, preparation, and submittal. Mrs. Ashley hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Lance Tucker

Vice President, Engineering Services

Mr. Tucker is the Vice President of Engineering Services for LTM. Mr. Tucker joined LTM INC in Oct 2020 following over 34 years of federal service at Fleet Readiness Center East. He is in charge of engineering for LTM and was promoted to Director of Engineering Services in May of 2023.

At FRCE, he served in many roles in the Propulsion and Power Department. He spent time in turboshaft engines, Auxiliary Power Units and served as the Gas Turbine Compressor and Pneumatics Fleet Support Team Lead. He spent the last 20 years of his federal career in management as the Auxiliary Power and Drives Branch head with the last 14 years as the Propulsion and Power Department Head. In addition to his department head duties, he was in charge of recruiting for the FRCE engineering department.

Mr. Tucker holds a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University and is a graduate of the NAVAIR Senior Executive Management Development Program.

Robynn Storm

Logistics Program Manager

Ms. Robynn Storm joined LTM in March 2023 and is currently serving as the Logistics Program Manager. Ms. Storm is a seasoned logistics and program management professional with extensive experience in overseeing complex operations and strategic initiatives within the defense sector. With LTM she is responsible for the oversight of logistics personnel and the management of a substantial $150 million Logistics Services Contract. Her role includes supporting the Director of Engineering Services with the management of the Logistics and Engineering Contract (LOGGEN).

Prior to her current role, Robynn served as the Division Director for Acquisitions, Procurement, and Industrial Supply at FRC-East, where she managed all procurement activities, awarding 187 contracts worth approximately $51 million in FY22 alone. Her leadership in this role ensured the successful processing and payment of over $35 million in contract invoices and oversight of the largest Government Commercial Purchase Card Program within NAVAIR, which saw zero audit deficiencies under her tenure.

Earlier in her career at FRC East, Ms. Storm held several significant leadership positions, including Director of Logistics & Industrial Operations, where she managed a workforce of over 2,800 personnel and an annual budget exceeding $170 million. She also served as Department Head for Industrial Execution, Logistics, and as an Assistant Program Manager, showcasing her broad expertise in logistics, industrial operations, and program management.

Ms. Storm earned her Master of Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources from Hood College. Her extensive background reflects a deep commitment to enhancing logistics operations and program management within high-stakes environments.

Heath A. Maddox

Vice President, Corporate Compliance

Mr. Maddox currently serves as Vice President of Corporate Compliance for LTM. Mr. Maddox joined LTM INC. in July 2001 in support of PMA-257 and the Allied ST/STE program inclusive of the US, UK, Spain, and Italy. He became the AFSO for LTM INC. in February 2010 and was promoted to FSO in May 2015. Mr. Maddox was promoted to Director of Corporate Compliance in December 2020. His background includes Facility and Aircraft Logistics as well as Management involving Domestic and Foreign National support. Mr. Maddox oversees the IT functions for LTM INC. Mr. Maddox works directly under LTM INC’s. Chief Operating Officer to ensure the Government compliance requirements by working directly with the government CORs and TOCORs.

Mr. Maddox is an integral part of LTM INC. and its partners gaining and maintaining Government approved Facility Clearances, ISO 9001:2015 certification, as well as other Corporate and Government Compliance functions.