Jack Catton 

Jack Catton is vice president for Air Force Precision Engagement Systems, responsible for sustaining and improving Air Force customer relationships and informing both Department of Defense and Air Force leadership on the capabilities provided by The Boeing Company's precision engagement systems. He leads Air Force business development efforts and strategies to keep programs sold, capture new programs, and grow business. Catton coordinates program, congressional, and public policy interaction to ensure full funding for Air Force programs. He is also responsible for synchronization of customer engagement by field offices and senior advisers for all Air Force precision engagement campaigns.

Prior to joining Boeing in February 2008, Catton served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 31 years, retiring at the rank of major general. A command pilot and instructor, Catton logged more than 2,650 flying hours in single-seat fighter aircraft. He commanded at the squadron, group and wing level with tours in the CONUS, Europe and Pacific. In addition to his operational assignments, he also served on the Air Staff, NATO Staff, Joint Staff, and as Inspector General of Pacific Air Forces. Catton culminated his Air Force career at Air Combat Command as the Director of Requirements, where he was responsible for the definition of operational requirements for the Combat Air Forces, as well as the oversight of 260 modernization programs.