New CEO appointed for Defense Manufacturing Organization

The board of directors of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), a subsidiary of Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group, Inc. (MTDG), reports the promotion of Gene D. Berkebile, Jr., to chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately.

Berkebile, who most recently served as vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), has been a key member of the NCDMM executive team. He replaces Dean L. Bartles, Ph.D., who has served as the interim CEO for the past 6 months. In his new position, Berkebile will report to Dr. Bartles, who will remain president and CEO of MTDG as well as chairman of the NCDMM board of directors. Berkebile will also continue in his CFO role until a replacement is named.

“Gene has been instrumental in shaping NCDMM’s growth, strengthening its financial foundation, and advancing our strategic priorities,” says Dr. Bartles. “He brings a rare combination of mission focus, operational discipline, and forward-looking leadership. The Board has full confidence in his ability to accelerate NCDMM’s impact and position the organization for continued success in support of our nation’s defense industrial base.”

Berkebile joined NCDMM in 2007 as finance administrator and steadily advanced through roles, including manager and director of finance, before being named CFO. With more than 30 years of experience in government contract accounting and administration, he has led the development of internal budgeting processes and performance metrics, supported numerous successful program proposals, and overseen implementation of advanced financial systems. As CFO, he managed NCDMM’s government contract portfolio, currently valued at more than $238M.

Gene D. Berkebile, NCDMM

“I am honored to step into the position of CEO and to continue serving alongside the exceptional team at NCDMM,” says Berkebile. “This organization plays a critical role in strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base and advancing manufacturing innovation. I look forward to building on our strong foundation, deepening our partnerships, and driving mission-focused growth that delivers meaningful impact for our warfighters and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. I am grateful to the Board for their trust and confidence in my leadership.”

Prior to joining NCDMM, Berkebile held roles at Concurrent Technologies Corp. Throughout his tenure at NCDMM, he has played a key role in expanding the organization’s capabilities and supporting its growth in defense manufacturing and machining innovation.

Berkebile holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and a master’s degree in Business from Saint Francis University. He also earned a master’s certificate in Government Contract Management from George Washington University and is an active member of the National Contract Management Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Chapter.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.