Professional Services of America, Inc. announced that Keith Funkhouser has been named the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective June 20, 2016. Funkhouser most recently served as President of Excel Propulsion and Armaments Consulting.
“I am excited to have someone with Keith’s experience and background serve as the COO of this organization. He possesses the vision and capabilities needed to help in leading this organization in achieving our next level of growth. Keith brings experence and vision to take PSA to the next level. I am excited to have him on board”, said Judy Sheppard, CEO of PSA.
A native of West Virginia from New Creek, Funkhouser graduated from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to this, he led manufacturing businesses which support the Department of Defense and its international allies. He has served in this business sector for over 33 years, providing today’s military with many products produced under his leadership. “I am honored to serve as the COO for PSA and look forward to helping lead them in achieving their growth objectives”, said Funkhouser. “I believe my experience with DoD government agencies and industry is a natural fit for PSA’s capabilities and the next logical step in the growth of this business.”
Keith was previously President of Chemring Ordnance, manufacturing munitions, demolition products, pyrotechnic fusing and training simulators for the U.S. Military. He led the organization in >$300M of business growth and created over 50 new jobs during his tenure. Prior to leading Chemring Ordnance, Keith was the VP & GM of ATK’s Rocket Center, WV facility, which is the largest DoD manufacturing facility in WV. During his tenure, he led a revenue growth from $250M/year to over $390M/year, which created nearly 450 jobs. The facility produced rocket motors, warheads, medium caliber ammunition, electronic fusing, as well as composite parts for military aircraft and other applications.
Keith is active in the community, where he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Maryland Health Systems, which serves West Virginians in Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy and Grant counties. He was elected twice to the Mineral County Board of Education.
