Brian La Brake
About Brian La Brake
Brian La Brake is a Business Development Director with extensive experience in the defense and aerospace sectors, having worked for companies such as Lockheed Martin and Amentum. He has over 20 years of experience in various roles, including engineering and military service.
Current Role at Amentum
Brian La Brake serves as the Business Development Director at Amentum, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from the Fort Worth, Texas area, where he is responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic initiatives. His role involves identifying new opportunities and fostering relationships with clients to enhance Amentum's market presence.
Previous Experience at Amentum
Prior to his current role, Brian La Brake worked at Amentum as the Capture Management Senior Director for one year from 2016 to 2017 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In this capacity, he focused on capture management strategies to secure contracts and enhance the company's competitive edge in the industry.
Career at Lockheed Martin
Brian La Brake spent 15 years at Lockheed Martin from 2001 to 2016, where he held various positions including Business Development, Capture Manager, OCONUS Site Manager, and Field Service Engineer. His work involved both CONUS and OCONUS operations, contributing to the company's business development efforts and project management.
Military Service Background
Brian La Brake served in the United States Marine Corps from 1992 to 1997. His service included assignments in Futenma, Okinawa, and Fort Worth, Texas. This experience provided him with a foundational understanding of military operations and discipline, which has influenced his subsequent career in defense and aerospace sectors.
Early Career Experience
Before his tenure at Lockheed Martin, Brian La Brake worked as an Engineer Assistant at Arinc Inc from 1999 to 2001, with assignments in Pax River, MD, and Warner Robins, GA. He also served as an Aircraft Mechanic at Amentum for one year in 1998 to 1999 at NAS Pax River, MD. These roles contributed to his technical expertise and understanding of aircraft systems.