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Dr. Daniel Schumacher Joins Torch Technologies Leadership

Bill Roark — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:00:25 +0000

Torch Technologies is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Schumacher is joining Torch as the AMCOM Express Deputy and Senior Manager.

Dr. Schumacher has over 27 years of experience in civil space and missile defense, serving in various project management, strategic planning and engineering roles. Prior to joining Torch, he served as Director of Science & Technology at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Also at NASA, he served as Director of the Office of Strategic Analysis and Communications, and held leadership positions on projects including X-37 Space Plane and the Constellation Program’s Lunar Lander. He spent the first 12 years of his career supporting Army Air and Missile Defense programs.

Dr. Schumacher received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, and his MS and PhD in Systems Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in 2008. He is a Harvard Senior Executive Fellows graduate, as well as a graduate of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County’s Leadership Class 23. He is a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award, NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville Alumni Association’s Alumni of Achievement Award.

Torch President John Watson stated, “We are very excited to welcome Daniel to Torch. His proven leadership abilities and clear commitment to continued education are consistent with our company’s core attributes. Having Daniel join our leadership team will bring a wealth of experience to Torch as we support our customers across Huntsville and the nation.”

Mike Stanfield Joins Torch Board of Directors

Bill Roark — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:00:38 +0000

Torch Technologies recently announced that Mike Stanfield has joined the Torch board of directors. Mr. Stanfield has over 35 years of experience in DoD and the Intelligence Community. He most recently served as President of Miltec and Group Vice President of the Advanced Systems Group in Ducommun Inc., retiring in 2016. He was a founding member and serves as Chairman and President of a non-profit company, Lincoln Village Preservation Corporation, refurbishing housing for low income residents in Huntsville’s historic Lincoln Village. He currently serves on the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Cummings Research Park Board. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University.

Torch Technologies Breaks Ground on Corporate Headquarters Renovation and New Conference Center

Bill Roark — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:00:45 +0000

Today Torch Technologies announced a major construction project to renovate and occupy a new headquarters facility and conference center. The announcement was celebrated with a groundbreaking event at the site of the new conference center. Torch’s sister company, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, recently acquired the office buildings located at 4090 South Memorial Parkway and 4035 Chris Drive as well as approximately twelve surrounding acres. Torch has partnered with Freedom Real Estate & Capital to develop the properties and Torch will serve as the anchor tenant of the multi-tenant facility which will be named The Freedom Center. The project development partners include Matheny Goldmon Architecture and Turner Construction.

The construction will include a total renovation of the 40,000 SF four story 4090 South Memorial Parkway building, construction of a new 10,000+ SF conference center and a partial renovation of the 40,000 SF four story building at 4035 Chris Drive. The 4035 Building currently serves as the headquarters for Torch Technologies, Inc. and Invariant, LLC as well as Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC.

The newly constructed 10,000+ sq. ft. conference center will connect the buildings located at 4090 South Memorial Parkway and 4035 Chris Drive. When completed, the combined properties will be named The Freedom Center. Torch will fully occupy the building currently at 4090 South Memorial Parkway, the new Conference Center and a portion of the building at 4035 Chris Drive.

John Watson, President of Torch Technologies, commented that “We are excited to be growing and be in a position to establish a permanent Corporate Headquarters in southeast Huntsville. We are anxious to complete the new facilities for our employee owners as well as the customers we serve on Redstone Arsenal. This is a major milestone for our company and we’re looking forward to completing the construction by the end of the year.”

Bill Roark, CEO of Torch Technologies & Freedom Real Estate & Capital added “It is satisfying to kickoff this milestone project, for Torch and Freedom Real Estate, and to contribute to further development in southeast Huntsville. We are particularly proud to name the combined facility The Freedom Center, in honor of the many Military members, as well as civilians, who fight and work every day to keep our country free.”