Former Advisory Board Member: Peter C. Connolly

Resigned from the Board September 2022

Peter Connelly has held numerous operational, program, corporate development, business development and management positions throughout his 40 year career. He began his career at DRS, where he held key management positions including Vice President of Business Development and Vice President/General Manager. Most recently he was President of Shocktech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of customs solutions for shock, vibration and noise challenges in the aerospace and defense industries. Through his efforts, Shocktech doubled in size over four years. Mr. Connolly excels at developing new business strategy and relationship selling, manufacturing, business development, and increasing business through customer service. He has extensive international business development experience, including both direct commercial and foreign military sales contracts. Mr. Connelly earned a bachelor’s degree from Glassboro State College. He has been on the board of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Partnership and serves as the current chair.