Where We're Going, Where We've Been
When we talk about our commitment to the customer, our unique dedication and our difference in the marketplace, it’s hard not to talk about where we’ve been in our careers.
Our founding partners have had careers that have spanned Federal agencies, DoD and commercial companies. We’ve been on both sides of the desk, we understand your unique challenges and we bring with us a strong desire to deliver for our customer. Simply put, we’re your partner. Below you’ll find different careers that have converged to deliver truly unique customer service.
Joseph L. Carlini: As CEO and one of the three founders of McKean Defense Group, Joe establishes the op tempo for the McKean team and is the cornerstone of our future vision. Internally, Joe is recognized as a leader whose practical business experience and open-minded management style creates the environment where our team can feel free to be innovative, and empowered to deliver unique solutions to our customers.
Prior to establishing McKean, Joe was a Group Senior Vice President with SAIC, where he spent 20 years. Joe has a BSME from Catholic University.
Leonard F. DeStefano, Jr.: As President Naval Engineering, Len leads our lifecycle engineering business with the Naval Surface Warfare Centers. He sets the standard for “strategic partnership,” and ensures our agility and responsiveness with the customer. Len has the ability to blend his 32+ years of technical expertise, with sound business acumen. This helps McKean to achieve a level of service that is truly uncommon. Our Navy customers know him as a trusted partner who offers them creative and comprehensive solutions.
Prior to co-founding McKean, Len was a Vice President with SAIC/AMSEC, and a Vice President at Todd Combustion. He also spent 15 years with the government as an employee of the Naval Shipyards and NAVSEA Fleet Technical Support Center.
Larry D. Burrill: Larry is President of Fleet Programs, leading our ship sustainment business. Larry is a strategist at heart, and is very technically involved in moving our customers forward in their transformation initiatives. He understands the real challenges facing our clients and the Warfighters they serve. Larry understands because he’s been there in military service to the Navy.
Prior to co-founding McKean, Larry was Vice President and Operational Manager for the NAVSEA business with SAIC. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Captain, and has a BSME from the Maine Maritime Academy.