Marty Ohme, Department of Defense (DoD) Division Manager
APT is pleased to announce the promotion of Marty Ohme as its new Department of Defense (DoD) Division Manager. Marty joined APT in 2016 after a 22-year Navy career as a helicopter pilot. In addition to flying assignments, he served as Air Officer aboard USS Trenton, on Joint Staff, and at what was then the Naval Safety Center. Marty has a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master Aeronautical Science with emphasis on both Aviation Safety and Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Aviation Safety Officer School in Pensacola, FL.
Meredith Payne, Growth Director
APT is pleased to welcome Meredith Payne as our Growth Director. In this new role, Meredith will lead strategic growth initiatives for safety and mission assurance-focused specialty engineering services supporting government and industry partners. She is a seasoned business executive with over 20 years of leadership in business development, strategy, and communications across the defense, commercial, and nonprofit sectors. Meredith has held senior executive roles at LSINC Corporation, Caliola Engineering, and Davidson Technologies, delivering triple-digit growth and leading high-performing teams. A proven collaborator and strategic visionary, she serves on multiple community boards and brings deep expertise in government relations, P&L management, and cross-sector partnership development.
Lauren Carroll, HR Manager, Acting
APT is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Carroll to the position of HR Manager, Acting. Lauren is a strategic and innovative technical recruiter who translates hiring needs into successful hires that improve retention, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. She is skilled in talent acquisition, employee morale, onboarding processes, developing internships, and working successfully with internal managers for a streamlined internal process. She also manages APT’s intern program and serves on the Young Professionals Committee.
Montoya Alvidrez, HR Deputy, Acting
APT is pleased to announce the promotion of Montoya Alvidrez to the position of HR Deputy, Acting. She specializes in employee benefits, and brings a wealth of experience in human resources and has a proven track record of successfully implementing HR initiatives that drive engagement and productivity. She also serves as APT’s assistant facility security officer.
APT is an employee-owned, small business based in Huntsville, AL, established in 1990. APT provides safety and mission assurance (S&MA) focused specialty engineering services to government and industry partners.