Amanda Wheaton

Amanda Wheaton has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Amanda is currently the Director of People and Culture at Aetos Systems, Inc., a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to this, Amanda served as the Chief Administrative Officer at ERC in Huntsville, Alabama, from July 2019 to July 2022. In this role, they led a team responsible for all aspects of human resources, company benefits, security, quality, safety, recruiting, employee learning and development, employee outreach, community outreach, employee recognition and rewards, employee satisfaction, and culture initiatives. Before becoming the Chief Administrative Officer, Amanda was a Program Manager/Contract Manager for ERC from May 2013 to July 2019. In this capacity, they led a team of 70+ personnel and managed subcontractor teams in providing research and development services to the Air Force Research Laboratory. Additionally, Amanda has worked as an Analytical Chemist at ERC, where they managed laboratory activities and staff on the Research in Propulsion Science contract at the Air Force Research Laboratory from January 2002 to May 2013. Overall, Amanda Wheaton has extensive experience in leadership, human resources, program management, and laboratory management within the aerospace industry.

Amanda Wheaton has pursued higher education at California State University, Bakersfield. Amanda obtained a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Resource Management, and later pursued a Master's degree in Administration from the same institution. No specific start or end years are provided for either degree.