Julia Martin has been selected to take on the interim CEO role and lead Advanced Technology International during the transition period.
ATI said Thursday the board of directors appointed Martin to replace John Jansen, who recently resigned as CEO.
Who Is Julia Martin?
Martin is a longstanding executive at ATI, having been with the company for more than two decades. She will leverage her extensive leadership experience in leading the company’s operations while the board conducts its search for a new CEO.
Prior to her appointment, Martin was the chief financial officer and treasurer, playing an instrumental role in shaping ATI’s strategic direction. She directs the company’s day-to-day financial operations and is the primary liaison for financial reporting to federal agencies, external auditors and stakeholders. Her responsibilities include overseeing banking and credit activities, developing the Annual Operating Plan and maintaining an appropriate capital structure.
The executive leads efforts associated with regulatory compliance and risk management. She also guides the development of pricing, rates and estimates for federal contracts. Martin is a member of the IT Steering Committee and the Retirement Plan Committee while managing the Accounting and Finance Department.
Before joining ATI, Martin worked at the South Carolina Research Authority since 1993, serving in various positions, including CFO, treasurer of SC Launch, director of budgeting and costing, and senior financial analyst. The seasoned financial leader previously worked as a branch manager at First Federal of South Carolina.
“We appreciate John’s service and dedication to ATI and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Chris Van Metre, ATI chair of the board. “ATI remains focused on its core business of collaboration management and I am confident that Julia is the right leader to navigate this transition and continue to drive ATI’s success.”
