higher resolution image Bob Leber, director of Education and Workforce Development at Northrop Grumman Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— Mar. 8, 2004 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that Bob Leber was appointed director of Education and Workforce Development for the Newport News sector. Leber’s responsibilities include the Apprentice School, training services and external workforce development initiatives.

Prior to this appointment, Leber served as the manager of Training Programs. He began his career with Newport News in 1982 and has held a number of positions throughout the organization, including manager of Production Planning and Control, director of Facilities, director of Ship Repair and manager of Human Resources.

A resident of Carrollton, Leber has earned four college degrees including bachelor’s degrees in engineering and liberal arts and master’s degrees in business administration and education and human development. He is currently working on his doctorate in strategic leadership.

Leber serves on the board of directors for Thomas Nelson Community College's Peninsula Workforce Development Center, the Newport News Educational Foundation and the Peninsula Workforce Investment. He is also the vice chairman for Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads.

Northrop Grumman Newport News, headquartered in Newport News, Va., is the nation's sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two companies capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. Newport News also provides after-market services for a wide array of naval and commercial vessels. The Newport News sector employs about 19,000 people.