The NDIA Lone Star Chapter is pleased to announce an upcoming evening chapter meeting hosted by Haskell Aviation & Aerospace.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

🕡 Time:

• Doors open / setup: 6:00 PM
• Program begins: 6:30 PM
• 📍 Location:
• Haskell Aerospace
• 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
• Frisco, TX 75034

Parking is open and available directly in front of the building. Look for the building with the large HASKELL sign.

What to Expect

• Industry insights from Haskell’s Aviation & Aerospace leadership
• Networking with fellow NDIA Lone Star members
• In‑person attendance with Zoom access available for remote participants
• Chapter business, including a brief administrative and election update
• The main presentation will begin at approximately 7:00 PM, followed by networking and discussion.
• Important Access Note: The building locks at 7:00 PM, so attendees are strongly encouraged to arrive by 6:30 PM to ensure smooth access.

Speaker Highlight: Ben Hayes, Aviation & Aerospace Division Leader at Haskell

Our featured speaker will be Ben Hayes, Division Market Lead for Haskell’s Aviation & Aerospace Division. Ben is a self-motivated and goal-oriented leader in charge of project pursuits for Haskell’s Aviation & Aerospace Manufacturing Division. As the Division Leader, he is instrumental in driving new business and identifying the right opportunities in order to build long-term relationships with the right prospects. Ben joined the company 5 years ago after a successful Eleven-year career in the Navy as a P-8A Poseidon Weapons and Tactics Instructor Pilot. During that time, he led large teams and was key in the implementation and integration of the P-8A into the operational picture. He has vast experience of working with defense contract companies in the creation and implementation of new systems and components for military aircraft.

At Haskell, Ben is responsible for identifying and overseeing new market initiatives, developing strategic pursuit plans, maintaining current client relationships, and identifying areas for potential new client markets. He manages the proposal pursuit strategy through to project win and attends conferences, meetings and industry events. In addition, he collaborates with the in-house design and engineering teams to ensure that projects are on schedule, they meet the clients’ needs and information is being communicated effectively.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Military Operational Oceanography from the United States Naval Academy and is still active in the US Navy Reserves as an Instructor Pilot.

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On Thursday January 16 | Irving, TX

Hybrid meeting: In-person DFW location and Virtual via Zoom. ** Membership not required**

Virtual Guest Speaker: Ms. Ashley M. Farrier
Ms. Ashley Farrier currently serves as the Director of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). As Director, Ms. Farrier assists the USSOCOM acquisition workforce with advancing small business participation in Special Operations Forces (SOF) unique procurements.
Prior to her appointment, Ms. Farrier served as the Division Chief for the Headquarters and Services Support Contracting Division within Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L). During this time, she was responsible for overseeing the execution of the Command’s multibillion-dollar professional services portfolio.
Ms. Farrier has a strong background in Federal contracting having worked in contracting for 13 years both at USSOCOM and with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. During her contracting tenure, she held multiple warrants and began her advocacy for partnering with Small Businesses.
She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Tampa, and her MBA from Saint Leo University.

5:30 PM Networking starts

6:00 -7:00 PM Virtual Speaker Ashley Farrier including Q&A

7:00 PM Networking

In-person in Las Colinas, Irving, Texas

Address: Advanced Intralogistics, 350 E. Royal Ln. Irving, TX 75039

Please RSVP to Dr. Scott Nichol, Government & International Business Development Manager at Shoppa’s Material Handling / Advanced Intralogistics

snichol@shoppas.com or contact him at 682-417-5789.

Event is free and open to the public.

Virtual option: Join Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88324866366?pwd=eEUCJXxUHGnCrBzkV3vEFDoV57CU0h.1
Meeting ID: 883 2486 6366 Passcode: 512992

Event venue and refreshments are kindly provided by Advanced Intralogistics, an integrated systems solutions company that takes a brand agnostic approach to your specific supply chain challenges and addresses them with a methodical approach, ensuring to maximize your investment and operational results in your warehouse. https://www.advancedintralogistics.com/. Thank you Scott and Advanced Intralogistics.

 

 

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