Will Austin

Will Austin has over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and business development, particularly within the aerospace and defense sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Global Sales, Marketing & Business Development at LORD Corporation, a Part of Parker Hannifin, since May 2011, Will has held multiple leadership roles focused on government affairs and business development. Previously, Will was the Director of Business Development & Government Affairs at Spatial Integrated Systems, Inc., and served as Executive Director of the North Carolina Military Foundation. Will's career began in the U.S. Senate, where responsibilities included staff support, and further progressed as Assistant to the President/Chief of Staff at BE&K Government Group. Will holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.