Jake Hamilton

Jake Hamilton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the defense and fabrication industries. As the owner of Praetorian since April 2009, Jake has led a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on OEM DEF industry fabrication. Concurrently, Jake has served as a Defense Account Manager at Modineer Group since March 2001, specializing in steel, armor, and aluminum fabrications for major defense customers such as AM General and Oshkosh Defense. Jake's military career includes over 31 years with the Michigan National Guard, concluding as a First Sergeant of an Infantry Company and completing two tours in Iraq. Previously, Jake held the position of Program Manager at Modineer Corporation from 2001 to 2011, overseeing sales and product development for AM General. Jake Hamilton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Western Michigan University between 1989 and 1994.