1. Joel Becker
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
14200 Kirkham Way
Poway, CA 92064
David B. Lomeli is a truly exceptional leader, mentor, manager and team player who has earned my
strongest possible recommendation for employment with your organization.
My name is Joel Becker, a retired Commander in the United States Navy and currently working at General
Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. As a twenty year career Naval Officer who has led and managed
thousands of personnel in a wide spectrum of activities, I feel well-qualified to recommend David for
employment with your organization.
In 2013 as the Air Boss of the USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76), David was personally selected to be our
Leading Supervisor for the V-4 Division Fuel Divisions, responsible for the entire maintenance and aircraft
fueling evolutions for the carrier's Airwing. In short, without David's department functioning perfectly,
an aircraft carrier cannot launch aircraft, supporting the Nation's strategic agenda. I had the great
pleasure of observing his performance on a daily basis and found him to be a versatile manager and leader.
David quickly became the "go to" guy for the most challenging tasks and problems. Exhibiting an
unparalleled balance between mission focus, compassion, fairness, discipline and safety, he expertly led
his department of a hundred and fifty Sailors. His infectious enthusiasm, pride and professionalism,
brought all personnel together instilling a common purpose in everything task completed, while
maintaining fantastic morale and sprit de corps.
In closing, you will not find a better candidate for your organization anywhere. David's integrity is above
reproach, his people skills are unmatched and his pursuit of excellence is relentless. You can always count
on David to get the job done the right way, on time, every time. An employee who ranks among the
Navy's top 1%, David will be a tremendous asset to your organization. I can assure you will be glad you
made him a member of your team and would be happy to discuss this further.
Sincerely,
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Joel Becker
Program Manager, MQ-9 Reaper Development Programs
General Atomics, Aircraft Systems Group
Office: 858-524-8850
Cell: 858-761-4493
Email: JoeI.Becker@ga-asLcom