• Aaron Bowman, the former commanding officer for Naval Station Mayport, was named director of business operations for BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards. He takes over the position held by Herschel Vinyard, who was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott as secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection. Bowman has a 28-year naval career. His responsibilities include serving as media relations director and ethics officer, directing community engagement involvement and overseeing local and state interests regarding laws and regulations for BAE’s facilities. BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards operates new construction and repair shipyards in Jacksonville and in Mobile, Ala.
