BlueForge Alliance
Wesley Bates, PMP, APR, currently serves as the Director of Communications Strategy at BlueForge Alliance, where efforts focus on enhancing the defense industrial base through innovative integration of technology, manufacturing, and government resources. With a strong background in media relations and communications management, previous roles include Media and Communications Manager at GKN Aerospace, where brand awareness and positioning as a technology leader were prioritized, and Director of Public Relations at Warren Douglas Advertising, overseeing strategic initiatives for clients. Wesley's extensive experience encompasses public relations management at companies such as CommScope, Interstate Batteries, Fujitsu America, Texas Health Resources, and St. Joseph Health System. Wesley earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University.
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BlueForge Alliance
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BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the intense and urgent demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility. As a non-profit, neutral convener, we align strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. Founded on the underlying mission of service to our nation, BlueForge Alliance integrates six core values — Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect and Excellence — into everything we do. Our values challenge and inspire our people to learn, grow and thrive as we work together to solve hard problems.