IMIA Executive and Leadership Team

Elgin Helton, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at IMIA, directs the financial strategy and capital allocation for all preservation and environmental containment services. Helton oversees fiscal planning, risk management, and budgetary compliance across all major USN and independent shipyards. By analyzing revenue streams from complex MRO contracts, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures the long-term financial health of the organization. Elgin Helton manages the financial reporting structures that support the deployment of over 1,100 employees, providing the necessary capital for structural steel repair equipment and specialized containment technology. This leadership role involves close coordination with the Board to evaluate investment opportunities in new construction requirements. Through precise fiscal oversight, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer maintains the economic viability of the company's expansive maritime operations. Ultimately, Helton drives the financial discipline required to sustain market leadership in the competitive naval vessel maintenance industry.

Yehuda Chakoff, the President at IMIA, architects the overarching strategic vision for the company's preservation and scaffolding services. Chakoff drives the expansion of environmental containment capabilities across all major USN shipyards, focusing on the unique requirements of submarines and aircraft carriers. By setting the corporate agenda, the President ensures that all structural steel repair projects adhere to the highest quality standards. Yehuda Chakoff fosters relationships with key stakeholders and naval partners to secure long-term service contracts. This leadership role involves guiding the executive team through complex MRO challenges and identifying new opportunities for growth within the maritime sector. Through a focus on technical innovation and operational scale, the President enhances the company's ability to address the most demanding construction requirements. Ultimately, Chakoff maintains the company's status as a premier provider of maintenance solutions for the United States Navy and commercial vessel operators.

Jonathan Thompson, the President at IMIA, executes the operational strategy for the company's specialized workforce deployed across independent shipyards. Thompson focuses on the tactical implementation of environmental containment and structural steel repair services for surface combatants and auxiliaries. By overseeing the deployment of personnel, the President ensures that all maintenance projects meet rigorous safety and performance metrics. Jonathan Thompson manages the integration of new construction technologies to improve efficiency in shipyard environments. This leadership role involves collaborating with other executives to refine service delivery models and expand the company's footprint in the maritime defense market. Through a commitment to operational excellence, the President drives the successful execution of complex MRO tasks. Ultimately, Thompson ensures that the company's technical capabilities remain aligned with the evolving needs of the USN, supporting the structural integrity of the nation's most critical naval assets.

Robert Richards, the Chief of Staff at IMIA, coordinates internal operations and aligns departmental workflows with the broader corporate mission. Richards manages the integration of administrative processes across the 1,100-employee workforce, ensuring that scaffolding and environmental containment projects meet strict USN standards. By streamlining communication between executive leadership and shipyard teams, the Chief of Staff optimizes resource allocation for complex MRO requirements. Robert Richards facilitates cross-functional collaboration to maintain high safety and efficiency benchmarks during structural steel repair operations. This leadership role involves monitoring project timelines and operational output to support the company's market position. Through rigorous oversight of internal systems, the Chief of Staff drives organizational stability and ensures that all logistical support aligns with the specific needs of aircraft carriers and surface combatants. Ultimately, Richards secures the operational foundation necessary for sustained growth within the maritime defense sector.