IMIA Executive and Leadership Team

Elgin Helton, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at IMIA, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the organization. Overseeing financial planning and analysis, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures that the company maintains the liquidity required to support extensive structural steel repair and environmental containment operations. Elgin Helton directs the financial reporting processes that provide transparency to stakeholders regarding the MRO and new construction requirements of the USN. By monitoring cost structures across all major USN and independent shipyards, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer drives profitability and operational efficiency. This leadership role involves managing risk and ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations. Through strategic investment in infrastructure and workforce development, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer supports the long-term market leadership of the firm. Ultimately, Helton secures the financial foundation for all maritime service initiatives.

Jonathan Thompson, the President at IMIA, defines the overarching strategic vision for the preservation and scaffolding services division. Focusing on the expansion of market share within the USN submarine and aircraft carrier sectors, the President drives the pursuit of complex MRO contracts. Jonathan Thompson architects partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure that the company remains the preferred provider for structural steel repair and environmental containment. By overseeing the deployment of specialized teams across all major USN and independent shipyards, the President ensures that the organization meets the most demanding construction requirements. This leadership role involves setting the tone for safety, innovation, and technical excellence. Through the cultivation of a high-performance culture, the President empowers the workforce to deliver superior results on critical naval assets. Ultimately, Thompson secures the competitive advantage of the firm through relentless focus on quality and reliability.

Yehuda Chakoff, the President at IMIA, leads the commercial vessel and auxiliary ship service segment. Concentrating on the diversification of the service portfolio, the President directs the implementation of advanced environmental containment technologies for non-military maritime clients. Yehuda Chakoff architects operational strategies that translate the company's expertise in structural steel repair into broader commercial applications. By managing regional market penetration and client relationships, the President ensures that the firm maintains a robust presence beyond the USN shipyard ecosystem. This leadership role involves aligning technical capabilities with the specific needs of commercial vessel operators. Through the optimization of service delivery models, the President enhances the efficiency of maintenance projects. By fostering innovation in scaffolding and containment, the President drives the company's growth in the private sector. Ultimately, Chakoff secures the long-term viability of the business by expanding the reach of core maritime services.

Robert Richards, the Chief of Staff at IMIA, directs internal organizational alignment and cross-departmental efficiency. Managing the daily operational cadence, the Chief of Staff ensures that the workforce of over 1,100 employees maintains strict adherence to safety and quality standards across all major USN and independent shipyards. Robert Richards architects communication frameworks that bridge the gap between executive strategy and field-level execution. By streamlining administrative processes, the Chief of Staff supports the rapid deployment of environmental containment and scaffolding services. This leadership role involves coordinating resource allocation to meet the complex MRO requirements of aircraft carriers and surface combatants. Through rigorous oversight of internal workflows, the Chief of Staff optimizes the company's capacity to handle large-scale structural steel repair projects. Ultimately, Richards secures the operational stability necessary for sustained growth within the maritime defense sector.