HII Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Edmond E. Hughes joined a panel recently at Delta Fest 2026, a regional forum examining how industrial investment is reshaping the Deep South. Hughes joined the panel alongside Robert Ridgway, senior vice president at Yates Construction. The two discussed how companies can invest in workforce development, supplier capability and community readiness to meet increased shipbuilding and construction demand.
HII Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Edmond E. Hughes joined a panel recently at Delta Fest 2026, a regional forum examining how industrial investment is reshaping the Deep South. Hughes joined the panel alongside Robert Ridgway, senior vice president at Yates Construction. The two discussed how companies can invest in workforce development, supplier capability and community readiness to meet increased shipbuilding and construction demand.