About Us
HEKA is an innovative leader in engineering services for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
OUR STORY
Setting the Standard for
Performance and Reliability
In 2017, Chris Marot founded HEKA to focus on aerospace solutions for unmanned systems. From that effort came HEKA’s dual tilt-rotor technology product. Our brand recognition and reputation took off from there. Now, we have strong footholds in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors and continue to push the boundaries of technology. We pride ourselves on supporting our larger customers by providing nimble and innovative solutions in record time.
WHO WE ARE
HEKA Operations &
Business Development Team
Our operations and business development team serves as the driving force behind HEKA’s growth and market expansion. From executive leadership to marketing, finance, and business development, this multifaceted ensemble orchestrates strategic initiatives, captures new business opportunities, and ensures alignment with our rigorous quality standards.
Chris Marot
CEO | President leading HEKA – UAM, UAS, A&D, Electrification Technology SME
Christopher Marot graduated from Florida Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Engineering. At Florida Tech, he was ingrained with the value of teamwork while he rowed…
Tammy Newstead-Owen
Director of Finance
Tammy Newstead-Owen is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in program management, specializing in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and organizational leadership. She discovered…
Leah Irvin
Executive Administrator
Leah serves as the Executive Administrator at HEKA where she applies her diverse background in customer service, leadership, and marketing. Her role includes overseeing office operations, supporting onboarding…
Engineering Expertise
HEKA’s engineering execution team is united with a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Led by seasoned project managers and quality assurance experts, this dynamic cohort brings diverse expertise across software, systems, electrical, mechanical, and aerospace domains.
Meet Our Engineers
Daniel
Zimmerman
Electrical
Engineering
Lennox
Krell
Electrical
Engineering
Gary
Lozito
Mechanical
Engineering
Sean-Taye
Scott
Mechanical
Engineering
Jack
Salcedo
Mechanical
Engineering
Enzo
Logatto
Mechanical
engineering
Stephen
Stilwell
Software
Engineering
Kadin
Caldwell
Aerospace
Engineering
Earning Clients’ Trust
Through Our Work
Our client’s success is paramount. It’s the sole measure of our effectiveness.
Vision
To be recognized as an industry leader in aerospace and defense markets.
Mission
To advance aerospace and defense technology using automation and machine learning to accelerate solutions for our industry partners.
Values
Client satisfaction. Team Centric. Solutions Oriented. Continuous Improvement.
