June 16, 2025 – Ignite is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Vice President, Jessica Wilkerson, to Chief Operating Officer.
As Senior Vice President of Army, Aviation, & Missile Programs, Jessica has consistently gone above and beyond, playing a vital role in advancing our mission, supporting our government clients, and fueling the continued growth of our business.
Ignite CEO, Clayton Hinchman, stated “I am extremely proud to announce the promotion of Jessica Wilkerson to Chief Operating Officer of Ignite. Jessica’s overarching leadership and competency make Ignite a stronger partner to solve our customers’ impossible problems.”
When asked about her transition into this new role, Jessica stated, “I’m excited to step into the role of COO at Ignite, supporting an incredible team that delivers critical capabilities to our DoD and federal customers every day. My focus is on equipping our team with what they need to succeed and clearing the path so they can solve the impossible. That’s what the mission demands and it’s what they do best.”
Congratulations to Jessica on this well-earned promotion — Ignite looks forward to the impact she’ll make in this next chapter.