HUNTSVILLE — Invariant has appointed Bill Roark to its board of directors, the company announced Wednesday.
A seasoned entrepreneur and respected leader in the defense industry, Roark brings more than three decades of Department of Defense-related experience to Invariant’s strategic leadership, the company said in a news release.
Roark is the co-founder of Torch Technologies; co-founder of Starfish Holdings, the parent company of Torch; and the founder of Freedom Real Estate & Capital.
As CEO of Torch, Roark led the company to national recognition, including being named one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in America by Entrepreneur Magazine and earning 15 consecutive placements on the Inc. 5000 list. Torch was also recognized as the No. 1 Fastest Growing Privately Held Defense Contractor in the Southeast Region.
“Bill Roark’s appointment to our board of directors is both an honor and a natural progression of a long-standing partnership,” said CEO David Anderson. “I had the privilege of working with Bill early in our careers, and we’ve continued to collaborate on numerous efforts since. Bill’s proven leadership, strategic insight, and longstanding commitment to the defense community makes him an exceptional addition to our board.
“I am confident his guidance will be instrumental as we advance our mission and expand our impact.”
Roark’s appointment reflects Invariant’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership with proven voices in defense, innovation, and business growth, Invariant said.
