Scanlon named president of Radiance Technologies,

HUNTSVILLE — Radiance Technologies has named board member Jim Scanlon as president of the company. Scanlon has served on the Radiance Board of Directors for the past three years and will continue that service in addition to this appointment, the company said in its announcement.

Scanlon retired from SAIC as executive vice president, general manager Defense Systems after a 32-year career with the company. In that role, he was responsible for leading strategy, business development, and program execution for approximately $2.9 billion in support to the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Defense Logistics Agency. He joined SAIC in 1988 and served in leadership positions providing business management and operations, program management, business development, and strategic planning support.

He played a key role in the separation of legacy SAIC into two companies – SAIC and Leidos – in 2013, according to SAIC.

“Jim brought significant business experience and acumen to our Board in 2021, and I am excited to have him spearheading our Leadership team,” said Radiance CEO Bill Bailey. “I see him reviewing and updating our business policies and mentoring our sector executive vice presidents and group managers.

“His role in growing his previous company makes him a natural fit for Radiance as we transition from a small business to a large business.”

Scanlon graduated with honors from Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, served four years in the Air Force from 1984-1988, then moved to the defense industry. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw (Ga.)  State University.