COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pinnacle is seeking a Member of Pinnacle Board of Directors to support our Board to be fielded Q1 of 2022. Pinnacle, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is a leading innovator, developer, and provider of defense and aerospace products and services. Pinnacle fosters a corporate culture with many opportunities for advancement and career progression. We are a dynamic, fast-paced organization that is experiencing exponential growth. Pinnacle has been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019!  Pinnacle offers competitive, traditional benefits, and we are excited about our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)!

About Huntsville -

Military, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in delightful surroundings. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life. Mountains, lakes, woodlands and the Tennessee River accommodate numerous recreational activities. A temperate climate enhances the season for outdoor sports, including world-class golf, hiking, biking, and fishing. Major concerts, Broadway and symphony performances, extensive permanent collections and traveling exhibitions contribute to a wonderful way of life.

Huntsville, Alabama is one of the most recognized cities in the Southeast - consistently named as one of the best places to live and work by a variety of national publications. Our city is regularly named as a premier location for both business and quality of life.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Although Pinnacle Solutions is widely known for developing and delivering state-of-the-art training and simulation products and services, today we offer so much more. For over 13 years, we have also provided aviation maintenance and operations services; aircraft modernization and sales; engineering, development, and light manufacturing; and technical publications development for domestic and international customers. We believe in honesty and integrity through open communication and unequivocal excellence in all we do. Pinnacle’s mission is the be the leading innovator, developer, and provider of defense and aerospace products and services. We achieve this through uncompromising integrity and by delivering quality products on time. 
The Board will support Pinnacle and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Pinnacle’s Chief Executive Officer, Mike Durant, the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific board member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance, and oversight:
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as he develops and implements Pinnacle’s strategic plan. 
• Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Pinnacle for evaluating impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics. 
• Reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings. 
• Advising on budgets, audits, and material business decisions. 
• Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO. 
• Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out. 
• Serving on committees and taking special assignments. 
• Representing Pinnacle to stakeholders and acting as an ambassador for the company, fully engaging in identifying and securing the resources and partnerships necessary for success. 
• Leveraging connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action and fully achieve Pinnacle’s mission. 
• Strategic and organizational planning. 
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management. 
• Approving and monitoring executive compensation. 

Board Terms/Participation:
Pinnacle’s board members will serve a two-year term to be eligible for reappointment for one additional consecutive term. Board meetings will be held quarterly, and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board members. 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

This is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are passionate about Pinnacle’s mission and who have track records of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, or other related sectors. Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: 
• Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in defense-related business, government, or other related sectors. 
• A commitment to and understanding of Pinnacle’s stakeholders, preferably based on past or current associations with the organizations. 
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals. 
• Personalization of Pinnacle’s principles and values. 
• Executive level experience with Employee Stock Option Plans, Government contracting, high-level financial literacy, and compensation will be most heavily considered. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

HS Diploma or equivalent required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certifications, Etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pinnacle Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Pinnacle Solutions, Inc. Career page as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling (256) 327-4181 or by sending an email to careers@PinnacleSolutionsInc.com.