Emily Hunt Becomes Pantex's First Chief Technology Officer

PanTeXas Deterrence LLC, the management and operating contractor for Pantex, has made a big announcement. They named Emily Hunt as their first Chief Technology Officer. This is a historic moment for the company. Hunt is a proud Texas Tech University alumna. She earned her bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech.

Hunt's career is full of impressive milestones. She started as an engineering intern at Pantex. Since then, she has taught at West Texas A&M University since 2005. Her accomplishments are numerous. She became the founding dean of the College of Engineering at WTAMU in 2020. She also served as the associate vice president for research development and innovation. Her research has secured more than $11 million in competitive funding. She founded the Energetic Materials Laboratory. She established the Panhandle Institute for Engineering Research. Hunt holds multiple patents. She has authored nine books. She has more than ninety publications.