Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company focused on advanced unmanned systems, announced the appointment of Amanda Sustak as Senior Vice President of Business Development, marking a strategic move to accelerate growth across key national security sectors.
In her new role, Sustak will lead strategic expansion efforts across the U.S. Department of War, Intelligence Community, and National and Homeland Security sectors. She will work closely with customers to address complex operational challenges, aligning Mach Industries’ capabilities with mission-critical needs while expanding the company’s footprint in national security markets.
Sustak brings more than 17 years of leadership experience spanning operational and business development roles. Her background includes building high-performing teams, executing market expansion strategies, and consistently delivering revenue growth across government and defense sectors.
Prior to joining Mach Industries, Sustak served as Head of Business Development at Somewear Labs, a company specializing in tactical communications solutions for both manned and unmanned systems. Earlier in her career, she held senior roles at Jacobs Engineering Group, served as Deputy Program Manager at the Department of Homeland Security, and worked as a Senior Duty Officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation supporting the U.S. National Security Council.
Mach Industries, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Huntington Beach, develops advanced unmanned systems alongside vertically integrated manufacturing infrastructure. The company focuses on delivering scalable production capabilities across weapons, propulsion, and manufacturing to enhance speed, adaptability, and resilience for allied defense operations.
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“I’m excited to join Mach Industries at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth. Mach is developing truly breakthrough capabilities that address some of the most urgent challenges facing our warfighters and national security operators today. I look forward to working closely with our customers to deeply understand their mission needs and deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions that give them a decisive advantage.”
Amanda Sustak, Senior Vice President Of Business Development, Mach Industries
“Amanda’s extensive experience in building growth organizations and partnering with national security customers gives her the leadership needed to drive Mach’s next phase of expansion.”
Ethan Thornton, CEO And Founder, Mach Industries
