Patrick Marotta
President & CEO
As the third-generation leader of the family-owned company, Patrick was appointed President & CEO of Marotta Controls succeeding his father, Tom Marotta and continues to lead and grow the company to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Under his leadership, Marotta Controls has achieved some of the highest honors awarded to a small family-owned business, and has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Regional Small Business of the Year as well as a Lockheed Martin Supplier of the Year.
Mike Heller
EVP & CFO
Mike Heller leads the finance function at Marotta Controls, Inc. as the Chief Financial Officer and EVP of Finance. He is responsible for integration and alignment of Marotta’s business and financial strategy. Mike brings a diversified set of finance experience from the Aerospace and Defense, Commercial Packaging, and Pharmaceutical sectors.
He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and has taught the continuous improvement curriculum domestically and abroad.
Steve Fox
SVP, Power & Actuation Systems
Steven Fox is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of international management experience with expertise in engineering, operations and program management. Steve has been instrumental in driving significant growth and the reshaping of the Marotta portfolio. He has transformed both the Engineering and Operations organizations through nurturing a culture of performance excellence.
Steve has been with Marotta for over 20 years. His contributions resulted in exponential growth in both bookings and revenue and has transformed Marotta from a mechanical engineering component organization into a balanced systems provider comprising mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
Brian Ippolitto
VP, Space Systems
Brian Ippolitto is a dynamic aerospace and defense leader with more than 16 years of experience spanning engineering, program management, business development, and operations. As Vice President of Space Systems, Brian leads all aspects of Marotta’s Space business unit, bringing a unique end-to-end perspective shaped by leadership roles across every function within the organization.
Since joining Marotta in 2010, Brian has played a key role in the division’s evolution from a small space-focused operation to a high-growth business supporting some of the industry’s most demanding launch vehicle, satellite, and deep space exploration programs. His combination of technical expertise, customer insight, and operational leadership has helped drive innovation, expand capabilities, and position the Space division for its next phase of growth.
Bryan Begane
VP, Naval Systems
Bryan Begane is a results-driven leader with a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic foresight in the aerospace and defense industry. As Vice President of Naval Systems, Bryan brings high energy, sharp business acumen, and a deep understanding of defense market dynamics to lead one of the company’s most mission-critical business units.
Since joining Marotta in 2022, Bryan has championed transformative improvements in annual operating planning, capital expenditure management, workforce planning, and long-range forecasting. His data-driven approach and collaborative leadership style have strengthened cross-functional execution and position the Naval Systems business for long-term success.
Nathalie Colon
VP, Human Resources
Nathalie Colon, Vice President of Human Resources, brings extensive experience leading HR in complex, multi-site aerospace and manufactuing environments. She has a strong track record of aligning HR strategy with business objectives to improve workforce productivity, strengthen leadership capability and drive operational performance.
Nathalie is known for her practical, business-focused approach—translating organizational priorities into clear, actionable people strategies while building strong, accountable leadership teams. She is passionate about developing internal talent, strengthening culture, and creating systems that enable both consistency and autonomy across the organization.