Sherman “Papa” Johns is a Business Development Director within the Defense Space Account of the Space and Intelligence Business Group of SAIC.
He develops and executes growth strategies, builds trusted customer relationships, and directs new business opportunities to deliver effective mission solutions. He conducts mission analysis and market assessments, and he guides investments and resources to maximize growth.
Johns previously worked at Slingshot Aerospace as a Senior Director of Business Development.
Johns started his Industry career with SAIC in 2019 as a Solutions Architect, Capture Manager and Business Development Executive where he delivered innovative and operationally focused solutions to space customers.
Mr. Johns is a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force. His previous assignments include serving as the Director of Operations at the National Space Defense
Center and as the Commander of the 4th Space Operations Squadron.
Mr. Johns is a 1998 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and a 2006 graduate of the United States Air Force Weapons School. He holds Master’s Degrees from James Cook University, Australia, Naval Post Graduate School and the University of LaVerne. He is married and has three children.