BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace has selected Hope Damphousse, to serve as vice president of the company's Strategic Operations business unit, effective immediately. In this role, Damphousse will lead Ball Aerospace's Washington, D.C. office; guide public policy, regulatory and government relations activities; and lead the company's strategic planning and partnerships.

Hope Damphousse named vice president of Strategic Operations for Ball Aerospace.

"Hope is a respected leader with an impeccable record of solving complex challenges through strong, collaborative relationships, trusted communications and a passion and dedication for mission success," said David Kaufman, president, Ball Aerospace. "She brings extensive government and legislative affairs experience to her new role as the company's senior executive in the Washington, D.C. area. We are thrilled to have her in this role."

Damphousse joined Ball Aerospace in 2008, delivering results in various roles within Strategic Operations, most recently serving as senior director within the business unit where she managed government relationships and agendas to drive business priorities forward. Prior to Ball Aerospace, Damphousse served as a legislative advisor to U.S. Senator Robert Bennett of Utah and U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

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Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 24,300 people worldwide and reported 2021 net sales of $13.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.

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