Well known in Washington and to AIA member companies, David F. Melcher was most recently CEO and President of Exelis Inc., a leading global aerospace, defense, and information solutions company. Following 32-year career in U.S. Army, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Melcher joined ITT Corporation first as VP, Strategy and Business Development and then as President, ITT Defense and Information Solutions. Melcher has extensive program management, strategy development, and finance experience.