Morgan Jones Champlin receiving her award from Providence Business News (PBN).
The Rhode Island 40 Under Forty Award highlights the successes of 40 individuals under the age of 40, recognizing their dedication to their careers and community involvement. These individuals are driven by success, motivated by challenges and are role models to their peers. The winners who are selected for this award work in nonprofit, education, pharmaceutical, architecture, retail, construction, manufacturing, finance, government, entertainment and health care sectors. General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) submitted one employee to be considered for this award, and is proud to congratulate Morgan Jones Champlin, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Quality Lead, as one of the 2023 Rhode
Island 40 Under Forty honorees.
Morgan Jones Champlin holds a sign that lists aspects of her hometown of Westerly, RI.
Prior to her current position, Morgan worked as an HRIS analyst for General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Throughout her career, she has been passionate about empowering and being a changemaker for women. This passion led her to becoming one of the founding members of ForWARD (For Women’s Advancement, Recognition and Development), one of GDEB’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Within ForWARD, Morgan strives to amplify the group’s mission and vision for the women of GDEB.
Outside of her day-to-day work life, Morgan is a proud wife and mom to her two children. Within her community, she is an active member and volunteers with many non-profits such as the Westerly Young Professionals Network, Tim West Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, WARM Center and Safe Futures of Southeastern CT.
2023 Rhode Island 40 Under Forty Award Winners
The 2023 Rhode Island 40 Under Forty award ceremony took place on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, Rhode Island, where Morgan was recognized and accepted her award in person. Click here to read Morgan’s feature in Providence Business News (PBN).
To learn more about Rhode Island 40 Under Forty and for more information on how to nominate an employee for this award, please contact EB Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Engagement.
MDA Apprenticeship Application Now Open
Application Window: August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 The MDA Apprenticeship Program is a four-year initiative designed to develop a highly skilled workforce for Electric Boat. This program provides three years of on‑the‑job training alongside qualified subject matter experts, combined with classroom instruction across various technical disciplines. Participants gain advanced skills, broaden their expertise, and...Continue reading→
Building 600 Tech Stop Relocation
On Monday, August 3, 2026, Facilities will be relocating the Tech Stop currently located in Building 600 4th Floor East to its new location in Building 130-01 Classroom 7. During this time, please utilize the alternate Tech Stop location: B708 (625 Long Hill Road) Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm The tech stop will resume...Continue reading→
A Message From Mark Rayha: Historic Contracts/Rayha Report
Today marks one of the most significant moments in Electric Boat’s history. As part of its $76.6 billion submarine contract announcement, the U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat ship construction contracts valued at $29.5 billion for five Columbia-class submarines and $42.1 billion for nine Virginia-class submarines, along with incentives for shipyard infrastructure. Click here to read the...Continue reading→
Electric Boat featured in latest episode of ‘Cast in Steel’
General Dynamics Electric Boat is featured in the latest episode of Cast in Steel, a web series that showcases the leaders of America’s steel industry as part of their competition to promote careers in metalworking. The Cast in Steel team visited our Quonset Point facility to highlight how EB’s shipbuilders transform flat steel into nuclear...Continue reading→
EB’s Groton Shipyard Celebrates 100 Years of Submarine Construction
The first submarine ever built in Electric Boat’s Groton shipyard slid gracefully from its ways into the Thames River 100 years ago, taking to the water with “scarcely a splash” before a crowd of 1,500, according to newspaper accounts at the time. A century after the 800-ton, 200-foot-long R2 was launched, EB shipbuilders continue to...Continue reading→
President Trump Gives Our Submarines a Shoutout at Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit
During his remarks at the Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit held on July 15 at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, President Donald Trump introduced attendee Danny Deep, president of General Dynamics. In his quick words to Danny, President Trump recognized General Dynamics for building “the greatest submarines in the world.” Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 23: Matt Olander Honored by UConn College of Engineering
In this episode of the Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha speaks with Matt Olander, senior vice president of programs and engineering, about his personal career journey and recent return to UConn’s College of Engineering as an honorary degree recipient and 2026 commencement speaker. Watch Matt’s commencement speech on the UConn College of Engineering YouTube channel.Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 22: Run to Home Base 2026
In his latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha talks with Run to Home Base co-chair Tammee Sweck and runners Amy and Greyson Stephenson about why this annual fundraiser means so much to our veterans, service members, and their families. Learn how Team General Dynamics is preparing for the July 25 event at Fenway Park...Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 21: Backstage With Chris Stapleton
In the latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha hit the road for a backstage chat with American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Stapleton. Chris is not only an extraordinary artist, but someone whose values resonate deeply with the people of Electric Boat: pride in craftsmanship, respect for hard work and a genuine love for this...Continue reading→
Happy Fourth of July
As America marks its 250th birthday, we celebrate the generations of shipbuilders whose skill and commitment have strengthened our nation, and especially thank our current generation of EB shipbuilders for all you’re doing to meet this challenging moment in history. Happy Fourth of July.
