Ms. Arlene M. Korn has over 35 years’ experience working in the Defense Industry.  Ms. Korn’s career began with 16 years’ government service at the Naval Aviation Supply Office in Philadelphia (Now NAVSUP-WSS) as an Inventory Manager.  She left government service to pursue work in the field of Nursing, as she is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania, returning to the DOD as a member of industry in 2001 where she has performed in a variety of Logistics/ Engineering-related Program Management and leadership roles in the defense industry.  Ms. Korn is well known for her experience and contributions to Logistics, ship acquisition and new construction programs in the Philadelphia area. 

She actively serves the NDIA-Women in Defense Liberty Chapter (WID-LIB) and WID National Council, as well as the American Society of Naval Engineers - Delaware Valley (ASNE-DV) Chapter where she has served as treasurer since 2017, and is a supporting member of the Navy League, and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). 

Ms. Korn is a natural leader and advocate for people in the defense industry, and for women in particular.  She truly enjoys mentoring and guiding others, and actively participates in the Talent Acquisition Pipeline Program, drawing young Americans into the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), where they can enjoy meaningful careers while supporting the mission of our Nation’s defense.

A native of Philadelphia, Ms. Korn holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Holy Family University, and is employed by NDI Engineering Company as the Vice President for Business Development.  She is happily married to her soul mate, David, and mom to four sons and two daughters-in-law.