Matice Wright-Springer
CEO, BMC3 LLC

Matice Wright‑Springer’s story is one of trailblazing service, disciplined excellence, and a lifelong commitment to national leadership. She rose from Annapolis, Maryland to become the first African‑American woman to serve as a U.S. Naval Flight Officer, later shaping defense policy and industry innovation at the highest levels. 

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Background Story

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Matice grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, where her early fascination with science and service led her to the U.S. Naval Academy. There, she earned a degree in physical sciences in 1988 and, in 1989, made history as the Navy’s first African‑American female naval flight officer—logging thousands of hours in aircraft such as the EC‑130 and E‑6.

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After eight years of active-duty service, she transitioned into public service at the national level, becoming a White House Fellow at the U.S. Treasury Department and later a senior executive at the Department of Defense, where she helped shape industrial and manufacturing policy. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from Johns Hopkins and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree from Harvard.

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Her private‑sector career has been equally distinguished, with leadership roles at Sikorsky, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, ManTech, and ultimately Booz Allen Hamilton, where she served as a Senior Vice President guiding digital transformation and mission‑focused innovation for the Air Force and broader defense community. 

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​As Chief Executive Officer of BMC³, Matice continues to shape the next generation of leaders. She remains deeply committed to service through her role as a Trustee on the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Trustees, as a member of the National Advisory Board at the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, and her engagement in national executive leadership networks. Her journey embodies courage, competence, and commitment—an enduring model of service and strategic leadership.