Robert T. Hastings Jr., executive v-p of communications and government affairs for Bell, was honored with the 2019 America’s Future Series Megellas Award in recognition of his demonstrated continued service to the country. As this year’s recipient, Hastings was recognized at two events this month: the Salute to Maggie Luncheon hosted by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and the 2nd Annual Tribute to Valor Gala.

Hastings has amassed more than 30 years of federal and state military experience in the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, and state military agencies. While with the Army, he had command tours in Aviation and Cavalry, including service in Germany, Eastern Europe, Central America, Iraq, and Bosnia. He further serves in the Texas State Guard, commanding a group composed of seven civil engineer and civil affairs regiments.

At Bell, Hastings oversees internal and external communications, marketing communications, branding, corporate giving, and community and public affairs. He previously has held the roles of assistant secretary of Defense for public affairs, vice president of communications for the Information Systems Sector of Northrop Grumman, and chief of staff and vice president of communications for BAE Systems.