ABSI Welcomes Monika Herdlick as Director of Programs and Partnerships

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is pleased to announce that Monika Herdlick has joined the company as Director of Programs and Partnerships.

Monika joins ABSI at a pivotal point in the company’s continued growth across defense, test and training, and uncrewed systems mission areas. In this role, she will support disciplined program execution while serving as a key point of engagement across customers, industry partners, and teaming relationships—helping ensure alignment, transparency, and mission-focused delivery.

“We are genuinely excited to welcome Monika to the ABSI team,” said Chris Sacco, CEO of ABSI Aerospace & Defense. “She brings exactly the blend of professionalism, judgment, and partnership mindset that aligns with how we operate. We’re confident in her ability to strengthen our programs and help build trusted, long-term relationships across our customer and partner community.”

Monika’s appointment reflects ABSI’s continued investment in experienced, mission-aligned leadership as the company scales its programs and partnerships in support of national security priorities. Her collaborative approach and focus on execution align closely with ABSI’s people-first culture and veteran-led ethos.

Organizations interested in working with ABSI, exploring partnership opportunities, or learning more about the company’s capabilities are encouraged to connect with Monika on LinkedIn to begin the conversation.

Connect with Monika Herdlick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-herdlick-39678045/