LEADERSHIP | Bill Austin

Meet Our Leadership

BAA’s leadership team brings together deep expertise and a shared commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer success.

Bill Austin

Chief Executive Officer

Meet Bill Austin, founder and CEO of Bill Austin & Associates, Inc., a visionary systems engineer and industry pioneer whose decades of leadership and innovation have helped bridge complex engineering challenges with practical, people-centered solutions.

Amy Liimatta

Director of Compliance

Meet Amy Liimatta, BAA’s Director of Compliance, who brings over 30 years of engineering and operational leadership experience to her role. She leads BAA’s compliance and process improvement efforts, helping ensure operational excellence while supporting BAA’s growth into government and highly regulated contracting environments.

Carley Densford

Chief of Staff

Meet Carley Densford. She brings a unique blend of communication expertise and operational leadership to her role as Chief of Staff at BAA. She works closely with executive leadership to translate strategy into action, coordinating cross- departmental initiatives and supporting BAA's continued growth and operational efficiency.

Barb Kubisch

Senior Engineering Manager

Meet Barb Kubisch, BAA’s Senior Engineering Manager, who brings deep expertise in chemical engineering and regulatory translation, leading cross-functional teams that bridge complex emissions regulations with practical engineering solutions.

Bill Bryden

Controls Support Manager

Meet Bill, our Controls Support Manager, who brings decades of engineering, leadership, and regulatory expertise, spanning industries from automotive and aerospace to robotics and racing, to support BAA’s mission with precision and insight.

Steve Larson

Senior Recruiting Manager

Meet Steve, BAA’s Senior Recruiting Manager, who brings over three decades of engineering and leadership experience to his role, where he oversees contractor management, drives talent acquisition, and supports new business opportunities.

Aine Donovan

Lead Project Manager

Meet Aine Donovan, our Lead Project Manager, a seasoned electronic engineer whose two-decade career spans RF design, applications engineering, and project leadership across continents and industries.

Chris Price

Information Technology Manager

Meet Chris Price, BAA’s Information Technology Manager, a seasoned IT professional that brings over 40 years of experience in IT, digital systems, and process improvement to lead and modernize the company’s technology strategy.

Timothy Diehn

Director of Operations

Meet Timothy Diehn, BAA’s Director of Operations, who brings extensive engineering leadership and operational experience to the role. With a background in service diagnostics, customer support, and process transformation, Tim leads key engineering initiatives while helping drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic growth across the organization.

Pam Bond

Human Resources Manager

Meet Pam Bond, our Human Resources Manager, who brings more than 30 years of professional experience in leadership, mentorship, and organizational support. With a career rooted in education and people development, Pam leads BAA's human resources efforts, helping cultivate a culture built on integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.