Chris Van Metre

Mr. Van Metre was named the third President of Advanced Technology International (dba SCRA Applied R&D) in May 2012. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction of SCRA Applied R&D, a $190M not-for-profit firm with the mission of minimizing the burden of government by helping industry, federal agencies and universities collaborate to rapidly commercialize applied research. SCRA Applied R&D-led consortia covers a broad spectrum of fields that includes automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, ordnance, advanced materials, defense supply chains, interagency operations centers, signals intelligence, advanced manufacturing and weapons system sustainment. Building multi-disciplinary teams from the private sector (Fortune 500 competitors to small businesses), federal agencies and universities in the form of innovative business models is a prominent feature of these ventures. SCRA Applied R&D was recognized as one of America's Top 15 Small Workplaces by the Wall Street Journal in 2010 and as one of SC's ten fastest growing companies in 2011.

Chris Van Metre is the President at South Carolina Research Authority. With a background in Enterprise Software, Chris Van Metre has a rich history of leadership and innovation.Chris Van Metre studied BS Aerospace Engineering at University of Notre Dame. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.