Mr. Copeland began his career in 2009 as a Project Manager within the Halifax Class Modernization (HCM) program where he managed software development projects for training systems while supporting business development initiatives related to the National Shipbuilding and Procurement Strategy. In 2014, Mr. Copeland was appointed to the Senior Leadership team where he assumed the role of Economic Development Opportunities lead for Lockheed Martin Canada serving directly for the Vice President on matters of economic strategy.

Appointed as the Director, Business Development for Lockheed Martin Canada Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) in 2015 Mr. Copeland led the Business Area’s Canada strategy with a focus on Naval and Integrated Warfare Systems along with the business and funding strategy for LM Canada. During this period, he held lead roles in the pursuit and capture of the Canadian Surface Combatant program, Canada’s largest ever procurement.

In December 2021 Mr. Copeland was appointed as General Manager, Lockheed Martin Canada business operations, an organization of over 850 employees from coast to coast. He is a past president of the Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Nova Scotia and chair of the Atlantic Alliance Aerospace and Defence Association where he worked with Federal and Provincial government departments under the common goal of promoting the industry through its membership from the Atlantic provinces.