Applied Energetics Inc. will open a business development office in Washington D.C. and has hired Alan Womble as vice president of business development to lead the effort. Opening Oct. 4, 2010, the new office will allow the company to better serve its existing customers in the US government and military. In addition, it will allow it to have a more concentrated, continual focus on business growth in the area. “We are very excited to have Al Womble join us to lead this effort,” said Joe Hayden, president and chief operating officer. “His extensive experience in business development and government procurement will significantly strengthen our capabilities and ability to gain new customers. As a career military officer, he understands the needs of our military customers exceptionally well.” Before joining the company, Womble served as director, business development, intelligence programs for PAR Government Systems Corp. There, he directed all marketing, branding, new business capture and program execution in the Washington Metro Area. He has also held director positions at BAE Systems and Boeing Autometric . In addition, he served for 20 years in the US Marine Corp, where he served as a Marine naval flight officer. Applied Energetics manufactures advanced high performance lasers, high voltage electronics, advanced optical systems and integrated guided energy systems for the defense, aerospace, industrial and scientific industries. For more information, visit: www.appliedenergetics.com