ITASCA, IL – October 28, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Covelli, RADM (Ret) Mike Johnson, Mike Derrios, and General (Ret) Paul J. LaCamera to its Defense Advisory Board.
Paul J. LaCamera, General (Ret)
Retired U.S. Army General Paul LaCamera brings four decades of distinguished military leadership and national security experience. Most recently, he served as Commander of United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, following senior commands that included U.S. Army Pacific, XVIII Airborne Corps, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, and the 75th Ranger Regiment. A combat veteran of operations in Panama, Afghanistan, and Iraq, LaCamera is a recipient of the Silver Star and numerous other military honors. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.
Dan Covelli, USN (Ret)
Dan “Stuckey” Covelli is a senior defense executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning military aviation, acquisition, program management, and the defense industry. Following a 29-year U.S. Navy career, retiring as a Captain, he held senior leadership roles with Lockheed Martin and KBR before founding Covelli & Associates, where he advises defense organizations on growth, operational performance, and acquisition strategy. A former Navy carrier aviator and test pilot, Covelli brings extensive expertise in aviation and weapon systems, training solutions, and defense acquisition, including leadership of major programs supporting U.S. and Allied forces. He holds degrees from SUNY Maritime College, the University of Tennessee, and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.
Michael Johnston, RADM, USCG (Ret)
Rear Admiral Michael Johnston is a seasoned senior executive with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning national security, operations, technology, higher education, and organizational transformation. His distinguished U.S. Coast Guard career includes serving as Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Commander of Coast Guard District Nine, and Chief Acquisition Officer, where he oversaw a $2 billion annual portfolio and led major modernization initiatives. Johnston holds master’s degrees from MIT and Georgia Tech and has completed executive programs at Harvard and National Defense University. He brings extensive expertise in strategic planning, technology modernization, enterprise risk, workforce development, and governance to the Darley Defense Advisory Board.
Michael Derrios
Michael W. Derrios is a distinguished government acquisition executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across federal service, the military, and private sector. A Senior Executive Service member since 2015, he has held senior procurement leadership roles with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Coast Guard, and Transportation Security Administration, overseeing major acquisition and national security initiatives. He also served in the U.S. Air Force and Maryland Air National Guard. Derrios brings extensive expertise in government procurement, acquisition strategy, and national security to the Darley Defense Advisory Board.
Paul C. Darley, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We’re honored to welcome these exceptional leaders to our Defense Advisory Board. Their depth of experience and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and strengthen our support of the warfighter.”
The appointment of the new members reflects Darley’s ongoing commitment to building on the strength of its Defense Advisory Board with experienced leaders who provide strategic guidance and oversight in support of the company’s long-term direction supporting the military community.