Maria Long
Executive Vice President
Developmental Leadership
Maria Long is a dynamic force in workforce transformation and supplier development. As President of RigFab, she leads with a clear mission: to help companies build resilient teams and elevate supplier performance across the manufacturing, defense, and construction industries. With a foundation in military discipline and a career spanning HR, operations, and compliance, Maria brings a rare blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership.
Her experience includes guiding organizations through ISO 9001, NAVSEA, and NNS compliance, scaling high-performing teams, and implementing data-driven HR strategies that cut costs and drive results. Maria’s approach centers on developing talent pipelines, optimizing operations, and strengthening supply chains to meet national and industry priorities. At RigFab, she’s not just building teams – she’s shaping the future of industry leadership.
Expertise of Maria
Maria specializes in driving operational excellence by aligning workforce capabilities with business objectives and scaling operations across multiple sectors. Her leadership has helped organizations streamline recruitment, strengthen supplier networks, and execute strategic expansions that support sustainable growth and national priorities.
As a recognized voice in workforce development and supplier strategy, Maria brings fresh, actionable insights to the evolving landscape of HR and operations. She regularly shares expertise on building resilient teams, navigating regulatory compliance, and preparing organizations for the future of work, making her a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor.
Maria is known for transforming complex workforce and operational challenges into clear, results-driven strategies. Through data-backed process optimization and cross-functional collaboration, she’s helped companies boost efficiency, reduce costs, and develop systems that enhance both short-term performance and long-term resilience.
Empowering people isn’t just part of the mission—it is the mission. I believe that by building stronger workforces, we create stronger communities, opening doors for those who need it most and driving meaningful, lasting change.
