Shaw & Townsend Innovations, LLC was founded to bridge cutting‑edge materials research with frontline maintenance and sustainment experience for the Department of the Navy.
Our mission is to deliver mission‑focused support that helps organizations improve performance, readiness, and execution through disciplined processes and measurable outcomes. We combine laboratory‑grade materials science with operationally proven maintenance practices to create solutions that work in the hangar, on the flight line, and at sea.
LCDR Jason Shaw developed an idea to coat metallic tools with a fluorescent material so that the tools can be located quickly using a UV-flashlight. After gaining support from his colleagues, he teamed up with Dr. Troy Townsend at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Together, they have been supported by NAWCAD and TPP to develop durable, fluorescent coatings onto hand tools.
Retired Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO) with 28 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, logistics, and sustainment. Jason brings deep expertise in program management, cost‑schedule‑performance integration, acquisition consulting, risk management, and innovation across NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and Pentagon portfolios.
Professor of Chemistry & Materials Science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Troy leads materials chemistry, electroplating, nanomaterials, and laboratory management efforts, ensuring that every technology we deploy is grounded in rigorous research and validated testing.
