MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — [February 6, 2026] — On Florida’s Space Coast, schedules move fast and mistakes get expensive. Leak Testing Specialists, Inc. (LTS), a Merritt Island-based provider of leak testing and nondestructive testing services supporting high-reliability programs, announced that Aaron Sneed has been appointed President, effective February 16, 2026.
LTS said the appointment reflects a strategy to combine a long-running, technically specialized services business with a modernization push that strengthens how testing work is planned, executed, documented, and reported. The company cited a focus on practical improvements, such as tighter operating cadence, more consistent documentation, and faster, audit-ready reporting, while maintaining existing quality requirements.
Sneed brings experience across engineering, manufacturing, and program execution in regulated environments, including the pharmaceutical and advanced electronics manufacturing, aerospace and defense sectors. He also serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Defense Operations and Engineering Solutions (DOES), a Florida-based engineering and operations firm focused on execution discipline, digital engineering, and responsible use of AI-enabled workflows.
“Leak testing often sits in the critical path for systems where failure is unacceptable,” Sneed said. “My priorities at LTS are straightforward: tighten cadence, strengthen documentation discipline, and modernize workflows so customers see faster cycles, stronger records, and fewer surprises, without compromising the standards LTS is known for.”
As part of the leadership transition, Anthony Heinz will serve as Chief Executive Officer, and Sneed will join as President.
LTS stated that its testing operations are performed under an ASME NQA-1 compliant quality assurance program, and that its training programs meet the requirements of ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189 for qualification and certification of leak testing personnel.
LTS said it will prioritize continued growth in the space and nuclear markets while expanding capabilities and business development in pharmaceutical manufacturing and the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors. The company cited overlap in compliance expectations, documentation rigor, and quality-system requirements across these industries.
Anthony Heinz, Chief Executive Officer of Leak Testing Specialists, said: “Aaron’s appointment as President is part of a deliberate transition plan that strengthens our day-to-day operating leadership while I focus on strategic growth and customer relationships. We are building on the strong foundation our team delivers every day, and this move positions LTS to adopt modern technology and digital workflows that support our next phase of growth.”
Leak Testing Specialists was established in 1995 and provides leak testing services, consulting, and training, supporting field-testing, on-site test surveillance, and in-house testing services from facilities in Florida, including Merritt Island and Orlando. More information is available at https://leaktestingspecialists.com/.
Defense Operations and Engineering Solutions is a Florida-based engineering and operations firm focused on execution discipline, digital engineering, and responsible use of AI-enabled workflows for high-reliability and regulated environments. More information is available at https://www.doesdoesit.com/. Instagram: @doesdoesit.
