Lattice Materials LLC has named former company CFO Jessica Higgins its next president. The grower of optical silicon and germanium announced Higgins’ appointment by its board of directors on July 27. “I am excited and proud to lead this exceptional team of employees by providing 100% American-made silicon and germanium products to our defense and commercial industry partners,” Higgins said. Higgins previously served as corporate controller for BBd Affiliated LLC, which owns Lattice Materials, and in the same position for PRE Diversified Holdings LLC. In more than 15 years with Lattice Materials, she has also served as vice president of human resources.