[Satellite TODAY 01-20-12] Satellite imagery firm DigitalGlobe hired Marcy Steinke as its senior vice president of government relations and Tim Hascall as its senior vice president of operations, the company announced Jan. 19.

   Steinke, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, previously served U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama as director of the White House Operations Directorate. Steinke will be responsible for enhancing the company’s ties with key leaders throughout the U.S. government and promoting DigitalGlobe’s EnhancedView program to the company’s customer base in the government sector.

   Hascall, a former intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, previously served as division president at TriZetto, an enterprise software company. His new role will involve enhancing the company’s operational capabilities to support growth.

   Both Steinke and Hascall will report to DigitalGlobe President and CEO Jeff Tarr.