While the world knows her as the mother of pop sensation Ariana Grande, Joan Grande is a titan of industry in her own right, helming a defense contracting empire that keeps the US Navy connected at sea.

In the glitzy world of Hollywood, "momagers" are a dime a dozen. But Joan Grande breaks the mold. Before her daughter Ariana ever hit a high note, Joan was already commanding boardrooms. As the CEO and President of Hose-McCann Communications, Joan Grande sits atop a specialized manufacturing empire that has secured her a "substantial" but undisclosed net worth, independent of her children’s fame.

Hose-McCann is not a typical family business. It is a critical defense contractor that manufactures communication and safety equipment for the US Marines, the US Navy, and the Canadian Coast Guard. From sound-powered telephones to intricate alarm systems on warships, Joan’s company ensures that when the military speaks, the message gets through.

From CFO to CEO

Joan’s ascent is a lesson in corporate grit. She joined the company in 1998 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and took the reins as CEO in 2001. Under her leadership, the firm expanded its product line to include cutting-edge digital communication systems. Leading a defense contractor as a woman in the early 2000s required a steel spine, a trait she evidently passed down to her daughter.

Diversified Streams: Diamond Dog Entertainment

Never one to rest on her laurels, Joan has also diversified into the entertainment sector. She co-founded Diamond Dog Entertainment with her son, Frankie Grande. This venture allows her to indulge her creative side, producing Broadway projects and films like the horror-comedy *Summoning Sylvia*. It is a smart portfolio balance: steady, recession-proof government contracts on one side, and high-risk, high-reward entertainment ventures on the other.

The "Grande" Legacy

Joan Grande’s story is empowering. She proves that a woman can raise superstars while simultaneously running a company that equips warships. In a world where women are often forced to choose between family and career, Joan Grande built an empire that accommodates both. She is not just "Ariana's Mom"; she is the CEO who keeps the fleet talking.