TECT manufactures complex aerostructure components, parts and assemblies from the full spectrum of traditional and aerospace alloys. We specialize in complex, electro-mechanical assemblies, CNC machined components, and sheet metal fabrication for countless aerospace applications. TECT Aerospace is a business unit of TECT Corporation; a family of privately held, independently managed aerospace companies. Full P&L responsibility for three manufacturing sites within the Puget Sound Region with revenues of $100 M annually. 250+ employees working 24/7 structured shifts. Two of the three sites were turn-arounds. Reporting positions include Finance, HR, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, Inside Sales, Safety and Facility Management.

Precision Castparts Corp. is a Berkshire Hathaway owned company specializing in CNC machining, assembly, sheet metal fabrication and castings for use in the aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and defense industries. They are ranked 322 overall on the Fortune 500 list and 9th in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.Full P&L responsibility for a group of recent acquisitions of metals processing companies representing eight sites located in the US, Mexico and Canada , $150 M in annual sales with over 700 employees. Companies managed: Protective Coatings Inc., Alloy Processing Inc., Southwest United Inc., & Jet Processing.Services provided: Penetrant and magnetic particle NDT, surface coatings including DriLube, Teflon, and EMI/RFI shielding, Shot Peening, Anodizing, Passivation, Solid Film Lubricant, Pressure Testing and HVOF Thermal Spray applications.

Global leader in aluminum and titanium processing, distribution and supply chain services to worldwide Aerospace customers such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Cessna & Rolls Royce.Dual role of managing a significant P&L in North America plus leading the Operational Excellence program globally for the Aerospace business unit. Role required extensive international travel and ability to drive change in diverse cultures. Sites managed included North America, France, UK, Germany, India and China

Responsible for Aluminum and Titanium cut to size, near net shape machining and water jetting, warehousing, distribution and logistics. Direct management of six Senior Managers including four Plant Managers, Business Process Manager and a Continuous Improvement Manager. Operations team represented 400 team members; Multi-site plants located in Washington, Kansas, Connecticut and California.Created a scable production system which drove efficiently as volume grew. Productivity gains of 8+% per year. This system was standardized across all NA sites. Was later promoted to VP level to drive this same system globally.

Global leader in the design and manufacture of suspended access products with fully-integrated manufacturing and engineering solutions for customers that require aerial access for construction, repair or maintenance. This was a company turn-around assignment. Responsible for managing and driving major operational improvement in manufacturing, supply chain & twenty-five branch locations located through out the US & Canada. Additionally responsible for leading Quality Assurance, Lean Mfg/Six Sigma and Materials Management departments. Direct management of five Senior Managers and nearly 200 team members. • Successfully implemented manufacturing pull system & cut WIP by 75%.• Successfully implemented inventory reduction initiative & doubled the inventory turns.• Implemented company’s first Lean Mfg program. Eleven Kaizen events held in first year.• Reduced operations and manufacturing costs and increased cash flow by 35+%.