Aerospace & Defense Tier 1 to Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE, Cobham, DERCO, General Atomics, USAF, and U.S. Navy. We specialize in Composites, Precision Machining, EDM, Welding, Assembly, and Kitting operations. Our Leadership Team and Staff are comprised of Lean Six Sigma Black Belts, Green Belts, and Yellow Belts. Our mission is to ensure the United States of America dominates and OWNS the sky.Our core competencies: we engineer and manufacture industry leading solutions for complex problems that make a difference in our world. To do so, we strive to remain on the cutting edge of the most advanced manufacturing techniques and technology that serve a multitude of industries. Our expert engineering team, armed with a state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facility, delivers innovation to our customers in need of composite manufacturing, complex assemblies, prototyping, reverse engineering, machining, welding, and more. From radomes and aircraft components to spaceflight hardware and unique custom projects, our 50+ year history demonstrates our expansive abilities.We're PE backed and owned by SGH: collaborative, innovative and digitally disruptive. At SGH our diverse portfolio of strategic investment partnerships allows us to leverage relationships across brands and drive successful outcomes. And we put our own resources and talent into every investment and acquisition. The driving philosophy here is simple: We don’t invest in companies, we invest in and empower great people. We don’t just think out of the box; we don’t even see the box. Most importantly, we are always moving forward.

I'm a Mentor and Coach for leaders and companies at all levels in PE and Public sectors. I've consulted for companies preparing for exit and post acquisition. I immerse as needed to take on P&L leadership roles on interim or fully immersive basis. I've grown from Supervisor to P&L leadership in Aerospace and Defense over the past 20 years. I've led in PE and Public sectors, at multi-billion-dollar OEMs, at $100MM to $500MM sub tiers, and all the way down to $10MM business units.I’m a Lean Six Sigma Visual Factory Expert with vast, diverse experience in Operations and Administrative arenas. My towering strengths are in throughput, scaling growth, and profit margin expansion.I wake up on fire with clear focus and an aim at adding undeniable value to the people I mentor and lead, by constantly developing their skills and mental fortitude so we all reach our highest potential every day.

We help Manufacturing Companies and Leaders at all levels, from Supervisor to CEO, reach their highest potential every day. The answer to Manufacturing Excellence lies in our unique GSD System. At the core of our approach is the unwavering belief that a thriving manufacturing culture begins with Clarity of purpose, flourishes through effective Teamwork, is sustained by Disciplined practices, and is fueled by leadership Energy. Explore how our GSD System is the key to transforming your manufacturing endeavors into a legacy of excellence.

CEO for the AST Metallics Division providing support for Machining, Welding, Tooling, Engineering, and Assembly for the Aerospace and Defense Industry. We are a PE Group with 3 major divisions: AST Metallics, Composites, & Insulation Products

P4G Capital is a team of former entrepreneurs, engineers, operators and professional investors with the experience to meaningfully partner with you. We specialize in manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, and business service companies. As a committed capital fund, we prefer long-term investments and focus on sustainable value creation. As Principal, Andrew supports all aspects of estimating, manufacturing optimization, and leadership development from shop floor to site leaders. Andrew is a Lean Six Sigma expert with a proven track record of implementing industrialization, expanding capacity, and driving peak performance at OEM and Tier 1 Aviation Companies.

P&L Leader for TIGHITCO Charleston Composites Business Unit. I led the Charleston site through P4G's acquisition and then transferred to P4G's AST Metallics Division to lead multiple sites. TIGHITCO is an industry leading provider of composite and insulation products, backed by support that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We design and manufacture solutions that deliver superior performance in the most complex and demanding applications. From concept to completion, we have the resources to meet this challenge with world-class quality and value.By leveraging the existing assets of the company, we put emphasis on a stronger integration of our three divisional areas – AeroStructures, Insulation Products and Overhaul Support Services. TIGHITCO offers six Centers of Excellence that drive delivery and quality performance for our customers while both meeting high-rate production demands and bespoke technical solutions. This enhances our ability to satisfy customer needs and still be known as the low-cost manufacturer where innovation and high value meet.Highest Levels of Quality and PerformanceBecause our customers require the highest levels of quality and performance, they can be assured that our products meet those standards with certifications including AS9100, NADCAP, & ISO. Our MRO facility is also an FAA/EASA Approved Repair Station. When our team is presented with a time, cost or technology challenge, this is where we thrive. Contact us and experience TIGHITCO’s commitment to creative thinking driving viable solutions.

As a business management consultant for the Wichita Wizards I served as the Chief Operations Officer. We scaled the start-up rapidly the first 2 seasons with the ultimate goal of becoming a talent stream for FIBA and NBA G-League Teams. Visit our Facebook Page for the latest events, game schedules, live streams, and televised games.https://www.facebook.com/Wichita-Wizards-861148524275268

Kaman Composites Wichita builds flight-critical components and assemblies for the most challenging technical and operational applications. We support serial production, spares, and MRO needs. Our customer base includes Airbus, Bell, Boeing, Cessna, Rolls Royce, Sikorsky, Triumph, and many others. Kaman Corporation HQ are in Bloomfield, CT along with our K-MAX production line, Kaman Precision Products, and Kaman Fuzing business units.

Composites Tier 1 Supplier to Boeing Commercial, Boeing Defense, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins, Triumph, Spirit, MHI, Tamarack, and a number of other top companies in the Aviation Community. OTD from 70% to 100% COPQ from 10% to less than 1.5% CAGR from negligible to 20% EBITDA from negative to double digit

Site Leader for Business Unit: Customer Service, Planning, Master Scheduling, Materials, Machining, Assembly, Facilities, Op Ex, Manufacturing Engineering, & EHS.*Deployed new BMS (Business Management System) and new MOS (Management Operating System) for Operations Value Stream * Turned first pass yield on highest run rate commodity from 30% to 95% in 90 days | throughput increase led to +80% market share gained * Turned OTD at Airbus from 70% to 100% in 5 months | D1 score is now 100%* Rolled out new Materials Management System | turned inventory accuracy from 68% to 97%

Zodiac Seats U.S. LLC Operations Program Management Pre-Production & FabricationResponsible for leading and oversight of 500m in annual revenue 3.6m budget 400+ employees 116 concurrent new product development programs

Zodiac Seats U.S. LLCSr Operations Manager / Assembly Value StreamSeat Final Assembly LinesProduction Control and Logistics Responsible for leading and oversight of 500m in annual revenue +11m budget (Operations and PC & L) 300+ employees Delivery of 30-40 concurrent programs per week Created a Lean Manufacturing Operating System that turned OTD from 80% to 97.5% and Defects per Unit at Boeing from 3.0 to .5; offerability score reached Green status for the first time in company history. Exceeded TRIR, LTIR, Revenue, and EBITA goals as well.

Composites Operations Subject Matter Expert for tooling, fabrication, vacuum bagging, curing, de-molding core curriculum. Marketing and Recruiting Specialist for the Aviation Industry; created behavior based competencies and scorecard for AAS program.

2012, Aircraft Completion Center2010-2012, Metal Bond and Electrical Assembly2005-2010, Advanced Composites Fabrication and Assembly

Led sheet metal machine shop, sub assembly, structural assembly, and final assembly operations.