Providing executive management functions for AIAC acquired companies. This includes due diligence support and assisting the evaluation of potential M&A activities.Chief Executive Officer, Vital Engineered Components, Co., Sterling Heights, MI (4/2022 - Present)Chief Executive Officer, Asia Aerospace International, Rayong, Thailand (2020-2021)

Led a team 70, with 5 direct reports, that converted a cost of sales, warranty service organization into a profitable service business providing life cycle aftermarket parts and service support. This including holding full P&L responsibility for a $20M LOB.• Managed worldwide service delivery for warranty and aftermarket maintenance service agreements.• Mentored 3 supervisors, helping them develop the skills to be promoted into P&L managing Region Managers.• Developed and implemented procedures and systems to evaluate supplier performance and procurement program success.• Collaborated with supply chain planners to forecast demand and create supply plans to ensure availability of materials.• Designed and implemented supply chain strategies that were rapidly adaptable to changing market conditions and new business opportunities.

Led a team of 200, with 8 direct reports, while masterminding restructuring of aerospace machining operations using SMED, KANBAN, and KAIZEN together with greater interaction of engineering and QC resources. This included full P&L responsibility for a $5M LOB.• Implemented the conversion of domestic operations into a trans-shipment and secondary operation sourcing facility after transferring manufacturing to China.• Led the domestic operation’s relocation into a geographic area closer to our suppliers and restructured staff to support purchasing, quality, and shipping administration.• Recertification of a combined AS9100 rev. “C” QMS with the US as the campus location.• Served as project leader for 3 factory relocations and implementations including construction operations in the US and 2 in China. • Led implementation of ISO Quality Standards for 2 business units certified in ISO 9001:2008, achieving certification of AS9100 for aerospace business unit.