Executive leadership consulting for government affairs, business development, strategy and supplier management and resilience for defense related industries and consortia. Business process development, marketing and business development and fund raising for technology and DoD start-ups.

Driving the growth and technology development/implementation of an industry leading aerospace composites team. Major products include thermoset and continuous/chopped fiber thermoplastic engineered products for commercial aircraft, engines, advanced air mobility (AAM), military, medical and recreation markets. Deploying automation, digitization and Industry 4.0 solutions in existing processes and new programs to increase productivity, repeatability and robustness. Expanding applications of thermoplastics to displace metallic products with superior performance while reducing cost and weight. Creating and deploying the processes for business development and customer account management. Expanding relationships through agile and rapid responses, commercial alignment and competitive positioning. Leading strategic development and alignment, including M&A.

Led the growth of a globally based, industry leader in aerospace engineered castings, forgings and fabrications products for the commercial/military engines, aerostructures, and industrial gas turbine (IGT) markets. Driving the advancement and application of electroforming as a disruptive additive manufacturing technology, for aerospace and industrial applications. Developing and implementing robust processes for business development and customer relationship management. Expanding relationships through customer responsive commercial and competitive positioning. Leading contract negotiations, and implementing change management. Leading strategy deployment and alignment, including M&A with Group objectives.

Developed and implemented strategic plan and capture strategies for $1.0+B aerostructures business specializing in machining, composites and major assemblies for commercial, business and military aircraft. Created and expanded strategic partnerships with major aerospace OEM's. Voice of the Customer champion - tracking program execution. Grow new product introduction and product offerings. Support identification and implementation of M&A for new company's and differentiating technologies and processes. Government affairs for federal, state and local offices, securing funding for growth and expansion. Lead multiple sites and teams in developing proposals and presentations. Network with customers to identify technical and manufacturing solutions.

Co-founder/owner responsible for new business capture for spacecraft deployable structures and solar arrays. Secured $1M in new business in year 1 – creating a profitable start-up. Set up and managed bid, proposal and estimating system. Expanded customer base in micro-satellite (cubesat) market sector. Won and program managed development contracts for proprietary and classified programs. Provided consultant services securing program for modular satellite constellation.

Led new business capture for space mechanism and actuator products and assemblies on commercial, DoD and NASA satellite programs. Developed and grew deployable structures business unit. Program manager for programs including MER, Radarsat 2, ISAT and Orbital Express.

Developed and implemented strategic plan for Composites business sector. Led Business Development team in securing new orders. Negotiated contracts for >$160M. Increased backlog 55% including win of F-35 composites program valued at >$1.2B. Expanded business to international customers, capturing three new programs. Secured long-term strategic partnerships, alliances and sole source relationships on numerous contracts and technologies.Manager, Composite Structures ProgramsAchieved 20% sales and 15% profit growth on programs. Contract values >$25M/year