Executive leader responsible for engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain management, accounting, human resources, program management, manpower planning, and quality assurance.

Division executive leader responsible for all aspects of the business including: strategic planning, business development, marketing, engineering, manufacturing operations, purchasing, accounting, contracts administration, human resources, safety and environmental, program management, manpower planning, and quality assurance. Staff of 550 employees• Restructured the entire organization to meet customer demand and improve profitability• Improved quality and delivery to achieve preferred status with largest customer• Established low cost manufacturing facility in Mexico and as a result captured three new competitive commercial programs.• Completed the stand-up of the Mexico facility 25% under the approved capital budget• Reduced overhead costs 20% to enhance competitive position for Crestview operation

Division Program Management leader responsible for integrating cross-functional teams to meet customer needs, capture new business, and improve operational performance.• Implemented Integrated Product Team structure driving improved quality and delivery performance• Instituted Program Management training and procedures to standardize IPT leadership and provide consistent program execution• Increased efficiency to double profit margin across all programs• Managed the quality organization as interim Director to implement process and personnel changes and raise customer confidence

Directed program execution for aviation programs supporting the Special Operations Forces Support Activity CLS contract• Standardized PMO operations across all Army, Navy, and Air Force programs to improve program execution and provide consistent customer support• Eliminated redundancy and streamlined program management to reduce costs 30%

Managed all aspects of Army Aviation programs including dedicated engineering, manufacturing, quality, aircraft modification, supply chain, and program management departments.

Design and Production Engineering Manager for Army Aviation Programs responsible for Prototype Development and Production Support for A/MH-6M, MH-47D, MH-47E, MH-47G, MH-60K, and MH-60L aircraft modifications.• Expanded analysis, test, and evaluation capabilities to support full airworthiness qualification including structural analysis, EMC, EMI, and Spectrum Analysis testing• Assumed responsibility for the Army Aviation Program Management Office in 2004• Provided 50% revenue growth over 18 month period through expansion of full aircraft qualification programs historically awarded to Original Equipment Manufacturers

Design and Production Engineering support for Black Hawk, Chinook, and Little Bird programs• Completed design, integration, and analysis for airworthiness qualification for 1,200+ structural modifications and systems installations