Seasoned senior executive leader – Extensive career in aviation/aerospace/engineering/manufacturing that includes senior leadership positions in airline, general aviation, MRO and OEM manufacturing sectors. Proven ability to motivate and lead people, define business vision, establish and execute business strategy in order to drive enterprise change.Considerable experience in aerospace/aviation as strategy consultant for airport/state/local economic development, including recruitment of aerospace/aviation candidates for site development.Previously served as consultant to Forsyth Technical Community College for development of the new Aviation School which currently focuses on training A&P/Avionics Technicians for the local job market.Formerly President at Triumph Actuation Systems; key Leadership Impacts include:- Directed extensive year over year company revenue/margin growth - Redefined the company culture resulting in stronger, more productive teams.- Drove expansion of customer base, adding new international clients. - Led the company’s efforts to expand its aftermarket support capabilities - Built an organization that presently serves a worldwide spectrum of the aviation industry, including commercial airlines, air cargo carriers, OEMs of aircraft and aircraft components and virtually all military applications and platforms.Strong ability to communicate, lead and build leaders that embrace and support a culture exemplifying value in people, operating with integrity and honesty and driving accountability to deliver results. Experience transcends all major company disciplines in operations, finance, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and international business development and sales. Demonstrated ability to communicate and bridge multiple functional areas effectively, both internal to a company and internationally.
Listed skills include Aerospace, Aviation, Aircraft, Commercial Aviation, and 22 others.