Experience

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  SKOaero LLC

  • Chandler, AZ

  • Founder

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Chandler, AZ

    Provide contract Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic services for inspection, maintenance and repair of general aviation aircraft. Provide contract services for composites development, prototype development and fabrication, and processes.

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  Armorworks Enterprises LLC

  • General Manager, Applied Heat Technologies Division

    • Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

    A composite armor manufacturer catering to the U.S. military. Acquired Applied Heat Technologies LLC in December 2007. • Managed the standalone unit within ArmorWorks to manufacture and market composite repair equipment..• Generated new equipment development, technical writing, and customer service.

  • Program Supervisor

    • Jun 2008 - Mar 2014

    A composite armor manufacturer catering to the US military. Acquired Applied Heat Technologies, LLC in December 2007.• Advised an engineering team in the design of composite armor components for military vehicles in a $20M, three-year US Air Force program.• Oversaw test panel fabrication and armor validation.• Sourced ceramic, fabrics and adhesive materials through vendors to build test panels for ballistic validation.• Reported directly to the CEO, and interfaced with engineering and program management; communicate with all other branches of the company, including ArmorWorks Canada, ShockRide, Mandall BarrierWorks, and TechFiber Divisions.

  • Technical Specialist

    • May 2010 - Mar 2012

    • Directed and coordinated controller and mechanical upgrades of composite processing equipment for Chandler and Canadian locations.• Directed R&D prototype fabrication for development of Tacticam, a 3-D textured camouflage that outperformed industry standards; including sourcing, tooling, manufacturing, and installation strategies.• Performed due diligence for a UK business partner who was under consideration for acquisition and upgrade; evaluated composite process equipment for control and mechanical upgrade.• Enhanced ballistic range through improvements in equipment and automation. • Oversaw prototype fabrication efforts, upgrading manufacturing equipment.• Lead and assisted in the completion of special projects initiated by executive management requiring a high level of expertise and performance in a demanding environment.

  • R&D Composite Shop Supervisor

    • Jun 2008 - May 2010

    • Co-invented the door post for the Airbus A380 as a part of the team awarded the US Patent dated October 2013; with a patent pending for the cockpit door.• Advised the armor team in conceptualization and fabrication of conformal armor for oxygen bottle protection for the US Air Force. Evaluated the aircraft for measurements, created and fit up mockup armor, prototype installation and final install.• Instrumental in process development and manufacture of Apache Rocket Pod Armor for the British Military; provided the finished armor within a six month period, acknowledged by the Monarchy.• Provided materials and support for the HYENA Fast Attack Vehicle prototype program to meet stringent and timely demands for completion.

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  Applied Heat Composite Repair Systems LLC

  • Chandler, AZ

  • Founder

    • Jul 1996 - Dec 2007
    • Chandler, AZ

    A company providing reliable, affordable composite repair equipment with excellent customer service to a global marketplace.• Closed and maintained sales of $.4 to $.5M in new equipment to global customers including Boeing, Southwest Airlines, British Airways and the US Military. • Supplied British Airways with composite repair equipment to their Heathrow and Cardiff locations.• Supplied all composite repair equipment to Southwest Airlines.• Directed all sales and marketing, including customer calls and trade shows, and wrote technical materials.• Provided customer training, with on-going technical support.• Produced technical proposals and new product development. • Performed supplier management in the purchase of all needed materials. • Designed the smallest hot bonder in the marketplace at the time and sold it with accompanying supporting products.• Sold the business to ArmorWorks Enterprises, LLC December 2007.

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  Pyrometric Service Company Inc.

  • Seattle, WA

  • Technical Sales Manager

    • May 1991 - Jul 1996
    • Seattle, WA

    A global manufacturer of aerospace composite repair equipment catering to the US Military and corporate clients.• Top producer of sales of new and existing product lines through cold calling, trade shows and product presentations.• Expanded global client base through industry outreach, conducting research, and preparing bids and proposals.• Evaluated competitors’ products to drive quality, design and performance of new product development.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create new products, set pricing, and meet certification standards. • Identified market for, and introduced, the Ultralight Pyrobond Composite Repair System.• Generated all marketing, print advertising, catalogs and operator’s manuals.

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  Aerocomposites Corporation

  • Port Angeles WA

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    • Apr 1986 - May 1991
    • Port Angeles WA

    An aerospace composites manufacturer. • Installed and certified autoclaves, filament winding equipment, ovens, freezers lab test equipment, and associated manufacturing equipment to aerospace specifications.• Developed composite tooling for filament wound waste tank for Airbus A310 aircraft.• Produced autoclave and oven processed composite parts for Boeing’s 737, 747, and 757 aircraft.

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  Composite Tooling International

  • Reno NV

  • Toolmaker

    • May 1985 - Apr 1986
    • Reno NV

    A composite tool fabrication company.• Fabricated autoclave and non-autoclave composite tooling and master models for aerospace customers.

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  Lear Fan Corporation

  • Reno NV

  • Supervisor, Experimental Department

    • Apr 1980 - May 1985
    • Reno NV

    A composite aircraft manufacturing company.• Supervised all facets of fabrication and assembly of the first all-composite airframe business aircraft.• Provided power plant testing, layup, airframe assembly, systems installation and flight line maintenance support.