Experience

Wright Electric

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Programs

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Albany, New York Metropolitan Area Craig leads product strategy and program development for Wright Electric who is developing a 2 MW+ electric powertrain and fully Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) narrowbody-class aircraft for introduction into the market in the 2030-2035 timeframe. Craig’s leadership has cemented a successful product strategy targeted at the regional and narrowbody market, successfully negotiated partnerships with Honeywell, Pipistrel, Habia Cables and other key participants and guided a small company to… Show more Craig leads product strategy and program development for Wright Electric who is developing a 2 MW+ electric powertrain and fully Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) narrowbody-class aircraft for introduction into the market in the 2030-2035 timeframe. Craig’s leadership has cemented a successful product strategy targeted at the regional and narrowbody market, successfully negotiated partnerships with Honeywell, Pipistrel, Habia Cables and other key participants and guided a small company to capture over $50M in NASA contracts alone in less than a year. Craig also leads relationships with government agencies including NASA, Department of Energy, the US Army and US Air Force and regulatory strategy for future products and aircraft development. Show less



GE Aviation

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advanced Technology and Hybrid-Electric Pursuits Leader, Business & General Aviation

  • May 2017 - Jul 2020

  Cincinatti, OH Craig led Business and General Aviation all-electric and hybrid-electric propulsion programs for GE Aviation. He engaged the leading developers of hybrid-electric and urban VTOL aircraft and steered development of GE Aviation strategy in this market space. His extensive industry and government relationships propelled GE Aviation to the forefront of the hybrid-electric propulsion market space and secured significant external funding for GE technology development. Craig also served as the… Show more Craig led Business and General Aviation all-electric and hybrid-electric propulsion programs for GE Aviation. He engaged the leading developers of hybrid-electric and urban VTOL aircraft and steered development of GE Aviation strategy in this market space. His extensive industry and government relationships propelled GE Aviation to the forefront of the hybrid-electric propulsion market space and secured significant external funding for GE technology development. Craig also served as the industry co-chair on the FAA UAS in Controlled Airspace Advisory Rule-making Committee where his leadership is paving the way for integration of UAS in the NAS. Show less



GE Global Research

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aviation Systems Platform Leader

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2019

  Manage portfolio of Aviation Systems research and development programs at the GE Global Research Center. Develop strategies to grow the portfolio of programs for Avionics, Power Generation & Distribution, Mechanical Systems and Unison Industries. Connect the researchers to the business to ensure transition of technologies developed into business products and services.



General Electric Aviation

• Director, Advanced Marketing & Technology

  • Jan 2008 - May 2017

  Grand Rapids, Michigan Lead development of technology roadmaps for key Aviation Systems growth initiatives and develop domestic externally funded technology effots that align with the roadmaps. Increase the level of mid- to far-term externally funded technology efforts to ensure future growth of the company and create cooperative pursuits of technology research and development with other General Electric divisions and research organizations.



TRACE Engines LP

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2007

  Midland, Texas Successfully served as the CEO and Director of Manufacturing during the startup phase for Texas Reciprocating Aircraft Engines (TRACE) who purchased the manufacturing rights and inventory for the 600 hp water-cooled V8 Orenda aircraft engine. I managed every aspect of this true startup company to put an existing design into production.



Black Ram Engineering Services

• Business Development Specialist

  • Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Served as a consultant proposal specialist to leading aerospace and defense firms. My first assignment was to support NASA Crew Exploration Vehicle (Space Shuttle Replacement) proposal for the Northrop Grumman - Boeing team. I co-authored the Executive Summary and Management volumes and led development of proposal themes and messages for the entire team. In my second assignment, I authored the Executive Summary volume for the Lockheed Martin C-130J proposal for the US Army Joint Cargo… Show more Served as a consultant proposal specialist to leading aerospace and defense firms. My first assignment was to support NASA Crew Exploration Vehicle (Space Shuttle Replacement) proposal for the Northrop Grumman - Boeing team. I co-authored the Executive Summary and Management volumes and led development of proposal themes and messages for the entire team. In my second assignment, I authored the Executive Summary volume for the Lockheed Martin C-130J proposal for the US Army Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) competition. Show less



Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

• Manager, New Business Pursuit and Capture

  • May 1986 - Aug 2005

  Fort Worth, Texas - Managed strategy for successful F/A-22 sustainment RFI response and authored team experience volume & executive summary - Lead pursuit and capture planning for F/A-22 derivative pursuits resulting in release of a formal RFI in Spring 2004 with a RFP in Spring 2005 - Received Special Recognition Award for management of inaugural Aeronautical Systems Center Partnership with Industry Day - Supported Lockheed Martin MMA SDD proposal Authored Team Experience Volume, led theme/message… Show more - Managed strategy for successful F/A-22 sustainment RFI response and authored team experience volume & executive summary - Lead pursuit and capture planning for F/A-22 derivative pursuits resulting in release of a formal RFI in Spring 2004 with a RFP in Spring 2005 - Received Special Recognition Award for management of inaugural Aeronautical Systems Center Partnership with Industry Day - Supported Lockheed Martin MMA SDD proposal Authored Team Experience Volume, led theme/message development and substantiation RECENT POSITIONS - Senior Manager, New Business Pursuit and Capture Strategy - Manager, Air Combat Derivatives Business Development - Manager, Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works - Palmdale Site) - Supervisor, F/A-22 Improvements and Derivatives - Chief Systems Engineer, F/A-22 Improvements and Derivatives - Lead Systems Engineer, Joint Strike Fighter Program - Lead Systems Engineer, F-16 Improvements and Derivatives Show less