Experience

Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President / General Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Selected by CEO to drive organic top and bottom-line business growth of aero structures. hard metals machining, and assembly used in flight safety and flight critical applications as a Tier 1 supplier to aerospace and defense primes. Tasked with scaling infrastructure and capacity to successfully execute M&A activities. In process of upgrading engineering department to meet and surpass high quality demands. Selected by CEO to drive organic top and bottom-line business growth of aero structures. hard metals machining, and assembly used in flight safety and flight critical applications as a Tier 1 supplier to aerospace and defense primes. Tasked with scaling infrastructure and capacity to successfully execute M&A activities. In process of upgrading engineering department to meet and surpass high quality demands.



Air Industries Group

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President/General Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2022

  Received boomerang offer to revitalize business, regain trust and reengage customers for this Tier 1 supplier to OEMs and Prime Contractor to U.S. Department of Defense. Eliminated operational restraints by building product operations around industrial engineering (IE) and a respected group of employees with an IE mindset. Deputized seven direct reports to establish individual teams. Coalesced with strategic partners in producing high-quality parts and equipment along with creating workflow solutions, implementing lean practices, and founding a Material Review board (MRB) to determine root cause analysis and actualize a culture of continuous improvement. ✔ Served as president of Nassau Tool Works and Air Industries Machining Corporation forming a dedicated team that supported the progress of U.S. defense and commercial aviation sectors. Integrated the two entities into Complex Machining Sector with core competencies to include 5-axis milling, N/C turning, deep hole drilling, hydraulic testing, and high-speed machining. ✔ Burned down 83% past due orders; restored $30M contract to profitability; eliminated 40% of non-conforming issues; improved profitability surpassing break even points by 30%; jettisoned 80% of factors suffocating profits. Show less



H&H Technologies

• France
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Joined individually owned small manufacturer to reduce turnaround time for fulfillment of industrial parts orders to global aerospace and defense contractors including BAE, Telephonics, and Raytheon. Realized lean material flow revising production sequence practice to include first in first out (FIFO) methodology. Prevented single point of failure (SPOF). Purchased two new state of art equipment, that helped reduce cycle times and increase production. Developed new tools for measuring and capturing non-productive tasks. Show less

• President/General Manager

  • 2004 - 2016

  Advanced to oversee daily business operations developing and implementing strategies yielding 233% growth within 11 years. CEO direct report responsible for managing 150+ employees while leading 25 reports. ✔ Exclusive supplier and originator of manufacturing process that generated $36M revenue growth within 5-years followed by 5-year extension in Thrust Shut orders for GE Gear Turbo fan engine; optimized earnings from Sikorsky attaining $40M yield-options and multiyear commitments. ✔ Negotiated purchase of >$12M modern equipment that included 4 and 5 axis machining centers, lathes, deep hole drilling and honing technologies raising operational efficiency. Doubled amount of computer number control (CNC) systems. BOARD MEMBER (2005 – 2011) Instrumental in acquisition of multiple companies. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: Fast-tracked to leadership and business partner after holding complex positions and attaining practical experience in machine operations. Confirmed compliance with product specifications, tested for quality assurance, ensured time efficient, cost-effective manufacturing systems, and machine automation. INDUSTRIES SERVED DURING CAREER: Precision Component Manufacturing; Turbine Engine Component Manufacturing, Overhaul & Repair; Landing Gear Component Manufacturing, Overhaul & Repair Show less