Experience

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  King Aerospace

  • United States
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Jan 2024 - Present

  • Vice President - Program Management and Special Projects

    • Sep 2023 - Present

    • Responsibility for Program Management at King Aerospace • Primary role to manage a VVIP Head of State modification• Secondary roles in Business Development to help guide and secure the growth of King Aerospace and in Strategic Planning to establish and achieve to vision and direction for King Aerospace

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  Boeing

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Senior Manager - Interiors IPT - VC-25B

    • Apr 2019 - Sep 2023
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

    • Senior Leadership position with management / oversight of the VC-25B Interiors scope of work and the contracted interior supplier. Broad responsibility including end customer interface, certification, engineering, supplier management, and major sub-tier supplier oversight. Primary role in transitioning contract from GDC Technics to Greenpoint Technologies.

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  Greenpoint Technologies, Inc.

  • Kirkland, WA

  • Senior Director, Military Programs

    • Apr 2016 - Apr 2019
    • Kirkland, WA

    • Provide leadership to direct and coordinate activities related to strategic sales campaigns and execution of resulting contracts for US Government, Head of State programs. • Primary customer point of contact for all proposals and programs associated with US Head of State and military aircraft fleets. • Responsibility to oversee company activities and activities of other companies and suppliers participating in Military / Head of State programs. Greenpoint Technologies is a premier Business Jet Completion Center, creating superior aircraft products and VIP and Head of State completions. Greenpoint provides turnkey completions with an exemplary on‐time delivery rate in nearly 30 years of operation. Greenpoint Technologies is part of Zodiac Aerospace, a world leader in aerospace equipment and systems for commercial, regional and business aircraft. To learn more about Greenpoint Technologies, visit www.greenpnt.com.

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  Zodiac Northwest Aerospace Technologies

  • Everett, WA

  • Senior Program Manager

    • Dec 2013 - Apr 2016
    • Everett, WA

    Overall responsibility for the Integration program to design, manufacture, install and certify a complete new interior for all (126) Delta Air Lines A319 and A320 aircraft. Responsible for managing and coordinating the entire Zodiac Aerospace content on the program and successfully executing the ‘one stop shop’ business model for the largest airline in the world. Primary customer interface for all of Zodiac and all integration aspect of the program.Program Highlights:• Contract to delivery of a complete commercial interior in twelve months• Total contract value between $100M and $200MResponsibilities include:• Management of contracts and contract changes• Customer interface at all levels including Senior Management• Program financial and schedule performance• Ensure program staffing levels are maintained and not exceeded to support schedule adherence and budgets• Interface with all functional groups to ensure objectives are met• Lead and support the Program Management staff on the program including coaching and mentoring to prevent and resolve issues• Provide risk assessment and mitigation planning

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  Astronics AES

  • Kirkland, WA

  • Director, Program Management

    • Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
    • Kirkland, WA

    Managing 15 Program Managers and Field Support personnel responsible for $140M annual revenues. Responsible for successful cost, schedule and customer satisfaction performance for all Cabin Electronics programs as well as leadership of Product Management – NPI, Yields, product issue resolution and operations support. Accomplishments to date:- Established and improved management rhythm to ensure visibility and prioritization - Recovered and vastly improved satisfaction levels of strategic customers- Cost reductions resulting in $4M annual savings / profits

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  Greenpoint Technologies

  • United States
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Sr. Director, Program Management

    • Dec 2006 - Jun 2011

    Managed a group of eight Program Managers responsible for $60M annual revenues. Also took leadership role in Business Development for major expansion programs. Responsible for successful cost, schedule and customer satisfaction performance for all programs. Concurrently managed interior programs for USAF VIP aircraft.Accomplishments: - Developed instrumental Initial Program Planning process which led to two early delivery BBJ completions - Overhauled and standardized program status tools, metrics and reporting resulting in significant visibility improvements- Led numerous process improvement initiatives which resulted in increased profit margins and predictability

  • Director, Program Management

    • Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

    Managed a $23M VIP interior modification and refurbishment of a 747SP for a Middle Eastern King. Accomplishments:- Successfully led an 80 person team on a program that doubled the company’s size and expanded capabilities into a new market segment. - Maintained leadership and direction throughout an extremely difficult VIP interior completion

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  Aviation Technical Services

  • Everett, WA

  • Director, Engineering

    • Sep 2000 - Jun 2004
    • Everett, WA

    Directed all engineering and associated services for departmental staff of 100+ accomplishing repair, modification and certification of commercial aircraft and component repair. Managed all aspects of engineering organization including budgets, proposals, organizational structure, financial and resource forecasting, regulatory compliance and completion of deliverables. Also established and oversaw all consultant contracts and outsource activities.Accomplishments:- Doubled the size of the modification group and tripled revenues - Significantly advanced organization’s capabilities and integrated three engineering groups to build unprecedented engineering presence- Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills, resulting in minimal attrition rate and highly motivated work force- Successfully managed right sizing of organization through industry downturn in 2002

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  B/E Aerospace

  • Marysville, WA

  • Program Manager / Engineering Manager

    • 1995 - 2000
    • Marysville, WA

    Program Manager (1999-9/00)• Managed $6M engineering, certification and manufacturing program to install live television in-flight entertainment systems into various aircraft types Accomplishments:- Successfully executed extremely aggressive schedules to accomplish “first to market” product involving complex technical issues and extensive FAA certification issues- Created highly motivated team environment through communication, involvement and empowermentManager of Engineering Administration (1997-99)• Managed administration aspects of department staff of 120; budgets, training, capital expenditures and resource distribution• Direct responsibility for Engineering Support, Technical Publications, and Liaison Engineering• Supervised all subcontract activities and “onsite” operationsAccomplishments:- Instituted improved project quoting and project closure procedures which improved management visibility and profit margins- Implemented development and tracking procedures for $10M budget, improving performance by 50% in two years- Motivated by strong belief in constructive feedback, developed and implemented 360-degree review processProject Engineer (1995-97)• Supervised team of 50 cross-functional technical people tasked with accomplishing engineering and certification to convert Airbus A300 from passenger to freighter configuration• Worked 10 months in England as Program Manager overseeing aircraft modification, vendor support, certification activities and onsite engineering teamAccomplishments:- Led project that resulted in first-ever Supplemental Type Certificate (FAA approval) for passenger to freighter conversion by non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).

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  Boeing

  • Seattle, WA

  • Integrated Product Team Lead

    • 1986 - 1995
    • Seattle, WA

    • Headed team of 25 engineers in design and manufacture of trailing edge of F-22 aircraft• Coordinated and resolved complex design issues surrounding aerodynamics, special technologies and subsystemsStructures Design Engineer (1986-91)