Experience

Virgin Galactic

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

• Sr. Tech Fellow- Spaceline Programs

  • Nov 2020 - Present



TSC The Spaceship Company

• Mojave, California

• Director Research Development

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2020



Lifting Solutions USA, Inc.

• 16 Technology, Suite 102, Irvine, CA 92618

• General Manager- Composites

  • Oct 2015 - May 2018

  VectorRod Carbon Fiber Sucker Rod for Oil Production- Development and Production Implementation Development of a new cost effective and performing corrosion coating for conventional sucker rods VectorRod Carbon Fiber Sucker Rod for Oil Production- Development and Production Implementation Development of a new cost effective and performing corrosion coating for conventional sucker rods



VectorSum, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

• Partner and CEO

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2015

  Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions for Aerospace and Industrial Markets Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions for Aerospace and Industrial Markets



CCDI Composites, Inc.

• Santa Ana, California

• President and CEO

  • May 2012 - Sep 2013

  Filament wound composite products for aerospace, automotive and industrial applications. Filament wound composite products for aerospace, automotive and industrial applications.



Bal Seal Engineering

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President/CEO

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2011

  Grew company from $20M to $74M sales raising EBIT to 24% and EBITDA to 30%. Implemented modern business practice and systems inclusive of Automation, ERP, Lean Manufacturing and improved Quality Systems. Developed a strong performing Management Team. Appointed to the Bal Seal Board of Advisors 3/01 to 6/03- Contributed to the strategic direction of the company. Grew company from $20M to $74M sales raising EBIT to 24% and EBITDA to 30%. Implemented modern business practice and systems inclusive of Automation, ERP, Lean Manufacturing and improved Quality Systems. Developed a strong performing Management Team. Appointed to the Bal Seal Board of Advisors 3/01 to 6/03- Contributed to the strategic direction of the company.



Air Logistics Corporation

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• General Manager-Texas Operations

  • Jan 2001 - Feb 2003

  Established 126,000 sq.ft. Texas production facility. Conceived, developed and licensed technology for a new carbon fiber tension member technology creating a profitable new business unit. Established 126,000 sq.ft. Texas production facility. Conceived, developed and licensed technology for a new carbon fiber tension member technology creating a profitable new business unit.



Beal Aerospace Tecnologies, Inc.

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 1998 - Oct 2000

  In charge of manufacturing operations establishment along with engineering and manufacturing development of composite airframe and engine components for a $200M privately funded Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle for Satellite launch. In charge of manufacturing operations establishment along with engineering and manufacturing development of composite airframe and engine components for a $200M privately funded Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle for Satellite launch.



Stoughton Composites, Inc.

• Brodhead, WI

• President and COO

  • Jun 1992 - Mar 1998

  Executive officer in charge of all aspects of a start-up $30M joint venture company pioneering refrigerated intermodal containers and trailers made of pultruded composite materials. Brought “green field” facility and new products to profitability in 2 years. Executive officer in charge of all aspects of a start-up $30M joint venture company pioneering refrigerated intermodal containers and trailers made of pultruded composite materials. Brought “green field” facility and new products to profitability in 2 years.



Alcoa Composites

• Springville, UT

• General Manger-Alcoa Goldsworthy Division

  • Jan 1990 - Jun 1992

  In charge of $5-12M operations, technology and business management for division specializing in composite product development and custom automated equipment manufacture. In charge of $5-12M operations, technology and business management for division specializing in composite product development and custom automated equipment manufacture.



Goldsworthy Engineering

• Torrance, CA

• President

  • May 1983 - Jan 1990

  Managed technology development, sales and operations for a $5M Sales company specializing in automated manufacturing equipment and composite product development. Managed technology development, sales and operations for a $5M Sales company specializing in automated manufacturing equipment and composite product development.