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Union Grove, AL Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEChief Operations & Manufacturing - Business & Cultural Transformation / Restructuring OfficerPositions and responsibilities that illustrate key competencies germane to Executive and C Suite positions.Over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the aerospace / defense industry.Inspirational, confident Executive well-versed in all aspects of leading a stand-alone company or major division.Academic accomplishments BS Mathematics, US Naval Academy and MS Finance, University of Texas.Cost conscious manufacturing operations executive with over 20 years of P&L Leadership, ranging from start-up to $300M in annual sales while operating in multiple industry spaces; entrepreneurial (start-up), turnaround, private equity, and large public company.Strategic and tactical visionary in multiple areas: business development, plant operations, organizational alignment, customer relations, and market growth tactics.Talent for proactively identifying and solving problems and reversing negative trends in sales and profit. Maximization of productivity, quality, and safety improvements via LEAN principles, cost control and key talent infusion.CORE COMPETENCIESExecutive Leadership Strategic Planning & Tactical Implementation Market Penetration & Growth Plant Operations Lean Implementation Dynamic Cultural Paradigm Shift Cost Control Discipline Customer RelationsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECubic Corporation, Huntsville, AL Product Line, Director 2022 PresentFunctional Leader for GATR (SATCOM) and Secure Communications commercial product offerings.Lone product line that was profitable in FY23 - 17% return on $29M in sales.Excel Outdoors, Haleyville, AL Vice President, Global Manufacturing. 2021 - 2022Organization, LEAN, and operational oversight for a global multi-site commercial/military manufacturing company.Lead the proposal team that was awarded a contract of $100M over 5 years for tactical equipment.Sig Sauer Firearms, Inc., Jacksonville, AR (2021) Site Executive & General Manager. 2020 - 2021Business and operations/manufacturing Leader for the companys ammunition manufacturing business.Directed $37M capital project to integrate automation and facility optimization.The Gill Corporation, Edgewood, MD President, ($300M Sales) 2018 2021P&L for privately held aerospace metallic & non-metallic honeycomb core manufacturing company. Transitioned a high mix low volume business into a high mix serial production entity.Introduced Lean concepts to increase capacity by 42% without additional square footage.Implemented $11.4M in capital improvement projects to streamline the value chain, automate processes, and upgrade equipment.Implemented a robust internal training program to develop CNC and wet process operators in an austere and competitive labor market.Increased sales by 53%, EBIT by 11% YOY, and 3-year backlog by 34% in 2 years.HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc., Gardena, CA President/CEO, ($245M Sales) 2014 2017P&L for an aerospace composite structures and advanced materials manufacturing company. Recruited by the company to affect a quick turnaround of an underperforming asset to increase valuation for divestiture of the company. Turnaround and sales completed in 20 months.Successfully negotiated the exit from 4 loss-making programs that accounted for 35% of the top-line revenue stream.Successfully negotiated 2 contentious assertion packages with key customers that provided a 22% increase to EBIT performance.Stabilized operational performance to maintain and subsequently increase current business by over $25M / year for the next 8 years. Positioned the company to realize growth and positive EBIT.Business implemented pulsed line manufacturing methodologies and increased the B787 Advanced Composite Floor Beam (ACFB) rate from 30 beams/week to a consistent 90 beams/week.Utilized lessons learned from the B787 ACFB line to initiate the B787 Center Wing Box Stringer production line from start-up to 270 Stringers/month in less than 1 year.Executed a controlled cultural paradigm shift to position the company for sustained positive performance.Reduced overall staffing by 28% over a 1-year period with a corresponding increase in operational performance, delivery, and quality performance.Significant changes achieved in MRB reduction over $4M in the first year.UIC Maintenance & Manufacturing Holdings, LLC, Huntsville, AL President/CEO, ($150M Sales) 2010 2014P&L for 7 subsidiary companies involved in federal contracting for maintenance, base support, marine services, range management, logistics services, and a standalone manufacturing/assembly facility.Exceeded FY13 sales and EBIT goals by 26%, while the projected FY14 backlog and sales / EBIT goals represent a 122% increase over FY13 in an austere Government Contracting environment.Achieved single digit G&A rates across all subsidiary companies through LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives.Developed a strong pipeline to facilitate double-digit growth for the next 3 5 years.EDUCATION & CREDENTIALSMaster of Science (MS), Finance University of Texas, Dallas, TXBachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MDADDITIONAL SKILLSExchange student to the Swedish Naval Academy.Six Sigma Training: Motorola, Black Belt, Six Sigma Academy, Master Black Belt.ISO 9000 Lead Assessor Certified.Naval Aviator with over 2,200 flight hours in fixed and rotary-winged aircraft.Addendum to ResumeAlliant Tech Systems (ATK), Inc., (2007 / 2010)Vice President / General Manager, Aero Structures Division, Iuka, MS (2008 / 2010)P&L for a plant involved in the manufacturing of complex composite components for the Atlas and Delta rockets; wing, horizontal and vertical tail, and fuselage structures for commercial aircraft; missile case assemblies; and aircraft engine fan containment cases.Achieved Gold Supplier Rating from Boeing Defense Systems for the Israeli Arrow II Missile Program. Key supplier to NASA, DOD, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Commercial Aircraft OEMs.Reduced indirect costs by 38%, and right sized the labor base to ensure the viability of the site.Lead Executive for the planning, facility modification and expansion ($175M), and capital equipment acquisition for the transition to the commercial aero structures manufacturing center of excellence.Site is the acknowledged corporate leader for cost containment and LEAN cultural transformation.oImplemented over 3,000 kaizens and facilitated 24 major kaizen events in the past fiscal year.oImplemented and executed a major cultural paradigm shift to the visual factory, standard work, escalation protocol throughout start-up meetings, and standard metrics.Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain, ATK Mission Systems Group, Baltimore, MD (2007 /2008)Managed an organization involved in operations, mission assurance, supply chain, facilities, SHEA, LEAN, and process engineering for a $1.5B business unit.Led the successful integration / transition of Swales Aerospace ($195M business acquisition). Lauded by the ATK CEO as the most organized and seamless acquisition / integration in his career.oDeveloped an M&A model that is now the corporate standard for all future integration activities.Reduced indirect and direct operating costs by 17% through supply chain optimization, LEAN, facility consolidation, and infrastructure improvements over an 18 month period.oRationalized the supply base resulting in a 58% reduction in total suppliers.oDeveloped commodity based procurement teams saving 28% via economic buys and LTAs.ATK representative to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for safety, quality & mission assurance, thereby significantly improving ATKs relationship and status within the agency.Key proposal team member for major DOD procurements:oMissiles AARGM, JAGM, AMRAAMoMunitions PGK, HTVSF, GMLRSWestwind Group, Inc., Huntsville, AL (2004 / 2007)President/CEOP&L for a company that was a preferred partner to US Armys PEO Aviation for A-kit manufacturing, systems integration, and aircraft modification.Expanded business model to support NAVAIR (US Navy and Marine Corps).oDeveloped a robust international military business via FMS and Direct Commercial Contracts.oBuilt a significant manufacturing capability to include electronics, wiring harnesses, metal machining, chemical processing, kitting, and a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) function.Increased revenue over 3 X in a 3-year time frame. CAGR of 61%.Increased funded backlog by over 70% each succeeding year.Increased net income over 50% through reorganization, LEAN, and infrastructure improvements.Reduced indirect costs by 35%, while growing the revenue base at the same or greater rate.Shed an unprofitable subsidiary to position the company for growth in a dynamic marketplace.Annual sales for 2006 were $76 million with a net income of $9.2 million. This is in comparison with $19 million sales and ($2.2 million) net income in 2003. The company had $92 Million in backlog and signed a $42 million contract with PM Cargo to build the CH-47F full motion cockpit trainer.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR (2001 / 2004)Senior Director, Finance & Continuous ImprovementResponsible for developing the plan, organization, resources, training curriculum, and subsequent strategic implementation of continuous improvement methodologies (six sigma, LEAN, TOC, ISO) throughout the corporation.Realized cost savings in excess of $200M (CY 03) via the implementation of the methodologies into logistics, merchandising, store operations, benefits, HR, legal, finance, optical labs, risk management/loss prevention, and international (South America, Mexico, Canada, and Europe)Ozark Aircraft Systems, LLC, Bentonville, AR (1997 / 2001)President/CEOPlanned, developed financing sources, and started, from inception, an aircraft maintenance, modification, and manufacturing company.Directed the companys growth to over 800 employees in a competitive labor market, and $200M in revenues in the first 36 months of existence.Initiated and oversaw the companys incorporation and equity capitalization, and secured the financing for the construction of a $25M multi-hangar facility to meet current and projected business needs.Implemented an international marketing thrust resulting in a global presence, and recognition as a major entity in the narrow and wide-body VIP interior completion industry.Consummated key strategic alliances and joint ventures with companies such as American Airlines, Legend Airlines, ILFC, Boeing, Airbus, and major aerospace suppliers.Cultivated a diverse customer base to include Middle East Royalty, US DOD, major airlines, and private business interests, both foreign and domestic.oModified Brazilian Air Force C-130s in support of the SIVAM Program.oKey supplier to NAVAIR for US Navy EP-3 structural and avionics modifications.Defined a culture based upon employee ownership, integrity, long-term customer relationships, quality workmanship, value, and technical innovation.2000 revenues were $127 million and net income was $6.2 million. (final complete FY results)Raytheon, Aircraft Integrated Systems (AIS), Waco, TX (1993 / 1997)Director, Product AssuranceDirected the quality, safety, environmental, FAA Repair Station, calibration/metrology, technical training, and crash/fire departments for the company. (Formerly known as Chrysler Technologies Airborne Systems, Inc.)Chairman of the ISO 9001 Implementation Team that gained registration in an unprecedented eight (8) months. First aircraft modification facility in the industry to gain registration.Exceeded aggressive schedule requirements to become a certified FAA Designated Alteration Station.Team leader for the PRO Engineer initiative, which resulted in a 36% reduction in engineering changes.Implemented the integrated process team (IPT) concept into the workforce, resulting in cycle-time improvements of 15% per each succeeding program. Programs included in the initiative were:oUSAF C-5 strip and paint.oUSAF C-130 and C-141 auto-pilot upgrade, and wing box replacement.oUSN P-3 SRP and AMP.oUSN E-6 avionics upgrade.oCommunications and avionics upgrade to Air Force One (E-4).Earned the Presidents Award for leading the ISO 9001 registration effort.oSix Sigma Training: Motorola, Black Belt, Six Sigma Academy, Master Black Belt.oISO 9000 Lead Assessor certified 1996.Texas Instruments, Lewisville, TX (1987 / 1993)Manufacturing Manager High-speed Anti-Radar Missile (HARM)Systems Integration and Test Engineering ManagerQuality Assurance Engineering Manager - High-speed Anti-Radar Missile (HARM)United States Navy, (1979 / 1987)Naval Aviator (pilot) with over 2,300 hours in fixed and rotary-winged aircraft.Maintenance Officer for the largest helicopter squadron in the Navy.Exchange student to the Swedish Naval Academy. |
