Executive Overview
As President and CEO of Textron Aviation, I lead a global team of aviation experts who inspire the journey of flight. For more than 90 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable, productive and flexible flight.
Career Timeline
- Textron AviationCurrent1999–Present· 27 yrs 8 mos
- President and Chief Executive OfficerCurrent1999–Present
- Sr Vice President of Integrated Supply ChainApr 2012–Oct 2018
- May 2011–Apr 2012· 11 mos
- Director Production Control and LogisticsMay 2011–Apr 2012
- Oct 2008–May 2011· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Vice President, Integrated Supply ChainOct 2008–May 2011
- 2004–2006· 2 yrs
- Director, IT Procurement2004–2006
- 1999–2004· 5 yrs
- Director, Supply Chain Management1999–2004
- 1990–1998· 8 yrs
- Captain1990–1998
Education
MBA
Business
Wichita State UniversityBS
Engineering
United States Military Academy at West Point