JPA Consulting, LLC                                                                        2015 – Present

Management consulting firm providing strategic analysis, M&A advisory, and operational transformation engagements.

Trillium Engineering                                                                            2021 – 2023

Leading designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered camera gimbals for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) performing mission-critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

Chief Executive Officer

Initial PE-backed CEO of leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered camera gimbals for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) performing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Hired to jump-start value creation and implement business processes to prepare for next stage of growth.

FLIR Systems, Inc.                                                                                   2018 – 2021

$1.9B high-technology provider of sensor systems that enhance perception heighten awareness, helping to save lives, improve productivity, and protect the environment.

Director, Business Excellence

Led strategic initiatives including enterprise transformation and the implementation of The FLIR Method throughout a $1.9B high-technology company focused on intelligent, differentiated sensing solutions. Serve on Leadership Committee consisting of top 30 leaders from across the company and lead FLIR Operations Network.

Meggitt, PLC.                                                                                             2015 – 2016

£1.6B Global Engineering group specializing in components and sub-systems providing critical functionality in challenging applications within aerospace, military, and energy markets.

Business Unit President

Led $90M P&L business unit providing power conversion, power generation, magnetics, and sensor products for global customers in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial,  and Energy markets. Responsible for strategic business plan development, alignment with technology roadmap, and product strategy leading to profitable growth.

L-3 Technologies, Inc.                                                                          2009 – 2015

Leading provider of broad range of communication and electronic systems and products used on military, homeland security, and commercial platforms.  Prime contractor in aerospace systems, security and detections systems, and pilot training, with revenues of $13B and more than 48,000 employees worldwide. 

Vice President & General Manager, Infrared Products

Led infrared products business unit and night vision operations within $500M night vision, sensors, and electro-optics manufacturing sector serving military and international customers in Americas, Europe, and Middle East.

Previous leadership roles from 1996 – 2008 in Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management within Tier 1 Aerospace & Defense companies including Honeywell, General Electric, and US Army