I met Bob while working on a joint program to establish the manufacturing facility and process of composite structures for the global JSF defense project. He was the project manager responsible for delivering the project on time and within budget, working with all internal and external stakeholders including the end customer Northrop Grumman. Bob’s leadership and credibility were essential in delivering this successful project. His major attribute is his ability to work with people.

I have known Bob for close to 10 years now as a neighbor and friend. Our business relationship started when I reached out to Bob for his help in my small family business. I knew that we needed some practical guidance in our business, and Bob’s experience was exactly what we needed. He helped us see important projects over the line and implemented new business ideas and processes–showing his talent, dedication, and commitment to strive for the best outcome for all involved. Bob has a positive “can do” attitude and an admirable work ethic.

As someone who spent the last 10 years of his career as the CEO of Hawker de Havilland, I can attest to Bob’s deep knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry. He is also a great negotiator, so when we worked together on contracts for components on the Joint Strike Fighter program, we always came away feeling that the outcome was fair and equitable. Of all the people that I have dealt with, Bob is one who truly understands compromise: He will always protect his company’s best interests while also considering yours.

First and foremost, Bob is a community-spirited man who always likes to help people and forge ahead with purpose. When I first met him through a mutual friend, we connected right away. I had invented a platform called Transactor (which happened to have all the bells and whistles that Bob had been thinking about building himself). It was evident that his experience leading a defense organization building fighter jets has given him experience applicable to any industry sector; he certainly is a Top Gun in this regard! It has been wonderful collaborating with you over the years, and I look forward to working with you as we all grow wiser together.

Bob is an excellent communicator, both verbally and written. He is a problem solver who expects excellence from himself and his staff. His methods of organization and attention to detail are unsurpassed, and he has an innate sense of how to motivate others to achieve the same level of excellence in their work.

Bob has spent years working as a leader in the aerospace industry, where he successfully managed to repurpose his experience and use it to help other small businesses thrive. By walking the walk and implementing high-performance systems into his thriving family business, Bob is on a mission to ensure that other small and medium businesses thrive from a purposeful and systematic approach to success.

I first encountered Bob when I was working on a prepreg machine project. We got to know each other better when I paid him a visit at his facility, where he was working as part of a well-organized team. It didn’t take long for me to realize that Bob had a solid grasp of both process and machine technology. He was good at combining these areas with composites manufacturing. His broad knowledge in the area of prepregs and composites helped us create an efficient prepreg line. Years later I contacted Bob in his role as a consultant because I knew he could provide valuable insight into this project. Of course, one of my favorite memories is our trip up the mountain together!