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In our downtime , you ’ ll find me on the golf course or training our two Dobermans , who are obedience and protection rockstars .
My career has been as dynamic as the materials I work with . Early on , I thought plastics might just be a temporary stop , but it quickly turned into a lifelong passion . I was fortunate that my first job with Cyro allowed me to grow within the company , by being promoted approximately every five years .
In the early 2000s I started working with aircraft acrylics as a process engineer and began diving into MIL-SPEC products . Every step has been a learning experience . Understanding how stretching the material makes the sheet lighter weight and provides more clarity , then watching a customer mold the aircraft canopies , is an incredible experience . Helping to create products that protect pilots and enhance flight safety is a privilege I don ’ t take lightly .
What keeps me motivated is the constant evolution of the aerospace industry and the technical nature of the work . Selling plastics for interiors or cockpit windows isn ’ t just about materials — it ’ s about science , safety , and innovation . Plus , mentoring colleagues and watching them achieve their goals has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey .
If I could sum up my career in a few words , I ’ d say : utility player , wide skill set , dependable . And if I could offer advice to the next generation ? Don ’ t shy away from feedback , stay curious , and always look for opportunities to grow . Your success builds the foundation for others to thrive — a lesson I ’ ve learned time and time again .
Here ’ s to many more years of innovation and collaboration in aerospace !
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