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Roger Messick, Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Roger Messick provides executive oversight and direction to all WestWind Technologies departments specifically affecting the leadership and day-to-day operations of the company. With more than 25 years of experience in the defense industry, Messick is well-qualified to guarantee that all operations have the proper resources and direction to fulfill current and future contracts.
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Richard White, Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Richard White brings WestWind an extensive background in implementing and directing financial practices and procedures for the defense industry. White also has broad and in-depth experience in budget preparation, record keeping and internal and external audit requirements for both defense and manufacturing.
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Paul Gulbis, Vice President of Engineering
Paul Gulbis leverages over 35 years of professional experience in military and industrial electronic systems to meet the engineering needs of WestWind customers. As a highly-experienced executive manager of engineering operations, he oversees hardware and software development programs including the application of microprocessor-bases and power management technologies to combat vehicle weapon systems.
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Ty Copeland, Vice President of Quality & Compliance
As Vice President of Quality and Compliance, Ty Copeland provides executive oversight to all company Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Configuration Management programs and serves as the company’s Management Representative on all matters pertaining to quality. An FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic with 18+ years of experience in aviation design, maintenance, manufacturing and modification initiatives, Copeland’s extensive background is coupled with his dedication to product safety and legal fitness.
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Chester (Chet) Schickling, Vice President of Business Development
Chet Schickling brings 35+ years of targeted marketing and effective sales management experience to lead Business Development team efforts on domestic and international programs. Schickling's knowledge of the aviation industry and solid history of success provides WestWind and its customers with the valuable ability to adapt to rapidly changing needs in the marketplace.
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Gene Sulprizio, Vice President of Programs & Operations
As Vice President of Programs & Operations, Gene Sulprizio brings WestWind 39 years of diversified experience. He is responsible for the company's manufacturing production operations and for monitoring Program Managers' contract performance against schedules, plans and budgets to ensure that a compliant product is delivered to the customer on time and within budget. Sulprizio's supervision verifies that WestWind meets all performance requirements as set forth in customer contracts and purchase orders.
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Angelo Bocchino, Director of Technical Services & Product Development
As Director of Technical Services & Product Development, Angelo Bocchino has 33 years of extensive capabilities in Program Management, Test & Integration, Manufacturing, and Integrated Logistic Support. He is responsible for the business development and oversight of all offsite services, which include professional, maintenance, and logistical support programs. Bocchino is also tasked with the oversight and management of WestWind's IR&D programs.
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