Jorge L. Valladares III - President & CEO
Mr. Valladares served as Chief Operating Officer of TransDigm Inc. from April 2019 until his retirement in October 2023. Prior to that, Mr. Valladares served as Chief Operating Officer — Power & Control from June 2018 to March 2019, Executive Vice President from October 2013 to May 2018, as President of AvtechTyee, Inc. (formerly Avtech Corporation), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from August 2009 to September 2013, and as President of AdelWiggins Group, a division of TransDigm Inc., from April 2008 to July 2009. Mr. Valladares holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from University of California, Los Angeles.
Jennifer Allen - Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Jennifer Allen serves as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of Triumph Group, Inc., a role in which she leads the company’s legal, human resources, information technology, compliance, and cybersecurity functions. She also manages the company’s sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. ``` ``` She joined Triumph Group in September 2018 from CIRCOR International, Inc. where she was Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary. Previously, she was Vice President & Associate General Counsel – Corporate for BAE Systems, Inc., a member of the mergers and acquisition group in the New York office of Jones Day, and a member of the business and finance group in the Philadelphia office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. ``` ``` She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School she received a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from the University of Delaware.
Mike Boland - Chief Operating Officer
Mike joined TRIUMPH in 2003 and served as the APS-Clemmons site General Manager, stabilizing and then steadily improving the site’s operational efficiency, supply chain performance and profitability. Prior to his GM role as Engineering Director, Mike led a team of 40 engineers responsible for new product design, test, and support. The Clemmons site gained solid footing under his leadership as a respected hydraulic pump provider and continued to gain market share in the valve and cowl actuation product spaces. ``` ``` Mike began his career as a fuel systems project engineer at AlliedSignal/Honeywell and later joined Honda Aircraft Company as a Lead Systems Engineer responsible for the design, installation, and certification of the HA-420 “HondaJet” hydraulic system. ``` ``` Mike earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and his Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from NC State University; he also owns a private pilot certificate. During his tenure at Honda, Mike attained his FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) certificate.
Pete Gibson - President Geared Solutions
Pete Gibson is the President of Geared Solutions. Geared Solutions supports both commercial and military applications directly for engine and airframe OEMs, as well as aerospace and non-aerospace applications for integrators and government customers. TRIUMPH Geared Solutions is a combined team of more than 575 employees, with production locations in Park City, Utah and Macomb, Michigan. ``` ``` Pete’s aerospace leadership career spans 20 years. Prior to joining TRIUMPH in 2019, Pete served as VP Sales & Marketing for AeroVision International, a privately-owned aircraft, engine, and component trading business. Pete also spent 12 years with United Technologies in multiple General Manager roles for Pratt & Whitney Canada and Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines, overseeing both MRO and OEM manufacturing operations. ``` ``` Pete holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Rio Grande and Executive MBA from Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business.
Natasha Trudeau - President Actuation Products & Services
Natasha leads 4 sites in the US and 2 in Deeside / IOM dedicated to the design, manufacture, test and support of aerospace hydraulic systems and components. As the APS P&L Leader, Natasha is responsible for APS financial and operational performance, product and customer support, as well as development of new proprietary products and technologies. ``` ``` Natasha most recently served as the General Manager of Actuation Products & Services Yakima for the last two and half years, stabilizing and then steadily improving the site’s operational efficiency, supply chain performance and profitability. ``` ``` Natasha started her career in aerospace in 2013 at GE Aviation. Before her jump to the aerospace industry, she worked in national and international security. ``` ``` Natasha received her BA degree from the University of Washington and her MBA from American Graduate University. She also has a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. ``` ``` Natasha is involved in her local community and serves on several boards.
Justin Wolfanger - President Systems, Electronics & Controls
Justin Wolfanger is the President for TRIUMPH Systems, Electronics and Controls (SEC). He is responsible for the Profit and Loss for SEC supporting three (3) sites in Forest, Ohio, Windsor, Connecticut, and West Hartford, Connecticut. SEC products include engine controls, environmental controls, heat exchangers, and actuation systems for military and commercial aircraft. ``` ``` In 2012, Justin joined TRIUMPH in Program Management where his focus was managing a major OEM relationship for the West Hartford site. Justin has held increasing roles of responsibilities in Business Development, Program Management, Contracts & Contracts Administration. ``` ``` Prior to TRIUMPH, Justin has twelve years of aerospace and defense engineering, project management, and integrated product team lead experience from Sikorsky Aircraft. He began his career as an Avionics & Flight Test Engineer on the UH-60 Black Hawk program including numerous international models with the responsibility for in-country sales, design, and delivery to the customer. Justin holds a US patent #9,803,958 for a weapons store’s processor panel for aircraft. ``` ``` Justin received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University New Haven. He completed his Dual MBA in Management and Marketing and holds a Master of Science in organizational leadership from the Quinnipiac University School of Business.