Doug Decker, FSME

President

Expertise: Large, Integrated, Bonded Structures | Composite Part Fabrication | Out of Autoclave Materials | Surface Prep

Internationally known expert with over 40-years of experience in the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite structures for a wide variety of applications related to significant DoD programs.

An SME Fellow and winner of the "Jud" Hall Award for Composites Manufacturing and currently holds four patents relating to liquid shimming processes and 3D woven preform forming.

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Mike Gerick

Senior Associate

Expertise: Material Science Engineering of Composite (Fiber & Resin) & Adhesive|Thermoset and Thermoplastic Materials. Development of Out of Autoclave Systems, Strategic Planning, Team Building, and Global Customer Support of Composite & Adhesive Material Systems

Recent expertise at the senior, management level as an Executive Key Account Director at Solvay Materials. Over 34-years of composite experience throughout the aerospace and defense industry. Highly diverse experience in strategic planning, supply chain management, material science, and team building having worked at LTV, Northrop Grumman, Cytec Engineered Materials, and Solvay Materials.

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Al Hiken

Senior Associate: SME

Expertise: Composite Part Fabrication | Elastomer Applications | Automation

Over 35-years of experience in the aerospace and defense industries.

A broad breadth of experience in senior positions at Northrop Grumman (composites), Rubbercraft (elastomers), and Kane Robotics (automation).

Hands-on experience in the design and manufacture of advanced composite structures and elastomer-based products for high-performance applications.

Manufacturing Team Leader - Fuselage Structure YF-23 Program
Team Leader for Composites Manufacturing F/A-18 E/F Program
Composites Center Manufacturing Manager
IPT Lead - F-35 Center Fuselage

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Gary Ostrowski

Senior Associate: SME

Expertise: Aircraft Survivability (Stealth Mfg. Processes) | Advanced Coatings | Radar Cross Section Improvement

Over 35-years of experience in the aerospace and defense industries.

Gary's experience focuses on advanced breakthrough designs and technologies, employing profound and practical state-of-the-art experience in:

Materials: Meta/nano, integral, parasitic
Manufacturing methods: Composites, metallic, ceramic, additive
Equipment: Robotic coatings application, bonding/adhesives, manufacturing, automation, multi-tier RCS measurement
Tooling: Fabrication and assembly, testing (lab, shop floor, RCS range); personnel environmental protection/safety, and facilities/site requirements definition.

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