Teamwork and Leadership. Almost every company touts its ability and expertise in these areas. But what distinguishes a company that truly exhibits an inherent dedication to teamwork and leadership is the face of its team and the quality of its leadership … its unrelenting commitment to accountability … and an abiding focus on its mission.
At Piper Aircraft, teamwork is more than flavor of the week. It is what we do. The men and women who design … develop … build … market … sell …and service our airplanes and their components are a true team marked by unqualified pride in the hand-built aircraft they produce every day.
Leading such a motivated team takes special qualities. It requires more than just a commitment to the business of aviation. It requires an enduring passion for aviation itself.
Kevin Gould
President/CEO
Kevin Gould, who was promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer in June of 2009, joined Piper in 2005 as Vice President, Operations. Since arriving at Piper, Gould has overhauled the company’s manufacturing operations to meet production schedule...
Jeff Barger
V.P. Manufacturing Operations
Jeff Barger joined Piper in 2005 as Corporate Controller before being appointed Senior Director of Piper Manufacturing. An accomplished executive with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results and increasing shareholder value...
Francis J. Harkins
V.P. General Counsel
Francis Harkins joined Piper in 2006 as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Previously he served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Utilicom Networks, LLC, a cable television, internet and...
Steve Johnston
V.P. Human Resource
Steve Johnston joined Piper in 2004 as Director, Human Resources (HR), and was appointed Vice President of HR in 2008. He has more than 25 years experience in HR in the service, biomedical, automotive, paper and general aviation industries...
Dr. Dennis D. Olcott
V.P. Engineering
Dennis D. Olcott joined Piper in 2007 and has since held various positions of increasing responsibility, including lead development responsibility for the PiperJet and other major product innovations. Olcott earned his B.S. and Ph.D. (1992)...
W. David Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
David Wilson joined Piper in 2009 as Chief Financial Officer, after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for PolyOne Corporation, a $2.7 billion leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions...
Derek Zimmerman
V.P. Supply Chain and Aftermarket Development
Derek Zimmerman joined Piper in 2006 as Senior Director, Supply Chain. His duties at Piper were expanded to include Production Control in 2007 and, as Senior Director, Aftermarket Part Sales and Information Technology, in 2009....