Hi, I’m
Randy Ball
Ozark,US
Summary
Dynamic senior executive in the Aerospace and Defense sector, dedicated to servant leadership and prioritizing team needs. A strong personal credo of faith, family, and football reflects core values that drive professional and personal interactions. Proven track record in streamlining operations, enhancing profitability, and maximizing market penetration underscores a commitment to results. Focused on leveraging extensive leadership training to mentor employees and foster growth within the organization while promoting a culture of operational excellence and market expansion.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ozark Aeroworks
President
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- OEM and MRO shop for multiple helicopter engines.
- Hired as Vice President/General Manager and promoted to President in 5 months
- Grew EBITDA from 8% to 22%, generating $10M of EBITDA in year one from break-even
- Created and standardized business metrics around productivity and operational excellence
- Standardized leadership team to a structured aerospace reporting group
- Implemented BI tools to automate standard metrics
- Led multiple automation events to modernize manufacturing practices
- Full P&L responsibilities for all functional areas of the company reporting to the CEO.
Tribus Aerospace
Chief Executive Officer
01.2022 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Private Equity-backed manufacturer of precision-machined parts for Aerospace, Defense and Space customers.
- Selected as CEO with full accountability for three aerospace and defense sites across MI, CA and OH.
- Grew EBITDA 5x in the first two years from a net loss to $5m in EBITDA at the end of year one
- Created and standardized business metrics across all three sites to a common reporting structure
- Grew Corporate and Site leadership team to maximize support and limit unnecessary expenses
- Implemented BI tools to automate standard metrics
- Led multiple automation events to modernize manufacturing practices
- Worked with the Business Development team to grow multiple new customers across multiple diverse markets within Aerospace, Defense, Space, Medical, and select industrial manufacturing.
H-D Advance Manufacturing
President | Vice President, Aerospace and Defense
01.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Industry-leading, Private Equity backed manufacturer of precision-engineered parts for aerospace customers. Promoted to President position with accountability for overseeing all departments and managing P&L for three aerospace and defense sites across CA and OH.
- Maximized profitability for a $30M portfolio while owning results for business development for the entire aerospace and defense group.
- Produced $1.5M in cost savings through Process Improvements, Automation, consolidation of multiple manufacturing sites, enhancing synergies and minimizing redundancies.
- Successfully turned around the operation to elevate performance metrics across the board; more than doubled OTD rate from 47% to 98%.
- Generated a 50% reduction in cut scrap and a $500K cut in expedite fees through an improved focus on production precision and throughput.
Heroux Devtek | APPH
General Manager
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Top-three global designer and producer of landing gear, actuation systems, and other aerospace components. Directed operations of the Wichita facility handling manufacturing, repair, and overhaul activities for hydraulic systems and components.
- Managed contributions of 50+ cross-functional team members delivering $17M in annual sales.
- Negotiated 32% reduction in ground shipping contracts, including with FedEx.
- Leveraged lean manufacturing tools (Kanban, POU, Cellular Manufacturing) to reduce cycle times while improving throughput, reducing the time requirements by one week.
Omni Aerospace
Vice President | General Manager
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Established aerospace manufacturer and aircraft parts supplier. Engaged senior managers in implementing strategic plans supporting three critical value streams: machined parts and assemblies, electrical assembly, and parts distribution.
- Promoted cost savings opportunities while tracking P&L results across value streams.
- Produced 15% increase in sales during tenure while simultaneously slashing operating expenses by 12%.
Senior Aerospace Composites
Director of Operations, Business Development, & Supply Chain
01.2010 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Supplier and manufacturer of composite parts and assemblies for aerospace applications. Steered strategic planning, sales forecasting, supply chain operations, new business development, and customer services.
- Delivered $3M in new business in under one year through aggressive business development action.
- Spurred a 15-point improvement in productivity and increased efficiency to 97%.
- Introduced a new estimating tracking system, risk mitigation and disaster recovery plans, and supplier rating and tracking system.
- Minimized waste to achieve a scrap rate of less than 2%, down from 9.5% of sales.
Education
Friends University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Skills
- Organizational strategy development
- Tactical implementation
- Resource allocation
- Staff management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Vendor sourcing and negotiations
- Leadership team building
- Decision-making
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Textron Six Sigma
- Lean Implementation Specialist University of Tennessee
- Ordained Pastor Antioch Christian Church
Interests
Faith, Family, Football
Timeline
President
Ozark Aeroworks
01.2025 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Tribus Aerospace
01.2022 - 01.2025
President | Vice President, Aerospace and Defense
H-D Advance Manufacturing
01.2020 - 01.2022
General Manager
Heroux Devtek | APPH
01.2017 - 01.2020
Vice President | General Manager
Omni Aerospace
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director of Operations, Business Development, & Supply Chain
Senior Aerospace Composites
01.2010 - 01.2015
Friends University
Bachelor of Business Administration