Aero Hardware: Fasteners, Bearings, and More for Aircraft

Matt Lacki

President, FDH Hardware

Matt Lacki

President, FDH Hardware

Matt Lacki serves as President, FDH Hardware.

He reports to Chief Executive Officer, Ian Walsh.

Prior to joining FDH Aero, Matt was a partner at Huron Capital, where he spent six years focused on middle-market investing in the consumer products, manufacturing, and business services sectors. Before his tenure at Huron, Matt spent two years at Goldman Sachs & Co. as an associate in leveraged finance.

Earlier, Matt served in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Captain. While in the army, Matt served as an infantry officer in the 3rd Infantry Division and 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

Matt graduated magna cum laude from Albion College with a BA in Mathematics & Economics. He would then go on to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Fred Short

Chief Growth Officer, FDH Hardware

Fred Short

Chief Growth Officer, FDH Hardware

Fred Short serves as Chief Growth Officer, FDH Hardware.

He reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

Prior to FDH Aero, Fred held several senior sales leadership roles within Wesco Aircraft, including Vice President of Global Business Development, Vice President Sales Americas and Vice President Sales EMEA. During his time with Wesco, the business grew from a $135M, primarily Hardware Distribution business, to a $1.6B multi-commodity product and logistics service company.

Before his tenure at Wesco, Fred worked for Ford Aerospace, a manufacturer based in his native England, UK. With over 30 years of experience in working within the Aerospace and Defense, logistics and supply chain industry, Fred has built significant relationships with all major Aerospace and Defense companies and the manufacturing base that supports the industry.

Fred was educated at Northumbria University and South Tyneside Technical College and earned an HND in Mechanical Engineering.

Fred is a keen sportsman, and in his youth, he represented England Rugby at International level. He has also played representative rugby at the senior level, playing in the national leagues with West Hartlepool and Newcastle Gosforth. Fred still enjoys keeping fit with trail running, and mountain biking rear-round, thanks to the inviting Californian climate.

Rick Ferguson

Executive Vice President, AIAP

Rick Ferguson

Executive Vice President, AIAP

Rick Ferguson serves as Executive Vice President for Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP), an FDH Aero Company.

In his role, Rick leads all global sales operations for AIAP, a full-line aerospace fastener and equipment supplier specializing in high-strength structural nuts, bolts, and highly engineered products. He is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding customer relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to both commercial and military OEM airframe manufacturers. He reports to the President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

Rick plays a pivotal role in supporting AIAP’s mission to serve over 1,200 customers worldwide through VMI, LTA, and ad-hoc programs. With a deep understanding of aerospace fastener distribution and customer needs, Rick brings strategic vision and leadership to one of FDH Aero’s fastest-growing platforms.

Erin Waidelich

Vice President, Americas, FDH Hardware

Erin Waidelich

Vice President, Americas, FDH Hardware

Erin Waidelich serves as Vice President, Americas for FDH Hardware.

In her role, Erin leads all OEM commercial sales activities overseeing pipeline, maintaining and cultivating customer relationships, contract negotiations, and managing the inside sales team at the Center of Excellence, CA. She reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

Prior to her appointment as Vice President, Hardware Americas, Erin served as Vice President of Aircraft Fasteners International, an FDH company. Erin has spent 12 years at FDH, holding various roles in supply chain and sales. Before her tenure with FDH, she spent five years at McMaster-Carr in Sales Operations.

Erin is a strategic and results-driven leader, with over 17 years of Global Supply Chain Management experience and a proven track record of maximizing growth and profits. Erin will continue to expand the breadth and depth of offerings to our OEM customers.

Erin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of La Verne.

Cody (Shaojie) Ho

Managing Director, APAC

Cody (Shaojie) Ho

Managing Director, APAC

Cody (Shaojie) Ho serves as Managing Director, APAC for FDH Aero.

In his role, Cody leads overall strategic direction while maintaining full P&L accountability for the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities include supporting business development and partnership opportunities, ensuring strong governance and local compliance, and strengthening the company’s presence in the support of our regional customers. He reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

Prior to joining FDH Aero, Cody spent 11 years in senior leadership roles at Wesco Aircraft, in the Asia-Pacific region. Before his time at Wesco, Cody was a Purchasing Engineer at PCC.

Currently, Cody is finalizing his doctorate degree in Transaction Cost Economics. He has earned two master’s degrees, an MBA from The University of Hong Kong, and a Master of Science in Management Research from Kedge Business School. He has also earned a bachelor’s degree in Material Science and Engineering from Shanghai University.

Björn Anders

Managing Director, EMEA, FDH Hardware

Björn Anders

Managing Director, EMEA, FDH Hardware

Björn Anders serves as Managing Director, EMEA for FDH Hardware.

In his role, Björn leads overall strategic direction while maintaining full P&L accountability. His responsibilities include supporting business development and partnership opportunities, ensuring strong governance and local compliance, and strengthening the company’s presence in the support of our regional customers. He reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

Prior to joining FDH Aero, Björn spent 15 years at Incora (formerly Wesco Aircraft), leading regional sales, strategic accounts, product management, and corporate contracts, in Germany and France. During his tenure, he also served as General Manager for Incora’s German subsidiary and managed key restructuring initiatives. Before his time at Incora, Björn spent four years at Lisi Aerospace, where he served as Inside Sales & Contract Manager.

Björn earned a Diplom-Kaufmann (FH) from Hochschule Harz in Wernigerode, Germany.

Paul Rice

Group Managing Director, PDQ Airspares

Paul Rice

Group Managing Director, PDQ Airspares

In his role, Paul is responsible for overseeing all PDQ business including Sales, Operations, and Quality. He reports to Chief Executive Officer, Ian Walsh.

Prior to his appointment as Group Managing Director, Paul held the position of Vice President of Global Sales with PDQ.

Paul is a big picture thinker, collaborator, and true believer in the power of a team. This set of core ideals motivates and guides Paul in how he approaches leadership every single day. With 15 years of experience in the aerospace supply industry, and 30 combined years within the supply industry, he understands it takes a village and strives to make sure each employee within the organization adopts a similar mindset, understanding they play an integral role in the organization’s success.

Jinho Kim

Chief Financial Officer, FDH Hardware

Jinho Kim

Chief Financial Officer, FDH Hardware

Jinho Kim serves as Chief Financial Officer, FDH Hardware.

In his role, Jinho leads all financial functions for FDH Hardware, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability optimization. He partners closely with senior leadership to drive strategic financial initiatives, ensuring alignment with the division’s operational and growth objectives. He reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

With over 20 years of experience across retail, software, and manufacturing industries, Jinho has a proven track record of enhancing business integration and improving financial functions. His leadership has been instrumental in driving significant financial transformations, including implementing pricing models, optimizing ERP systems, and advancing financial processes through business intelligence tools. His expertise spans financial analysis, business modeling, acquisitions, and internal controls, positioning FDH Hardware for long-term success.

Before joining FDH Aero, Jinho held senior leadership roles at Novaria Group, where he served as Vice President of Operational Accounting and Finance and Vice President of Business Intelligence/Integration. During his tenure at Novaria, Jinho successfully integrated financial operations across multiple acquisitions, optimized profit margins, and led the deployment of a new ERP system. Jinho has also held leadership roles at Solera, Flex, and Unarco Material Handling, where he was responsible for strategic financial oversight and operational excellence across large, multi-site organizations.

Jinho holds an MBA in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting from California State University, East Bay.

Jason Lewis

Chief Operating Officer, FDH Hardware

Jason Lewis

Chief Operating Officer, FDH Hardware

Jason Lewis serves as Chief Operating Officer for FDH Hardware.

As Chief Operating Officer of FDH Hardware, Jason is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations and driving cross-functional efficiency across departments. He works closely with the leadership team to ensure operational alignment with strategic goals and supports continuous improvement initiatives across FDH Aero businesses. He reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

With 20+ years of quality and operations executive experience, Jason brings a wealth of operational knowledge to the team. Prior to FDH Aero, Jason spent 18 years at Boeing Global Services as Executive of Supply Chain Quality. There, he focused on streamlining operations to reduce operating costs and mutually improve profitability.

Formerly a committee member of both the FAA Suspected Unapproved Parts Committee and ASA Quality Assurance Committee, Jason currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Aviation Suppliers Association.

Jason graduated from The University of Miami with a BS in Engineering. He also earned an Airframe and Power Plant License from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, in Boston, MA.

Evan Lee

Vice President, HR Operations, FDH Hardware

Evan Lee

Vice President, HR Operations, FDH Hardware

Evan Lee serves as Vice President, HR Operations for FDH Hardware.

In this role, Evan leads the human resources strategy and operations across FDH Aero’s global hardware division. She is responsible for building scalable systems and processes, driving performance-focused HR programs, and enhancing the employee experience across a growing international footprint. She reports to Matt Lacki, President of FDH Hardware.

Since joining FDH Aero as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, Evan has played a pivotal role in advancing hiring strategies and partnering with leadership to develop high-performing teams. Her people-first approach, operational mindset, and deep understanding of the organization have made her an integral leader during a period of rapid growth and transformation.

Before joining FDH Aero, Evan held HR leadership and consulting roles across multiple industries. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Sales & Recruiting at Austin, Wyatt & Group, LLC in Plano, Texas. There, she led the development and execution of data-driven sales and recruitment strategies, launched new service lines aligned with market trends, and spearheaded process improvements that enhanced both client retention and operational efficiency.

Evan brings a thoughtful, business-aligned perspective to HR, with a focus on creating systems that support both people and performance. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University in Westchester, California.

Bob Loycano

Vice President, Supply Chain, FDH Hardware

Bob Loycano

Vice President, Supply Chain, FDH Hardware

Bob Loycano serves as Vice President, Supply Chain for FDH Hardware.

In his role, Bob is responsible for establishing the purchasing and planning strategies utilized by each of the FDH Aero businesses. He aggregates the collective’s purchasing synergies, enabling improved partnerships with suppliers. He reports to President of FDH Hardware, Matt Lacki.

Prior to joining FDH Aero, Bob spent seven years as Executive Director of Supply Chain at Wesco. After his time at Wesco, Bob spent 10 years as Vice President of Procurement at KLX Aerospace – three years of which were spent with Boeing Distribution Services, after its acquisition of KLX. During his tenure, Bob oversaw all global procurement, planning, sourcing, and technical support.

Bob’s experience extends well beyond aerospace distribution – starting his career as an engineer at General Electric Aircraft Engines. He then spent 18 years at Pratt & Whitney as a manufacturing & design engineer, and later, as Commodity Manager.

Bob graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Oxford University. He would go on to earn an MBA from the University of Connecticut.

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