Chad Gallentine serves as Vice President, Global Hardware for FDH Aero, reporting into CEO – Scott Tucker.

In his role, Chad serves as a key leader for all global hardware initiatives, overseeing strategic customer relationships, business development, and all commercial and distribution operations in the segment.

Before joining FDH Aero, Chad spent a decade in various senior leadership positions in the aerospace and defense industries. Most recently, he served for three years as Executive Vice President at Consolidated Precision Products, a $1B manufacturer of aerospace structural and engine castings. There, he oversaw six manufacturing locations in California and Mexico and eventually led all global commercial operations. Prior to that, Chad spent five years with Wesco Aircraft as Vice President and General Manager for all commercial and distribution operations in the western half of the US and Mexico.

Chad’s extensive background in leading commercial and manufacturing operations will broaden our reach and expand the breadth and depth of offerings to our hardware customers. Chad earned an MBA in Managerial Finance and Management Strategy, from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Dartmouth College.