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FRANK IOFFRIDA, CEO/PRESIDENT

After extensive study in chemical engineering and materials science, Frank Ioffrida started his career working hands-on in the aerospace industry. It was in design and development at Rockwell International and Eaton Corporation that Frank came to understand the needs of his customers first hand. As COO of MEG Tech in 1991 he used that knowledge to successfully expand into a variety of new markets, growing the company from $300,000 to $6 million in just six years. In June of 2002 Frank founded AHW with a vision to bring a higher level of service and reliability to the aircraft hardware industry. As CEO, Frank remains committed and personally involved in building successful relationships by working closely with the AHW sales staff and each individual client.
Email: fioffrida@ahw-global.com

LINDSAY VAUGHN, OPERATIONS MANAGER

Upon graduation from California State University of Long Beach at the end of 2006, Lindsay was promoted to the position of Operations Manager at AHW. She manages the daily operations of the business and develops, implements, and maintains specific quality control procedures as Management Representative for ISO, assuring the highest standards for quality service and product reliability. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on Management, Lindsay also oversees Aircraft Hardware West’s Human Resources Department.
Email: lvaughn@ahw-global.com

NICOLE FAULKNER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Nicole upgraded and retooled all the financial processes at AHW. In so doing she provided the financial infrastructure to support AHW's rapid growth during its first three years of operation. She even set up the initial business processes, including general ledger and chart of accounts. Today Nicole manages all the financial activities, oversees the daily accounting duties, and consults on planning and growth opportunities.  She’s also in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance.
Email: nfaulkner@ahw-global.com

KRISTA IOFFRIDA, SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

Email: kioffrida@ahw-global.com

CHRIS VAUGHN, QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

While concurrently working towards an engineering degree, Chris joined the team at AHW as Quality Assurance Manager in the beginning of 2008. His experience and invaluable mechanical skills contribute to his abilities as Quality Assurance Manager. Chris works together with the Operations Manager to continually improve and maintain specific quality control procedures, providing the highest level of quality to AHW’s customers.
Email: cvaughn@ahw-global.com

CHANTHOEUN MUON, WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Muon came to AHW with experience in the shipping/receiving industry, which has proven to be a great asset to AHW.  Muon's experience and attention to detail quickly moved him to the position of Warehouse Supervisor.  Rising quickly, in a very brief year and a half, he was promoted to Warehouse Manager.  Muon plays an instrumental role in the daily operations of shipping and receiving, inventory management and also the training of incoming employees.
Email: cmuon@ahw-global.com

TODD GOETZ, SALES ASSOCIATE

After graduating from Menlo College in 2006, Todd joined the team at AHW with the goal to quickly progress his career into sales. In order to increase his knowledge of the aircraft industry, Todd started working as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk. This proved to be an invaluable step to sales as Todd quickly expanded his knowledge of all the angles of the aircraft & commercial hardware industry. In 2007, Todd became a valuable asset to the sales department as a friendly sales representative to our general aviation and commercial customers.
Email: tgoetz@ahw-global.com

PAT SANCHEZ, SALES ASSOCIATE

Pat Sanchez is the newest Sales Associate at AHW. She spent 16 years in the commercial fastener industry and spent the last 20+ years in customer service and inside sales. She is new to Aircraft and Mil Spec sales but her experience in the commercial industry has excelled her into the aerospace world. Her excellent customer service skills have proved to be a great asset to AHW. Pat handles all ILS sales and helps manage large customer accounts such as the Department of Defense. She enjoys working closely with customers and co-workers and always brings a smile to whomever she’s around.
Email: psanchez@ahw-global.com

MARK PIATELLI, SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Mark joined AHW in 2009 and is quickly bringing his organizational and creative skills to good use as a Sales and Marketing Associate. Focusing mainly on Government sales, he is overseeing the daily processing and order fulfillment for all Government contracts. His attention to detail and quality control have been instrumental in putting AHW on track in 2009 for a record year in earnings in Government sales. After receiving a Bachelors Degree from Yale University, Mark got a Masters in Fine Arts from California State University of Long Beach in 2006. He also assists in the design and maintenance of our website, contributing monthly news articles and promoting special events.
Email: mpiatelli@ahw-global.com

HEATHER TELLEZ, SALES ASSOCIATE

Heather was a stay at home mother of three for over 17 years before she joined the AHW team. She began working at AHW as a part-time office assistant in 2008 and with great enthusiasm towards her job she quickly moved up to Sales Associate. Her accomplishments include helping support a newly acquired contract with C&D Aerospace, which has now become one of AHW's largest account. Today she manages all the C&D Aerospace transactions and provides invaluable assistance by handling all the customer follow-ups and customer service issues. 
Email: htellez@ahw-global.com

JAMIE DIMEO, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPRESENTATIVE

Jamie DiMeo is now our Accounts Payable Representative, a position established in 2010 to meet the increasing responsibilities of our accounts payable department. Her main responsibilities include paying invoices, bank reconciliation, while assisting in month end and other miscellaneous accounting functions.  Jamie is a proven and valuable member of the AHW team who began her work in sales, as a Sales Associate.  She rose quickly to a position assisting the Controller with Account's Receivable and Account's Payable. Jamie's wealth of knowledge and experience is perfectly suited for the growing demands of this new position  She is currently finishing up her degree in Business Administration.

Email: jdimeo@ahw-global.com

MARY TODD, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPRESENTATIVE

AHW’s newest addition to the accounting department is Mary Todd. Prior to her current position here at AHW, Mary has had over ten years of accounting and customer service experience. Her experience brings great attention to detail and the exceptional customer service we strive for. She handles all the daily duties in Account's Receivable which include invoice inquiries, collecting, cash receipts and other various aspects of accounts receivable.
Email: mtodd@ahw-global.com