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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, CONTROLLER

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

Since the founding of AHW, Krista has been instrumental in establishing business processes vital to support AHW’s rapid growth. Her accomplishments include the development and implementation of quality control procedures specific to ISO 9001 certification and the creation of the AHW website. Krista graduated from California State University Long Beach in 2007 with a triple major in Business Marketing, Management, and Operations Management and plans to return to school for her MBA in 2010. Her most recent endeavors are to expand the product lines and services offered by AHW including airline decals, tool repair services, and inventory management programs. 

Email: kioffrida@ahw-global.com


CHRIS VAUGHN, QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

While concurrently working towards an engineering degree, Chris joined the team at AHW as Quality Control Manager in the beginning of 2008. His experience and invaluable mechanical skills contribute to his abilities as Quality Control 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


HEATHER TELLEZ, SALES ASSISTANT

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 Assistant. 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, ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

AHW’s newest edition to the accounting department is Jamie DiMeo. She started as a sales associate and soon was promoted to assisting the Controller with Account's Receivable and Account's Payable. She handles the daily activities of invoice reconciliation, cash receipts, collecting and other miscellaneous accounting functions to obtain financial data for the use in maintaining accounting records. She is currently finishing up her degree in Business Administration.
Email: jdimeo@ahw-global.com


Welcome to AHW!

Product Groups

  • Aviation Hardware
  • - Self-Locking Nuts
  • - Blind Rivets
  • - Inserts
  • - Screws & Bolts
  • - Washers
  • - More...
  • Decals & Markings
  • Installation Tools
  • Drill Bits

Services Available

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