DONALD B. LOWNDS, JR.

**** ********** *****

Tega Cay, SC 29708

Cell: 803-***-****

ad3rxd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over thirty years of International and National Experience in both Corporate and Divisional Aerospace and Defense environments; a valuable and diverse background gained through Executive and Management positions in areas such as International Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Purchasing and Manufacturing. Skilled at dealing with U.S. and Foreign Senior Level Executives and Government/Military Officials, both in a technical or business setting. Strong relationships established at most Commercial, Military and Regional aircraft operators worldwide. SKILLS

• Controlling budgets in excess of $20M

• Negotiating Contractual Agreements for

price, delivery and quality.

• Preparing and Advising on Legal

Documents and Decisions (Military and

Commercial).

• Utilizing multiple software applications

and analysis tools.

• Developing Sales Plans and Business

Forecasts.

• Interacting with Senior Level Executives.

• Managing multiple activities and groups of

individuals worldwide.

• Communicating effectively.

• Working independently and traveling

nationally and internationally for indefinite

periods.

EXPERIENCE

DAHER AEROSPACE, Paris, Toulouse, Morocco, Mexico (Remote Office Charlotte NC Metro) 9/22 to Present

Business Development Executive, Americas

Manage all aspects of Business Management relating to advanced Aircraft Structures, both Metallic and Composite. Key Customers encompass Boeing, Gulfstream, Honeywell, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for structures, both external and internal to Engine Components related to Plenums and associated components. Some management of European customers was recently added to responsibilities due to unexpected growth.

TECHNETICS Group, an Enpro Company (Daytona Beach FL) Remote Office, Rock Hill, SC

6/19 – 9/22

Aerospace Market Manager

Responsible for the Management and Growth of Aerospace Markets for a world leader in the design, production and application of high precision sealing products incorporating Edge Welded Metal Bellows and Accumulators. While focus is primarily directed to Aerospace and Defense, some additional accounts encompassing Oil and Gas and Medical are included. LANTAL

Langenthal Switzerland/Winston Salem, NC/Rock Hill, SC 2/17 – 6/19

Director Markets - Americas

Working remotely and reporting to the Corporate Headquarters in Switzerland, responsible for the revenue management and growth in the North, Central and South American Regions. Management and promotion of company services and products thru a Team of Business Development Managers and staff. Primary markets are Aircraft and Seat manufacturers (Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer) and aircraft operators in the Americas (All Commercial, Regional Airline Operators), though there is some overlap in other regions.

SPRINGFIELD MANUFACTURING, LLC

Clover, SC

1/16 – 2/17

Manager, Business Development

Responsible for the development of programs related to Value Added Services supporting Aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbine and the Power Generation Industries. Support programs range from Abrasive Waterjet, EDM Fast Hole Drilling and Laser Fusion to traditional Milling and Grinding. Customers include GE, Pratt and Whitney, UTAS, Siemens, Solar Turbines and numerous tertiary customers involved in the development of Gas Turbine Technologies. CAROLINA AVIATION CONSULTING, INC.

Fort Mill, SC

10/13 – 1/16

Aviation Consultant

Owner of an Aviation Consulting company offering services such as Repair Management Programs, Provisioning and Spares Sales, Contract Negotiation, Proposal Evaluation and Logistics Support. Carolina Aviation Consulting offers solutions based upon 30 years experience in areas such as Engineering, Purchasing, Legal, Production Control and Sales and Marketing and knowledge gained with companies such as United Technologies, Goodrich, AAR, Fokker and multiple third-party repair facilities.

FOKKER SERVICES, INC.

Atlanta, GA (Fort Mill, SC)

4/10 – 10/13

Director, Regional Sales (North America/South America and Caribbean)

(Operating from a remote office) Responsible for the Business Development objectives of a major aerospace corporation known as both an OEM and third-party MRO Provider. Platforms supported range from turbo prop and regional jets to commercial aircraft. Typically Repair, Spares or Provisioning Programs are custom designed to meet Operator requirements. Very experienced in developing Flight Hour (FH), Fixed Price, Time and Materials Agreements. Spare sales, Aircraft Modifications and training are additional responsibilities of the role.

KAMAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION

Bloomfield, CT

4/09 – 4/10

Senior Manager, Subcontract Business Development

Responsible for the development and execution of strategic and tactical plans for the Helicopter Division’s subcontract business objectives in the Aerospace and Defense Industry. The new Business Development, while focused on existing areas of expertise in; Erosion Protection, Composites, Metal to Metal Bonding, Mechanical Assembly and Aircraft Assembly and Integration, also includes new technology and products.

GOODRICH CORPORATION

Charlotte, NC (Fort Mill, SC)

5/05 – 4/09

Manager, Business Development – Army and National Guard Programs Additional Progressive Positions held within Goodrich: Manager, Business Development – Europe, Middle East and Africa and Manager, Business Development, Central US and Foreign Military

(Operating from a Remote Office) Responsible for the new Business Development of Programs within the US Army, National Guard and Special Operations Forces. Products of focus are related to all Rotor Craft products and services offered by Goodrich and include Hoist and Winch, Deicing, Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS), Fuel System and Control and Power components. Previous product focus covered Commercial and Regional aircraft platforms.

PIEDMONT AVIATION COMPONENT SERVICES,

Winston-Salem, NC (Fort Mill, SC)

1/04 – 5/05

Sales Manager, Auxiliary Power Units (APU)/Propeller Systems

(Operating from a Remote Office) Responsible for the International Sales and Marketing Management of Propeller and APU Systems for a U.S. based MRO Facility. Was the Sales and Technical point of contact for all customers and established appropriate documentation, budgets and any International Certifications for the Overhaul and Repair of complex aerospace components either sent to our facilities in the U.S. or repaired at other facilities. Additionally, responsible for the management of Agents/Representatives in Europe, Canada and Asia and their respective Sales and Marketing plans, pricing and activities as they relate to their various cultures and customers.

PACIFIC PROPELLER, INC.

Kent, WA (Fort Mill, SC)

9/00 – 1/04

Manager, International Sales

Operating from a Remote Office, responsible for the management and growth of Military and Commercial sales within Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Caribbean (some select customers in the U.S.), for a leading edge, aerospace overhaul and repair company. I

INFO AVENUE, LLC

Fort Mill, SC

10/99 – 9/00

Manager, Operations and Administration ((NON-AEROSPACE ROLE) Additional Positions held with this employer: National Sales Manager Responsible for the direct management of the Customer Service, Facilities and Administration Departments and the overall effectiveness and efficiency associated with the Sales, Engineering, I.S., and Project Administration Departments. Responsible for the management and growth of all sales activities associated with a Tier 1 Internet Service Provider, having approximately 250,000 users in 17 States. I was promoted after (4) months to this position.

HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND - UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP. (Now COLLINS AEROSPACE)

Multiple Locations (Windsor Locks, CT)

10/84 - 6/99

Field Support Manager

Additional Progressive Positions held with this employer: Manager, Sales and Marketing; Field Service Engineer; Intellectual Property Administrator; Senior Buyer; Vendor Tooling Administrator; Material Control Coordinator; Assembler Tester, Control Systems Final role as FSM was based at the OEM (Bombardier/DeHavilland Headquarters in Toronto, CA), managed all Sales, Engineering, Business, Logistics and Quality issues that arose with the OEM and assigned Airlines in the United States and Canada. I interacted with senior level executives from both Industry and Government agencies daily.

MILITARY

Connecticut Army National Guard, Windsor Locks, CT, Honorable Discharge 1991-1993 Connecticut Army Reserve, Enfield, CT, Honorable Discharge 1983-1984 United States Army, Federal Republic of Germany, Honorable Discharge 1981-1983

(Top Secret Clearance)

EDUCATION

BS, Business Administration – 5 Classes short of Completion Regents College, Albany, NY

Trinity College, Ongoing Education towards BS

Hartford, CT

AS, Business Administration, Graduated with Honors Asnuntuck College, Enfield, CT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SEMINARS

Government Property Seminar for Purchasing Export Licensing Controls Seminar Antitrust Overview Industrial Processes Seminar Protection of Trademarks Seminar Attorney-Client Privilege MIT Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights European Patent Office Practice Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Contracts and Other Legal Jeopardy’s Seminar UTC Purchasing Negotiations Skills Export Controls: Comm. Products Advanced Procedure Writing Workshop Insider Trading: Avoiding Risks Gifts and Gratuities Managing for Continuous Improvement Resolving Conflicts of Interest Careful Communication Doing Business in China Seminar Business Code of Conduct Recognizing Conflicts of Interest REFERENCES

Mr. Tom Ferrell, President/CEO Aero8 Aviation

(C) 336-***-**** (H) 336-***-****

Mr. Tim Komberec, President/CEO, Empire Airlines & Empire Aerospace

(C) 208-***-**** (O) 208-***-****

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