About Us

Values

We will not sacrifice our integrity to achieve business objectives. Our core values will drive our every-day behavior.

• Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Customer Satisfaction is our ultimate metric.
• Accountability breeds trust, corrects mistakes, and adds value.
• Teamwork & Collaboration differentiates us from our competition.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement ensures a bright future.
• Quality is the cornerstone of our success.

Leadership

Accurus Aerospace Corporation’s senior management team members each possess extensive industry experience. We share a common vision for building our business by serving our customers, employees, and other stakeholders. We are supported by a talented team of associates who share our commitment to excellence.

Robert A. Kirkpatrick
President & CEO, Accurus Aerospace
Robert Kirkpatrick was named President and CEO in 2017, having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since joining Accurus in 2014. Mr. Kirkpatrick was responsible for managing the integration of early acquisitions, including Accurus Aerospace Athens, Accurus Aerospace Kent, J&M Machine, and Accurus Aerospace Wichita, and more recently for the acquisition and integration of Ferra Aerospace in 2022.

Prior to joining Accurus, Mr. Kirkpatrick served as Senior Vice President of Airframe Products for Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products based in Portland, OR. In that role, he was responsible for managing multiple operating locations, supporting M&A activity, and integrating new acquisitions and separate functional units. Mr. Kirkpatrick previously held senior positions at Primus International Inc. and Walden’s Machine, Inc. Mr. Kirkpatrick received his BBA in Accounting and Finance from Northeastern Oklahoma State University and his MBA from the University of Tulsa in 2002. A former college athlete, Mr. Kirkpatrick has volunteered as a football coach for many years and remains an active supporter of youth sports in his community.

Ashley Marks
Chief Financial Officer

Ashley Marks joined Accurus in 2023 as the Chief Financial Officer. Her experience spans finance, accounting, and executive leadership roles across aerospace and other industries in the United States and Australia. Just prior to joining Accurus, Ms. Marks led small to mid-sized companies through transitionary periods. Prior to that, Ms. Marks spent close to 10 years working across various Raytheon Technologies companies including Sikorsky, Otis Elevators, and Collins Aerospace. In her early career, Ms. Marks worked in public accounting for KPMG in the United States and in Australia where she held key roles in audit, transaction services and financial management. Ms. Marks received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Ms. Marks has served as an executive sponsor for various women’s leadership and inclusivity network initiatives and has a passion for developing people.

Aaron Thompson
Executive Vice President, Accurus Aerospace and President, Ferra International
Aaron Thompson was named President of Ferra International following the acquisition of Ferra Aerospace in 2022. Previously the Managing Director of Ferra Engineering, Aaron led a cross-discipline team supporting various customers including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Thales. Aaron, along with his team, have successfully secured and executed contracts on several strategic defence platforms. Aaron’s career began in the Australian Army; where he saw operational service in East Timor.  Aaron holds an Executive Master of Business (Complex Program Leadership) from Queensland University of Technology and is a past President of the Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) Queensland chapter. He is a frequent guest speaker at conferences for the aerospace and defense industry.

Tyson Toews
Chief Operating Officer, US Operations

Tyson Toews was named Chief Operating Officer in 2023. Mr. Toews has been instrumental in Accurus Aerospace Tulsa’s rapid growth and success since 2014, and has held responsibility for business development, estimating, program management, contracts, and supply chain activities across the organization during his tenure. Prior to joining Accurus, Mr. Toews was Director of Business Operations at Precision Castparts Corporation (Walden’s Division) and held leadership roles at Primus International Inc.

Mr. Toews received his BS in Business Management and Marketing from John Brown University and his MBA from Oklahoma State University. While at Primus, Mr. Toews completed the Executive Development and Supply Chain Development Programs. Mr. Toews is a champion for our early career development and apprenticeship programs, encouraging internship and rotational opportunities across locations. He is a talented musician and a sports enthusiast, committing his free time to his local church and competitive youth sports.

David Rogers
Chief Operating Officer, International Operations

Previously the Chief Financial Officer for Ferra Engineering, David transitioned to his operating role in 2023 after the acquisition by Accurus Aerospace. David completed an executive MBA from Imperial College Business School in 2020 and is a Chartered Accountant and Tax Advisor in Australia. Prior to joining Ferra in 2017, David served as a Partner at a London based Accounting and Professional Services firm where he specialized in providing support to clients with specific cross-border international requirements.

Michelle Fuller
Vice President, Human Resources

Michelle Fuller joined Accurus as the Vice President of Human Resources in 2022. Immediately prior to joining Accurus, she served as the Director of HR Operations for NGL Energy Partners, a midstream oil & gas company based in Tulsa, OK. Prior to that, Ms. Fuller led HR Operations for one of the largest building materials distributors in the United States. Previously, she held key HR Leadership roles for global manufacturers in the oil & gas industry, including Gardner Denver, SPX Corporation, and Sulzer Chemtech where she was the Director of HR for North & South America Operations for almost ten years. Ms. Fuller received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management from Oklahoma State University in 1992 and in 2009 completed the Darrow-Messner Executive Leadership Development Program. Ms. Fuller has been certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources since 1999 and serves as the Professional Development chair for the Tulsa Area HR Association. Ms. Fuller is an active community volunteer, serving on alumni and non-profit boards, and has held a variety of officer roles for those organizations.

Philip Schifano
Vice President, Information Technology and Compliance

Philip Schifano was named the Vice-President of Information Technology and Compliance for Accurus Aerospace Corporation in 2022. Mr. Schifano first joined the legacy McCann Aerospace business in 2005 and progressed through IT leadership roles prior to the acquisition by Accurus in 2014. As his responsibilities grew, Mr. Schifano assumed responsibility for corporate business systems and spent two years as the Plant Controller for Accurus Aerospace Athens before returning to IT leadership. Mr. Schifano received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia in 2005. Mr. Schifano is a subject matter expert on key compliance initiatives including CMMC and ITAR. His curiosity and passion for technology utilization are integral to implementing process improvements and managing compliance projects at Accurus.

Larry Loudamy
Vice President, Supply Chain & Contracts
Larry Loudamy joined Accurus in 2019 and was responsible for Program Management – New Programs before moving into a Corporate Supply Chain and Contracts role. Mr. Loudamy has more than 45 years of experience in the aerospace industry with Tier 1 and 2 companies including Vought Aircraft, Primus International, PCC Aerostructures, and Omada International. He has experience with managing domestic and international suppliers in commodities such as major assemblies, machined and fabricated parts, raw materials, hardware, and supplies. Previous roles have included executive positions in Supply Chain, Program Management, Business Development, and Contracts. He received his BBA in Business Management from the University of Texas at Arlington and became a Certified Purchasing Manager in January 2000.

Jeremy Miller
Vice President & General Manager, Accurus Wichita

Jeremy Miller was named Vice President and General Manager for Accurus Aerospace Wichita in 2022. A graduate of Pensacola Christian College, Jeremy began his career in Aerospace in 2004 as a Quality Inspector for Precise Machining and Manufacturing (now Accurus Aerospace Tulsa). Jeremy also served as the Quality Systems Specialist before being promoted to Quality Manager at Precise in 2011. He held similar titles at Logan Kline Tools and PCC Aerostructures. In 2016 he rejoined Accurus Aerospace Tulsa, where he served as the Director of Programs and Final Operations, and as the Director of Business Operations until his promotion and relocation to Wichita.

Jerry Cook
Vice President & General Manager, Ferra USA

Jerry Cook joined Ferra USA as Vice President & General Manager in January 2018. He has more than 35 years of experience in the global aerospace & defense industry. Prior to joining Ferra, Jerry worked for a major aerospace company providing components and major sub-assemblies for the F-35 and F/A18. Notably during his time there, he led the growth from simply providing complex machining structural components to providing complex assembly as well. Jerry is responsible for leading Ferra’s major domestic expansions and growth in defense programs and new sectors.

Steve Pulliam
Vice President & General Manager, Accurus Athens

As a manufacturing industry veteran with more than 30 years in the aerospace and automotive sectors. Mr. Pulliam joined Accurus Aerospace Athens from GKN Aerospace, where he served as Vice President of Operations and General Manager, overseeing the site selection and operational startup of the GKN state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, SC.  Previously, Mr. Pulliam worked in leadership roles for Federal Mogul, Delphi and General Motors. Mr. Pulliam earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Accounting from Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio. He is also a graduate of the University of North Carolina Keenan Flagler Executive Development Program.

Cory Welscher
Vice President & General Manager, Accurus Tulsa

Cory Welscher has held several leadership positions in Engineering, Program Management, & Business Operations within the aerospace manufacturing industry. Immediately prior to joining Accurus, Mr. Welscher was Vice President and General Manager of Walden’s Machine and OMADA International (formally known as Profab), where he successfully drove rapid improvements in a short time. Mr. Welscher has demonstrated a reputation for leading organizations to improve financial results through goal setting, teamwork, and accountability from the top down. Mr. Welscher received his AS in design technology from Rochester Community College and his BS in business management from the University of Phoenix.

Customers

At Accurus Aerospace Corporation we serve some of the best-known industry leaders.