Management

Jeremy Halford

Executive Vice President

Jeremy Halford is responsible for the oversite of the following Loar companies: Safe Flight Instrument, White Plains, NY; CAV Systems, Consett, UK, Applied Engineering and The Freeman Company Yankton, SD

Mr. Halford joined Loar in September 2025. Jeremy comes to Loar with a background leading global industrial manufacturing organizations in both the aerospace and automotive industries. His career spans more than two decades in various operational leadership and strategy roles at companies like Graftech, Arconic, Doncasters, Alcoa and General Motors.   Mr. Halfords background in operations management and track record of culture building are well suited Loar’s continued growth.

Jeremy earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute and MBA from Harvard University.

Ian Jackson

General Manager

Ian Jackson was appointed General Manager of CAV Systems in March 2024. As leader of the CAV team, Ian oversees all activities and is responsible for maximising outputs in line with CAV’s vision and objectives.

Previously employed as CAV’s Vice President of Operations, Ian initially joined the company in 2005 and has a strong background in production and engineering, gained over several years in a range of industries.

A former Coldstream Guard, Ian has championed the implementation of several continuous improvement initiatives and is a passionate supporter of apprenticeships.

Jeff Johnston

President

Jeff has over 40 years of experience in the aerospace industry across multiple functional disciplines. Jeff held senior leadership positions in tier one and tier two aerospace companies including Desser, Zodiac Aerospace, Honeywell, Boeing, and General Dynamics. He has extensive global experience including holding Board positions with foreign joint venture companies.

Jeff is a native of Los Angeles and holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from The Drucker Center at Claremont Graduate University. Jeff also earned a certificate in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management and is a certified Lean and Six Sigma blackbelt and a licensed pilot.

Jeff enjoys several activities with his family, including boating, fishing, skiing, and flying. He is active in his community and serves as a Board member and CFO for the Johnston Family Foundation, a non-profit 501c (3) organization dedicated to supporting medical research, youth organizations, and higher education.

Martin Nadol

President

Martin Nadol has more than 16 years of sales, program management, and engineering experience at SCHROTH Safety Products. Mr. Nadol studied mechanical engineering and business administration at the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany and at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has led SCHROTH as Presidentsince 2017 and, together with his passionate team, made SCHROTH a global leader in seatbelts, airbags and other occupant protection systems for customized applications in aerospace, defense, motorsports, and medical transport.

Dirkson R. Charles

CEO & Executive Co-Chairman
Founder

Dirkson R. Charles has been the CEO of Loar Group since its inception in January 2012.

Prior to his founding of the Loar Group, Mr. Charles was the executive vice president of McKechnie Aerospace, which he joined in the fall of 2007. At McKechnie he had responsibility for all aspects of financial operations for this multinational organization and was instrumental in all aspects of McKechnie’s financial and operational improvement. He founded Loar Group subsequent to the sale of McKechnie in December 2010.

Before joining McKechnie Aerospace, Mr. Charles held a similar position as executive vice president and chief financial officer with K&F Industries, a leading manufacturer of aviation wheels, brakes, fuel tanks and brake control systems that was acquired by Meggitt-USA in May 2007. In total, Mr. Charles had 17 years with K&F Industries, playing a key role in that company’s operational development as well as the successful IPO and subsequent sale to Meggitt. In addition, Mr. Charles was with Arthur Andersen and Company during the mid-1980s for five years where he supervised audit engagements and acquired expertise in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations.

Mr. Charles currently serves as the Chairman of Doncasters Group Limited, a position he has held since March of 2020. Mr. Charles also serves as a Director of Builders FirstSource, Inc. since June of 2022.

Mr. Charles holds an undergraduate degree in public accounting and a M.B.A. in finance from Pace University. He is a certified public accountant.

Brett Milgrim

Executive Co-Chairman

Brett Milgrim has been the Executive Co-Chairman of Loar Group since 2017.

From 1997 until his retirement in 2011, Mr. Milgrim was a Managing Director and Partner of JLL Partners (JLL), a New York-based private equity firm, where he was responsible for leading investments in JLL’s industrial vertical, including McKechnie Aerospace. Mr. Milgrim brings extensive experience in all areas of corporate finance and capital markets and his background involving the management of numerous aerospace and industrial companies is valuable in leading Loar’s overall corporate and acquisition strategies. Prior to joining JLL, Mr. Milgrim served in the Investment Banking department of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation, in the firm’s Los Angeles office.

Mr. Milgrim currently serves on the Board of Directors of Builders FirstSource, Inc. and formerly served on the boards of PGT Innovations, Inc. and Horizon Global Corporation. Mr. Milgrim holds a Masters of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s Degree from Emory University.

Glenn D'Alessandro

Chief Financial Officer

Glenn D’Alessandro joined Loar Group in February 2012 as the chief financial officer, with 21 years of prior experience in the aerospace industry. He is responsible for all Loar Group financial operations.

Prior to his employment at Loar Group, Mr. D’Alessandro was vice president and controller of McKechnie Aerospace, which he joined in January 2008. He was involved in all aspects of financial management, financial reporting and cash management until the sale of the company in December 2010.

Mr. D’Alessandro spent 17 years with K&F Industries in several financial roles, the latest as vice president and controller. He worked on numerous recapitalizations of the company and then oversaw a successful IPO as well as the subsequent sale of the company.

Mr. D’Alessandro is a certified public accountant and holds a degree in accounting.

Michael Manella

Vice President and General Counsel

Michael Manella, a 30-year veteran of the aerospace industry, directs all of Loar Group’s legal affairs as the company pursues its acquisition and growth strategy.

Before coming to Loar Group, Mr. Manella served as vice president and general counsel at McKechnie Aerospace overseeing all aspects of the company’s legal affairs including the sale of the company to TransDigm, Inc. He has also held senior legal and management positions at three other companies.

Mr. Manella holds a B.S. in accounting from the University of Akron, an M.B.A. from Kent State University and a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law. Mr. Manella also completed the executive management program at the University of Oxford, Said Business School.

Nicole Huque

Chief Talent Officer

Nicole Huque serves as Chief Talent Officer of the Loar Group. She is responsible for strengthening leadership capability and optimizing the performance driven culture across the portfolio as the company pursues its acquisition and growth strategy.

Prior to Loar, Ms. Huque spent 15 years in executive search and leadership consulting. Most recently she was a Partner in the Global Aerospace and Defense practice at K&A, one of the top retained executive search and leadership advisory firms in North America. She has built high performance executive teams at well-known companies across the global A&D and Industrials sectors. She has also held leadership roles in industry, including serving as Global Head of Talent Acquisition and Executive Recruitment for B/E Aerospace (NASDAQ: BEAV).

Ms. Huque currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Airlink (a global humanitarian organization), and on the advisory boards of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) and the Edge Foundation.

Ms. Huque holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Waterloo in Canada, and MBA with dual concentrations in Finance and Marketing from Pace University – Lubin School of Business in New York.

Jim Mullen

Senior Vice President Engineering

Jim Mullen is responsible for working with companies in the Loar Group portfolio to enhance product development and upgrade operational capability.

A former vice president of engineering and product development at Tyee Aircraft, a division of McKechnie Aerospace, Mr. Mullen has 35 years experience in the aerospace industry. His previous positions include operations, sales, marketing, and both manufacturing and design engineering.

Aside from a well-trained engineer with several continuing education certificates to his credit, Mr. Mullen is a private pilot and life-long member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, a group devoted to amateur building of experimental aircraft.

Jon Green

Senior Vice President of Business Development

Responsible for sales and business development strategies across the Loar Group portfolio.

Jon Green joined LOAR in 2016 as VP Sales for General Ecology and then transitioning to VP Business Development for LOAR in 2021. Prior to Loar, Jon was President of Akro Fireguard Inc. that specialized in the design and manufacture of aerospace components. Jon started his career as a mechanical engineer and has over 25 years’ experience in the aviation industry and prior to that worked extensively in the Oil & Gas and Environmental control industries.

Michael Couitt

Executive Vice President
Operational Leader for DAC-EP, Applied Avionics, BAM Inc., Harper Engineering and LMB

Michael Couitt joined the Loar Group in April 2018 as Executive Vice President, responsible for BAM Inc., Applied Avionics, DAC-EP. Leveraging 20 years in the aerospace industry, Mr. Couitt is responsible for leading these organizations, improving operational performance with his extensive operations background as well as engaging in new business to support the company’s growth. Previously with Hartwell Corporation for the prior 18 years, Mr. Couitt held leadership positions at various times in operations, sales, and most recently leading the business as president.

Paul Dolan

Executive Vice President
Operational Leader for Schroth Safety Products, General Ecology, Beadlight Ltd., Maverick Molding and Pacific Piston Ring

TC Queener

Executive Vice President
Operational Leader for AGC, Gar Kenyon, Hydra Electric and SMR Technology

T .C. Queener is responsible for the oversite of the following Loar companies: AGC, Meriden, Conn; Gar Kenyon, Meriden, Conn; Hydra-Electric, Burbank, CA; SMR Technologies, Fenwick, WV. T.C. joined the Loar Group in 2018 and has since served in leadership roles across multiple sites, including his most recent position as President at Hydra Electric in Burbank, CA.

With 15 years of experience in the aerospace industry, T.C. previously held various operational and sales leadership roles at AvtechTyee Inc. in Everett, WA.

T.C. earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Oregon State University, bringing a strong technical foundation and a strategic approach to his leadership.

Jeremy Halford

Executive Vice President
Operation Leader for CAV Systems, Safe Flight Instrument, Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company and Freeman Composites

Jeremy Halford is responsible for the oversite of the following Loar companies: Safe Flight Instrument, White Plains, NY; CAV Systems, Consett, UK, Applied Engineering and The Freeman Company Yankton, SD

Mr. Halford joined Loar in September 2025. Jeremy comes to Loar with a background leading global industrial manufacturing organizations in both the aerospace and automotive industries. His career spans more than two decades in various operational leadership and strategy roles at companies like Graftech, Arconic, Doncasters, Alcoa and General Motors.   Mr. Halfords background in operations management and track record of culture building are well suited Loar’s continued growth.

Jeremy earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute and MBA from Harvard University.

Justin Schramm

President

Justin Schramm joined Applied Engineering in 2005. He has held various positions at Applied Engineering including procurement, finishing management, machining management, manufacturing operations management, and general manager. In 2019, Mr. Schramm was promoted to president of Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company and Terry’s Precision Products.

Mr. Schramm is responsible for leading a team in a company focused on highly-automated machining systems with multiple finishing operations. Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company, and Terry’s Precision Products provide its customers with the best possible value in build-to-print and build-to-spec manufactured components.

Mr. Schramm has particular experience with operations management, strategic planning, and lean manufacturing. His team is on a continuous mission to be the supplier of choice for the aerospace industry.

Jeremy Neff

President

Jeremy Neff re-joined SMR Technologies in 2022. He has over 17 years of experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry. His roles have ranged from Inside Sales Representative to General Manager with various products including wire harnesses, heated composites, electrical components, tires and de-icing equipment.

Mr. Neff has a B.S. in Finance from West Virginia University and a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in General Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is passionate about developing a team and strives for continuous improvement.

Matthew Greene

President

Matthew Greene joined Safe Flight in 2004 and was named president in 2019. Matthew is currently overseeing the company’s strategic direction and is responsible for maximizing the organization’s operating performance and achieving financial objectives. Prior to being named president, he led the contracts, sales and marketing, and program management departments. He holds a B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado and has diplomas from Harvard Business Executive Education in high potential leadership, strategic negotiations, and leading product innovating, as well as finance and accounting from the Wharton Executive Education program. He is an active member of several boards, including The Wings Club, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, and Corporate Angel Network.

William Eichenberger

President

William Eichenberger joined Maverick Molding in May 2018 as Sales and Engineering Manager and was promoted to General Manager in October 2020. Mr. Eichenberger has filled many rolls over his 30 years’ experience in the aerospace industry including managing Quality Assurance, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and being a General Manager. Mr. Eichenberger has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati.

William Eichenberger

President

William Eichenberger joined Maverick Molding in May 2018 as Sales and Engineering Manager and was promoted to General Manager in October 2020. Mr. Eichenberger has filled many rolls over his 30 years’ experience in the aerospace industry including managing Quality Assurance, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and being a General Manager. Mr. Eichenberger has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati.

TC Queener

President

Terry “TC” Queener joined the Loar Group in 2018 and became President of Hydra-Electric in 2020. Prior to joining Loar TC has held a variety of positions with AvtechTyee, Inc. He began his tenure with AvtechTyee as a manufacturing supervisor, held several positions within the company in operations and sales. TC managed an array of manufacturing processes including electronics assembly and testing and multi-axis machining. He was also directly responsible for all manufacturing, supply chain, planning and maintenance operations. TC holds a B.S. degree from Oregon State University in industrial and manufacturing engineering.

Brian D'Archangelo

President

Brian D’Archangelo has over 20 years of engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance experience at General Ecology. Mr. D’Archangelo has a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a minor in business logistics from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. D’Archangelo was promoted to general manager in March of 2017, and leads a team of passionate individuals dedicated to manufacturing the best point-of-use drinking water devices in the world.

Shelly Anderson

President

Shelly Anderson served as AGC’s controller for 11 years and was promoted to president of AGC and controller of Gar Kenyon in July 2015. During her time as controller she has overseen the company’s accounting functions, including preparation of all required financial reporting, both internal and external. She was also responsible for quarterly budgeting, cost analysis, capital expenditures budgets as well as working on bank refinancing and other lending opportunities. Anderson also oversaw AGC’s MIS department and the company’s ITAR compliance programs.

Before coming to AGC, Anderson was a senior accountant at the firm of Simione, Macca and Larrow for five years. She worked with clients on a broad variety of accounting functions, including annual financial reports, conducting audits, tax planning and tax return preparation.

Justin Schramm

President

Justin Schramm joined Applied Engineering in 2005. He has held various positions at Applied Engineering including procurement, finishing management, machining management, manufacturing operations management, and general manager. In 2019, Mr. Schramm was promoted to president of Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company and Terry’s Precision Products.

Mr. Schramm is responsible for leading a team in a company focused on highly-automated machining systems with multiple finishing operations. Applied Engineering and The Freeman Company provide its customers with the best possible value in build-to-print and build-to-spec manufactured components.

Mr. Schramm has particular experience with operations management, strategic planning, and lean manufacturing. His team is on a continuous mission to be the supplier of choice for the aerospace industry.

Justin Schramm

President

Justin Schramm joined Applied Engineering in 2005. He has held various positions at Applied Engineering including procurement, finishing management, machining management, manufacturing operations management, and general manager. In 2019, Mr. Schramm was promoted to president of Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company and Terry’s Precision Products.

Mr. Schramm is responsible for leading a team in a company focused on highly-automated machining systems with multiple finishing operations. Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company, and Terry’s Precision Products provide its customers with the best possible value in build-to-print and build-to-spec manufactured components.

Mr. Schramm has particular experience with operations management, strategic planning, and lean manufacturing. His team is on a continuous mission to be the supplier of choice for the aerospace industry.

Greg Powers

President

Greg Powers is the President of BAM, Inc. Greg has an extensive background in high temperature composite materials, aerospace, and electronics. Greg comes to BAM from Axiom Materials in Santa Ana, CA, where he led the business development team for ceramic materials. Previously, Greg was CEO of HUB365, a computer IT company providing outsourced computer support and programming of digital applications. Greg has worked for several large global companies including Solvay, BAE Systems, and Teradyne in commercial and GM roles. Greg graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and served in the US Navy on submarines and surface ships.

Justin Schramm

President

Justin Schramm joined Applied Engineering in 2005. He has held various positions at Applied Engineering including procurement, finishing management, machining management, manufacturing operations management, and general manager. In 2019, Mr. Schramm was promoted to president of Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company and Terry’s Precision Products.

Mr. Schramm is responsible for leading a team in a company focused on highly-automated machining systems with multiple finishing operations. Applied Engineering, The Freeman Company, and Terry’s Precision Products provide its customers with the best possible value in build-to-print and build-to-spec manufactured components.

Mr. Schramm has particular experience with operations management, strategic planning, and lean manufacturing. His team is on a continuous mission to be the supplier of choice for the aerospace industry.

Shelly Anderson

President

Shelly Anderson served as AGC’s controller for 11 years and was promoted to president of AGC and controller of Gar Kenyon in July 2015. During her time as controller she has overseen the company’s accounting functions, including preparation of all required financial reporting, both internal and external. She was also responsible for quarterly budgeting, cost analysis, capital expenditures budgets as well as working on bank refinancing and other lending opportunities. Anderson also oversaw AGC’s MIS department and the company’s ITAR compliance programs.

Before coming to AGC, Anderson was a senior accountant at the firm of Simione, Macca and Larrow for five years. She worked with clients on a broad variety of accounting functions, including annual financial reports, conducting audits, tax planning and tax return preparation.