Roger Wolfe was appointed the chief executive officer of DeCrane Aerospace in September of 2007 following the retirement of the former CEO, Dick Kaplan. Roger has almost 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, most recently as chief executive officer of Landmark Aviation where he successfully integrated Landmark's businesses and led Landmark through the sale to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). Roger has also led diverse businesses such as Wheels and Brakes and Airframe Systems for Honeywell Aerospace. Roger’s background includes both engineering and manufacturing while working early in his career at Honeywell. He holds both a BA and MBA.
Donald Zerbe was appointed Senior Vice President of New Business Development in October 2007. Mr. Zerbe has also served as president of the Interiors Group in 2007 and chairman of Precision Pattern since its acquisition by DeCrane in 1999. Prior to that, he served in various capacities at Precision Pattern, including as president from 1996 to1999.
Matthew Hughes was appointed chief financial officer of DeCrane Aerospace in January 2006. He had been the corporate controller since April 2005 when the corporate office relocated from California to Ohio. Prior to joining DeCrane, Mr. Hughes was vice president of finance for The GolfWorks, from 2002 to 2005. From 1997 to 2002, Mr. Hughes served in various financial positions for public companies, including corporate controller and the manager of financial reporting. Mr. Hughes was an audit manager with Ernst & Young LLP in 1997, having joined the firm in 1992.
Christopher Mikola was appointed treasurer & director of planning in January 2006. Prior to that he served as the assistant treasurer and director of planning since April 2005. Before joining DeCrane, Mr. Mikola was a finance manager with Deloitte and Touche from 2002 to 2003 principally focusing on their manufacturing practice, having joined the firm in 1997.
Heidi Pursley was appointed Vice President of Sales & Marketing in October 2007. Prior to joining DeCrane in 2007, Ms. Pursley spent 13 years at Honeywell Aerospace in various engineering, marketing and strategy leadership roles.