Vice President, Military Development Programs & GATORWORKS, Pratt & Whitney
As vice president of Military Development Programs and GATORWORKS, Chris is responsible for the research and development of new propulsion systems, maturation of advanced propulsion, and the implementation of digital and agile processes. His portfolio includes Pratt & Whitney’s adaptive engine program for future combat aircraft, collaborative combat propulsion, and affordable mass propulsion.
Chris brings over 40 years of industry experience to this role, having held positions of increasing responsibility in Engine Test, Flight Test, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management. Most recently, Chris led the Quality organization, working across the company to drive quality compliance policies and procedures, including supplier quality assurance, product integrity, and business process improvements. Prior to that role, Chris served as the vice president of Pratt & Whitney’s F135 and F119 Programs where he was responsible for all facets of these programs, including the company’s partnerships at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Since he joined Pratt & Whitney in 1984, Chris has worked on all the current combat fighter engine programs at Pratt & Whitney.
Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.
A native of Indiana, Chris now lives in Connecticut with his wife.