Daniel J. Edwards, a leader with more than 25 years as an aerospace executive, is the new president and CEO of Moline-based Elliott Aviation.
The company, which bills itself as a leader in developing and delivering quality aircraft solutions, announced his selection in a recent PR Newswire news release.
In this role, Mr. Edwards will emphasize setting best in industry customer service levels, grow capacity through productivity and facility enhancements, and make Elliott Aviation the employer of choice for the industries’ best talent, the release said.
“I’m thrilled to be joining such a strong leadership team and carrying on the Elliott brand into our 10th decade,” said Mr. Edwards, who joined Elliott Aviation on May 30. “These are exciting times for the MRO industry and Elliott Aviation is poised to embark on a strong and sustained growth journey. I look forward to setting new standards in delivering unsurpassed quality and delivery for our legacy and new customers alike.”
Mr. Edwards has led numerous businesses in both government and commercial sectors. His most recent role was as CEO of Triman Industries, a leading provider of distribution, supply chain, and repair management solutions to the military aftermarket, Elliott said.
In addition, Mr. Edwards has held executive leadership roles at MAG Aerospace, Aviation Technical Services and Zodiac Aerospace. His diverse operations and engineering experience in MRO environments makes him ideally suited to lead the Elliott Aviation team, the company said.
He also served for more than 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, both in active duty and reserve status as a KC-10 pilot and civil engineer. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and later earned his MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
“Dan is a strong communicator and team builder, bringing to Elliott Aviation a record of proven leadership and accomplishment,” Bob Calton, co-managing partner of Summit Park, an investor in Elliott and member of the board of directors, said in the release. “We believe that the company is well positioned for future success under Dan’s leadership.”
Elliott Aviation has been developing and delivering aviation solutions to its partners for more than 80 years. As one of the longest-standing companies in aviation, Elliott Aviation offers a complete menu of high-quality products and services including aircraft sales (as Elliott Jets), avionics service and installations, aircraft maintenance, accessory repair and overhaul, and paint and interior services.
Serving the business aviation industry nationally and internationally, Elliott Aviation has facilities in Moline; Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Atlanta, Georgia; and Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.elliottaviation.com. Elliott Aviation is majority-owned by Summit Park.
