Chris Emerson, senior partner at AE Industrial Partners (AEI), is thrilled to have John Ofenloch on board as President of the AE Shoals Manufacturing and Technology Center. In his new role, Ofenloch will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion efforts of the aerospace and defense facility, ultimately working to accelerate its occupancy and overall success.
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Ofenloch has held key roles such as president and CEO of Astro Telecommunications and RANGER Wireless Solutions, executive finance consultant at FTI Consulting, vice president of finance and CFO at Nanovation Technologies and Authorgenics. His wealth of experience and expertise will be invaluable in guiding AE Shoals towards its goals.
AEI’s Rocket Shoals affiliate acquired the industrial facility from Retirement Systems of Alabama earlier this year with a focus on establishing a manufacturing center of excellence serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial services sectors. In addition to Ofenloch, AEI has also appointed Mike Lanier as VP of development and Nick Willis as facility manager. This leadership team is poised to drive the success of the AE Shoals Manufacturing and Technology Center and establish it as a key player in the industry.
