The MAX Aerostructures leadership team is comprised of highly experienced professionals with many years of experience in the aerospace supply industry.

• Learn More Sean Purcell Executive Vice President & General Manager
  Title: Executive Vice President & General Manager Years of Industry Experience: 14

  Bio: When Sean started his aerospace career as a supply chain associate at Beechcraft (then Hawker Beechcraft) nine years ago, his responsibility was straightforward – support his customer on the production line. That remains Sean’s mantra to this day. Through building relationships, honoring his commitments and maintaining a strong work ethic, Sean is a leader his customers and coworkers can count on. At MAX, the same can be said. With focus on delivering quality parts on time, customers can trust their needs will remain at the forefront. Aerospace is one of Sean’s many passions, albeit distant from spending time with his wife and two young children. Sean is a graduate of Kansas State University and enjoys exercising, playing golf and coaching his kids’ sports teams.

• Learn More Jeff Pauli Director of Business Development
  Title: Director of Business Development Years of Industry Experience: 23

  Bio: With 20 years in the aerospace industry, Jeff truly operates with the interests of his customer in mind. He is transparent in his communication, stands by his commitments and understands what it takes to be a high-performing supplier. While Jeff serves primarily as the leader of MAX’s business development group, he also has extensive understanding of manufacturing operations. Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, being involved with his church and working on projects in his shop.

• Learn More Alan Bernbeck Vice President of Research and Development
  Title: Vice President of Research and Development Years of Industry Experience: 18

  Bio: Having spent most of this career owning and operating a business, Alan understands every facet of an organization and the role each plays in delivering quality parts to the customer. For 11 years before joining MAX, Alan served as owner and head of operations at Paradigm Machine. Having leadership over the operations at MAX as well as serving in an executive leadership role in key decisions of the company, Alan is focused on ensuring the organization is efficient in its approach through technology, service and support. He is a degreed engineer from Wichita State and is a certified pilot.

• Learn More Ryan Hollingsworth Vice President of Research and Development
  Title: Vice President of Research and Development Years of Industry Experience: 18

  Bio: An engineering major from Wichita State University, Ryan owned and operated Paradigm Machine for 11 years before joining forces with MAX in September of 2016. Ryan is tasked with product development, operations and programming responsibilities with MAX along with cellular work center design and lean manufacturing. He also plays an integral role in the strategic vision of the company around equipment and technology.  A native of Wichita, Ryan enjoys time with his family and friends as well as working on projects he has at home.

• Learn More Jarrod Young Vice President of Quality Assurance
  Title: Vice President of Quality Assurance Years of Industry Experience: 32

  Bio: A trusted name in quality assurance for over 29 years, Jarrod has the knowledge and skill-set to address any customer need as well as the unique approach to partner with an operational team to ensure requirements are met and quality is always kept in focus. To achieve that success, Jarrod is constantly soliciting feedback and communicating with the many functional groups within the organization to build quality processes and a continual focus on customer satisfaction. That approach guarantees every group has ownership of the role quality plays within the company. Jarrod has many hobbies outside of MAX, including spending time camping and boating with his wife and four children.

• Learn More James Kellogg Director of Information Technology
  Title: Director of Information Technology 23

  Having spent the bulk of his Information Technology career in the aerospace industry, James has a vast knowledge of design, implementation, and maintenance of the computer systems used at MAX. Previously the IT Manager at Leading Technology Composites, James’s development expertise is invaluable in automating systems to improve the accuracy and performance of our processes. Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, riding motorcycles, and airbrush painting.

• Learn More Julie Kerr Human Resources Supervisor
  Title: Human Resources Supervisor 13

  With previous Human Resources experience in construction, information technology, and manufacturing, Julie provides a well-rounded HR perspective for MAX. In her role as HR Supervisor, Julie performs a number of vital functions that strengthen the link between employees and the MAX vision as well as managing, motivating, recruiting, and retaining talent to strengthen the company as a whole. In her spare time, Julie enjoys spending time with her husband, their three children and dogs, traveling, and supporting the Wichita State Shockers basketball team.

• Learn More Alexa Little Controller
  Title: Controller 7

  After six years managing the accounting for an oil refinery and renewable fuels plant through Flint Hills Resources, Alexa now brings her accounting prowess to bear at MAX. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounting team and provides accurate, timely financial information and cost analysis to MAX. In her free time, Alexa loves spending time with her husband and son as well as spending time outdoors biking and kayaking.

• Learn More Robert Wilson Director of Special Processing & Assembly
  Title: Director of Special Processing & Assembly Years of Industry Experience: 22

  With two decades of aerospace industry experience, certifications in Non-destructive testing (NDT), lead auditing, and Six Sigma expertise, Robert brings vast knowledge to our manufacturing process.  He is responsible for all special processing, which involves NDT and the various steps required for chemical processing, painting and shipment of the finished parts we produce. Prior to working at MAX, Robert gained experience at Valence Surface Technologies and Sonaca Wichita. He enjoys working closely with the other MAX managers in a combined goal to deliver a superior quality product on time. Robert enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

• Learn More Jeremy Wolf Estimating Manager
  Title: Estimating Manager Years of Industry Experience: 23

  Bio: Jeremy’s extensive background in both machining and assembly provides him with a high level of understanding for manufacturing producibility. This knowledge he has gained over the years gives him a unique perspective as he leads MAX’s estimating team. Additionally, his views on the various disciplines in manufacturing is an asset when communicating with customers as they can trust and know Jeremy has looked at each project from all angles. When he’s not at MAX, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his family, friends and watching his youngest son play sports.