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Oklahoma has a legacy of aerospace innovation and success dating back more than 100 years, with pioneers like Wiley Post, who launched his career of exploring the limits of high-altitude, long-distance flight in our state. Today, some of the world’s most successful aerospace companies operate in Oklahoma.

Meet the Oklahoma Team

Oklahoma is committed to helping your company achieve success in our state. The Oklahoma Team offers the highest quality, one-stop professional assistance to make that happen.

Leshia Pearson

Director, Oklahoma ACES

Hopper Smith, Brigadier General, ARNG (Ret.)

Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Aerospace and Defense

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Consolidated Turbine Specialists

Keith Rash, Director of Sales and Marketing

keith.rash@kratosdefense.com

www.ctsturbines.com

Consolidated Turbine Specialists – Specializing in the Repair and Overhaul of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A & PT6T engines. Our 37,000 square foot facility is situated in Bristow Oklahoma, CTS and we have a 9,000 square foot facility in Langley, B.C., Canada. We have over 50 employees with a combined 350 years of experience on PT6A and PT6T engines. When you contact Consolidated Turbine Specialists, you will communicate directly to a knowledgeable, highly trained management team that understands your needs and values your business.

KIHOMAC

Adam Grimm, President/COO
adam.grimm@kihomac.com
www.kihomac.com

KIHOMAC is an ISO 9001/AS9100 and CMMI Level 3 aerospace and defense manufacturing and engineering. We specialize in complex composite and metal structures, including aircraft flight controls and specialized pods. We execute projects at all points in the lifecycle, including design, design for manufacturability, build-to-print, prototyping, limited production, full-rate production, and reverse engineering/obsolescence resolution. We manufacture cable harnesses in support of ground, air, and space applications. We manufacture H-60 Blackhawk replacement equipment, including the Gunner Seat Mission Equipment Seat and the Externally Gun Mounted System. Our F-35A MXU-1072/A Advanced Travel Pod is certified an in production.

ZDEN Technologies LLC

Joel Graley, Chief Executive Officer
info@zden.tech
www.zden.tech

ZDEN “ZEE-den” Technologies LLC has products and expertise to accelerate integration of modern avionics capabilities onto legacy military aircraft. ZDEN’s Technology Rapid Integration and Deployment (TRIAD) system allows third party integration of hardware and software onto aircraft while isolating changes away from OEM safety and flight critical systems. ZDEN’s Zeus Stores Management System enables aircraft to carry new types of munitions. ZDEN’s hardened Farrar Cables can be customized to support armament and weapon cables to general avionics system harnesses. ZDEN is working to expand the international defense industrial base by providing aircraft architectures to house in country-developed capabilities.

Your Aerospace + Defense Team

Leshia is the Director for Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense. Leshia works closely with Oklahoma aerospace companies and organizations to build collaboration and growth opportunities. She also leads delegations of Oklahoma aerospace entities to domestic and international trade shows.

Leshia Pearson

Director, Aerospace & Defense

Rob Wilcox, Chief Petty Officer, Navy (Ret.)

Business Recruiter, Aerospace & Defense

Kallie Hanisch

Program Manager, Aerospace & Defense

Kadi Walker

Administrative Assistant, Aerospace & Defense

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Meet the Oklahoma Team

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Consolidated Turbine Specialists

KIHOMAC

ZDEN Technologies LLC

Your Aerospace + Defense Team

Leshia Pearson

Rob Wilcox, Chief Petty Officer, Navy (Ret.)

Kallie Hanisch

Kadi Walker

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