The Team

Meet our experienced team, with numerous years of working to provide distinct manufacturing and logistics solutions for our premier one stop solution shop.

Kurt Nanney

President

Kurt joined Avantus Aerospace as President of Lamsco West, Inc. in November 2021.  He is an expert in all aspects of manufacturing operations, joining Lamsco after 10 years' experience in a multi-site, multi-country aerospace role and before that, 25 years in the automotive industry.  Kurt started his career on the shop floor as a CNC/Mill Department Leader, before making his way to Presidential leadership, a pathway that has been critical to his success as an executive leader.  

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Jessica Price

Global Business Development Director

Jessica was promoted to Global Business Development Director in July of 2021.  She joined Lamsco in November 2006, and has held various roles in the Customer Service and Sales organizations. Jessica's primary focus is developing key customer accounts in the Americas and APAC Regions, which includes OEM's, Tier, and Distribution. She is keen to establish productive, meaningful relationships with our partners at all levels.  Jessica currently serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Defense - Greater Los Angeles Chapter.

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Ralph Hernandez

General Manager

Ralph was promoted to the General Manager in December 2021 after holding successful positions as Director of Operations and Director of Supply Chain.  Ralph joined Lamsco in 2007 as Produciton Control Mgr. Before Lamsco, Ralph served in the US Navy’s Construction Battalion (Seabees) and worked for Time Warner and Panasonic where he developed his operations management and supply chain skills.

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Rick Casillas

Chief Technology Officer

Rick joined Lamsco in 1983 and is currently the Chief Technology Officer. He is responsible for all aspects of technology, innovation, and IT logistics; as well as leading the Engineering and Estimating Organizations.  During his tenure at Lamsco Rick has held a number of positions on the shop floor, estimating, purchasing, IT, QA, and operations. As a result of Rick’s vast experience and technical skills, he developed and integrated the Lamsco's ERP system, which is still in use today.

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W. Matt Fisher

VP Finance

Matt Fisher joined Avantus Aerospace as Vice President – Finance of Lamsco West, Inc. in April 2023.  His professional experience includes 23 years in the automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense sectors throughout Michigan, Ohio, Georgia and California.  Matt’s diverse experience spans previous roles in P&L ownership, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Treasury and Cash Management.  With his current role at Lamsco West, Matt provides financial leadership and compliance for the overall business.
 

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Max Feldman

Supply Chain Manager

Max joined Lamsco West in January 2022 as a Program Manager following successful years at Wesco (Incora) in Program Manager and Commodity Manager roles. From his time in Distribution, Max’s knowledge and experience within the aerospace fabrications market has proven to be immensely valuable. In January of 2023, Max was promoted to Supply Chain Manager, in which he currently leads the Production Control, Purchasing, and Program Management teams at Lamsco.
 

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Ginger Balkcom

Boeing Account Manager

Ginger joined Lamsco in 2007 as a Buyer. She transferred to Production Control after her first year and became Production Control Assistant Manager in 2009.  She progressed in late 2019 to the Boeing Account Manager.  She has 13 years of experience working closely with the Boeing sites.  She has assisted in leading Lamsco to 11 Silver Supplier Awards and Boeing’s Supplier of the Year for 2013. 

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