Experience that produces measurable improvement

Transformation

Working with Chuck Gumbert has been a game-changer for our business. His exceptional skills in organization and efficiency have completely transformed the way we operate. For the first time in 12 years, our business is running more smoothly and efficiently than ever before. Chuck’s knack for asking the right questions—often the tough ones—has pushed us to critically evaluate our processes and pinpoint areas for improvement. … Thanks to Chuck’s mentorship, our business now operates at a level of efficiency and effectiveness we once thought impossible.

Kevin & Donna PayneOwners, Raptor Manufacturing

Core process

Chuck’s coaching has been the biggest help to our business in the last ten years. … He helped us find, document, and present our core process that drives our business. He made us see what we really do and put a system around it. … Investing in Chuck’s coaching has been more profitable than any other investment I’ve made.

Jeremy BrownFounder/CEO, Throne Publishing

Direction

Spending just one hour helped me realize that he was the guy to give me, my employees, and my business the direction and the focus we needed to fulfill our mission statement and dreams for BlackTop Nationals. Chuck will identify issues, the good, and those that need direction, implement a plan, and give perfect focus to all involved! … I now have a road map, and I am confident for the future.

Rick NuckollsPresident & Owner, BlackTop Nationals

On-time delivery

Chuck’s leadership in our MRO enabled M7 to successfully complete over 50 ATR Passenger to Freight conversions while simultaneously implementing significant cost improvements and design enhancements. The work on these aircraft was completed under rigorous time constraints placed on us by our customers. Not one aircraft was delivered late …

Kevin BrownChief Financial Officer and Sr. VP, M7 Aerospace

Interim leadership

As the Director of Operations, Mr. Gumbert was instrumental in the development and successful implementation of two new production lines for recently awarded antenna systems contracts from two major government suppliers. … As the interim President, his leadership, business acumen, and customer rapport proved very beneficial … I found him to be an exceptional leader with a high degree of integrity and the ability to successfully move an organization forward.

PresidentCommunication & Power Industries

Throughput

We were very impressed with your ability to organize and lead the organization to focus on accomplishing specific goals. The improved throughput, quality and the amount of finished product that was positioned for sale was quite impressive. … When we did have to pass through troubled waters; your integrity and solutions-oriented approach provided leadership of the highest caliber.

Mark FaulknerWestern Region, Jones Alloys

Program growth

Mr. Gumbert was instrumental in starting/growing the ATR P-F line in 2004 and delivered 40+ aircraft on schedule with an impressive record of growth and quality for the program. Chuck’s leadership and business savvy are superb. His passion for excellence lead to the development of several high performing teams and ISO/AS certified processes and procedures which have stood the test of time.

Brian D. DannewitzVice President MRO, M7 Aerospace

Lean manufacturing

Chuck Gumbert was instrumental in the successful CPI-Malibu Production Readiness Review (PRR) with Lockheed Martin and the US government in advance of the Longbow TCDL Antenna full-rate production (FRP). Over the last year, Chuck Gumbert helped make huge strides at CPI-Malibu in the areas of lean manufacturing, process flow, and improved efficiency.

Todd HaasLockheed Martin, Missiles & Fire Control

Turnaround

Chuck is very good at grasping the issues, turning around a problem and not afraid to make changes.

Doris HarmsPresident, Electromech Technologies

Accountability

Chuck is a dynamic leader who makes things happen and holds people accountable along the way.

Jerry LittleOperations Manager, TECT Aerospace

Profitability

Chuck is a true leader who can bring high profits and turn around expertise to any company. … In addition, he is very personable and upholds the highest standards of integrity.

Jeff HardyDirector of Manufacturing Engineering, M7 Aerospace

Customers first

I found Chuck to be a very focused and capable leader who always put his customers first and worked very closely with his people to instill in them a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Bob HanrahanVP, ITSI

Strategy

He is a detail oriented manager with strong focus on the efficiencies and performance of the business but at the same time supports his managers in achieving the long term, strategic goals of the company.

Dave YannarellaVP Business Development, Electromech Technologies

Continuous improvement

Chuck utilizes resources to reach internal and external goals at a world-class level. Chuck displays leadership that motivates organizations to continually improve and challenge the status quo.

Ralph WallaceWelco

Mentorship

Thanks for all the good advice you’ve given me over the years. I’ve always looked up to you and often find myself saying Chuck was right.

Melissa UrbanProgram Manager, TECT Aerospace

Aerospace

Chuck is an extraordinary operations leader with a passion for the aerospace business.

Walt BowserCFO, TECT Aerospace (Stony Point Group)

Leadership

Chuck Gumbert exhibits all the characteristics required of a leader; I respected working for the man. He is very knowledgeable in the aerospace industry.

Cheryl RuelleHR Manager, Goodrich