Ronald W Townsend

Ronald W Townsend has extensive experience in business development and operations management across various industries. Currently serving as the Market and Business Development Manager for the West Coast at Materion Corporation since January 2017, Ronald focuses on sales and strategic development in Beryllium and Metal Matrix Composite Materials. Prior to this role, Ronald held a managerial position at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems from 1982 to January 2017, overseeing operations for developmental programs. Early in the career, Ronald worked as an Aircraft Mechanic at Airesearch Aviation and began as a Tool and Die Maker at Rockwell International. Ronald holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Operations Management from Forbes School of Business, and is a certified Project Management Professional. Additionally, Ronald has certifications in Manufacturing Engineering and is a licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.