About

Wingard Aerospace (formerly Wingard & Co.), founded in 1963, is a full-service manufacturer specializing in high-quality aerospace metal stampings, mechanical and electrical assemblies, laminations, and motor cores.

Our Story

Wingard Aerospace (formerly Wingard & Co.), founded in 1963, is a full-service manufacturer specializing in high-quality aerospace metal stampings, mechanical and electrical assemblies, laminations, and motor cores. For more than six decades, we’ve built our reputation on craftsmanship, engineering excellence, and a steadfast commitment to supporting mission-critical aerospace programs. What began as a small, precision-focused operation has grown into a trusted partner to major OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across the aerospace and defense industries.

Guided by the principles of reliability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement, Wingard Aerospace has evolved with the industry—investing in advanced technologies, expanding our capabilities, and cultivating a team of expert engineers and manufacturing professionals. Today, we continue to deliver components and assemblies that meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and traceability.

While our capabilities have grown, our purpose remains the same: to provide the technical expertise, manufacturing rigor, and personal service that help our customers build the future of flight.

Our Mission

To deliver precision-engineered laminations, assemblies, and custom components that power critical aerospace, defense, and industrial systems—through superior quality, exceptional customer service, trusted partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to performance and reliability.

Our Values

  • Quality
  • Precision
  • Reliability

COMPANY HISTORY

1963

Wingard is established

1971

Hydroblanking was patented

2005

Wingard expands capabilities and buys their 1st Electrostatic Powder Coater

2006

Wingard expands and buys its 1st annealing furnace & 1st laser welder purchased

2008

Annealing is launched as a new capability

2020

Tim Meeks becomes president and addition of Hydrogen generator

2022

New partial ownership with non-family board members, and purchase of a multi-spindle lathe

2024

Bonding & assembly expansion

2025

Addition of Product Development Lab

Team

Joe Wingard

Project Engineer & Owner

Since 1990

Tim Meeks

President & Owner

Since 2020

Bob McClelland

CFO & Owner

Since 2020

Luke Coleman

Director of Business Operations & Owner

Since 2020

Joe Hornberger

Plant Manager & Owner

Since 2020

Gregg Cote

Controller

Since 2026

Nina Brown

Human Resources & Administrative Manager

Since 2021

Lindsey Ott

Director of Sales & Marketing

Since 2022

Trevor Graf

Quality Manager

Since 2024

Dominik Somann

Product Development & Sourcing Manager

Since 2023

Martina Grafton

Procurement & Inventory Manager

Since 2021

Jim Kenny

Project Manager

Since 2008

Allan Bean

Recruiter & Training Coordinator

Since 2024

Rebecca McCarty

Sales Account Manager

Since 2022

Randi Bershak

Senior Sales Account Manager

Since 2024

Susan Frymyer

Sales Account Manager

Since 2024

Dan Marian

Quality Assurance Engineer

Since 2024

Joe Dodge

Tooling Engineer

Since 2024

Adam Miller

Tooling Engineer

Since 2025

Ben TeBeest

Manufacturing Engineer & Estimator

Since 2025

Gavin Fowler

CAD Technician

Since 2025

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Wingard Aerospace, we’re always looking for talented individuals who take pride in precision, innovation, and craftsmanship. If you’re passionate about building high-performance components that power aerospace, defense, and industrial systems, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team where your work makes a real impact — and quality always comes first.
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CONTACT US

Want to learn more about our capabilities or discuss a specific project? We’re here to help. Whether you need precision laminations, custom assemblies, our team is ready to answer your questions and find the right solution. Reach out today to start the conversation.
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