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Advanced Industries’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Robby Rucker as CEO, effective January 1. His first day in our Odessa office is January 9, 2025.

Robby started his career with Raytheon supporting the T-6 military trainer aircraft followed by leading bid and proposal activities for both domestic and foreign military sales for special mission aircraft and military flight training programs. He has held various commercial and defense roles within Textron Aviation, Spirit Aerosystems and The Atlas Group over the course of his career. His most recent role was the Vice President and General Manager of PMC at The Atlas Group in Wichita Kansas.  He has held other key positions including Vice President of Supply Chain and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He brings extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of operational and strategic excellence.

Robby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Kansas and a Master’s in Business Administration from Webster University. This strong educational foundation has supported his ability to navigate complex business challenges and deliver measurable success.

Key achievements in Robby’s career include increasing inventory turns, improving on-time delivery, increasing margins, and building empowered high-performing teams. His leadership philosophy as a servant leader emphasizes empowering decision-making and developing strong, capable leaders at every level in the organization.

Beyond his professional life, Robby grew up in Newton Kansas, a small town outside of Wichita, and is a dedicated family person. He is married with three children, aged 13, 10, and 8. He enjoys playing guitar and spending quality time with family. This balance of personal and professional passions reflects his commitment to leading with integrity, honesty and fostering connections both inside and outside the workplace. He plans to relocate to the area in order to be present with the team in Odessa.

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“Declan and Adam, plus staff 

Please thank your entire team for the effort put forward and the accomplishment made.  The engineering effort was exciting to watch mature.  You were able to meet the expectation and produce a product which will lead to significant cost savings if used as designed.

Advanced Industries was overall a great company to work alongside.  You staff, your product, is all outstanding.

I envision us continuing to stay connected as we have needs which will surely surface; repairs, replacements, and additions. 

Let’s all take a moment and look and be proud of what we have done.  Really an exciting accomplishment done as a team and making true change to the future.” 

David A. Salome

Director of Sales, Embraer Programs
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Gold Medallion

Advanced Industries LLC named Gold ‘Partner2Win’ medallion winner by BAE Systems at its sixth annual ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium

 

Odessa, Missouri based Advanced Industries LLC received a Gold ‘Partner2Win’ medallion at BAE Systems’ suppler symposium on November 12, 2024, for its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year. Advanced Industries contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality, on-time deliveries to customers.

 

“The current conflicts across the globe have mandated faster deliveries and drives for efficiencies for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of Operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “As we continue to ramp, partnering with a supply chain who shares our commitment and passion for the warfighter is table stakes.” 

 

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win program recognizes suppliers for their achievements in operations, quality and procurement. As part of the program, BAE Systems maintains a close relationship with suppliers and creates an environment to share best practices, learnings and innovative solutions to problems. All suppliers awarded this year were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to create the highest quality products for our warfighters.  

 

Learn more about BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.

 

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, a global defense, aerospace, and security company. We employ nearly 41,000 people across the U.S. and deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce, and deliver as we strive to protect our servicemen and women during combat. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Angela Fultz

Advanced Industries LLC

www.advindllc.com

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  • Vickie Barker, it’s with the sincerest appreciation that we wish you the best of luck and thank you for all you’ve done for the company. We hope you can kick back and enjoy the reward of a job well done. Thank you for 34 years, Happy Retirement!

BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business awards Advanced Industries LLC ‘Partner2Win’ silver medallion at its fifth annual ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium

 

Nov. 29, 2023 — Advanced Industries LLC received a BAE Systems Partner2Win Silver medallion on November 14, 2023, for their exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence. Their contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality deliveries to customers.

 

 

The Partner2Win program recognizes suppliers for their success in the areas of operations, quality and procurement. As part of the program, BAE Systems maintains a close relationship with suppliers and creates an environment to share best practices, learnings and innovative solutions to problems. All suppliers awarded this year went above and beyond the call of duty to create the highest quality products for service men and women.

 

“Through our supply base, we are able to continue delivering the combat capability that is essential in both current and future environments,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “Our suppliers’ commitment to delivering quality materials to our ground and amphibious vehicle and maritime systems production lines across the U.S. supports our mission to enable reunions between service members and their loved ones.”

 

Learn more about BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.

 

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems, Inc. and its 34,000 people are part of a global defense, aerospace, and security company with 89,600 employees worldwide. We deliver products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce and deliver— to protect those who protect us in a high-performance, innovative culture. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Angela Fultz

Advanced Industries LLC

816-633-7503

www.advindllc.com

 

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  • Allen Shackelford, first one in, last one out, from a humble beginning as a welder to President of the company. Your 44 years of dedication knows no bounds and your contributions will be sincerely missed. Congratulations on achieving the greatest accomplishment possible: Happy retirement!
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BAE Systems awards Advanced Industries LLC Supplier of the Year for Vertical Launch Systems at its fourth annual ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium

 

November 3rd, 2022 — Advanced industries, LLC received a BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier of the Year Award on November 1, 2022 for the Weapons Systems division, Vertical Launch System’s (VLS). The recognition highlighted Advanced Industries LLC commitment to exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success in 2022 for BAE Systems’ combat and amphibious vehicle and maritime gun system programs.

 

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win is a global program designed to recognize suppliers across our supply chain who achieve operational excellence and eliminate defects by raising the bar of performance expectations to meet the demand of current and future customers. As part of the program, BAE Systems meets regularly with its suppliers at their locations to share best practices to ensure that the components and materials that compose BAE Systems products meet the highest quality standards.

 

“Delivering quality combat systems to our warfighters continues to be a main priority for BAE Systems,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “Partnering with high performing suppliers allows us to fulfill customer needs, and continue to deliver to our commitments with safety, partnership, and innovation at the forefront.”

 

Learn more about BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.

 

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems, Inc. and its 34,000 people are part of a global defense, aerospace, and security company with 89,600 employees worldwide. We deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce, and deliver— to protect those who protect us in a high-performance, innovative culture. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.

About Advanced Industries, LLC:

Advanced Industries, LLC has been trusted by the Military to design and build the most robust containers and Vertical Launch Systems to protect sensitive cargo all across the world. With years of experience design, developing and fabricating containers that protect products for the Military, Aviation and Aerospace industries

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Angela Fultz

Advanced Industries LLC

108 N.2nd St Odessa,MO 64076

Phone : 816 633 7504

www.advindllc.com 

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