Kent L. Statler
Executive Vice President and COO, Commercial Systems
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| Kent L. Statler |
Kent L. Statler is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Rockwell Collins Commercial Systems. Additionally,
he is a corporate officer. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Commercial Systems business, which produces aviation
electronics and communications for the air transport, business aviation and regional airline markets. He was named to this
position in February 2010.
Previously, Statler was executive vice president of Services for Rockwell Collins, where he was responsible for a global network
of Rockwell Collins service centers providing repair and overhaul of aviation electronics for commercial, business and military
aircraft worldwide. He led customer service functions including onboard maintenance of in-flight entertainment systems, and
avionics parts management that enable total customer service solutions. Additionally, he led the simulation and training business
for Rockwell Collins, including the design and manufacturing of full flight simulators and all aspects of technical data and
training. He was named to the position in October 2005.
Statler also served as senior vice president of Operations, a position he was appointed to in January 2003. Statler has served
in numerous leadership roles throughout his career at Rockwell Collins, including vice president of Manufacturing Operations,
vice president of Lean Electronics, and vice president of Maintenance Operations for Rockwell Collins Services. Under his
leadership, Maintenance Operations was recognized as a company Lean Electronics leader. Statler joined Rockwell Collins in
1987 and has held positions of increasing responsibility.
A native of Waverly, Iowa, Statler earned his bachelor's degree in manufacturing management and economics from the University
of Northern Iowa. He earned his master of business administration degree from The University of Iowa.
Statler is a member of the Lean Aerospace Initiative Executive committee, a trustee for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is a
youth advisor at the Hillside Wesleyan Church.
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