Our Team

Amy joined TIGHITCO in 2009. As the Vice President of Human Resources, she is responsible for the direction of the Human Resources team, with responsibility for leading the HR strategy and execution within the organization. Amy is a seasoned business professional with over 20 years of in-depth experience. With a diverse background of HR leadership and management, she has worked within a variety of industries including education, public relations, legal and international manufacturing. Amy holds an Associates of Paralegal Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Western Kentucky University, as well as a Master of Business Administration Degree.

Tawne joined TIGHITCO, Inc. in July of 2005 as Engineering Manager. He was promoted to the position of Vice President of Engineering in 2009, and then to the position of Vice President and General Manger in 2012. His career includes roles at Indy Honeycomb, Bonded Technology and Lunn Industries. Tawne received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut.

DaShon has been part of the TIGHITCO team for 2.5 years. He has 10 years of finance, accounting, and auditing experience. This includes five years in public accounting where he worked in the public and private sectors for clients in the manufacturing, aviation, and various other industries. DaShon brings years of accounting research, technical guidance, as well as SEC and statutory reporting experience to the team. He earned both his BS in Business Administration and Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Mark comes to TIGHITCO following a 25-year career in the U.S. Air Force.  In his most recent role, he commanded the 437th Maintenance Group at Joint Base Charleston.  In that capacity, he led 1,600 people and managed the world’s largest fleet of C-17 aircraft supporting worldwide operations. He brings a wealth of leadership experience with an in-depth background in all aspects of aircraft production, logistics and sustainment having directed flight line and heavy maintenance operations on 14 different airframes.  Additionally, he has overseen repair and overhaul processes that included advanced composite and stealth technologies, and directed the complete rebuild of crash damaged fourth generation fighter aircraft.  He has served multiple times in the Pentagon, where he was responsible for the oversight of strategic planning and legislative affairs.  Mark holds Master’s Degrees in Organizational Management from The George Washington University, Human Resource Management from Webster University and Military Operational Arts and Sciences from Air University.

Chris has over 26 years of industry experience and joined TIGHITCO in 1995 advancing in the company through management positions such as Program Manager, Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, and Vice President of Technical Operations.  Chris has been key for advancing the product and tool design functions along with advancing innovation and technology through automation using CNC laser cutting and robotic welding production operations.  Additionally, he has created formal ERP process standards in key areas to ensure consistency and data integrity.  Prior to joining TIGHITCO, Chris worked in a variety of roles for Westinghouse Savannah River Company supporting nuclear materials production operations in the areas of equipment productive maintenance and spare parts for the Department of Energy.  Chris holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Augusta State University.