Our Team
Leadership Team
Kenneth P. Rusterholz
President and CEO
Ken is a dynamic professional with 35 years of experience in the aerospace industry. His career includes leaderships roles with companies such as B/E Aerospace, Unitech and Textron. As president and CEO he provides direction for our strategic path to operational excellence and a superior customer experience. After receiving a BS in Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and serving 12 years in the Navy Reserves, he went on to earn his MBA from the University of New Haven. He also holds numerous certificates in executive education, operational excellence and Lean Manufacturing.
Amy Faine, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice President of Human Resources
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.
Keith Jones
Director – FP&A, Reporting, and Systems
Keith graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) with a degree in Business Management in 2007 and completed his MBA at Texas A&M University – Commerce. Prior to joining TIGHITCO in 2018, his career included roles at Racetrac, HD Supply, Caraustar, and IBM. He has dedicated his career to Finance with leadership positions in FP&A, operational, and supply chain finance.
Tawne Castorina
Chief Technical Fellow – Aerostructures Division
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.
Aerostructures Division
Overhaul Support Services
Terrence M. Maher
Vice President & General Manager, Aerostructures Division
Brett Gillespie
Vice President and General Manager
Insulated Products Division
Humberto Santiago Chihuahua and San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer MX
Frederick Johnson
Vice-President and General Manager Insulated Products Atlanta, GA
Prior to joining TIGHITCO in 2014, Frederick held supply chain management and manufacturing positions in the chemical, transportation, and retail industries. His career has spanned across the states of Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia. Frederick holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston and a Master’s in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX) with an emphasis in Operations Management. He is involved with mentoring, academic efforts that support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and The Men’s Extension, an organization that transforms the lives of chemically dependent homeless men.
Esther Altamirano
General Manager - San Luis Potosi, MX
Victor Prieto
General Manager – Sheet Metal/Fabrication - Chihuahua, MX