Chairman, CEO, President, Ducommun
WHY: Runs $500M-valued firm that supplies products, engineering, and support services to aerospace and defense industry. Joined in 2017.
RECENT: Santa Ana firm celebrated 170th anniversary in August, recognized as oldest company in California.
QUOTABLE: “Charles L. Ducommun arrived in New York City in 1843, made his way west and established the company in what is today the city of Los Angeles. My wish for the company, our customers and team is be reflective of that pioneering spirit.”
FUN FACTS: Wife, Regina; son, David. Neil Young fan; Univ. of Chicago alum.