EXECUTIVE TEAM

David W. Fortner - President

David Fortner is a 23+ year industry veteran with a background in finance/economics as well as sales/marketing.  As President of Fortner Engineering, David has overseen continuing growth via product expansion and customer diversification with a focus on the bottom line and continuity to Fortner’s business plan.

David graduated from UCLA with a BA in Economics in 1989.  He currently serves on the Fortner Engineering Board of Directors as well as the local chapter of Young Presidents Organization.  David also enjoys cycling, triathlons, travel, concerts and spending time with his daughter.

 

Gary M. Fortner - Vice President, Engineering & Quality Control

Gary Fortner has 28 years of aviation experience and is Vice President of Quality Control and Engineering for Fortner Engineering.  In 1998 he was appointed as a FAA Designated Engineering Representative (FAA-DER) specializing in the approval of Major Repair and Major Alteration of Hydraulic Accessory Components.

Gary has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University and a MS in Material Engineering from California State at Northridge.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Fortner Engineering as well as the Board of Directors for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, of which he is a past President.

Robert Dann - General Manager