Tom Priest

Tom Priest is a seasoned materials engineering professional with extensive experience in advanced composites, particularly within the aerospace and marine industries. Currently serving as a Materials Engineering / Advanced Composites Consultant at CREAN® since 2023, Tom Priest boasts a rich career that includes roles as Sr. Materials Engineer and retired engineer at Northrop Grumman from August 2006 to January 2024, contributing to the F35 development as a Materials and Process Engineer between 2002 and 2004. Prior experience includes positions at Hughes Space and Communications and TRW, with a career spanning over four decades in materials engineering. Tom Priest holds a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach, and is an alumnus of Bishop Montgomery High School.