Robert Cotton

Robert (Eric) Cotton has extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, currently serving at Curtiss-Wright Corporation since January 2022. Prior to this role, Robert held the position of Deputy Director of Purchasing and Vendor Management at AAR, focusing on aerospace and defense supply chains in collaboration with government entities. As Director of Procurement at Chicago State University, Robert was committed to enhancing service delivery and achieving procurement excellence. Additional experience includes roles at the State of Illinois Executive Ethics Commission, Kaman Precision Products, and Allison Transmission, where Robert managed compliance processes and procurement operations. Robert holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.