Joseph W. Brown

Joe is Chairman of Hartzell Propeller and COO of Tailwind Technologies Inc., a holding company that owns aviation manufacturing businesses including Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Technologies and Mayday Manufacturing. He specializes in defining and implementing operational strategies that promote product and manufacturing innovation, business growth and improved operating metrics. Joe is deeply involved in the General Aviation industry and is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, EAA and IMC Club while serving on the boards of Experimental Aircraft Association, IMC Club and General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Joe is an instrument rated pilot and flies about 300 hours a year for work and recreation.

Joe Brown is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Middlebury College.