Donna Ridley

Donna Ridley is an experienced sales and engineering professional currently serving as a Sales Engineer at Paragon D&E since February 2024. Prior to this role, Donna held the position of Technical Sales Engineer at Galaxy Technologies from July 2018 to November 2023, where innovative tooling solutions were developed for aerospace and plastics applications. Previously, Donna gained experience as an Application Engineer at Ascent Aerospace, where interfacing with customer technical teams was essential for providing manufacturing solutions. Donna's earlier roles include Tool Engineer positions at Boeing, CASA, Hytek Services, Lockheed Martin, and Stadco, where significant contributions were made to various aerospace projects. Donna also has experience as a business owner at National Saw Company. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from National University and an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Craven Community College.