Raymond Hicks

Raymond Hicks is an accomplished Plant Manager at Tectum Inc since June 2023, bringing over two decades of extensive experience in operations management across various industries. Prior roles include Vice President of Operations at Bison Gear & Engineering, where leadership resulted in a 40% increase in sales and a threefold increase in EBITDA. At LORD Corporation, Hicks managed strategic sourcing and procurement for a manufacturing group with nearly $300M in annual sales and led multiple aerospace and specialty chemical facilities to optimize operations and profitability. Additional experience includes management positions at Wyman-Gordon Company, PCC Structurals, Inc., and a distinguished career as a Commissioned Officer and Unrestricted Naval Aviator in the United States Marine Corps. Hicks holds an MBA from the University of Indianapolis and certifications in Aviation Safety Programs from the Naval Postgraduate School, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Oregon State University.