Ivan Thomas

Ivan Thomas is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the aviation and defense sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Analyst at Tekla Research Inc since June 2012, Ivan has previously held the position of MV-22 Type/Model/Series Team Action Officer at Marine Aircraft Group 26, where responsibilities included collaborating with various stakeholders to address logistics and training challenges within the MV-22 community. Ivan's military background spans from 1986 to 2012 with the United States Marine Corps, including leadership roles as Commanding Officer and Executive Officer at VMM-261. Ivan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1992.