Jeffrey C. Dickey

Jeff oversees the six hydraulic product groups at The Lee Company. His role includes developing and sharing best practices, managing processes, and working toward continuous improvement. Jeff started as a Project Engineer on the aerospace side of the company in 1982. Jeff and his group of engineers were instrumental in developing new products for the aerospace industry, such as shuttle valves, high pressure components, aerospace solenoid valves, and even the Lee Chek check valve that would spur the start of the Industrial Microhydraulics Group. Along the way, he was awarded co-patents on the Lee MultiSeal and Lee PLHA high strength plug. Jeff also developed many of the engineering and manufacturing systems and controls used in the aerospace groups. Before beginning his career at The Lee Company, he eaned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Connecticut and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Jeff takes pride in mentoring and educating the future leaders of The Lee Company. He has held key positions in community and industry organizations, including serving as President of the Exchange Club of Westbrook/Old Saybrook, Financial Secretary of the Westbrook Foundation, and as Panel Chair and Secretary for the SAE A-6 Aerospace Actuation Committee. SAE is a professional association that develops standards for engineering professionals in the aerospace industry. The SAE A-6 Aerospace Actuation Commttee addresses all aspects of aerospace flight and utility actuation and control systems as well as fluid power systems. Jeff is also the Assistant Curator of the Museum of Early Engineering Technology, located in Westbrook, CT.