Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018, by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

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Collins Aerospace

Ajay Mahajan is Acting President of Collins Aerospace's Advanced Structures Strategic Business Unit, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he manages a diverse and exciting portfolio, which touches most aspects of flight; our products ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues.

Ajay Mahajan

Colin Mahoney is the current President of Customer & Account Management at Collins Aerospace. Prior to this, they were the Senior Vice President – International and Service Solutions at [Rockwell Collins](/org/rockwell-collins) from August 2002 to December 2018.

Colin Mahoney attended the [University of Iowa](/org/university-of-iowa), where they earned their MBA in marketing and finance. Colin also attended Basingstoke Tech, where they studied business administration.

Their manager is Stephen Timm, President. Colin Mahoney works with Christoph Feddersen - Head of Legal, Contracts & Compliance, Edward Dryden - President, Interiors, and Isolde Karro - Chief Communications Officer.

Colin Mahoney

Edward Dryden is currently the President of Interiors at Collins Aerospace. Edward has held this position since January of 2017. Prior to their current role, Edward was the Actuation General Manager at UTC Aerospace Systems from January 2017 to January 2022. Edward was also the UTAS APS General Manager - Large Commercial and Composites at UTC from November 2012 to January 2017. Prior to that, they were the Programmes and Operations Director at Goodrich Engine Controls from November 2011 to November 2012.

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Edward Dryden's educational career began at the University of Wales, Cardiff, where they studied electrical and electronics engineering. Edward then went on to study at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Edward Dryden works with James Brooks - Chief Human Resources Officer, Jeff Standerski - VP, Strategy, Development & Communications, and Phil Jasper - President, Mission Systems. Edward Dryden reports to Stephen Timm, President.

Edward Dryden

Christoph Feddersen heads the Office of the General Counsel at Collins Aerospace. In his role as general counsel, he oversees and provides leadership and guidance on all legal matters, including international trade compliance, intellectual property, litigation and contracts.

Christoph offers more than 20 years of experience to his current position. Most recently, he was vice president and general counsel for UTC Aerospace Systems. Prior to that, he served as executive assistant to the chairman and chief executive officer of United Technologies, and held the role of lead lawyer in charge of regulatory matters for UTC’s acquisition of Goodrich. Before joining UTC, he worked for international law firms Cleary Gottlieb and Morgan Lewis in Europe and the United States.

Now at Collins Aerospace, Christoph empowers a global network of legal, trade and contracts professionals to deliver proactive counsel and legal advice to maximize business objectives while ensuring rigorous compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as corporate policies.

Christoph is admitted in the United States and Germany, and holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Michigan and a doctorate in international law from the University of Hamburg. He was also an Emile Noël Fellow at Harvard Law School.

Christoph Feddersen

Troy Brunk leads the Avionics strategic business unit of Collins Aerospace, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this role, he is responsible for advancing flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world.

Troy has served in a variety of Collins leadership positions spanning 30 years. Most recently he led the Interiors strategic business unit based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he was responsible for leading a broad portfolio of aircraft interior systems for seating, lighting, galley, oxygen, evacuation, de-icing, and more.

His previous leadership roles include vice president of Communication, Navigation & Guidance Solutions for the Mission Systems business, where he was responsible for a broad portfolio of secure and resilient military communication and navigation solutions, and vice president and general manager for Airborne Solutions, where he was responsible for the company's avionics and flight deck solutions for military fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

Troy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Iowa. He serves on the advisory board for The University of Iowa's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Troy Brunk

Jennifer C. Schopfer is the vice president of Digital Technology and chief information officer for Collins Aerospace. In this role, she works to leverage digital technology to drive customers’ success, improve business processes and enhance employees’ digital experience.

Previously, Jennifer served as vice president of Enterprise Services Integration and Transformation at Raytheon Technologies (RTX), where she was responsible for building and driving the digital integration and transformation strategy across the enterprise.

Prior to joining RTX in 2019, Jennifer held several leadership roles at General Electric (GE) including vice president and general manager of GE Transportation’s software business.

Jen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University in Clemson, SC.

Jennifer Schopfer

Isolde Karro is the chief communications officer at Collins Aerospace. In this role, she provides executive direction and strategic management for communications programs to best position Collins with employees, customers and external partners. Today, Isolde is responsible for overall brand identity and marketing, external communications, employee communications supporting the company’s culture, along with the corporate social responsibility program. Previously, she served as executive director of Employee & President communications, driving open and authentic messaging based on conversational, newsroom-style execution.

Before joining Collins, Isolde was director of Media & Executive Communications at Corning Optical Communications, a division of Corning Incorporated, where she transformed internal, external and executive communications with a new storytelling approach, big bold graphics and real-world examples of customer benefits – delivering deeper employee and brand engagement.

Isolde previously spent 16 years working in various roles in advertising, including co-owning her own agency as chief strategist and copywriter. Managing teams of communications mavericks – designers, writers, photographers and videographers – she helped define business goals and marketing strategies that built brands, grew sales and won awards.

Isolde is an enthusiastic runner, diehard animal lover and one of Ragan’s Top Women in Communications. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Isolde Karro

Henry Brooks is president, Power & Controls, at Collins Aerospace. In this role, he is responsible for delivering integrated solutions for customers across four key segments, including aircraft environmental control systems, electrical power systems, engine controls and industrial businesses.

Prior to this role, Henry led Customer & Account Management at Collins Aerospace. In this role, he was responsible for supporting the development and implementation of Collins Aerospace enterprise-wide customer initiatives. He also facilitated internal and external collaboration among customers, Collins Aerospace employees and the aerospace industry.

Henry started in the industry as an engineer and in his 30-year career has held numerous leadership positions in engineering, operations, program and general management. He served as president, Interiors, Actuation & Propeller Systems at UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS). Prior to this, he held a variety of leadership positions across the UTC family of businesses, including at UTAS, Keystone Engineering, Milton Roy and Sullair Corporation.

As his corporate career has grown, so has his commitment to advocating for a more inclusive engineering community. Henry is a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers and is a sought after advisor to the organization. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

Henry holds an MBA from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. 

Henry Brooks

Phil Jasper leads the Mission Systems strategic business unit at Collins Aerospace, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this role, he is responsible for delivering military, government and civil solutions to help customers worldwide safely and successfully complete their most complex missions.

A 26-year veteran of the industry, Phil previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Government Systems at Rockwell Collins. Prior to this, he held the roles of vice president of Business Development for Government Systems, vice president and general manager of Mobility Rotary Wing Solutions, senior director of Air Force Programs, director of air mobility for Bombers & Special Mission Programs and technical director and programs manager of KC-135 Programs.

Phil is committed to developing innovations that keep warfighters safe, connected and informed. In this capacity, he led one of the industry’s first programs to fully integrate Communications, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) capability and interoperability into a military aircraft fleet. This involved one of the first efforts to fully leverage commercial avionics technology into the military market. He successfully designed, developed and integrated multiple mission-specific capabilities for military aircraft, including: airdrop; refueling; intercept; and guidance and control products and functions.

Phil offers the same innovative approach to Collins Aerospace, where he is focused on transforming the Mission Systems business into the leading provider of mission capabilities for the aerospace and defense industry.

Phil participates in STEM outreach activities in the community, volunteers with United Way and is a member of the Iowa State University Engineering College Industrial Advisory Council, Cedar Rapids Business Advisory Council and Iowa Business Council. Working with Congress and the U.S. Department of Defense, he continues to serve as a lead advocate to help streamline how the United States procures commercial items and to protect intellectual property rights — both critical issues for aerospace and defense companies.

A native of Lamont, Iowa, Phil holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in aerospace engineering and a minor in business administration from Iowa State University.

Phil Jasper

Jeff Standerski leads Strategic Development for Collins Aerospace. In this role, he is responsible for setting the future business strategy for the organization, which includes enabling revenue synergies across the company's strategic business units (SBUs). These units comprise Avionics, Aerostructures, Power & Controls, Interior, Mechanical Systems and Mission Systems.

With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Jeff most recently served as the Rockwell Collins integration planning lead for Collins Aerospace while also managing his responsibilities as senior vice president of Human Resources at Rockwell Collins. He has worked across a variety of business areas, including Engineering, Commercial Systems, Government Systems, Strategy and Development, Information Management Services (IMS) and Human Resources. His roles have included senior vice president of IMS, vice president and general manager of Business and Regional Systems, vice president and general manager of Air Transport Systems and vice president of Strategy Development for Commercial Systems.

As the leader of IMS following the acquisition of ARINC, Jeff was involved in the early stages of the planning and development of the connected airplane technology that exists in the industry today, while growing the organization’s broad range of offerings, including aviation network services and ground systems, flight support and communications services and information processing.

Jeff offers the same successful track record and integrated approach to support the integration of Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems into Collins Aerospace and to ensure that the newly formed SBUs have an optimized operational capacity and strategy to redefine the future of aerospace.

He currently serves on the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council and the Cedar Rapids Business Advisory Council, and served as founding board member and past chairman of the board for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. He is also a founding board member and past Chairman of the Board for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. A native of Chicago, Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics/avionics from Parks College of St. Louis University.

Jeff Standerski

James Brooks leads Human Resources at Collins Aerospace. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of HR strategy, including the teams that lead talent management, leadership development, employee & labor relations, and compensation & benefits.

James offers nearly two decades of experience as Chief Human Resources Officer. He most recently served as vice president of Human Resources for Collins Aerospace’s Mechanical Systems strategic business unit, and he led Human Resources for the Aftermarket Services and Central Support Groups at UTC Aerospace Systems.

James’ professional career began at United Technologies Corporation (now Raytheon Technologies), joining the company through the HR Leadership Development Program. Over the last two decades, he’s worked at Otis, Pratt & Whitney, UTC Corporate and two businesses that now comprise Collins Aerospace (Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC Aerospace Systems) in a variety of HR functional areas, including total rewards, project management, talent management and as an HR partner.

James earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Michigan State University and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Jackson State University.

James Brooks

Tatum Buse is the chief financial officer at Collins Aerospace. In this role, she leads financial reporting, planning & analysis and compliance and controls at Collins.

Previously, Tatum served as the vice president of Finance Shared Services and Integration at Collins Aerospace, where she managed a team responsible for providing financial services to the business and focused on the post-acquisition integration of processes and tools.

Over the past 24 years, Tatum has held various finance positions of increasing responsibility within both the strategic business units and central functions. She served as vice president of Finance and corporate controller at Rockwell Collins, where she led a team responsible for providing enterprise accounting services, managing the company’s internal controls and government accounting compliance programs, and preparing and reporting external financial documents and filings. She also served as the company’s principal accounting officer and chair of the Disclosure Committee.

Tatum is passionate about the development and advancement of women in leadership roles. In 2007, she co-founded the Women’s Employee Resource Group at Rockwell Collins, and in October 2019, she was named the executive sponsor for the Raytheon Technologies Corporation Finance Women’s Forum.

She serves as the vice-chair of the Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance Policy Board and is a board member and treasurer for the Catherine McAuley Center, a charity focused on supporting refugees, immigrants and women experiencing crisis.

Tatum holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Northern Iowa.

Tatum Buse

Mauro Atalla leads the worldwide Engineering & Technology function at Collins Aerospace. In this role, he oversees a highly skilled, accomplished network of over 16,000 engineers that spans more than 180 sites across 24 countries. They design, build, integrate and support more than 125 product lines, 1,500 operators and 70,000 aircraft. This organization drives innovation, develops products, and provides technical support to ensure Collins Aerospace is at the industry’s forefront, continually offering differentiating solutions to delight customers.

Mauro joined United Technologies Corporation (UTC) in 2000 as a staff engineer at United Technologies Research Center. Since then, he has served in a number of roles of increasing responsibility across UTC’s aerospace and commercial businesses. He most recently served as vice president of Engineering & Technology for Sensors & Integrated Systems (SIS), a business unit of UTC Aerospace Systems that comprised over 60 product lines.

Mauro earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the State University of Campinas (Brazil). He earned a doctorate in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University. Prior to joining UTC, Mauro was a research scientist in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an associate professor in Brazil.

Mauro is the author/co-author of several patents and research publications, and serves on the Advisory Boards of Virginia Tech’s Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the University of Michigan’s Aerospace Engineering Department.

Mauro Atalla

Stephen Timm is the president of Collins Aerospace, which was created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins. Collins Aerospace is a global leader in aviation and defense markets, with $26 billion in net sales and more than 70,000 employees around the world.

Steve offers nearly 25 years of experience to this role, previously leading our Avionics Strategic Business Unit. In that role, he was responsible for advancing aviation electronics and information management solutions in the flight deck and cabin for commercial and military customers around the world.

He also served as vice president of the Commercial Avionics portfolio within the Avionics business, building avionics positions for both Airbus and Boeing next-generation aircraft, introducing differentiating solutions to the market, and capitalizing on our enterprise information management capabilities.

Building on a reputation of strong customer focus, effective communications and enterprise collaboration, Steve led many important initiatives over the course of his career at Rockwell Collins. He managed the company’s U.S.-based Service Centers; spearheaded the Commercial Information Management strategy and business, pioneering new ways to leverage information to create value for customers; and defined and deployed the initial application of the Life Cycle Value Stream business framework – which continues to guide how Collins Aerospace serves customers today.

Born in England and raised in northern Iowa, Steve earned his Bachelor of Arts in management information systems and business from Wartburg College and an MBA from the University of Iowa.

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