James S. Butyniec President & Chief Executive Officer

James (Jim) S. Butyniec is President and CEO of Magellan Aerospace.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, Mr. Butyniec provides leadership to ensure the organization achieves its mission and vision while meeting the expectations of all stakeholders.

After joining Magellan Aerospace in 1992, Mr. Butyniec progressively held senior leaderships positions. Assuming the position of Vice President and General Manager in July 1997, he became responsible for all facets of Magellan’s operating divisions in Winnipeg MB and Ft. Erie ON. In 2003 he assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

In January 2008, Mr. Butyniec was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Magellan Aerospace Corporation.

Mr. Butyniec has served as a Director of the Ontario Aerospace Council, the Canadian Advanced Industrial Material Forum and the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada.

Jo-Ann Ball Vice President Human Resources

Jo-Ann Ball is Vice President Human Resources for Magellan Aerospace.

Reporting to the President and CEO, Ms. Ball is responsible for labour relations, executive recruitment, pension and benefit governance and financial oversight, executive compensation and HR planning.

Prior to joining Orenda Aerospace in 1988, a subsidiary of Magellan, Ms. Ball held progressively senior appointments in the retail, medical and the financial services sector. She was appointed to the position of Vice President Human Resources in March 2000.

Ms. Ball has been a Board Director with HRPA since 2009; having previously served on the Member Board Development Committee. She has served as the Executive Development Chair for the Ontario Aerospace Council, and Vice Chair for the Toronto Board of Trade’s Labour Law Committee, and has participated on several advisory committees in the aerospace sector.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from York University; and is a graduate of the Executive Program at Columbia University and the Advanced Program in Organizational Development and Human Resources Management from Columbia University.

John B. Dekker Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

Reporting to the President and CEO, Mr. Dekker serves as a member of the executive management team and participates in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, the operating model and operational execution. He directs and is responsible for the organization's accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records as well as the preparation and interpretation of financial reports for management and external groups. He is also the corporation's leader in negotiating lending arrangements and complex equity transactions. He plays a key role in the administration of critical corporate governance matters as they relate to a public company. In addition, Mr. Dekker serves as the focal point for communication with the board of directors, senior management and company shareholders.

Prior to joining Magellan's predecessor Fleet Aerospace in 1985, Mr. Dekker worked in public accounting, providing auditing and accounting services to organizations that were publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Mr. Dekker holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University and earned his designation as a Chartered Accountant in 1980.

Konrad Hahnelt Vice President, North American Operations

Konrad Hahnelt is Vice President North American Operations and a director of Magellan Aerospace Indian Private Limited.

Reporting to the President and CEO, Mr. Hahnelt is responsible for the North American Operations, Global Sourcing and the Magellan Operating System™ (MOS™).

Prior to joining Magellan’s subsidiary Chicopee Manufacturing in 1995, Mr. Hahnelt worked in the electrical power generation, computer and automotive industries. In March 2004, Mr. Hahnelt was appointed Vice President Strategic Global Sourcing and appointed Vice President North American Operations on June 1, 2012.

He is a former director of the High Performance Management Consortium, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of world class manufacturing practices. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queens University, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Management Accountant.

Phillip C. Underwood Vice President, European Operations

Phillip Underwood is Vice President, European Operations.

Reporting to the President and CEO, Mr. Underwood leads the European operations and oversees the partnership in India. He is responsible for the strategic and operational direction across seven operational divisions which employ more than 1,000 people. He is an integral member of the executive operations team and board director for the UK and India.

In 2003 Mr. Underwood joined the company when Magellan Aerospace purchased the UK business. During his 33 years in the Aerospace Industry he has held a number of senior positions with GKN Aerospace both in the UK and the US.

Mr. Underwood holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is a member of the Institute of Industrial Management.

Larry A. Winegarden Vice President Corporate Strategy

Larry Winegarden is the Vice President Corporate Strategy for Magellan Aerospace.

Reporting to the President and CEO, Mr. Winegarden is responsible for identifying and implementing the strategic goals of the organization. His expertise in the mergers and acquisitions arena is instrumental in achieving these goals.

Mr. Winegarden worked in various financial management positions prior to joining Magellan Aerospace in 1994 as divisional VP of Finance. In 2003 Mr. Winegarden was appointed Vice President Corporate Strategy. His current mandate encompasses strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, customer contract negotiations and major business development activities, as well as facility-related decisions.

Mr. Winegarden received an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration as well as a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), both from the University of Western Ontario.  Shortly thereafter, he received his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Degree.

Daniel R. Zanatta Vice President Business Development, Marketing & Contracts

Daniel Zanatta is the Vice President Business Development, Marketing and Contracts for Magellan Aerospace.

Reporting to the President and CEO, Mr. Zanatta leads a group of senior marketing and contracts executives in their efforts to capture business and develop customer solutions. His responsibilities encompass marketing, government relations, branding and contractual issues. He is an integral member of the executive operations team.

During Mr. Zanatta’s 32 year career with Magellan Aerospace, he has progressively held senior management roles in many disciplines including operations, marketing, contracts, materials management and human resources.

In addition to Mr. Zanatta’s aerospace experience, he has served on committees in support of the Ontario Aerospace Council and held Chairman and Director positions in serving Economic Development.