Raising the Standard of Excellence
From the shop floor to the boardroom, the engine that drives our success is our people. The leadership team at The Atlas Group is comprised of industry veterans who bring decades of experience, invaluable vision and unmatched drive for achievement.
Mr. Ross is the chief executive officer of The Atlas Group and provides leadership across functions and business operations. Mr. Ross is a seasoned aerospace executive who successfully oversees and directs global business to exceed customer expectations while developing strong, people-focused, and continuously improving cultures. He most recently served as Group President, Aero Systems, at Woodward Corporation. Prior to that he also held senior leadership positions at StandardAero, Esterline Technologies, and United Technologies. Roger holds an MBA from the University of Colorado and both a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University.
Mr. Kranzow is the president and chief financial officer of The Atlas Group, leading the finance, IT, human resources, and supply chain organizations. He focuses on improving working capital, reducing costs, and working with all parts of the organization to increase profitability while bringing financial, technology and human-resource solutions to the business. Prior to The Atlas Group, Mr. Kranzow served as CFO for Joined Alloys and Sargent Aerospace & Defense, and senior vice president of finance and planning at Mesa Air Group. Mr. Kranzow brings has over 25 years of finance experience across multiple industries. Mr. Kranzow holds a BA in economics and political science from Northwestern University, an MBA from Arizona State University, and a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Jeff Barger is the chief operating officer of The Atlas Group. He leads component manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, continuous improvement, facilities and all operations in Chihuahua, Mexico. He most recently served as President and CEO of Zodiac/Safran Seats USA and led the turnaround of the company to excellent operational performance and profitability by driving significant culture change. Prior to joining Zodiac Seats, Jeff led similar business turnarounds/performance improvements at both Piper Aircraft and L3 Crestview Aerospace. Jeff holds an MBA from Auburn University and a BBA in Finance from Texas State University.
Robby Rucker serves as the Vice President and General Manager of PMC. He joined the Atlas Group in 2021, initially as the Vice President of Business Development and Sales, and subsequently as the Vice President of Supply Chain. With a strong academic background and nearly two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense industries, Mr. Rucker is a seasoned business leader known for driving operational excellence and strategic growth. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Kansas in 2006 and earned a Master of Business Administration from Webster University in 2014.
Mr. Goforth joined The Atlas Group in 2003 at the Wichita Complex Assembly division and was promoted to operations manager of the Wichita Spares facility in February 2018. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Goforth has performed a variety of roles with a primary focus on the leadership and performance of the CNC machining operations of Wichita. Mr. Goforth also was instrumental in the successful repositioning of the Phoenix machining operations to their Wichita and Mexico locations.
Mr. Cordivari is the Vice President and General Manager of Brenner Aerostructures, joining The Atlas group in December 2023. Mr. Cordivari has an extensive background in P&L leadership in Aerospace / Defense manufacturing. Prior to joining The Atlas Group Mark has lead business units for Triumph Group, B/E Aerospace, and Collins Aerospace with a focus on organizational development and operations excellence to drive revenue growth and profitability. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University and an MBA – Finance from St. Joseph’s University.
