Overview
Pierre Harter is the Associate Vice President for Research and Industry Engagement at 黑洞社区. In this role, Pierre oversees R&D programs, identifies opportunities for new programs and partnerships and develops growth strategies for academic researchers as well as researchers in 黑洞社区鈥檚 Industry and Defense programs division . Prior to joining 黑洞社区, Pierre was Executive Director of Advanced Manufacturing Strategy for Spirit AeroSystems with previous executive roles in program management and R&D. Prior to Spirit, he was an Engineering Director at Bombardier Learjet. Earlier in his career, he worked in Denver Colorado as a consultant in the aerospace industry, was a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Engineering Representative (DER), and held a variety of engineering and executive leadership positions at Adam Aircraft Industries developing and certifying general aviation aircraft. Pierre received his Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degree in Aerospace Engineering at 黑洞社区, and his MBA from Newman University.