Our Company

Mr. Marty Cervellione, General Manager

Marty began his career as a Ground Combat Officer in the United States Marine Corps serving from 2000-2006. In 2006, Marty was hired by Sikorsky Aircraft where he held managerial roles of increasing responsibility in Materials, Programs, Logistics and Distribution. In 2014, after 8 years with Sikorsky, Marty transitioned to Honeywell Aerospace where he led all Material Operations for the OEM and Repair and Overhaul Facilities. In January of 2018 Marty left Honeywell and joined Proterra as the Director of Supply Chain and Materials for the Proterra Transit Business.

After 5 years with Proterra Marty joined the TAT team as the General Manager of the Piedmont Site. Marty brings with him over 20 years of operational and supply chain experience in the Aerospace and Electric Vehicle Industries.

Marty holds a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and a master’s degree in Finance from Hofstra University.

Mr. Barry Startz, Sr. Director of Trading & Leasing

Barry is currently the Sr. Director of TAT Trading and Leasing. From 2019 to 2021 Barry was the Sr. Director of Operations at TAT Piedmont Power and Actuation. Previously, Barry joined TurbineAero Repair (formally known as Triumph Air Repair) in 1986 and has served in multiple leadership roles throughout the company. Most notably, he served as the Global Director of LRU Operations, Supply Chain Director, Program Manager, LRU Operations Manager, and APU Operations Manager. In his previous roles with Triumph, Barry drove significant improvements in cost reductions and Supplier Management. In 2016, Barry contributed to over $1M in cost reduction. Barry is also Toyota Black Belt certified in Lean, as well as an Army Vet with 35 years in the Aviation Industry.

Mr. Donnie Loflin, Director of Operations

Joining TAT Piedmont in 1997, Donnie has experience in many areas of TAT’s business. Having served in leadership roles that include Sales & Customer Support, Contract Management, Surplus Sales & Leasing, Technical Support and Production Control. His current role with TAT Piedmont is Director of APU Operations, focusing on meeting our customers’ needs by providing APU services that are industry leading in quality, reliability, on time delivery and turnaround time.

Mr. Richard Wilborn, Director of Human Resources

Richard Wilborn, Piedmont’s Human Resource Director, has a history of dedicated leadership, focusing on company goals and employee needs. His interpersonal skills and demonstrated abilities, allow him to communicate effectively at all levels. He has a reputation for “going extra mile”, ensuring job is done right even when it’s not his responsibility. He has served as an advisor and counselor to management concerning disciplinary actions and labor relations. Now he joined Dave Thomas and the team at Piedmont to help achieve the success of Piedmont.

Richard served 8 years in the US Army right out of High School. In his spare time, Richard is an ACC Football Official and avid cyclist.

Mr. Brian Vivolo, Quality Director

Brian joined TAT Piedmont in February 2021, and he brings 25 years of Aerospace experience in the areas of composite interiors, seating, lavatories, APU LRU components, pneumatic controls, and actuation systems at Honeywell, B/E Aerospace, Collins Aerospace and HAECO Cabin Solutions. Brian has been leading and managing teams for the past 15 years in production manufacturing and ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems. He has a long history of customer relations and interfacing with major OEM and Airline customers focusing on Quality and Customer Satisfaction through Process Improvement and Defect Reduction. He has a Master’s in Business Administration and Undergraduate in Business Management, and he has also served in the United States Marine Corps as an E-5, Sergeant, in the 2nd AABN at Camp Lejune, North Carolina.

Mr. David Ferguson, Director of Supply Chain

David Ferguson, Director of Supply Chain at TAT Piedmont Aviation has spent decades in various Supply Chain leadership roles in multiple industries. Combined with several years spent working in IT, he is able to use his experience to help maximize ERP effectiveness. Prior to joining Piedmont in November of 2022, he spent several years as a Procurement Manager at HAECO Cabin Solutions.

David is a graduate of The University of North Carolina with a B.S. degree in Information Systems Operations Management.

Sharon Williams, Customer Accounts Manager

Sharon Williams has been a dedicated professional in the aviation industry for 40 years, with a steadfast commitment to customer service and support. She began her career as a flight attendant with Republic / Northwest Airlines, where she spent a decade ensuring passenger safety and satisfaction.

Following this, Sharon transitioned into a role as a Corporate Training Manager at ValuJet Airlines, where she honed her skills in employee development and training. This role paved the way for her to become the Manager of Compliance at TransMeridian Airlines, where she was responsible for maintaining regulatory standards ensuring operational excellence.

Her career trajectory then took her to Avio-Diepen as an Inside Sales Manager, and subsequently to Zodiac Aerospace as the Supervisor of Customer Account Managers, where she led initiatives to enhance customer interactions and support. Sharon further expanded her expertise in the aviation sector as the Director of Markets, Aviation Division at Lantal Textile, and as the Supervisor of Service Parts Sales at Honda Aircraft Company.

Prior to TAT-Piedmont, Sharon was the Director of Client Experience and Relationships at Jet It, LLC, a private aviation company. In this role, she leveraged her extensive industry experience to foster strong client relationships and ensure unparalleled customer satisfaction.

A graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Sharon combines her educational background with practical experience to excel in various facets of the aviation industry. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing, traveling for leisure, drawing and volunteer work. She is the proud parent of two sons.

With a career marked by dedication and a passion for aviation, Sharon continues to be an invaluable asset to the industry and a trusted partner to clients and colleagues alike.

Garrett Wishon, Sr Director of LG/MPG Operations