Our Company

Nick Grimmett, Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Nick is an accomplished Environmental, Health, and Safety professional with 10+ years of industry experience. He holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree’s in Environmental Management and Occupational Safety and Health. Nick has been responsible for all aspects of OSHA, EPA, and DEQ compliance for multiple Aerospace and Oil & Gas organizations.

Nick has a proven track record of leading in the following areas:

• Creation and Implementation of EHS compliant programs and policies resulting in the reduction of incident rates and increased employee productivity.
• Implementation of process water recycling/wastewater treatment technology.
• Maintenance and Facilities management including the implementation of Corrective and Preventative Maintenance programs.
• Providing guidance and technical expertise in new process development
• Providing training for workforces which includes First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10 & 30 Hour General Industry Outreach Training, and Hands-on OJT training.

Lesley Fisher, Quality Director

Lesley Fisher joined the Limco team in May 2020. With 25 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, she has managed ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems for companies like Lockheed Martin, Spirit AeroSystems and Precision Castparts. At most of these companies, she has also been responsible for several Nadcap certified special processes. She also has experience leading ISO14001 Environmental, Safety & Health programs, Configuration Management and Continual Improvement groups and is a Certified Lead Auditor.
Lesley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a concentration in Chemistry from The University of Kansas.

Bill Ewen, Director of Engineering

Bill has lead teams for more than 15 years in his career. His diverse experience includes working with cross functional teams from around the globe. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He possesses a broad background in management and has been in the aerospace industry for 8 years.
Bill’s experience has allowed him to lead teams through the following projects:

• Establishing new Test, Repair, and Overhaul capabilities for FAA Part 145 Repair Station including technical feasibility reviews, budget development, project planning, tooling and test equipment design, consumable and bill of material reviews, etc.
• Developing FAA approved DER Repairs for various aircraft system components in order to achieve cost savings.
• Standardizing work and developed written procedures for engineering department responsibilities per Repair Station Quality Manual to obtain AS9100/9110 Certification.
• Transferring capabilities between repair stations during company restructures.

Mike Metcalf, Director of Customer Service

Since 2000, Mike has led teams and organizations doing everything from implementing RFID technology into aerospace manufacturing operations, to design and manufacture of a head of state interior for a Boeing 747-800. In his background holds active duty in the army where he served as a Russian linguist, then went to work in Russia for a US pipeline company. He earned his MBA in 1997 and worked for a few years as a financial analyst. After converting to aerospace in 2000, he did everything from managing, planning and estimating departments, to leading the team that developed the first-ever fully integrated aircraft interior for the Piaggio P180 Avanti II. Mike has often been tasked to manage projects outside the US. He has worked in Germany, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakstan, Malaysia, France, and Italy. Volatility in Aerospace during the mid-2000s allowed Mike to work in an array of different areas such as advanced composites, US. Government contracting, aerospace seating, upholstery, and avionics. In every situation, his teams were the primary contact between the company and the customer. Mike takes pride in developing teams and mentoring individuals in order to maximize performance and enjoyment on the job.

Samantha Farley, Director of Supply Chain

Samantha Farley joined the Limco team in August 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, along with a Master of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Hartford. Previously, Samantha held roles of increasing responsibility in supply chain and shop floor operations at Collins Aerospace. Samantha has experience leading teams through challenging times with positive results for customers.

Kevin Thompson, Director of MRO

Dedicated leader with over 30 years aerospace experience at both commercial airlines and world class maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities. Lead teams in all aspects of manufacturing and repair. Working with metals, composites, acrylics and other materials in a variety of aerospace products. Leading continuous improvement projects and teams at a major U.S. airline and MRO facilities. From contract negotiations to project management to production operations over products such as flight critical leading edges to passenger windows and flight controls. A United States Marine Corps veteran and an avid motorcyclist.

Ben Kurtz, Customer Service