Leading With Resilience: The Story Behind the Organization
"What's in a Name"-Why "IM A&D Strategic Advisory" A double entendre on "IM," which stands for both "I am" and "Ironman." As a two-time Ironman finisher, this showcases the drive and dedication that I bring to problem-solving and strategic advisory.
Expert Leadership in Aerospace and Defense
George Whittier is the founder of IM A&D. He has a 30+ year career in manufacturing, focused on the Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial markets. He has led companies for 25+ years, culminating as the CEO of both Fairbanks Morse Defense and Barnes Aerospace.
George graduated with a BS Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Queen's University of Charlotte. He lives outside Chicago and enjoys reading, the outdoors, playing golf, and spending as much time with his three adult children as possible.
Explore Our Strategic Approach
Transform your defense organization's strategic potential through proven methodologies developed during three decades of manufacturing leadership.