DRT Executive and Leadership Team

Rose Kimani, the Chief Executive Officer DRT at DRT, directs the overarching strategic vision for the organization. Overseeing the integration of specialized engineering know-how across ten facilities in the United States and Europe, the Chief Executive Officer DRT ensures alignment with the long-term mission of manufacturing highly complex, low-volume niche products. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to optimize resource planning systems and maintain the competitive edge in easy-open beverage systems. By driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of technical precision, Rose Kimani secures the company's market position as a pioneer in demanding manufacturing sectors. The Chief Executive Officer DRT also manages high-level stakeholder relationships, ensuring that the firm meets the rigorous quality requirements of global customers. Through this executive oversight, the company maintains consistent growth and operational stability across all international manufacturing sites.

Shawn Knauer, the Chief Financial Officer at DRT, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the entire organization. Overseeing the financial planning for ten manufacturing facilities, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that resource distribution supports the development of highly complex, low-volume niche products. This leadership role involves monitoring the economic performance of operations across the United States and Europe to guarantee long-term financial stability. By analyzing market trends and production costs, Shawn Knauer provides the necessary data to support strategic decision-making at the executive level. The Chief Financial Officer also maintains rigorous oversight of the company's financial reporting, ensuring transparency and compliance with industry standards. Through disciplined fiscal management, Knauer enables the firm to invest in the specialized engineering know-how required to meet customer precision requirements. Ultimately, the Chief Financial Officer secures the capital necessary to sustain the company's pioneering status in beverage systems and beyond.

Steven Bunkowske, the Chief Operating Officer, Aerospace Division at DRT, directs the specialized manufacturing workflows within the aerospace sector. Overseeing the technical teams responsible for high-precision components, the Chief Operating Officer, Aerospace Division ensures that production meets the demanding quality standards required for aerospace applications. This role involves optimizing the manufacturing processes across regional facilities to maintain reliable lead times for complex, low-volume projects. By integrating advanced engineering know-how into the aerospace production line, Bunkowske drives operational efficiency and product reliability. Steven Bunkowske also collaborates with the broader leadership team to align aerospace initiatives with the overall corporate strategy of DRT. Through the management of specialized resource planning, the Chief Operating Officer, Aerospace Division ensures that the company remains a preferred partner for customers requiring technical expertise. This leadership focus directly impacts the growth and market reach of the aerospace division within the global manufacturing landscape.

David Geis, the Chief Information Officer at DRT, architects the digital infrastructure necessary to support sophisticated resource planning systems. Managing the technological backbone across all ten facilities, the Chief Information Officer ensures that data integrity and precision manufacturing requirements remain synchronized. This role involves implementing advanced software solutions that track complex production cycles, thereby reducing lead times for niche product development. By overseeing the digital transformation of manufacturing processes, Geis enables the technical teams to maintain high quality standards across the United States and Europe. David Geis also collaborates with other C-suite leaders to align information technology investments with the broader corporate strategy of DRT. Through the deployment of secure, scalable systems, the Chief Information Officer drives operational efficiency and provides the analytical tools required to sustain the company's seventy-year legacy of engineering excellence in the competitive manufacturing landscape.