New Position Created At Company

On Wednesday, Cessna Aircraft Company has named Don Beverlin as Vice President, Supply Management.

In this newly created position, Beverlin is responsible for material price variance management; supplier relations and development; strategic sourcing and procurement of propulsion, avionics, electrical, and major aircraft systems; indirect materials; and supply chain new programs, policies, processes and contracts. 

Beverlin will report to Ron Alberti, Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain.

Beginning his Cessna career in 2000 as a commodity team leader, Beverlin has held numerous positions at Cessna each with increasing responsibility. Most recently he served as Director of Strategic Sourcing for the Systems Commodity Group. Prior to joining Cessna, Beverlin worked at Honeywell.

Beverlin graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. in Physical Science with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering. He and his wife reside in rural Newton, Kansas. They have two daughters and two sons.

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