Ronald Tabbitas
About Ronald Tabbitas
Ronald Tabbitas is the Sr. Director of Government Compliance at Telephonics and an Adjunct Professor at St. Joseph's College NY. With over 20 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector, he oversees business systems compliance and instructs graduate-level courses in operations and quality management.
Work at Telephonics
Ronald Tabbitas has been serving as the Sr. Director of Government Compliance at Telephonics since 2019. In this role, he oversees and maintains the company's U.S. Government required business systems, which include Estimating, Purchasing & Materials Management, and Accounting Systems. He has been with Telephonics since 1997, initially holding the position of Director of Government Compliance. His extensive experience in this role has positioned him as a key point of contact for government agencies such as the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
Education and Expertise
Ronald Tabbitas has a solid educational background in management, having earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Dowling College. He also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration from Suffolk County Community College. With over 20 years of expertise in the Aerospace and Defense sector, he has developed a strong capability in navigating complex business challenges, often collaborating with CEOs of multibillion-dollar firms.
Teaching Experience at St. Joseph's College NY
Since 2004, Ronald Tabbitas has been an Adjunct Professor at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, Long Island, New York. He instructs graduate-level courses in Operations and Quality Management, as well as Problem Solving and Critical Thinking for Professionals. His role as an educator allows him to share his extensive industry knowledge and experience with students, preparing them for careers in business and management.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Ronald Tabbitas accumulated significant experience in various positions within the Aerospace and Defense industry. He worked as a Sr. Subcontract Administrator at BAE Systems from 1989 to 1995 and as a Program Supervisor in Procurement at Lockheed Martin from 1995 to 1997. He also held a position as a Buyer at Northrop Grumman Corporation from 1987 to 1989. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of government compliance and procurement processes.
Industry Involvement and Contributions
Ronald Tabbitas is actively involved in the industry as a member of the Board for APICS. He has developed targeted training and certification programs aimed at addressing current and future skillset needs within the industry. Additionally, he serves as an industry liaison with regional academic research institutions and technology incubators, working closely with students and scientists to facilitate the translation of new technologies to the marketplace.