Ronald W Townsend
About Ronald W Townsend
Ronald W. Townsend serves as the Market and Business Development Manager for the West Coast at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and has extensive experience in sales strategies, particularly within the defense and nuclear sectors.
Work at Materion
Ronald Townsend has served as the Market and Business Development Manager for the West Coast at Materion Corporation since 2017. In this role, he focuses on managing market penetration strategies for Beryllium and Metal Matrix Composite Materials. His responsibilities include developing sales strategies and fostering relationships within the defense and nuclear sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in these industries.
Education and Expertise
Ronald Townsend holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the Forbes School of Business, where he studied Operations Management and Analysis from 2010 to 2015. He also obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, completing his studies from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering from UCLA between 1995 and 1999. His educational background is complemented by a licensed certification in Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics from Northrop University, which he pursued from 1977 to 1979.
Background
Ronald Townsend has a diverse background that spans various sectors, including mining and metals. His experience in these industries provides a solid foundation for his current role at Materion Corporation. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of sales strategies and strategic development, particularly tailored to the defense and nuclear sectors on the West Coast.
Achievements
In his professional career, Ronald Townsend has developed expertise in Value Stream Mapping and Root Cause Analysis, essential for optimizing business processes and enhancing operational efficiency. He employs Continuous Improvement and Kaizen methodologies to drive advancements in manufacturing engineering processes, contributing to the overall effectiveness of his team's initiatives.