Adam Richardson promoted to President and CEO of Enstrom

Former President Todd Tetzlaff will remain an integral part of Enstrom’s core leadership team, becoming Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Global Relations.

For two years, Richardson and Tetzlaff have worked closely on strategies for bringing Enstrom back to global markets. Under their leadership, Enstrom has obtained its license to manufacture (Production Certificate), received its license to repair (Repair Station Certificate), and delivered piston and turbine helicopters to customers in both South America and Africa.

Richardson will take on the responsibility to guide and lead Enstrom through the next of many milestones. Prior to his work at Enstrom, he spent 17 years in a variety of operational roles at Rolls-Royce Corporation. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and is a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He joined Enstrom as COO in early 2023.

Company owner Chuck Surack said: “Adam Richardson has demonstrated an infectious energy and determination to succeed that will benefit both customers and Enstrom employees. We want to offer our customers world-class service befitting a world-class helicopter manufacturing company, and I believe Adam is the right person to lead that effort.”

In aligning with this directive, Enstrom leadership recognized the need for a renewed focus on improving regulatory affairs, expanding the company’s global network, and building a sustainable business model for the future. Tetzlaff’s new role will allow him to focus more specifically on Enstrom’s regulatory strategy and global relationships.

Richardson said: “It’s amazing I get to start with the full complement of knowledge we’ve built over the past two years. Todd is still here. I’m still here. What we are doing is organizing and right-fitting our abilities in the best way for our employees, our customers, and our business model.”

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