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Dr. Robert Yancey has filled numerous roles in his career including research, technology development, sales, management, business development, and executive roles. He currently leads business development for Hexcel in the Americas which includes advanced materials, manufacturing, and engineered products. He has a technical background in composite materials, composite mechanics and micromechanics, design optimization, additive manufacturing, finite element modeling, and nondestructive evaluation. He holds a B.S. degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, an M.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Dayton. He is an AIAA Associate Technical Fellow and Technical Excellence Committee Chair for SAMPE.
Board of Governors
Marvin Hawkins
Owner, Sentecor Solutions![](https://www.47g.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Marvin-Hawkins-Headshot-473x1024.jpeg)
Cindy Thamaras-Sorensen
Electronics Production Supplies & Cleanroom Solutions Consultant, PAC Production Automation Corporation![](https://www.47g.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Profile-Pic.jpg)
Ken Bertagnolli
VP Research, Development and Engineering, US Synthetic![](https://www.47g.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ken_B_3-2-683x1024.jpg)
Scott Danielson
Associate Vice President for Instruction over Manufacturing, Construction, & Transportation, Bridgerland Technical College![](https://www.47g.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ScottDanielson.jpg)
Rachel Erickson
Construction Project Manager, BRPH![](https://www.47g.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rachel-Erickson-BRPH-1024x768.jpg)