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The Story of Cirrus

Since day one in 1984, Cirrus Aircraft has been committed to the future of aviation, to smart safety and most adamantly, to innovation. Along the way every turn has meant challenges and opportunities to grow general aviation - to improve the flying experience itself


We are proud that after more than 25 years of dedication, today the name of Cirrus is associated with the accolades and hallmarks that mean so much to us: performance, safety, comfort and innovation. Our line of all composite personal aircraft - the SR20, SR22 and turbocharged SR22T - lives up to this by incorporating advanced performance, electronic and safety technologies including Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics and the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)

Our upcoming aircraft, the Cirrus Vision SF50 jet, will raise the bar higher by providing a new personal and regional business transportation solution: the "personal jet."


When you become a Cirrus owner, you aren't merely taking up a hobby; you are choosing a whole new lifestyle, one full of freedoms, choices and responsibilities unlike anything else. Our owners reflect our standards; you demand the most cutting edge technology, innovative standard safety features, impressive interiors and exhilarating performances. Together, we are devoted to these passions


We've traveled far, but in many ways, we're only just taking off. Join our family of owners and become part of the future.

Leadership Team

Dale Klapmeier

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Dale Klapmeier co-founded Cirrus in 1984 and currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer, responsible for active oversight of the company.

Dale, along with his brother Alan, has been the recipient of numerous aviation industry awards including the 2007 Dr. Godfrey L Cabot Award, the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) 2007 Freedom of Flight Award, Airport Journal’s 2006 "Living Legends" Aviation Entrepreneurs of the Year, EAA August Raspet Air Safety Foundation 2005 Admiral de Florez Award and 2004 Ernst and Young Entrepreneurs of the Year for Manufacturing.

Passionate about expanding all forms of aviation, Dale is involved with many aviation boards and programs such as the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagle Program and the Red Tail Project, which is restoring a Tuskegee Airmen P51 Mustang. As a private pilot, he has logged more than 4,300 hours of flight time. Dale holds degrees in business administration and economics from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

Patrick Waddick

President and Chief Operating Officer

Patrick Waddick is President and Chief Operating Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. Patrick joined Cirrus Design Corporation in 1988 contributing to the early engineering efforts on the model VK30 composite pusher-configuration aircraft. Transitioning from VK30 Chief Engineer to ST50 Project Engineering Manager, Patrick led a joint Cirrus and Israeli design team through to early flight testing stages.

 

Patrick began his professional affiliations first with AIAA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison as a student chapter Vice President. In 2004, he was the recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Hap Arnold Award for Excellence in Program Management. Patrick is also a member of the AOPA and EAA aviation organizations. An active FAA Private Pilot since 1988, he holds a single-engine instrument land rating.

Patrick was educated at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Mechanics from the School of Engineering in 1989. During his degree program he completed a cooperative education internship with IBM Corporation in East Fishkill, New York.

Todd Simmons

Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Customer Support

Todd Simmons is the Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Cirrus Aircraft. He is responsible for managing the Cirrus Aircraft brand globally and for all sales, marketing and customer service and support activities for the world's best-selling line of high-performance personal, small business and training aircraft.  

 

Todd joined Cirrus in early 2008 as vice president of marketing and during his tenure has led a number of innovative growth initiatives aimed at both the current owner community and penetration into new segments. In spite of challenging overall economic conditions in recent years, in that time the SR22 has continued to be the best-selling airplane in its class and worldwide market share has reached an all-time high.

With more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business leadership, Todd has held positions in marketing development, international marketing communications, revenue management and sales team leadership at a range of companies from boutique businesses to Fortune 500 firms. His recent aviation experience includes work at Delta Air Lines and at CubCrafters where he led sales and marketing efforts and later presided over the company. 

 

An active pilot, Todd holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Paul Brey

Senior Vice President, Product Development

Paul Brey is the Senior Vice President of Product Development. He is responsible for engineering, experimental operations and program management for all aircraft models at Cirrus. Paul joined Cirrus in 1996 as Chief of Structures for the SR20 and has served as Director of Design and Program Manager for the SR22 project, Director of Product Engineering, Program Manager for the G2 and G3 projects, Airframe Technical Fellow and Vice President, Design Engineering.

Prior to joining Cirrus, Paul worked in the military and commercial aircraft industry for 13 years, including the Boeing Company and a major commercial airline. He is an FAA Designated Engineering Representative with extensive experience in stress analysis, composite structures, damage tolerance and materials and processes. Paul has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, is a Senor AIAA member and a registered Professional Engineer.

Doug Griswold

Vice President, Vision SF50 Program

Doug Griswold is the Vice President of the Vision SF50 Program. He is responsible for engineering, experimental operations and program management for the Vision SF50. Doug joined Cirrus in 2012.

 

Prior to joining Cirrus, Doug worked for military, homebuilt and commercial aviation for 35 years.  Employed at General Dynamics on the F-16 program, Doug worked in stability and control, flight test and accident investigation and simulation.  He was the co-founder of Questair, Inc, responsible for the engineering, customer support and computer systems for the homebuilt Venture aircraft.

At Cessna and Hawker Beechcraft, he worked on a series of jet programs and projects with increasing responsibilities from Section Supervisor, Project Engineer, Senior Program Manager and Director of Engineering.

 

Doug has Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Business Administration from Newman University, and is a private pilot.  

Tom Arnold

Vice President, Aircraft Sales

Tom Arnold is the Vice President of Sales for Cirrus Aircraft, responsible for the management of the worldwide Aircraft Sales team. Tom joined Cirrus in 2009 as the Director of North American Sales and was promoted in 2011 to Executive Director of North American Sales. Prior to joining Cirrus, Tom was a seasoned technology executive with an over 30-year career in both Fortune 1000 and  start-up companies, including leadership positions in Cadence Design Systems and Clarify, as well as CEO of ADEXS and Stearman Technology Group.

After obtaining a pilot’s license 35 years ago, he continued building his flight experience and now holds an Airline Transport rating with more than 4,400 flight hours.   Tom has owned and flown many different types of aircraft from singles to twins, piston to turbine, land and amphibious. He even became a certified flight instructor so he could teach his three sons how to fly.

Jon Dauplaise

Vice President, Fleet & Special Mission Sales

Jon Dauplaise is the Vice President of Fleet and Special Mission Sales and is responsible for the strategy and performance of the global fleet sales team as well as the Training, Delivery and Certified Departments.

 

Jon joined Cirrus in December 2001 in the Flight Operations Department. He then transitioned through several roles at Cirrus including Corporate Flight Operations Manager, Regional Sales Manager of the Northern Plains and Alaska, Domestic Sales Director and most recently as Vice President of Domestic Sales. Through his time at Cirrus, Jon directed the development, startup and very substantial growth of the Cirrus Certified program.

Prior to joining Cirrus, Jon served 20 years in the Army and Army Reserve as an AH-64 Apache Helicopter Instructor Pilot and Aviation Officer. He is a Commercial/Instrument rated pilot, Helicopter pilot and Certified Flight Instructor.

 

Jon graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Criminology. It was in college that Jon got his formal initiation and start into sales, selling life and personal insurance while still a student.

Gary Poelma

Vice President, Customer Support

Gary Poelma is Vice President of Customer Support. When Gary first came to Cirrus in 1990, he fabricated fiberglass parts for the VK30 kitplane, Cirrus’ early venture prior to introducing a certified production aircraft. Gary was also part of the core team that prototyped, designed and certified the SR20 and the SR22.


Prior to his leadership of the service and support team, Gary held multiple leadership roles at Cirrus including Project Engineer, Supervisor of Systems and Equipment Engineering, Production Line Manager, Manager of Sustaining Engineering and Director of Sustaining Engineering. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is an active private pilot. Outside of work, he enjoys active hobbies such as running and cycling.

William King

Vice President, Business Administration

William King is the Vice President of Business Administration. He grew up in Richfield, Minnesota, a suburb of the Minneapolis area and attended Saint Cloud (Minnesota) State University graduating with a double major in Political Science and Public Administration. Upon graduation he spent twelve years working in the public sector as a City Manager and Business Development Analyst for various cities throughout Minnesota before leaving the public sector for a career in the private business world.

Bill was initially hired by Cirrus in 1992 to assist in the relocation of the young aviation company’s business as well as develop a financial plan to allow for future growth. Bill accepted the position with Cirrus anticipating a two-year commitment, but the demands of the job took him into many new arenas. Now, Bill’s role at Cirrus includes oversight of administrative functions including the Departments of Air Safety, Facilities and Intergovernmental Relations.

Rick Hollander

Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Rick Hollander is the Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Rick has been with Cirrus since January of 2011 and in that time has held the titles of both Director and Executive Director of Supply Chain. Over the course of his career, Rick has gained over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and supply chain industry with positions including Director of Supply Chain at SPX, Replenishment Program Manager at Solectron Global Services and Logistics and Materials Manager at TRW.


His specialties include team development, coaching, cost reduction, operations, consulting and indirect shared services. Rick graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Operations Management. Rick is a certified Six Sigma greenbelt and an active private pilot.

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