Paul started the business in 1985 as the president of Metal Fusion. He started his apprenticeship at United Airlines in 1965 as an aerospace machinist working on the DC-6 engines as well as Boeing and Douglas jets. Paul obtained his private pilots license in 1972 and A&P license in 1976. He purchased the building in 1990 as well as all the equipment on site. Paul has an AA degree in aeronautics and BA in industrial design.

Mark joined the business in 1995, and has been promoted to vice president of the company on 2014. He has an AP license from his servicing jet engines in the US Navy. Mark has become an expert with all thermal spray systems, machining of turbine engine parts and dye penetrant inspection. He solves problems that we see every day at MFI. Mark has a total of 35 years of experience, and he received his A&P license in 1995.

Duane is an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in semiconductor component manufacturing. Now managing communications for our thermal spray operations, he serves as the key link between customers and the shop floor—handling quotes, generating work orders and ensuring smooth project execution.

Xiaowen joined the business in 2007 as the company’s office manager responsible for customer billing and accounts payable. She holds a BS degree from Shanghai.

Khanh joined Metal Fusion in 1987 with 14 years of experience as a thermal spray technician. He has a total of 37 years of experience and he is very knowledgeable with plasma, arc and fuel wire technologies. Khanh holds FAA repair certificate No 3626312.

Hai joined Metal Fusion in 2017 with 27 years of experience as a thermal spray technician. He is familiar with plasma and arc wire systems, and he is skilled at both manual and robotic spray operations.

Anthony joined Metal Fusion as a machinist trainee in May of 2024. He is currently studying for his A&P license.