Composite Success Since 1991
Centrally located in the Air Capital of the World – Wichita, Kan., Fiber Dynamics is your one-stop shop for the most sophisticated engineered parts. Our team of experts excels in partnering to solve the toughest composite challenges.
Early programs included the production of kit plane parts and high-volume, high-performance bicycle components such as wheels, frames and swing arms. The company then crossed over into general aviation, making interior parts for aircraft and quickly becoming an experienced manufacturer of advanced composites.
Fiber Dynamics continued refining its materials and processes to better serve aircraft makers who required complex hollow-cavity components. Until then, such parts were nearly impossible to fabricate by conventional means.
Today we manufacture major parts for world-class business jets, military drones, rockets, Formula One race cars and more.
Our Leadership
Darrin Teeter
CEO & CTO
Before establishing Fiber Dynamics, Darrin Teeter served as a research associate and composites lab manager for the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). While at NIAR, he recognized the market’s need for more efficient ways to manufacture composite parts. Darrin decided to capitalize on the advantages of resin transfer molding, which offers customers high-performance parts with quick turnarounds — and often at a lower total cost.
Brennen Shelton
General Manager
Brennen oversees FDI’s business operations, finance, and engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University in 2014. Brennen began his career at Textron Aviation, moving through Textron’s Leadership Development Program with roles at Bell Helicopter and Textron Weapon and Sensor Systems. He later held operations leadership positions at PCC-Brittain Machine, PCC-Exacta, and PCC Airfoils before joining Electromech Technologies in 2021 as a Business Unit Manager. He joined FDI in 2022 as Director of Engineering and was promoted to General Manager in January 2024.
Chris Hecox
Engineering Manager
With over a decade of experience driving significant business growth and profitability across diverse industries, Chris excels in creating and executing innovative strategies that deliver measurable results. His expertise spans manufacturing, engineering, sales, and SaaS and construction. Chris also brings a strong project management background, serving as a critical liaison between program management and operations leadership. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University in 2003.
Travis Stotler
Director of Operations
Travis has 24 years of experience as a leader in manufacturing operations, focused on the aviation and aerospace industry. He is proficient in DMAIC, value stream mapping, aircraft maintenance, Six Sigma, and sheet metal. Travis earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Business from Friends University.
Madushanka Gamhewage
Quality Manager
Madushanka brings over five years of experience in the aerospace industry. He provides great attention to detail to every project. Madushanka is committed to developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing data and converting them into actionable information. He earned a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University in 2014.
Mike Headley
Controller
Mike oversees and directs the company’s financial and accounting functions. He is responsible for all financial reporting, cash management, and financing activities. Mike develops and monitors the annual financial plan, consisting of capital and operating budgets. In addition, he manages inventory control to ensure accurate balances and product costing. He earned a Master of Business Administration to complement his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Wichita State University. Mike has also completed Six Sigma Green Belt and APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (C.P.I.M.).
Kris Maugans, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager
With almost 30 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, Kris has successfully demonstrated a history of working in a variety of industries. She is skilled in many areas of HR including HRIS, HR policies, applicant tracking systems, recruiting, and employee benefits. Kris has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) focused in Human Resources Management from Wichita State University.
Nolan Strall
Chief Strategy Officer
As part of an innovative and unique industry partnership, Nolan is responsible for FDI’s strategy and sales. He also oversees the U.S. Business Development for FILL USA. Working in partnership with FILL, Nolan is growing and scaling FDI’s growing need for high-volume composites manufacturing in the automotive, aerospace, and defense markets. At the same time, Nolan assists in bringing FILL’s Automated Solutions for non-destructive testing, AL die casting, AL die cast CNC machining, profile Machining and assembly, and wood panel manufacturing to the U.S. market, enabling the onshoring of advanced manufacturing technology & capability for the future.
Our Mission
Our team is committed to serving others with excellence, integrity, and innovation to better the lives of those we serve and those we serve with. We are committed to providing the best possible performance and value through continuous improvement of processes to ensure the highest level of stakeholder satisfaction.
Our Values
Serve Others
Strive to serve others by putting their needs first. We help people develop and perform as highly as possible.
Integrity
Conduct all matters with honesty, respect, and high moral character.
Excellence
Achieve outstanding results in all we do.
Humility
Seek understanding and constructive criticism when holding yourself and others accountable.
Innovation
Realize what could be by challenging the way things have been.
Fulfillment
Find satisfaction and meaning in your work by developing our capabilities to create the greatest value.
Continuous Improvement
Leverage knowledge and experiences to improve how we serve others.
