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10 Parker Hannifin engineering leaders
These ten people hold or have held engineering leadership roles at Parker Hannifin and Parker Aerospace, including Parker Hannifin's chief technology officer, engineering directors and a former vice president of engineering. A reader can learn how engineering leaders build and run their teams in industrial automation companies.
Professionals to explore
01—10Dave Ranson
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Engineering · Parker Aerospace
Director Of Engineering at Parker Aerospace since October 2017; the profile headline describes the role as Director of Engineering @ Parker Hannifin, leading innovation, product development, sustaining engineering and talent management. The profile says Dave Ranson has led teams spanning the US, UK, Brazil, China and India, and lists Managing Director - AG - India at Moog Inc. (2009–2016).
Jeff Osterman
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Engineering · Parker Hannifin
Former Director Of Engineering at Parker Hannifin (2018–2024), and Director of Motion Technology Center at Parker Hannifin since August 2024, which the profile says focuses on developing future technologies needed for mobile vehicle electrification. Other Parker Hannifin roles include Director of Marketing & Engineering (2016–2018) and Director Of Marketing & Business Development (2013–2016).
Jonathan Wilson
LinkedInExperience: Divisional Engineering Director · Parker Aerospace
Divisional Engineering Director at Parker Aerospace since July 2026, in Irvine, California. Former Director of Engineering at Parker Aerospace (2023–2025) and former Director of Business Development at Parker Aerospace (2025–2026). The profile also lists Vice President of Engineering, Business Units and OE Sales & Marketing at Arrowhead Products (2022–2023).
Kristina Korosi
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Engineering · Parker Aerospace
Director Of Engineering at Parker Aerospace since May 2019, in Portland, Oregon, a role the profile describes as engineering leadership of power generation and conversion systems. Kristina Korosi was also Engineering Department Manager at OECO (2018–2019) and Chief System Engineer at Parker Meggitt (2016–2018).
Larry Staley
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Engineering · Parker Hannifin
Former Director Of Engineering at Parker Hannifin (2011–2017) and Director Of Engineering (Retired) at Parker Hannifin (2017–2019), in Mentor, Ohio, which the profile ties to the Aerospace Group Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division. The profile also lists Systems Engineering Manager at Eaton (2009–2011) and Division Engineering Manager at Eaton (2000–2005).
LiJun Ren
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Engineering · Parker Hannifin
Senior Director of Engineering at Parker Hannifin since August 2024, in Cleveland, a role the profile says covers developing and implementing the company's technology strategy and aligning the engineering department's efforts with the company's overall goals. Former Engineering Director at Parker Hannifin (2017–2024) and Lead Mechanical Engineer at Parker Hannifin (2013–2017).
Mark Czaja
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · Parker Hannifin
Chief Technology Officer at Parker Hannifin since January 2021, a role the profile summary pairs with Corporate Vice President of Technology and Innovation. Former Vice President of Technology & Innovation at Parker Hannifin (2019–2021), which the summary ties to the Parker Motion Systems Group. The profile also lists Director of Engineering, Control Systems Division at Parker Aerospace (2000–2004).
Matt Stankavage
LinkedInExperience: Director of Vessel Manufacturing Engineering · Parker Hannifin
Director of Vessel Manufacturing Engineering at Parker Hannifin since May 2013, a role the profile headline places in the Parker Hannifin IPF Division and the profile lists as current for 13 years and 4 months. Matt Stankavage was also Director of Quality and Engineering at Katana Summit LLC (2009–2012), before joining Parker Hannifin.
Ryan Pastrana
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Engineering · Parker Hannifin
Former Vice President of Engineering at Parker Hannifin (2013–2014). The profile also lists VP, Technology & Innovation at Parker Hannifin since January 2021 and a Filtration Group Innovation role at Parker Hannifin from 2017 with no end date, along with Vice President, Innovation at Clarcor (2014–2017) and Engineering Manager at GE Power (1998–2013).
Ted Pingston
LinkedInExperience: Director, Engineering & Quality · Parker Hannifin
Director, Engineering & Quality at Parker Hannifin since July 2022, a role the profile headline ties to Customer Support Operations at Parker Aerospace and places in the Engineering and Technical department at director level. Ted Pingston was also Chief Engineer at Parker Hannifin (2013–2022) and Military Business Team Leader at Parker Hannifin (2010–2013).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Parker Hannifin decide which new technologies to fund at the corporate level and which to leave to individual divisions?
- 02What does a Parker Hannifin engineering director weigh when balancing new product development against sustaining engineering for existing products?
- 03How do Parker engineering teams coordinate design, quality and manufacturing engineering when a product moves into production?
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