J. Rick Creed is an Operating Advisor to Liberty Hall and has over 45 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Mr. Creed most recently served as President and CEO of Weber Metals, Inc., a leading supplier of aluminum and titanium forgings primarily for aerospace airframe and engine manufacturers. His prior leadership roles include Executive Vice President and General Manager for Firth Rixson – Viking Metallurgical and Vice President of Aerostructures for Wyman Gordon Company. Mr. Creed serves or has served on the board of directors of several companies in the aerospace and not-for-profit industries. A retired captain in the United States Army Reserves, Mr. Creed served in the Corp of Engineers and completed the Engineer Officer School in Fort Belvoir, VA. Mr. Creed earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University and his MBA from University of Houston.