Gary Ostendorf

Experience

Gary Ostendorf has more than 30 years of experience in aerospace and defense qualification testing, test engineering, and product design. His career began as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer serving in Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) units. He then moved into leadership positions spanning test engineering, shoulder-fired weapons and hand grenade design and manufacturing and facility management.

Throughout his career, Gary has led accredited aerospace and defense design, test, and manufacturing organizations with responsibility for technical performance and operations, including as General Manager of Element Chicago Mt. Prospect. He brings extensive experience in environmental, EMI/EMC dynamics and reliability qualification testing.

At Element's Aerospace, Space & Defense business, he works closely with prime contractors, suppliers, and government organizations to align qualification strategy and production readiness, across major U.S. defense programs.

Career Highlights

• Former General Manager of Element Chicago – Mt. Prospect Test Facility
• More than 10 years leading international business development for ammunition, hand grenades, and shoulder-fired weapon systems
• Former U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer supporting Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) units
• More than 30 years supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and commercial qualification programs