David S. Gutridge is CEO of MTC Technologies, Inc. (MTCT), a $200 million provider of engineering and information technology services to the Department of Defense and various intelligence agencies.
Before joining MTCT, Gutridge spent 10 years at Dayco Corporation (later renamed Day International) that culminated in his serving as president and chief operating officer. After the company was sold to M.A. Hanna in 1987, he served as president and COO for the bulk of the combined company. After joining MTCT, Gutridge assumed responsibility for all manufacturing operations including directing the start-up of a new technology plastics business, and the financing, acquisition, and disposition activities for the seven businesses affiliated with the company. In June 2002, MTCT became a public company after only 79 days, a virtually unheard of feat. Barron's listed the initial public offering as one of the top 10 IPOs of 2002.
Gutridge was founding chair of the Premier Health Partners Board of Trustees and has chaired the boards of Good Samaritan Hospital, the Wright State University Foundation, and the advisory board for the Raj Soin College of Business.
Favorite Wright State Memory: Helping to establish the first student government.
Future Plans and Goals: My immediate plans and goals are centered around making MTC Technologies a great investment for our shareholders. Longer-term goals are centered around retirement and enjoying our grandchildren.
Best Advice: Always have a back-up plan.
