Jeffrey M. Tyrcha
Vice President
Business Development & Marketing
Adacel Systems, Inc.
BSAAE 1993
"I am very fortunate to have started my aviation career at Purdue and so grateful to have a family who helped me along the way. Purdue gave me the foundation, which is so critical for a career in the aerospace and defense industry. I've been blessed with so many things in life and the chance to pursue the dream of flight is one of them."
Mr. Jeffrey Tyrcha earned his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue in 1993 and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering Management from the University of Oklahoma.
Mr. Tyrcha is Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for Adacel. He is responsible for the global business development, marketing, and strategic planning for all of Adacel's product lines. Adacel is a leading developer of aviation speech recognition systems, operational air traffic management systems, and advanced simulation and training solutions. The products are widely used throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region. Adacel regularly wins awards for innovation, including five consecutive Military Training & Technology 'Top Simulation and Training Company' awards.
He began his career as an officer in the United States Air Force and has held numerous positions within the aerospace and defense industry. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife and two daughters