DEXA has announced the appointment of Joe Houghton as the company\u2019s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A seasoned executive with a proven track record in aviation operations, airline certification, and business transformation, Houghton brings over 30 years of industry experience to DEXA as the company scales its national footprint after receiving their FAA Part 135 certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Houghton is the Founder and President of Flawless Execution, LLC, a consultancy focused on business improvement and change management through operational excellence. He has served in pivotal roles at major airlines, including Vice President of Flight Operations at Sun Country Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as well as Vice President of Training and Flight Operations at Airbus. As a founding officer of Virgin America, he was instrumental in the airline\u2019s successful 14 CFR Part 121 certification and operational design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to his extensive corporate background, Houghton has served for over two decades in the Maryland Air National Guard as an A-10 Squadron Commander. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors for Group of Telecom and on the College of Aviation\u2019s Industry Advisory Board for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Science degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJoe is joining DEXA at a transformative time,\u201d said Beth Flippo, CEO of DEXA. \u201cAs we continue to push the boundaries of autonomous logistics, Joe\u2019s operational leadership, aviation expertise, and startup success make him the ideal person to help us scale efficiently, deliver safely, and grow strategically. He\u2019s an innovator who brings discipline and vision to everything he does.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As COO, Houghton will oversee DEXA\u2019s flight operations, regulatory alignment, logistics systems, and national rollout strategy. His leadership will be crucial as the company continues building partnerships with major retailers and city stakeholders to revolutionize last-mile delivery through safe, sustainable, and intelligent drone technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited to join a company that\u2019s redefining how goods move through communities,\u201d said Houghton. \u201cDEXA is not only changing delivery \u2014 it’s building the infrastructure for a smarter, more connected future. I\u2019m proud to help lead this next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Houghton currently resides in Raleigh, NC with his wife, Elizabeth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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