Joey Jones, President and CEO of Aerotech Machining, has been honored as one of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders. Jones was one of 500 leaders from throughout the state of Georgia highlighted.
In making the announcement, Georgia Trend noted that the GEORGIA 500 includes “leaders around the state driving our successful economy to new heights year after year,” adding that “Our team received many nominations for our first edition of GEORGIA 500.” Other honorees include Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream Aerospace.
Jones launched Aerotech Machining in 1992 in Bloomingdale, GA. Under his vision and leadership, the company is well-known as a respected industry leader manufacturing complex components for the Aerospace, Agriculture, Power Generation, and Railways industries.
Georgia Trend explained how Jones began his manufacturing career in 1989 “with a focus on creating and teaching advanced computer numerical control (CNC) programming, fixture building and manufacturing process procedures.” In addition, the publication noted how Jones put his experience to work when he launched Aerotech Machining in 1992. His company now has state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to manufacture customized, high-precision machined components.
Aerotech Machining currently produces “machined components in projects ranging from small production parts to heavy machined assemblies,” according to Georgia Trend’s feature. “Moving forward, Jones’ goal is to provide short-and long-term strategic planning that will ensure Aerotech Machining stays at the forefront of global manufacturing.”