Cocoon hires highly accomplished Aerospace & Defense executive Craig Zysk as SVP of Sales

Mr. Zysk has morę than 35 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry, serving in a variety of senior leadership roles.  “We’re thrilled to have a sales leader of Craig’s caliber join the Cocoon team,” said CEO James Callan. “He brings the company a wealth of experience and a long track record of success in business development.”

Mr. Zysk’s hiring represents another key step in the company’s strategic growth plans as it looks to grow its business with the Department of Defense and expand its presence in strategic commercial markets.

According to Founder Leo “Chip” Crotty, “Cocoon has a number of significant opportunities across the business and Craig’s extensive experience working with military, OEM, and commercial customers makes him a perfect fit for our next stage of growth.”

Mr. Zysk spent the the first 20 years of his career with Sikorsky Aircraft as the senior leader in their MRO Division. He then spent 8 years in Italy with AgustaWestland as COO of their Flight Simulation business, and later worked at Frasca International and Textron Aviation. Most recently he led Sales and Business Development at TIGHITCO, which has a strong focus on aerospace in composites, insulation, and overhaul services.

In addition, Mr. Zysk served on the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team for 5 years and the International Civil Aviation Organization for 4 years. He has a BS degree from Francis Marion College and an MBA in Finance from Sacred Heart University.

Cocoon is a world leader in using science and applied engineering to protect mission-critical and high-value assets from the elements. The company’s Agile Structures, Corrosion-Free Environments, Aviation Insulation Systems, and Protective Covers can be found across the country and around the world.