Randy Smith, 54, who spent three decades with Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, died on March 20 after a battle with cancer. Most recently v-p of Stevens AOG and mobile services division and based in Nashville, Tennessee, Smith was “one of the company’s most beloved and tenured employees,” Stevens said.

He joined the organization in 1990 as an A&P technician following service with the U.S. Air Force. Over the next three decades, he served as crew lead in Nashville, director of maintenance for the military C-12 program in Greenville, South Carolina, and general manager of the Nashville facility.

He stepped into his current role in 2016, tasked with revitalizing the AOG division. Under his stewardship, the division grew to 13 locations and became a significant contributor to company revenue.

“Randy was a highly dedicated member of the Stevens team who showed amazing commitment and determination in helping the company meet its goals,” said Stevens Aerospace owner Tom Foley. “He was always pleasant to deal with, took on whatever responsibility was given to him, and was a positive, productive force in the company. We are very grateful for his contribution and extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Kristy, and daughter Haley. We will all miss him greatly.”