Cory McCullum

Background

About Cory McCullum

Cory McCullum is originally from Joliet, IL, 30 miles south of Chicago. Cory obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He was inducted into Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society during his tenure. As an intern with a large automotive manufacturer as a first line supervisor, Cory was able to experience the manufacturing process at the ground level. Combining the technical aspects, with his mechanical engineering degree, along with the interpersonal relationship skills that he learned within his postgraduate studies while earning a Master's degree in Management from the University of St Francis, Cory was able to fully realize the path he wanted to travel in the future. Cory began working for Boeing in 2006 as a Process Engineer/Project Manager. Within 5 years, he was promoted to Process Engineering Manager for the same group within Integrated AeroStructures located in Auburn, WA. He now manages a multi-skilled group in Advanced Metal Structures within the Fabrication Division of Commercial Airplanes of Process Engineers, Robotic Programmers, NC Programmers, Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers. Cory is also a graduate of Boeing's 2 year leadership program Leadership, Development and Excellence (LDE) in 2012. In his free time, Cory is an Audiophile. He buys used and new vinyl records to play in his dedicated music room. He also has recently discovered RC airplanes. He is a member of the Prince Hall Freemasons, Prince Hall Shriners, NAACP and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). His number one passion however is watching his beloved Chicago Bears, Bulls and Cubs win! Da Bears!