HUNTSVILLE, AL, July 16, 2025 – Cummings Aerospace has announced the promotion of Nicole Parker to vice president of corporate operations. Nicole brings over 25 years of experience leading manufacturing, quality, and production operations in the aerospace industry to this role.
In this role Nicole will oversee the Cummings Aerospace quality, facilities/security, information technology (IT), cybersecurity, purchasing, and manufacturing divisions. She joins Sheila Cummings, president & CEO, and Kelly Francis, executive vice president, as part of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) focused on growth of Cummings Aerospace.
Nicole holds a Bachelors in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology from Tennessee Technological University and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Alabama. In addition to working in the defense industry, Nicole serves as a board member and treasurer of her community youth league. She participates in STEM outreach events across North Alabama, including Tech Trek and Carnegie Science Center STEM mobile van events, as well as supports grant writing for local schools to obtain STEM funding.
Source: Cummings Aerospace
About Cummings Aerospace
Founded in 2009 by Sheila Cummings, Cummings Aerospace is a Native American woman-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional facilities in FL and AZ. The company specializes in model-based systems engineering, modeling and simulation, digital engineering, and software development, serving the defense and aerospace sectors. Their capabilities include open systems architecture, mechanical and electrical design, advanced manufacturing, and Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance (QSMA). Cummings Aerospace holds an AS9100 Rev D certification, underscoring its quality and technical excellence commitment. The company employs over 90 individuals across its various locations.