WICHITA - Effective August 31, 2026, Brian Rohloff officially stepped into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Aviation. He replaces outgoing chief Ron Draper, who is retiring after a 27-year tenure with Textron, including eight years at the helm of the aviation segment. Draper will remain with the organization as a senior advisor through the end of 2026 to ensure a seamless leadership transition.
Rohloff, a Wichita State University graduate with nearly three decades of experience at Textron Aviation, brings a comprehensive background spanning multiple key operational sectors. Throughout his 29-year career, he has held leadership positions in sales, quality assurance, supply chain management, paint operations, and manufacturing, including playing a pivotal role in launching the Citation CJ4 production line in 2009. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Customer Support, where he oversaw aftermarket services and customer relations worldwide.
In taking on the role, Rohloff emphasized maintaining continuity, operational accountability, and direct engagement across the business. His immediate strategy focuses on visiting manufacturing sites, global service centers, and client touchpoints to remain connected to front-line employees and owners of Textron’s Cessna and Beechcraft brands.
