Visionary leader to drive aerospace and defense growth with proven military-approved Carbon Fiber Technology.
Columbia Falls, Mont. (January 2025) – PROOF Research®, the global leader in composite technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Richard Hunter as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of leadership in the aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing sectors, Hunter brings a wealth of experience to the company, poised to accelerate growth in its aerospace and defense markets while continuing to innovate in the commercial firearms space for which PROOF Research has built its legacy.
Hunter joins PROOF Research following a successful tenure as CEO of Eaglepicher Technologies, where he spearheaded growth initiatives by building high-performance teams and implementing transformative organizational strategies. Previously, he served as President of L3 Technologies’ Defense Electronic Systems division, where he led the integration of four distinct divisions into a unified entity, delivering synergies in manufacturing and business development.
As an advocate for innovation and operational excellence, Hunter’s leadership is expected to bolster PROOF Research’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions, including their patented match-grade carbon fiber barrels – the only carbon fiber barrels approved for use by the U.S. military.
With its industry-leading advanced composite products already trusted by the military, including for platforms such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the B2 Stealth Bomber, PROOF Research is poised to expand its industry-leading firearm, composite technologies into more precise and complex systems utilized in the aerospace and defense markets.
“Joining PROOF Research represents an extraordinary opportunity to harness the company’s unparalleled expertise in advanced composites to address the evolving needs of the aerospace and defense industries,” said Hunter. “The team’s ability to merge next-gen aerospace materials with precision firearms technology sets a new standard for innovation. I look forward to working alongside this talented group to expand PROOF’s reach and capabilities.”
Find out more about PROOF Research barrels and rifles at proofresearch.com.
