TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
June 11, 2026 – Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued growth in the competitive aerospace finishing market. Following a comprehensive search process, Mr. Williams was selected for his proven leadership, operational expertise, continuous improvement mindset, and strong alignment with Dixon Hard Chrome’s commitment to quality, safety, and customer service.
“Corey’s leadership background, operational expertise, and ability to drive performance improvements made him an outstanding fit for Dixon Hard Chrome,” said Pamela Ruebusch, CEO of TSI Group. “We are proud to have partnered with the organization on this important leadership search and look forward to seeing Corey’s impact in the role.”
Mr. Williams is a seasoned aerospace and advanced manufacturing executive with extensive leadership experience across operations, general management, and business transformation. He previously served as SVP of operations & business units at Motivo, leading multiple aerospace and defense business units with responsibility for operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, business development, and profit-and-loss performance. Earlier in his career, Mr. Williams served as general manager at H-D Advanced Manufacturing and Precision Castparts. He also held leadership positions as director of operations and site leader at FS Precision Tech and director of operations, program manager, and quality/continuous improvement manager at Ducommun AeroStructures. He began building his operational excellence expertise as manager of manufacturing engineering and six sigma at American Racing.
In his new role with Dixon Hard Chrome, Mr. Williams will oversee all aspects of operations, provide strategic direction while ensure the company continues to meet and exceed the stringent performance standards required by its aerospace and industrial clientele.
I’m excited to share that I have joined Dixon Hard Chrome as general manager,” Mr. Williams said in a LinkedIn post. “I look forward to working with the team to continue strengthening operational performance, expanding customer partnerships, and supporting long-term growth. I’m excited for what lies ahead and the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of professionals.”
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Founded in 1955 by Richard Dixon, Dixon Hard Chrome has established itself as a trusted leader in aerospace and aircraft overhaul plating services, supporting some of the industry’s most demanding customers with specialized capabilities including hard chrome plating, electroless nickel plating, copper plating, cadmium plating, plating on aluminum, abrasive finishing, passivation, etching, and magnetic and penetrant inspection services.
TSI Group is a boutique search firm that provides executive search, strategic talent acquisition and leadership development to clients throughout North America. Celebrating over 30 years in business, TSI Group utilizes a robust search methodology and strategic approach to deliver optimal hiring and succession planning results. Ms. Ruebusch is the founder and owner of TSI Group. When she started the business over three decades ago, her goal was to create a firm that delivered the best available talent and executive search services to clients throughout North America.
Over 35 Years in Business
Last year, TSI Group marked 35 years in retained executive search, strategic talent acquisition, and leadership development. The firm has grown into one of Hunt Scanlon’s Top Executive Search Firms in North America and Canada’s Top 60 Executive Search Firms.
“We understand that talent is the foundation of every successful business,” said Ms. Ruebusch. “We synchronize our expertise, methodologies, and technology to deliver unparalleled hiring outcomes. We look forward to expanding our footprint across North America to help our clients thrive with transparency and earning your trust. As we celebrate 35 years of success, we extend our gratitude to our clients, partners, and the talented leaders who have been part of our journey—your success is our success.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
