Meet the Team: Skilled Hands Behind Our Precision Cable Assembly
At BAC, precision isn’t just a process, it’s a promise. Behind every cable assembly that leaves our facility stands a dedicated team of professionals who bring technical expertise, steady hands, and a shared commitment to quality. Each assembly we deliver supports a larger mission, whether it’s powering a defense system, supporting aerospace innovation, or ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure.
Today, we’re proud to introduce some of the skilled individuals who make that possible every day inside BAC’s Manufacturing and Logistics division.
Crystal Fuller, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (ISO-IA) | Director of Manufacturing and Logistics
Since joining BAC in 2022, Crystal Fuller has played a pivotal role in leading the daily operations of BAC’s 15,000-square-foot Production and Logistics Department. Her leadership combines strategic insight with hands-on operational oversight, ensuring every product that leaves BAC meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
As an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, Crystal ensures that each production process aligns with the stringent requirements of BAC’s AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. She champions continuous improvement, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, uphold traceability, and elevate team performance. Her leadership style blends precision with purpose, cultivating a culture where quality is both a standard and a shared value.
“Excellence is not just about the product; it’s about the people and processes that create it. Our team takes pride in knowing that quality and opportunity go hand in hand.” — Crystal Fuller
Vic Romero | Manufacturing and Logistics Supervisor
With a background in production management and hands-on technical oversight, Vic ensures every assembly, rework, and test operation meets the stringent requirements of our ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards. His leadership fosters an environment of accountability and precision, where workflow efficiency and traceability are second nature. Known for his mentorship and attention to detail, Vic plays a key role in helping team members grow their technical expertise while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
“Our work is more than assembling cables, it’s about ensuring dependability for customers who rely on mission-critical performance. Every connection matters.” — Vic Romero
Alexander “AJ” Jilek | Manufacturing Services Technician
AJ’s steady hand and problem-solving mindset make him an essential part of BAC’s cable assembly operations. From schematic-driven builds to continuity testing, he combines precision craftsmanship with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical systems. His role bridges the gap between design intent and finished product, ensuring every unit meets our zero-defect standard. He is highly skilled in verifying cut lengths, maintaining measurement tolerances, and troubleshooting mechanical or electrical inconsistencies during builds. AJ’s enthusiasm for process improvement reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to Lean manufacturing and continuous growth.
“I take pride in knowing that something I built could be part of a larger system that helps people and supports our country.” — AJ Jilek
Lilian Kindred | Manufacturing Team
Detail-oriented and quality-driven, Lilian exemplifies the discipline required for precision manufacturing. Whether she’s performing visual inspections, soldering, or preparing assemblies for shipment, her focus and pride in craftsmanship shine through in every step. She follows each traveler step with precision, ensuring exact measurements, proper connector preparation, and clean, inspection-ready assemblies Lilian’s consistency helps ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction key drivers in BAC’s reputation as a trusted mid-tier manufacturing partner.
“Every part I handle represents someone’s trust in our work. I want every product to reflect the same level precision I’d expect myself.” — Lilian Kindred
Ryan Gilbert | Manufacturing Team
Ryan brings a high level of technical accuracy and craftsmanship to BAC’s cable assembly operations. Known for his sharp eye for detail and consistently flawless workmanship, he excels at interpreting drawings, verifying measurements, and executing precise builds that meet strict aerospace and defense requirements. Ryan works quickly without sacrificing quality, producing 100% defect-free assemblies across multiple connector types and configurations. His discipline in following documentation, inspecting each step, and validating final continuity results makes him a trusted expert on the floor and an anchor of BAC’s zero-defect manufacturing culture.
“Quality starts with paying attention to the details no one else sees. That’s what keeps us reliable.” — Ryan Gilbert
Under Crystal Fuller’s leadership, the Manufacturing and Logistics team continues to expand BAC’s capabilities in cable assembly, rework, testing, and packaging, serving both government and commercial partners who demand quality, compliance, and reliability. Together, the team embodies BAC’s Core Values: Customer-Centered, Growth, Ownership, Integrity, and Optimism, delivering excellence that powers industries and opportunities alike.
“Our team represents what happens when precision meets purpose,” says Crystal. “Every connector, every test, and every inspection reflects our commitment to excellence, our customers, and our mission to create meaningful employment opportunities in our community.”
BAC is a proven leader in quality management. For more information on how BAC’s AS9100-certified manufacturing capabilities can support your business or agency, contact our team directly:
Crystal Fuller Director of Manufacturing and Logistics cfuller@bacemploy.com 321.632.8610 ext. 236
