Kim Durfee

Kim Durfee joined Elbit America in January 2025 as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects within the manufacturing, supply chain, material management, and quality areas of the organization.

A veteran of the aerospace and defense industry, Kim was the Executive/Senior Director of Operations at L3Harris Corp prior to joining Elbit America. In this role, she was the Operations lead for the Airborne Combat Systems Sector, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and environmental health and safety. She oversaw sites at 12 locations with more than 1,400 employees worldwide. Other leadership positions Kim has held include Operations Manufacturing Director at L3Harris, Senior Industrial Engineer at Piper Aircraft, and Senior Industrial Engineer/Production Manager at Collins Aerospace.

Kim received both a Master of Science degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida, and holds a Six Sigma Black Belt from the American Society of Quality.