Park Aerospace Corp. announced the election of Cory L. Nickel as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Company. Mr. Nickel will continue to report to Mark Esquivel, the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer.

Cory originally joined Park Aerospace Corp. in 2011 as a Solution Treater Operator, an entry level position. Cory was promoted to Second Shift Production Supervisor in 2012, Production Manager in 2013, Materials Manufacturing Manager in 2014, Production Control Manager in 2015 and Operations Manager in 2017.

Cory was appointed as Vice President and General Manager of the Company in October of 2020. Prior to joining Park, Cory served as a local High School Science Teacher with a focus on chemistry, physics and manufacturing technology. Cory received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Emporia State University with endorsements in chemistry, physics and physical science.