Made in America reflects the people, values, and partnerships that keep aviation moving forward.
In our Made in America series, we’re highlighting the team members whose experience, dedication, and pride help shape the work we do every day. This month, we’re proud to feature Kathleen Butler, a U.S. Navy veteran whose military background continues to influence her work ethic, discipline, and commitment to supporting aviation.
After serving 3 years in the U.S. Navy, Kathleen was drawn to Dean Baldwin Painting because the company offered career growth, stability, and the opportunity to put her skills to use. Her military background continues to shape the way she approaches her work, especially through the discipline, pride, and sense of responsibility she brings to contributing to the aviation industry.
“It shapes my work ethic, discipline, and pride in contributing to aviation.”
For Kathleen, Dean Baldwin Painting’s Made in America identity is meaningful because it connects to American jobs, manufacturing, and the communities that support the aviation industry. While she values that identity as one of several important factors that define the company, she feels proud and motivated knowing her work contributes to American jobs and manufacturing. She also recognizes that Dean Baldwin Painting contributes meaningfully through quality services and partnerships, while remaining part of the broader effort that keeps the aviation industry strong.
“I feel proud and motivated knowing my work contributes to American jobs and manufacturing.”
As a veteran, working for an American-owned company deeply resonates with Kathleen’s sense of service, patriotism, and support for American jobs and industry. She is proud to represent Dean Baldwin Painting because the company supports American jobs, strengthens the aviation industry, and serves communities. Her message to the aviation community is clear: supporting a Made in America company matters because it strengthens U.S. jobs, communities, and the aviation industry.
Kathleen’s story reflects the steady commitment behind Dean Baldwin Painting’s work—service, reliability, and pride in supporting American aviation. We’re grateful for veterans like Kathleen who bring valuable experience and dedication to our team.
