David Gourdreau

Northern Wings' owner, Dave is a native of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and a graduate of Lake Superior State University. Retiring after 24 years in the U.S. military, having served in the infantry and as a helicopter pilot in the Marine Corps, he came back to the U.P. to start Northern Wings. Northern Wings is a veteran-owned and Native American-owned aerospace manufacturing company quietly making a global impact from Newberry, MI. Focusing on highly specialized aerospace, the company is known for its precision, innovation, and long-term industry partnerships.

With support from the EUP SBSH grant program, two team members recently became certified quality inspectors, strengthening Northern Wings' in-house expertise and competitive edge. Their work now reaches far beyond the U.P., including components featured on two Blue Origin satellites headed to Mars. Northern Wings was recently recognized as Veteran-Owned Business of the Year by Michigan Works!, proving that world-class innovation and leadership can thrive in rural areas.