

















Executive Bios

Stewart Ervin / VP of Operations

Behno Klava / VP of Engineering & Quality
Behno has over 15 years of aerospace experience, with his most recent position as Design Engineering Manager responsible for Military Cargo Systems since 2018. Prior to U.S. Cargo Systems, Behno was a Senior Systems Engineer for Embraer S.A., where he was involved in several large development programs from the initial advanced design phase through flight test evaluation. He was also responsible for the KC-390 Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery certification plan, including coordination with different engineering groups including Aeronautics, Loads, Structures, Interiors and Systems. Behno earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s degree in Design and Analysis of Mechanical Systems from Santa Catarina Federal University in Brazil. Behno lives in Clayton, North Carolina with his wife, daughter and two sons.

Geoff Steele / VP of Sales & Marketing

Josh Wentz / VP of Finance

Pamela D. Pearce PHR / Human Resources Director
Pamela is a certified Professional in Human Resources with 20 years of HR experience in both corporate and manufacturing environments. Prior to joining U.S. Cargo Systems in 2016, she worked at Caterpillar, WakeMed Hospital, and Kabi Pharmacia. Pamela has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from N.C. Wesleyan and is an active Board Member for United Way of Wayne County.