Patriot Team
Patriot Industrial Partners is supported by a diverse team of advisors, bringing expertise across operational, quality, supply chain, and technical disciplines.
Founder | Managing Director

Alex Krutz
Alex Krutz, also known as the "Factory Doctor," is a manufacturing leader with over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector, with expertise in strategy & transactions, reshoring initiatives, and business transformation.
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He served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he advanced U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and the America First Trade Policy.
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He has been cited in major media outlets including Forbes, Washington Examiner, Aviation Week, and Flight Global publications where he is a contributing columnist.
Alex has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg and the London News Times. He has delivered key-note speeches at multiple industry conferences.
Leadership Team
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Mike Aplin
Director - Value Creation

Kevin Husmann
Director - Performance Improvement

Suresh Addepalli
International Delivery Leader
