Cory McAndrew
Currently serving as the General Manager at By Light in Port Orange, FL, since 2021, Cory provides leadership, strategic plans, operational systems, and quality controls for the successful planning, execution, and operations of lines of business. Managing a P&L portfolio consisting of government contracts throughout the U.S. and overseas, Cory focuses on organic and new growth in support of strategic goals. He offers leadership oversight for various functional areas, including Contracts/Subcontracts, Supply Chain, Operations, Program Management, Field Services, Hardware Engineering, Configuration Management, Training Product Development, Quality, Local Facilities Management, Local IT Systems Admin group, Local HR Admin group, and Finance & Accounting.
Cory’s career also includes positions such as Capture & Business Development Manager at Ke`aki Technologies and Marketing Operations Manager at Raydon Corporation. His professional journey began in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Staff Sergeant from 1995 to 2004, holding the position of Light Armored Reconnaissance Infantry Small Unit Leader.
Cory holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and has obtained several certifications, including a master in business development from MBDi and various certifications from Shipley Associates and the University of Central Florida. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the Volusia Manufacturers Association, Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, and Daytona State College’s School of Computer Science.