Unusual Machines Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Tim Manton as Corporate Controller
Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC) has appointed Tim Manton, CPA as Corporate Controller, reporting to CFO Brian Hoff. Manton brings over 15 years of experience in financial operations, M&A, and reporting from his previous roles at Sony Electronics, Blue Force Technologies, and Ultra Electronics.
The appointment aligns with UMAC's expansion of domestic operations, including a 17,000-square-foot motor production facility in Orlando, Florida. The company is strengthening its financial infrastructure to support U.S.-made components, particularly high-performance drone motors, in response to regulatory and customer demands.
Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC) ha nominato Tim Manton, CPA come Controller Aziendale, che riporterà al CFO Brian Hoff. Manton vanta oltre 15 anni di esperienza in operazioni finanziarie, fusioni e acquisizioni, e reporting, maturata in precedenti ruoli presso Sony Electronics, Blue Force Technologies e Ultra Electronics.
La nomina si inserisce nell'espansione delle attività nazionali di UMAC, che include una struttura di produzione di motori di 17.000 piedi quadrati a Orlando, Florida. L'azienda sta rafforzando la propria infrastruttura finanziaria per supportare componenti prodotti negli Stati Uniti, in particolare motori ad alte prestazioni per droni, in risposta alle esigenze normative e dei clienti.
Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC) ha nombrado a Tim Manton, CPA como Controller Corporativo, reportando al CFO Brian Hoff. Manton aporta más de 15 años de experiencia en operaciones financieras, fusiones y adquisiciones, y reportes, adquirida en sus roles anteriores en Sony Electronics, Blue Force Technologies y Ultra Electronics.
El nombramiento coincide con la expansión de las operaciones nacionales de UMAC, que incluye una instalación de producción de motores de 17,000 pies cuadrados en Orlando, Florida. La empresa está fortaleciendo su infraestructura financiera para apoyar componentes fabricados en EE.UU., especialmente motores de drones de alto rendimiento, en respuesta a las demandas regulatorias y de los clientes.
Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC)는 Tim Manton, CPA를 기업 컨트롤러로 임명했으며, CFO Brian Hoff에게 보고합니다. Manton은 Sony Electronics, Blue Force Technologies, Ultra Electronics에서의 경력을 통해 15년 이상의 재무 운영, 인수합병 및 보고 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
이번 임명은 UMAC의 국내 사업 확장과 일치하며, 플로리다주 올랜도에 17,000평방피트 규모의 모터 생산 시설을 포함합니다. 회사는 규제 및 고객 요구에 대응하여 미국산 부품, 특히 고성능 드론 모터를 지원하기 위해 재무 인프라를 강화하고 있습니다.
Unusual Machines (NYSE American : UMAC) a nommé Tim Manton, CPA au poste de contrôleur d'entreprise, relevant du CFO Brian Hoff. Manton apporte plus de 15 ans d'expérience en opérations financières, fusions et acquisitions, et reporting, acquise lors de ses précédents postes chez Sony Electronics, Blue Force Technologies et Ultra Electronics.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans l'expansion des activités nationales d'UMAC, incluant une installation de production de moteurs de 17 000 pieds carrés à Orlando, en Floride. L'entreprise renforce son infrastructure financière pour soutenir les composants fabriqués aux États-Unis, notamment les moteurs de drones haute performance, en réponse aux exigences réglementaires et clients.
Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC) hat Tim Manton, CPA zum Corporate Controller ernannt, der an CFO Brian Hoff berichtet. Manton bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Finanzoperationen, Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie Reporting aus seinen früheren Positionen bei Sony Electronics, Blue Force Technologies und Ultra Electronics mit.
Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Expansion von UMACs inländischen Aktivitäten, einschließlich einer 17.000 Quadratfuß großen Motorenproduktionsanlage in Orlando, Florida. Das Unternehmen stärkt seine Finanzinfrastruktur, um in den USA hergestellte Komponenten, insbesondere Hochleistungs-Drohnenmotoren, als Reaktion auf regulatorische und kundenspezifische Anforderungen zu unterstützen.
- Appointment of experienced Corporate Controller with 15+ years in financial operations and M&A
- Expansion of domestic operations with 17,000-square-foot motor production facility
- Strategic focus on U.S.-made components to meet regulatory and customer demand
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New hire supports operational scale-up and financial infrastructure as company ramps U.S. motor manufacturing
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2025 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leader in drone technology and component manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Tim Manton, CPA, as Corporate Controller, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Brian Hoff. Manton brings more than 15 years of experience in financial operations, M&A, and reporting across high-growth and acquisition-driven companies.
"Tim brings strong financial acumen and experience critical to dynamic, scaling environments," said Hoff. "His background in M&A, systems integration, and financial oversight makes him a valuable addition as we sharpen our focus on execution and operational efficiency."
Manton most recently served as Director of Finance and Accounting at Sony Electronics (formerly KinaTrax), where he helped lead the company through a strategic acquisition. His prior roles at Blue Force Technologies and Ultra Electronics included ERP transitions, public company reporting, and post-merger financial integration.
The appointment comes as Unusual Machines scales its domestic operations, including a 17,000-square-foot motor production facility in Orlando, Florida. The company is actively building out its financial and operational infrastructure to support U.S.-made components, including high-performance drone motors designed to meet growing regulatory and customer demand.
"Strong financial systems are the foundation of any growing business," Hoff added. "Tim's leadership will be instrumental as we invest in the people, processes, and platforms that support disciplined growth and a competitive U.S. manufacturing strategy."
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About Unusual Machines
Unusual Machines manufactures and sells drone components and drones across a diversified brand portfolio, which includes Fat Shark, the leader in FPV (first-person view) ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots. The company also retails small, acrobatic FPV drones and equipment directly to consumers through the curated Rotor Riot ecommerce store. With a changing regulatory environment, Unusual Machines seeks to be a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier to the fast-growing multi-billion-dollar U.S. drone industry. According to Fact.MR, the global drone accessories market is currently valued at
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