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Stephen Oswald

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ducommun Incorporated

Search every verified Stephen Oswald interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Stephen Oswald, chairman, president, and CEO of Ducommun, presented at the Gabelli 31st Aerospace & Defense Symposium in September 2025, where he discussed the company's operations and outlook. He noted that Ducommun was approaching $950 million in revenue and projected EBITDA margins reaching 18% as the company progressed through its strategic plan. Oswald also addressed challenges in commercial aerospace, citing production rates at Boeing and Spirit that were impacting Ducommun's revenue trajectory, and described ongoing destocking headwinds. He mentioned participating in monthly calls with Boeing's commercial aerospace supply chain leadership and said that Boeing's current production rate of 38 aircraft per month, versus a target of 40, represented roughly $40 million in potential business for Ducommun. In defense, he recounted a recent government briefing indicating a need to increase missile production from two to 25 units per month, while expressing skepticism about government commitments. In separate appearances on the Sagely Speaking podcast hosted by his wife, Mary Bono, Oswald discussed his earlier career as a NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy rear admiral. He described deciding at age 11, after seeing a Mercury capsule at the 1962 World's Fair, that he would not pursue becoming an astronaut, though he later attended the Naval Academy and test pilot school before being selected for the shuttle program. He commented on NASA's shift toward purchasing commercial space services, citing SpaceX and Boeing's Starliner as examples, and predicted the U.S. would similarly contract with commercial companies for space station services after the International Space Station is retired. He also said that reaching Mars would require significant advances in space propulsion, noting current transit times of seven months one way and the difficulty of three-year missions.

Recent appearances

  • Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) - Steve Oswald, CEO - Gabelli 31st Aerospace & Defense Symposium

    October 23, 2025 · 📺 GabelliTV

    Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) - Steve Oswald, CEO, presents at the Gabelli 31st Aerospace & Defense Symposium; moderated by LtCol Tony Bancroft, USMCR (Portfolio Manger). To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email [email protected]. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • X - https://x.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram -   / investgabelli   • Facebook -   / investgabelli   • LinkedIn -   / investgabelli   http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

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  • Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) - Steve Oswald, CEO - Gabelli 31st Aerospace & Defense Symposium

    September 19, 2025 · 📺 GabelliTV

    Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) - Steve Oswald, CEO, presents at the Gabelli 31st Aerospace & Defense Symposium; moderated by LtCol Tony Bancroft, USMCR (Portfolio Manger). To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email [email protected]. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • X - https://x.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram -   / investgabelli   • Facebook -   / investgabelli   • LinkedIn -   / investgabelli   http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

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  • NASA Astronaut, Stephen Oswald, part deux

    March 17, 2025 · 📺 Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono

    In this special episode of Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono, we’re switching things up! Instead of me conducting the interview, our talented videographer steps in to chat with my husband, Stephen Oswald—a former NASA astronaut who piloted Endeavour and commanded Discovery on his second mission. By handing the mic to someone outside the space and political world, we get a fresh, down-to-earth perspective—bringing our listeners the kind of candid, "man-on-the-street" curiosity that makes space exploration feel more real and relatable. They dive into a fascinating discussion about space movies, ho…

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  • Former NASA Astronaut, Rear Admiral Stephen Oswald, USN

    February 24, 2025 · 📺 Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono

    Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes none other than her husband, Rear Admiral Stephen Oswald, USN (ret). His awe-inspiring career began at the United States Naval Academy, took flight in the U.S. Navy, and soared in space on the Shuttles Discovery and Endeavour. We delve into the beauty of sunrises and sunsets in space, the indispensable role of camaraderie, and the mental toughness needed for space missions.

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  • Stephen Oswald - Tandem Skydive at Skydive Indianapolis

    August 17, 2020 · 📺 Skydive Indianapolis

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