Our Team - Rampmaster

Executive Leadership

Daniel G. Watkins

Chief Financial Officer

Daniel G. Watkins is a son of Rampmaster’s CEO and founder, Robert G. Watkins. Daniel originally joined the company in 1995 as Rampmaster’s Leasing Sales Manager. Daniel currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Rampmaster and specializes in leasing strategies globally for acquisition of Rampmaster’s refueling equipment.

Daniel manages a multi-million dollar lease portfolio and arranges transactions with our leasing partners. Daniel is also actively involved with vision and strategic planning as Rampmaster determines forward looking growth strategies.

In addition to his role at Rampmaster, Daniel is also the CEO of SureFlight, LLC, which specializes in high-end exterior and interior completions for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Daniel holds a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Delaware. Daniel was the recipient of the Jerome E. Scott Excellence in Marketing award which was awarded to the business school’s number one Marketing graduate. Daniel holds minors in International Business and in Economics. Daniel also is a Private Pilot.

Owen Watkins

Chief Operating Officer

Owen J. Watkins is a son of Rampmaster’s CEO and founder, Robert G. Watkins. As Chief Operating Officer, Owen manages daily business functions including engineering, production, process systems, parts operations, and data intelligence functions. His tenure with the company began in 1990 working in the production department building Rampmaster fuel trucks.

From the time Owen began managing the Engineering and Production division, Rampmaster has expanded its production line capability each year, leading to new record production level outputs for our customers. Prior to that, Owen served at various levels within Engineering and Production as well as spending significant time in Technical Sales and delivery. Owen has spearheaded many of the patents that Rampmaster holds and continues to develop technological advancements that are nationally recognized within the refueling industry. Owen also is actively involved with strategic planning initiatives including new product development, strategic sales and operations management.

In addition to his role at Rampmaster, Owen is President of SureFlight, LLC, which specializes in high-end exterior and interior completions for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Owen holds a Magna Cum Laude BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from LeTourneau University with a minor in Electrical Engineering Technology. He holds ATP Pilot Licenses and Instructor Ratings in both fixed wing and helicopter, and commercial Hot Air Balloon.