About David Ryan Mangum
President
Career
David Ryan Mangum is a manufacturing operations leader specializing in plant turnarounds, operational excellence, and team development. He currently serves as President of SMT Inc., a position he has held since September 2026. Previously, he was Plant Manager at New Standard Corporation from 2023 to 2026 and Operations Manager at Pamlico Air from 2021 to 2022.
Early life
David Ryan Mangum grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Experience
President, SMT Inc.
September 2026 — Present
Plant Manager, New Standard Corporation
2023 — 2026
Operations Manager, Pamlico Air
2021 — 2022
Education
Some college
Interests
- Youth Sports Coaching
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Coin Collecting
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hunting