Robert K. Ortberg
Executive Vice President and COO, Commercial Systems

Robert K. Ortberg

Robert K. (Kelly) Ortberg is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Rockwell Collins Commercial Systems. In this role Ortberg provides leadership for the company's Commercial Systems business, which produces aviation electronics and communications for the air transport, business aviation and regional airline markets. He was named to the position in October 2006.

Previously, Ortberg served as vice president and general manager of Air Transport Systems, a position he was appointed to in 2002. Ortberg joined the company in 1987 and has held various management positions of increasing responsibility, including vice president and general manager of Communications Systems, director of Data Links and manager of International Marketing for the company's Government Systems business.

A native of Dubuque, Iowa, Ortberg earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Iowa.

Ortberg serves on the board of directors for Rockwell Collins Good Government Committee, The University of Iowa Engineering Advisory Board, Bucyrus International, Inc., and the board of directors for the Hawkeye Area Council of the Boys Scouts of America.