Specialized Engineering Services
CMR-D supports engineering, quality, and specialized manufacturing work for projects that need practical judgment and careful execution backed by AS9100-certified quality systems.
Protecting the irreplaceable with a ruthless pursuit of excellence
CMR-D envisions a world better protected, where our innovative products and solutions instill confidence in every situation and enable success. Our goal is to be a company grounded in continuous improvement and customer service—embracing challenges with tenacity and diligence. We aim to achieve this with every manufactured part, engineering service, or designed solution.
Technical support, without the overcomplication.
CMR-D is a personalized, hands-on team that performs all work in-house. We ask the right questions, clarify what is feasible, and help define a clear next step on specialized projects.
CMR-D supports commercial, industrial, aerospace, and defense clients through engineering, quality, and specialized manufacturing work
How we approach technical projects.
Practical Problem-Solving
We start with the requirements, constraints, and real-world use case, then recommend a path grounded in what the project actually needs.
Hands-On Technical Judgment
Our oversight is informed by experience with how things are actually made. Reviews and inspections carry real context, not just paperwork.
Quality You Can Trace
Clear processes, honest documentation, and accountability at each step. Teams should be able to follow the work, not just trust it.
A team that stays close to the work.
CMR-D is led by people who care about communication, judgment, and follow-through. When you reach out, you talk to someone who can actually walk the floor with you.
Tom Ohnstad
Mr. Tom Ohnstad is the Owner/Founder of Composite Materials Research & Development (CMR-D), formed in 2004. Mr. Ohnstad has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming. He has over 45 years of experience in materials science/engineering, composites manufacturing, structural design, research and development, destructive and nondestructive testing, and blast/ballistics/fire protection/forced entry testing.
Geoffery Miotke
Geoffery Miotke is the Chief Operations and Personnel Officer for CMR-D. He is a retired Command Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army, after 31 years. Geoff possesses a comprehensive background in program management, strategic planning, policy implementation, and occupational safety. He has managed risk upon multiple lines of efforts to protect assets, property, and equipment, and is the recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism.
John Mayer
John Mayer, a retired Lieutenant Colonel for the U.S. Army, has over 33 years of cumulative leadership and management experience in both military and corporate organizations. As the Chief Quality Officer, he emphasizes planning, compliance, and continuous improvement to meet the strategic goals of CMR-D.
Eric Martin
Eric Martin holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and brings a deep expertise in design & development, fixture design, robotics, as well as structural and blast engineering. As Chief of Engineering, Eric has managed hundreds of projects and been with the company since 2023, overseeing the execution of all design, development, and prototyping of projects through turnkey solutions.
Darren Buckley
After graduating from Oregon State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering, Darren brought years of manufacturing engineering experience to the team. Joining CMR-D three years ago as an engineer, Darren advanced through quality and sales roles before being promoted to General Manager in 2026. A Lean Six Sigma professional with safety certifications, he has managed CAPEX budgets and championed the company's AS9100 implementation while driving process improvements across operations.
Tyler Tornfelt
Tyler Tornfelt joined CMR-D in 2015 and helped bring the Hearing Protection Helmet to initial market. Since then, he manages the expanding manufacturing department and leads cross-functional teams through the entire product cycle while maintaining stringent AS9100 requirements. Tyler translates customer requirements into operational plans ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and strict compliance with government and regulatory standards.
Spencer Von Flue
Spencer joined CMR-D upon graduating summa cum laude from Oregon State University with dual majors in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. He leads research and development efforts for CMR-D, guiding the HGU-99 through ANSI Z89.1-2014 Type II Class G certification and pioneering integrated technologies. Spencer also supports manufacturing by driving continuous improvement, developing specialized tooling, and maintaining AS9100D-compliant quality documentation.
Looking for a technical partner who can work through the details?
We'll help clarify requirements, support quality expectations, and move your project toward a practical next step.