Airlines are struggling amid the global recession. Boeing Co., meanwhile, is churning out jetliners at its fastest clip in years.

Executives at the aerospace giant say their factories are so busy due in large part to one man: Bob Morin, a federal employee who stumps the globe to rally sales for America's biggest exporter. More than one in four airliners Boeing delivers this year will be funded thanks to Mr. Morin's efforts.

Mr....