Sat, Mar 14, 2009
Managed Air Data Systems For Cruise Missiles, F-22 Raptor
Shadin Avionics announced this week
Dan Nelson was recently appointed to serve as the company's Chief
Executive Officer. Nelson assumed the CEO role on February 23.
"We have made many positive changes this past year at Shadin
Avionics, and Mr. Nelson has the leadership and experience needed
to continue our positive momentum," said Robert J. Wright, Chairman
of The Wright Group (TWG) which owns Shadin Avionics.
Nelson brings nine years of aerospace industry experience with
Rosemount and Honeywell, in addition to 10 years of business
leadership with companies such as ATMI Inc. and Nanovance Inc. He
has managed primary and secondary air data sensor programs for the
F-22, Paveway and cruise missile programs, and is a licensed
pilot.
"I am delighted to be appointed CEO for Shadin Avionics," stated
Nelson. "The company has a tremendous history and solid technology
and I look forward to working with the team to build upon these
strengths to provide new innovation and greater value to our
customers."
Nelson earned his undergraduate degree from the University of
Minnesota in electrical engineering and his MBA from the University
of St. Thomas.
Shadin Avionics specializes in the design, manufacture, support
and distribution of aircraft performance measurement and control
instrumentation solutions, including Fuel Flow Systems, Engine
Trend Monitoring (ETM), Altitude Management Systems, Air Data
Computers (ADC), Converters and other instrumentation for turbine,
piston and rotor aircraft for the military, general and corporate
aviation markets.
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