CEO Named To Company's Board Of Directors
Aero-News learned
Thursday whole-airplane parachute recovery system manufacturer
Ballistic Recovery Systems has appointed CEO Larry E. Williams to
its Board of Directors. Officials at BRS say the move signifies the
company's focus on aligning the organization to respond to the
market’s rapidly growing acceptance of whole airplane
parachute systems.
"Larry William’s leadership and expertise in the aviation
industry adds real value to our company," said BRS Chairman Robert
L. Nelson said. "In his two-year tenure as CEO, he's proven himself
a capable leader. Under his direction he has raised the bar, and
produced sustained and continued growth for BRS."
"We feel that William’s appointment to the Board is
crucial in continuing our focus on building BRS and increasing our
global presence in both civilian and government markets," Nelson
added. "We look forward to his increased involvement within our
organization."
Williams served as CEO of BRS beginning in December 2004,
following a number of other executive-level roles. In 1999,
Williams became Vice President of Business Development for AmSafe
Aviation, the world's largest manufacturer of aviation restraints
including the AmSafe Aviation Inflatable Restraint (airbag),
following five years at Rural Metro Corporation as Group
President.
"I am honored to be appointed to the BRS Board," Williams said.
"BRS is the leading worldwide whole airplane emergency recovery
parachute company, and as we continue to focus on new products for
new aircraft, I look forward to my expanding role in guiding these
efforts. BRS is the major league player in the marketplace,
and the commitment of BRS to aviation safety - and getting as many
parachutes on as many airplanes as possible - is evident via their
recent accomplishments."
In addition to his appointment to the BRS Board, Williams will
remain as CEO. He alsos serve as Chairman of the General Aviation
Manufacturers Association's Safety Affairs and Training
Committee.
Based in South St. Paul, Minnesota, BRS designs, manufactures
and distributes whole-plane emergency parachute systems for use on
general aviation and recreational aircraft. Since 1981, BRS has
delivered more than 22,000 parachute systems to aircraft owners
around the world including over 2,800 systems on certified aircraft
such as the Cirrus SR20 and SR22.
As Aero-News reported, BRS
also announced in July an agreement to develop the first
civilian jet parachute system for the new single engine Diamond
Jet.