Lewis Closes Out Distinguished 27 Year career
Teledyne has confirmed
rumors of the impending retirement of long-time
Teledyne-Continental Motors head, Bryan L. Lewis. In his
stead, TCM will be guided by Rhett C. Ross as the new President of
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc., (Piston Engines), effective
November 5, 2007. Ross, age 43, succeeds Lewis. Lewis will be
retiring on February 1, 2008, after an extensive 27-year career
with Teledyne that allowed him to oversee aggressive changes in the
company and the product line.
"I am pleased to announce Rhett's promotion," said Robert
Mehrabian, chairman, president and chief executive officer of
Teledyne Technologies. "Rhett has demonstrated strong leadership at
our Energy Systems segment, doubling this segment's revenue over
his seven-year tenure."
"I want to thank Bryan for his leadership of Teledyne
Continental Motors, Inc.", added Mehrabian.
"Bryan's innovative thinking and dedication have made Teledyne
Continental Motors a premier provider of piston aircraft engines
and control systems. I anticipate that Rhett will work closely with
Bryan to assure a smooth leadership transition for our piston
engine businesses."
Chris T. Kuehn, age 36, will replace Rhett Ross as President of
Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc., effective November 5, 2007. Chris is
currently the Vice President of Commercial Products, hydrogen
generators, at Teledyne Energy Systems, having been with the
company for seven years.
Mr. Lewis (right) began
his industry career in 1972 at the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Division of United Technologies in Hartford, Connecticut as an
engineer in the Design Technology staff. While at Pratt &
Whitney Mr. Lewis was involved in the design and analysis of
advanced engine design concepts for both commercial and military
aircraft. Mr. Lewis also participated in the development of early
generation information systems support integrated product
development.
Mr. Lewis joined Teledyne CAE in 1980. He was subsequently
promoted to department head of Design Analysis, Manager of
Mechanical Design, Director and Vice President of Engineering. In
1989 Mr. Lewis was promoted to Vice President and General Manager
of Teledyne CAE and in 1990 assumed the position of president of
the company. In 1992 Mr. Lewis was named president of Teledyne
Continental Motors.
Mr. Lewis earned a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering
from Wichita State University, and a master's degree in Engineering
Mechanics from the University of Texas at Austin, and attended
courses in mechanical engineering at the University of Connecticut.
He has also co-authored papers in the field of engineering
analysis. Mr. Lewis has been a member of the Board of Directors of
the New Piper Aircraft Company and Aerosance.
Mr. Lewis has served on the Alabama Governor's Commission on
Aerospace Science and Industry, as a regional chairman for the
United Way and serves as an advisor to the Mobile Chamber of
Commerce.
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.13.24)
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