MICHAEL MANELLA NAMED VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
FOR McKECHNIE AEROSPACE

MAY 28, 2009 — Irvine, California … Michael Manella has been named Vice President and General Counsel for McKechnie Aerospace, according to an announcement made today through the office of Tariq Jesrai, CEO of the Southern California based, leading aerospace company.

As Vice President and General Counsel of McKechnie Aerospace, Michael Manella reports directly to Mr. Jesrai and assumes responsibility for directing all aspects of legal affairs for the multinational, aviation & aerospace focused organization.  Prior to joining McKechnie Aerospace, Mr. Manella was Assistant General Counsel for Meggitt-USA, Inc. He was named to that position in 2007 as a result of Meggitt-USA’s acquisition of K&F Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of aircraft wheels, brakes, brake control systems and fuel tanks.  At the time of that acquisition, Mr. Manella was General Counsel of K&F Industries Inc.’s largest subsidiary, Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation, a position he held for the previous eight years.  In addition, Mr. Manella also held various managerial positions with Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation.  In total, he brings over 25 years experience to the McKechnie Leadership and Management Team. Mr. Manella holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Akron, an MBA in finance from Kent State University and a JD from the University of Akron School of Law.  Additionally Mr. Manella completed the executive management program at the University of Oxford, Said Business School.

About McKechnie Aerospace
McKechnie Aerospace is comprised of companies that are niche leaders in the design, manufacture and logistic support of a wide range of structural components, systems, and assemblies for the Aerospace industry. Through McKechnie Aerospace, OEMs, supporting systems manufacturers, operators and MROs have access to an industry renowned source for problem solving, engineering excellence, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, and global program support. Through a process the company calls Solutioneering®, each of the Companies work independently and in concert to support customers worldwide with “first to market” solutions in a wide range of engineered products.

For more information or to arrange for an interview, contact Christine A. Weissinger, phone: 1.949.769.6100.  Email: cwessinger@mckechnieaerospace.com .  

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