[February 07, 2007] L-3 Communications Names Curtis Brunson Senior Vice President - Corporate Strategy and Development Tweet NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it has named Curtis Brunson Senior Vice President - Corporate Strategy and Development for the company. In this new position, Mr. Brunson will be responsible for L-3's corporate growth initiatives, including customer relationships, technical development and business development. Mr. Brunson will report to Michael T. Strianese, President and Chief Executive Officer of L-3. "Curtis has been with L-3 since its inception in 1997 and, as a result of his leadership, our Communication Systems-West division has been a consistent engine of growth for L-3," said Mr. Strianese. "Over the years, his division has more than tripled its business since 1997. In addition, his continued focus on new products and close customer support has led to several major achievements, including the latest breakthrough - ROVER III." This portable system provides remote, real-time reconnaissance for U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and has been deployed domestically for homeland security applications. "As a result of his foresight and management skill, Curtis has helped L-3 enhance its relationships throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) and with various U.S. government agencies, prime defense contractors and international customers," continued Mr. Strianese. "Curtis will bring all those strengths to his new position and help our businesses field next-generation products, as well as deepen our offerings and our customer relationships." Mr. Brunson began his career in 1972 with Sperry Systems Management Division, prior to its merger into Unisys Government Services. At Unisys for over 20 years, he held several management positions of increasing responsibility. When Loral acquired Unisys Communication Systems in Salt Lake City, he was division President. That division became part of L-3 Communications during its formation in 1997 with Mr. Brunson becoming President at that time. Mr. Brunson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the New York Institute of Technology and a Masters of Science Degree in Computer Science from Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services. The company is a leading merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products, including guidance and navigation, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links, propulsion systems, simulators, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment, encryption, intelligence systems, antennas and microwave components. L-3 also supports a variety of Homeland Security initiatives with products and services. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors. To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in the company's recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]